Development of American Law Enforcement
What is a specific geographical area or authority of a Justice agency to act with regard to a particular subject matter territory or person.
Jurisdiction
What does DEA stand for?
Drug Enforcement Administration
True or false: many police depatments employ less than 50 officers
True
What color is a severe risk of terrorist attacks?
Red
After what war did police officers begin wearing uniforms and carrying firearms?
Civil War
Where was the first paid police force in the U.S. created?
New York
What does FBI stand for?
Federal Bureau of Investigations
county law enforcement is carried out by what department?
Sheriffs
When was the department of homeland security created?
After 9/11
Did you like this presentation?
Yes
Why did many colonists come to America?
Chance for a life free of government
What was the first federal law enforcement agency?
U.S. Marshals Service
What is the acronym used to describe and teach police duties?
PEPPAS
Who was responsible for preventing terrorist attacks before homeland security?
The FBI
Does private security have much legal authority?
No
Why did they have to abolish the first paid department?
Very corrupted by bribes
What was the secret service originally created for?
Prevent Counterfeiting
Is peace keeping a typical duty of federal law enforcement?
No
Name one agency that is part of homeland security.
ICE or U.S. Coast Guard
Describe the Constable watch system.
One man from each Parish to be selected as Constable or chief peacekeeper. The constables were allowed to draft citizens as watchmen and require them to guard the city at night
What is CompStat?
Aims to make the police better organized and more effective crime fighters
Name 3 people the secret service protects.
The president, his or her immediate family, the vice president, presidential candidates, former presidents and any close family they request.
What does the E stand for in "PEPPAS"
Enforce the law
What color is a guarded risk of terrorist attacks?
Blue
What is Mr. Skeens grand daughter being for halloween?
Miraculous lady bug