Introduction to Law Enforcement CJ 208

These notes begin by introducing Social Contract Theory and the role of the constitution within the criminal justice system. It differentiates between substantive, procedural, and case law. Police department typology is explained. Other topics include: the components of the department of justice, treasury department, and homeland security.

The four goals of punishment are explained: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation. Factors influencing punishment, Models, methods, and reforms are also described. Types of Sentences to Be Served are also introduced: determinate, indeterminate, concurrent, and consecutive. Federal Sentencing Guidelines, victim impact statements, capital punishment, Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances, appeals, and technologies in court are also included in these notes.

The difference between prison, jail and corrections is explained. Factors contributing to corrections populations, Philosophy of Corrections, Classification of inmates and technologies of prisons are discussed. All levels of prisons are described.

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This chapter introduces the history of the juvenile justice system, as well as the Unique Philosophy, Principles and Goals of the system.

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These notes include: selection Methods for judges, Jurists’ Benefits, Training and Challenges, attorneys, courtroom civility, and indigent services.

These notes explore the roles of jail personnel, prison correctional officers and evolving roles, training and selection of officers. The officers' duties are compiled in a list within these notes, along with the issues of prison governance. Prisoners’ Constitutional Rights and deprivations are explained.