Amendments
this amendment limits the types of punishments that law enforcement can impose on convicted criminals
what is the 8th amendment?
is a legal standard that means there's a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or that someone is responsible
____ is the unlawful, intentional killing of another person, typically with malice aforethought (i.e., with a deliberate and premeditated intent to cause harm or death).
What is murder?
also known as the French Civil Code, is a set of laws that was enacted in 1804 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It is the foundation of French private law and is still in use today, though it has been amended many times.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
stands for Special Weapons and Tactics. It is a specialized law enforcement unit trained to deal with extremely dangerous or volatile situations. These situations often involve a high risk to the lives of civilians, law enforcement officers, or both.
What is SWAT?
this amendment protects your freedom of speech, religion, and the press
what is the 1st amendment?
is a legal rule that prevents the government from using evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution. It's based on the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the exclusionary rule?
A ____ is a serious crime that can be punished by death or imprisonment in state or federal prison for more than one year
What is a Felony?
In 1829, ______ established the London Metropolitan Police Force.
Who is Robert Peel?
is the act of monitoring an area, especially by walking or driving around it regularly, to ensure security and order. It can also refer to the group of people or vehicles doing the patrolling.
What is patrol A?
this amendment protects people from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and government abuse of power.
what is the 5th amendment?
is a legal standard that allows police to stop and briefly detain someone they suspect is involved in criminal activity. It's based on specific facts, not just a hunch
What is reasonable suspicion?
is the unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft, but it can also include other offenses such as vandalism or assault.
What is Burglary?
_______ (1876–1955) was an American police officer and a key figure in the development of modern policing. He is often referred to as the "father of modern policing"
Who is August Vollmer?
legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What are government branches?
this amendment grants the right to a speedy and public trial to prevent unnecessary delays and secret proceedings.
what is the 6th amendment?
is the voluntary agreement or permission given by a person for something to happen or for an action to be taken. It is typically based on a clear understanding of what is being agreed to and can be withdrawn at any time.
What is consent?
is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony but more serious than an infraction. It typically carries penalties such as fines, probation, community service, or jail time of up to one year, usually served in a local or county jail rather than a state or federal prison.
What is a Misdemeanor?
______ was a landmark study conducted between 1972 and 1973 by the Kansas City Police Department in collaboration with the Police Foundation (now known as the National Policing Institute).
What is the Kansas City Experiment?
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
What is a Affidavit?
this amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
what is the 4th amendment?
a defense strategy that occurs when a law enforcement officer convinces someone to commit a crime that they would not have otherwise committed.
what is entrapment?
is a police practice where an officer temporarily detains a person based on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and conducts a limited pat-down search for weapons or contraband.
What is Stop and Frisk?
a commission formed in 1970 to investigate police corruption in New York City.
What is the Knapp Commission?
an unwritten practice of legal traditions that are based on precedents set by legal decisions.
What is the English common law?