What is Criminal Justice
What is the definition of criminal justice?
the set of laws, procedures, and agencies whose sole purpose is to identify and hold accountable those persons who have violated criminal laws.
What were laws based on in ancient times?
customs and traditions
What level of proof is required for a police officer to arrest someone?
Probable Cause
What TV show does the character Penelope Garcia appear on?
Criminal Minds
What is an illegal action of activity for which a person can be punished by law?
Crime
Who is credited with writing down the first set of laws that numbered 282?
Hammurabi
Why is it important for the keyhole on handcuffs to be facing the police officer?
For safety reasons/prevent attack on officer
Who plays Jethro Gibbs in NCIS?
Mark Harmon
What are the 3 components of the CJ system?
Police, courts and Corrections
Where was the birthplace of democracy?
Greece (Athens)
What is the name of the part of a handgun that holds the bullets?
Magazine
Who is the host of the ID Discovery crime series Homicide Hunter?
Lt. Joe Kenda
What are two methods of policing?
Reactive and Proactive
What does the Greek word Politeria mean?
Police
What must a police officer do to a suspect before asking probing questions about a crime?
Read the Miranda Warning
What is the name of the ID Discovery TV series in which neighbors take their quarrels too far?
Fear Thy Neighbor
State the Miranda Warning?
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish.
You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements.
Do you understand your rights as I have explained them to you?
Having these rights in mind, do you wish to speak with me now?
What does “lex talionis” mean?
Eye for an Eye
Where should your finger be on a handgun until you are ready to fire?
On the frame
What is the name of the character who is the team leader in the new series Criminal Minds Evolution?
Emily Prentiss