Police authority comes from? - ANSWER the PA Constitution
Sir Robert Peel - ANSWER English Legislature, First metropolitan PD in 1829, Emphasized
Community Policing
Pendelton Act - ANSWER Civil service reform act, reform measure that established the
principle of federal employment on the basis of open, competitive exams and created the
Civil Service Commission
Political Era - ANSWER 1840's to 1920's: the period when police agencies were first es-
tablished to provide law enforcement in the major American cities. Lots of corruption and
strong political ties.
Reform Era - ANSWER President Roosevelt put civil service tests in place for hiring.
Community Era - ANSWER Community policing is a philosophy. (involve people), Peels
principals were put into play.
New Era - ANSWER Post 9/11, strong community policing with emphasis on ethics.
Ethics - ANSWER Code of values
Professionalism - ANSWER Doing your job the way it is supposed to be done
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,Public trust - ANSWER The granting of public authority to a government representative
with the explicit requirement that authority be exercised on behalf of the public
Community oriented philosophy - ANSWER Policing based on the concept that that po-
lice officers and citizens must work together to help solve community problems related to
crime, fear of crime and neighborhood disorder.
Goals of the criminal justice system - ANSWER due process
- protect people
Crime prevention
- deterrence
- incapacitation
- rehabilitation
Levels of courts - ANSWER - Magisterial District Court
- Common Pleas Court
- Superior Court
- State Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court
Branches of Criminal Justice Ststem - ANSWER - Police
- Courts
- Corrections
1st Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
title 18 - ANSWER crimes code, statutory law
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, Burdon of Proof at civil trial - ANSWER Preponderance of the evidence
Discharge of fire arm at LEO - ANSWER Assault of a police officer
Minor sending nudes to another minor - ANSWER Transmission of sexually explicate im-
age by a minor
4th Amendment - ANSWER search and seizure
5th amendment - ANSWER double jeopardy and self incrimination, guarantees due pro-
cess
6th amendment - ANSWER Right to a speedy trial, right to fair jury, right to attorney
8th amendment - ANSWER No cruel and unusual punishment/bail
14th amendment - ANSWER can't deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due
process
mens res - ANSWER guilty mind
Actus Reus - ANSWER guilty act
knowingly intent - ANSWER know result could happen
reckless intent - ANSWER disregard risk
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Sir Robert Peel - ANSWER English Legislature, First metropolitan PD in 1829, Emphasized
Community Policing
Pendelton Act - ANSWER Civil service reform act, reform measure that established the
principle of federal employment on the basis of open, competitive exams and created the
Civil Service Commission
Political Era - ANSWER 1840's to 1920's: the period when police agencies were first es-
tablished to provide law enforcement in the major American cities. Lots of corruption and
strong political ties.
Reform Era - ANSWER President Roosevelt put civil service tests in place for hiring.
Community Era - ANSWER Community policing is a philosophy. (involve people), Peels
principals were put into play.
New Era - ANSWER Post 9/11, strong community policing with emphasis on ethics.
Ethics - ANSWER Code of values
Professionalism - ANSWER Doing your job the way it is supposed to be done
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,Public trust - ANSWER The granting of public authority to a government representative
with the explicit requirement that authority be exercised on behalf of the public
Community oriented philosophy - ANSWER Policing based on the concept that that po-
lice officers and citizens must work together to help solve community problems related to
crime, fear of crime and neighborhood disorder.
Goals of the criminal justice system - ANSWER due process
- protect people
Crime prevention
- deterrence
- incapacitation
- rehabilitation
Levels of courts - ANSWER - Magisterial District Court
- Common Pleas Court
- Superior Court
- State Supreme Court
- US Supreme Court
Branches of Criminal Justice Ststem - ANSWER - Police
- Courts
- Corrections
1st Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
title 18 - ANSWER crimes code, statutory law
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, Burdon of Proof at civil trial - ANSWER Preponderance of the evidence
Discharge of fire arm at LEO - ANSWER Assault of a police officer
Minor sending nudes to another minor - ANSWER Transmission of sexually explicate im-
age by a minor
4th Amendment - ANSWER search and seizure
5th amendment - ANSWER double jeopardy and self incrimination, guarantees due pro-
cess
6th amendment - ANSWER Right to a speedy trial, right to fair jury, right to attorney
8th amendment - ANSWER No cruel and unusual punishment/bail
14th amendment - ANSWER can't deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due
process
mens res - ANSWER guilty mind
Actus Reus - ANSWER guilty act
knowingly intent - ANSWER know result could happen
reckless intent - ANSWER disregard risk
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