Law
What is the primary purpose of law?
To maintain order and protect individual rights.
What does public safety mean?
The protection of citizens from crime, disaster, and other threats.
What is the goal of the corrections system?
To rehabilitate offenders and ensure public safety.
What is the difference between public and private security?
Public security is provided by government agencies, while private security is offered by private companies.
Why is ethics important in law enforcement?
Ensures accountability, builds public trust, and promotes fair treatment.
Name one source of law in Texas.
Texas Constitution, statutes, or case law.
Name one agency responsible for public safety.
Texas Department of Public Safety or local police departments.
Name two types of correctional facilities.
Prisons and jails.
Give an example of a security measure in a building.
Security cameras or access control systems.
Name a code of ethics related to public safety.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Code of Ethics.
What is the difference between civil and criminal law?
Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law involves offenses against the state.
What are the main responsibilities of a police officer?
Enforcing laws, preventing crime, and protecting citizens.
What is parole?
The conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is served.
What is risk management in security?
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events.
What is the impact of ethics on community trust?
Ethical behavior fosters trust and cooperation between the community and law enforcement.
Explain the role of the Texas Constitution.
It serves as the foundational legal document for the state, outlining government structure and individual rights.
What is the purpose of emergency management?
To prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate emergencies and disasters.
What is Probation?
Probation is an alternative to incarceration were no sentence is served and the offender is released on supervision.
Explain the importance of cybersecurity.
Protects sensitive information from theft, damage, or unauthorized access in digital environments.
Describe a scenario involving ethical dilemmas.
An officer witnessing a colleague using excessive force but feeling pressured to remain silent.
What is judicial review?
The power of courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.
Explain the importance of community policing.
Builds trust and cooperation between police and the community to enhance public safety.
What are the consequences of juvenile delinquency?
Potential for incarceration, loss of educational opportunities, and social stigma.
What are the legal implications of self-defense?
Self-defense may legally justify the use of force to protect oneself from imminent harm, but the response must be proportional to the threat.
Discuss the role of ethics in corrections.
Ethical practices in corrections ensure fair treatment of inmates and promote rehabilitation over punishment.