History
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100

President Barrack Obama created what task force for law enforcement during his presidency term?

The President's Task Force for 21st Century Policing
100

The defendant is...

The person being charged with a crime

100

Name four pieces of a Law Enforcement officer's equipment.

Gun, taser, extendable baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, body cam, tourniquet, car, radio..

100

What does the term 'forensic' mean?

Pertains to the law

100

Name of the Supermax in Colorado

ADX Florence

Bonus (x2): Which cartel boss is currently held in ADX Florence? 

200

Which city has the oldest S.W.A.T team?

Los Angeles, California

200

Actors of the court are...

Prosecution
Judge
Defense Counsel

200

Jurisdictions of Police, Sheriff's, and State

Municipal, County, Entire state

Bonus (x0.5): Types of state law enforcement?

200

Can intelligence be deduced from a human skeleton?

Absolutely!
200

Probation is...

A form of sentencing in which the judge allows the convicted to serve their sentence through supervision rather than jail time.

300

When did the PATRIOT Act come into effect?

October 26th, 2001

300

What are two elements of a crime?

Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Causation
300

Police cadets have to graduate with a ____ certificate in order to become a law enforcement officer.

P.O.S.T.

Bonus (x1.5): What does P.O.S.T. stand for?

300

Are red blood cells the best source of DNA?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

300

What is the difference between Jail and Prison?

The convicted are sent to prison if they are convicted of a felony that makes them serve more than 1 year in confinement.

400

Name 3 Chief Justices.

Jay
Rutledge
Ellsworth
Marshall
Taney
Chase
Waite
Fuller
White
Taft
Hughes
Stone
Vinson
Warren
Burger
Rehnquist
Roberts

400

Parens Patriae

The state or court assumes a paternal/protective role over those subjected to its jurisdiction
400
All federal agent candidates must complete this training to become an agent.

FLETC

400

When identifying victims of disasters, such as plane and train crashes, approximately 93 percent of identifications are made on the basis of which characteristic?

Dental Records

400

What are the 5 types of punishment mindsets. 

Rehabilitation
Retribution
Reintegration
Incapacitation
Deterrence

500

Who is the father of community policing?

Sir Robert Peel

500

What is the first four steps in the courts process?

Investigation
Charging
Initial hearing/Arraignment
Discovery

500

Name 3 of the tactics cadets have to train in?

Firearms
TCCC
Driving
Defense Tactics
SFST
Arrest Control
Pedestrian Contact/Vehicle Search
Rapid Response
Building Clearing

500

When two objects touch, there is a transfer of material from one to the other. This trace evidence is the basis of forensic science. What is the idea known as?

Locard's Principle

500

What is the process of parole?

Inmate serves at least 75% of their sentence
Puts in application for parole
Sits in an interview before the Parole Board
Application goes to Governor's office for approval

Bonus (x2): How long does the Governor have to give his decision?

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