MPOETC Act 120 - Volume 2: Introduction to Law Enforcement in PA with Complete Solutions(GRADED A+)

In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid today in law enforcement? - ANSWER-Sir Robert Peel Where is police power and authority derived from? - ANSWER-Individual state constitutions Define social control - ANSWER-The enforcement of conformity by society upon its members, either by law or by social pressure What are the 4 consequences of misuse of police powers? - ANSWER-1. Loss of public confidence 2. Loss of public respect 3. Unsuccessful prosecutions 4. Loss of effectiveness What is the role of police in the social control process? - ANSWER-Police might intervene in a situation that involves unlawful or dangerous behavior to stop the misconduct and maintain social control. Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 - ANSWER-An act introduced by Sir Robert Peel, which established London's Metropolitan Police Force. This was the first centralized, professional police force in Britain. This is considered the beginning of modern public policing. Identify emerging trends of law enforcement organization - ANSWER-Data based or predictive policing strategies to reduce burglaries, robberies, thefts, and other criminal offenses (DNA mapping, lie detection developments, UAVs, high resolution video surveillance systems, crime-mapping technology, and online learning) FACT CHECK - ON STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER. Identify various police functions within the legal system - ANSWER-FACT CHECK - ON STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER. Define how the civil law may be used by citizens to redress poor, inadequate, or negligent treatment provided by police officers. - ANSWER-Civil law's purpose is compensation to the victim. The aggrieved person is the one that brings the action, they are punished by monetary damages, and the burden of proof in civil law is generally preponderance of guilt. Define law enforcement misconduct - ANSWER-"Whoever, under color of any law, ...willfully subjects any person...to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States [shall be guilty of a crime]." Define Ethics - ANSWER-Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity Define Professionalism - ANSWER-A way of acting that publicly professes expertise and commitment to a particular discipline; involves standards, attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and character; and requires knowledge of the codes of ethics that guide ones discipline.