History of Policing
Sir Robert Peel
Hurricane Katrina
National disaster in 2005, numerous issues created- lack of staff, ruined files, freed prisoners, no police, etc
Who was Rodney King?
1991 LA incident that captured police brutality
What did the Wickersham Commission show?
A lack of effective and honest officers with no training
What does jurisdiction mean?
Area of legal authority
The first police officers were picked by Roman emperor Augustus and known as the
Praetorian Guard
J Edgar Hoover
Spent 48 years working in FBI, created UCR, NCIC, 10 most wanted, etc. Now a tarnished reputation, significant impact on policing
Mapp v Ohio
SC ruling stating that evidence seized illegally cannot be used.
What was the Volstead Act of 1919 and what issues did it create in policing
National Prohibition. Organizaed crime families, police cooruption and bribes
What are the 3 levels of crime?
violation
misdemeanor
felony
This group of men were required to serve in their town and protect against crime, disturbances and fire
Watch and ward
September 11, 2001 led to the creation of this new government agency
Department of Homeland Security
What did the Pendleton Act do?
Establish a civil service system for officers employment
What led to the Boston Police Strike of 1919
Unionization, salary, standards of living increase, lack of public support & respect
What are the 3 pillars of the CJ system?
Policing
Courts
Corrections
First US Police Department was created in this city
Boston
International Association of Chiefs of Police began when and for what reason?
Early attempt at police reform, still active today. Started in 1893 due to corruption
NYPD was created and had officers working 24/7 in what year?
1845