Key Terminology
The term is used when two or more organizations work together toward a common goal.
What is collaboration?
A common issue in interagency partnerships where agencies struggle to find shared goals.
What is Conflicts of interests?
This term refers to the legal responsibility for one's actions.
What is criminal liability?
This tactic involves the prosecutor presenting physical evidence such as weapons or documents to link the defendant to the crime.
What is direct evidence?
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What is....Make referrals to community service organizations?
This term refers to a situation where multiple organizations share resources, information, and efforts.
What is cooperation?
The process of ensuring that messages are clear, understood, and actionable across different agencies.
What is effective messaging
This legal principle means that the defendant cannot be tried twice for the same offense.
What is double jeopardy?
This type of argument tries to convince the jury that the defendant committed the crime, based on circumstantial evidence.
What is an inference?
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What is.....Respond to 911 calls
Preventative patrols
Enforce criminal laws
Enforce traffic violations
A formal agreement between two or more parties to work together.
What is a partnership?
This is often the most common barrier to communication in interagency partnerships.
What is Failure to understand each other’s jurisdiction?
This term refers to the act of bringing someone to trial based on a formal accusation
What is an indictment?
The prosecution may use this method to demonstrate the credibility of their witnesses and evidence.
What is witness testimony?
List the Role of Police.
What is....Provide legal counseling
Babysit Animal control
Secure crime scenes
Process crime scenes
Conduct investigations
This tactic helps resolve conflicts between agencies by focusing on mutual interests and finding common ground.
What is conflict resolution?
This amendment protects the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
The principle that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
What is the presumption of innocence?
This strategy involves demonstrating that the defendant had the motive, means, and opportunity to commit the crime.
What is the modus operandi (MO) argument?
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This is a common communication problem that occurs when agencies use jargon that others don't understand.
What is a language barrier?
The Sixth Amendment also ensures the right to legal counsel, even if the defendant cannot afford one.
What is the right to an attorney?
This term refers to a legal action taken by the prosecution in which they dismiss the charges without a conviction.
What is a nolle prosequi?
In high-profile cases, the prosecution might use this technique to ensure that jurors remain impartial and fair despite media attention.
What is jury sequestration?
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Provide legal counseling Babysit Animal control Secure crime scenes Process crime scenes Conduct investigations