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Father of Modern Policing
Sir Robert Peele
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Peelian Principles
Ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective
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Public approval
Willing cooperation of public
Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law
Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have proven
insufficient
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How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors?
6 classes of felonies
4 classes of misdemeanors Image
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Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors
Felonies: always prison time and fines; death for capital murder
Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines Image
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Criminal vs. Civil Offenses
Criminal: violation of local ordinances, federal or state statutes; resulting in
fines, jail, or prison Image
Civil: violations of administrative matters, not statutes; resulting in money
owed
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Purpose of Juvenile Court
Divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, consistent with public
safety, for those that can be helped with alternative programs Image
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When a juvenile can be taken into custody
Detention order
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Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements
Exculpatory: exclude from guilt
Inculpatory: incriminating Image
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Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive (law enforcement) Image
Judicial
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3 elements of criminal justice system
Law enforcement officers
Courts Image
Jail
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Primary responsibility when responding to any event
Check for injuries and render aid
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Spirit of the law vs. letter of the law
Spirit: enforcing the law as it was intended to operate
Letter: enforcing the law exactly as it is written Image
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DCJS EXAM (ACTUAL) 101 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 WITH 100% SOLVED SOLUTION
Add a description...
Flip terms and definitions
1
Father of Modern Policing
Sir Robert Peele
Image
2
Peelian Principles
Ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective
9 principles Image
Public approval
Willing cooperation of public
Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law
Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have proven
insufficient
3
,4
How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors?
6 classes of felonies
4 classes of misdemeanors Image
5
Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors
Felonies: always prison time and fines; death for capital murder
Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines Image
6
Criminal vs. Civil Offenses
Criminal: violation of local ordinances, federal or state statutes; resulting in
fines, jail, or prison Image
Civil: violations of administrative matters, not statutes; resulting in money
owed
7
Purpose of Juvenile Court
Divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, consistent with public
safety, for those that can be helped with alternative programs Image
8
When a juvenile can be taken into custody
Detention order
, 9
Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements
Exculpatory: exclude from guilt
Inculpatory: incriminating Image
10
Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive (law enforcement) Image
Judicial
11
3 elements of criminal justice system
Law enforcement officers
Courts Image
Jail
12
Primary responsibility when responding to any event
Check for injuries and render aid
Image
13
Spirit of the law vs. letter of the law
Spirit: enforcing the law as it was intended to operate
Letter: enforcing the law exactly as it is written Image
