Amendments
What amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
17
Approximately how many police agencies exist in the US?
18,000
This is defined as a law enforcement philosophy that allows officers to continuously operate in the same area in order to create a stronger bond with the citizens living and working in that area.
Community Policing
This term refers to the guilty act or commission/doing of a crime?
Actus Reus
What is protection against self incrimination?
This would be a crime if it were committed by an adult?
How many state police/patrol agencies exist in the US?
49
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YAY YOU
This term refers to a guilty mind or intention to commit a crime?
Mens Rea
What is protection against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
This would NOT be a crime if committed by an adult
status offense/unruly act
The Texas Rangers were the first state police agency created in what year?
1835
What does community policing require?
both citizens and police work together for a safer community
This was formed in order to keep illegally obtained evidence out of all trials/court proceedings
Exclusionary rule
What amendment provides us with the right to an attorney and a speedy trial?
6th amendment
In what court case did the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty for those who committed crimes under the age of 18 was a cruel and unusual punishment and was barred by the Constitution.
Roper v. Simmons
After the Revolutionary War, this was developed which guaranteed rights and freedoms.
US Constitution
What does SARA stand for?
Scan, Analyze, Respond, Assess
Tell me the 4 D's of crime prevention
Deny, Delay, Detect, Deter
What amendment gives us the right to due process and equal protection of the law?
14th amendment
What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?
to make sure that anyone falling under the jurisdiction of the court receives the care, guidance, and control they need
What are the 2 states who do not elect their county sheriff?
Hawaii and Rhode Island
What are the benefits of community policing?
Better understanding of the needs of citizens, More accurate information from residents regarding criminal activity, Improved trust between law enforcement and residents, more favorable view of their local police
Tell me the defenses to criminal liability?
mental state lacking, protection of persons or property, statute of limitations, other defenses