DCJS Peelian Principles, Sir Robert Peel, Police Legitimacy, Public Cooperation,
Criminal Justice System, Felony Classification, Misdemeanor Classification,
Criminal vs Civil Liability, Juvenile Justice Diversion, Officer Discretion, High-
Speed Pursuit Risk, Civil Negligence, Firearm Brandishing, Sawed-Off Firearms
Regulation, Felon Firearm Possession, Reckless Handling of Firearms, Crime
Scene Preservation, Forensic Photography, Physical Documentary Testimonial
Evidence, Fingerprint Enhancement, Chain of Custody, Controlled Substance
Schedules, Narcotics Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens, Miranda Rights
Doctrine, Exculpatory vs Inculpatory Statements, Protective Orders
Enforcement, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary Detention Orders, Driving
While Intoxicated Enforcement, Implied Consent Law, Preliminary Breath
Testing, Carroll Doctrine Vehicle Searches, Investigative Detention Terry Frisk,
Warrantless Search Exceptions Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Father of Modern Policing
Sir Robert Peele
Peelian Principles
Ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective
9 principles
Public approval
Willing cooperation of public
Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law
Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have proven insufficient
,What is the test of police efficiency?
The absence of crime and disorder
How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors?
6 classes of felonies
4 classes of misdemeanors
Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors
Felonies: always prison time and fines; death for capital murder
Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines
Criminal vs. Civil Offenses
Criminal: violation of local ordinances, federal or state statutes; resulting in fines, jail, or prison
Civil: violations of administrative matters, not statutes; resulting in money owed
Purpose of Juvenile Court
Divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, consistent with public safety, for those that
can be helped with alternative programs
When a juvenile can be taken into custody
, Detention order
PC for felony
Any misdemeanor in LEO presence
Not in LEO presence: shoplifting, A&B, weapon on school property
Run away
Child in need of services or supervision
Child in need of mental health treatment
Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements
Exculpatory: exclude from guilt
Inculpatory: incriminating
Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive (law enforcement)
Judicial
3 elements of criminal justice system
Law enforcement officers
Courts
Jail
Criminal Justice System, Felony Classification, Misdemeanor Classification,
Criminal vs Civil Liability, Juvenile Justice Diversion, Officer Discretion, High-
Speed Pursuit Risk, Civil Negligence, Firearm Brandishing, Sawed-Off Firearms
Regulation, Felon Firearm Possession, Reckless Handling of Firearms, Crime
Scene Preservation, Forensic Photography, Physical Documentary Testimonial
Evidence, Fingerprint Enhancement, Chain of Custody, Controlled Substance
Schedules, Narcotics Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens, Miranda Rights
Doctrine, Exculpatory vs Inculpatory Statements, Protective Orders
Enforcement, Emergency Custody Orders, Temporary Detention Orders, Driving
While Intoxicated Enforcement, Implied Consent Law, Preliminary Breath
Testing, Carroll Doctrine Vehicle Searches, Investigative Detention Terry Frisk,
Warrantless Search Exceptions Exam Questions Verified and Provided with
Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Father of Modern Policing
Sir Robert Peele
Peelian Principles
Ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective
9 principles
Public approval
Willing cooperation of public
Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law
Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have proven insufficient
,What is the test of police efficiency?
The absence of crime and disorder
How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors?
6 classes of felonies
4 classes of misdemeanors
Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors
Felonies: always prison time and fines; death for capital murder
Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines
Criminal vs. Civil Offenses
Criminal: violation of local ordinances, federal or state statutes; resulting in fines, jail, or prison
Civil: violations of administrative matters, not statutes; resulting in money owed
Purpose of Juvenile Court
Divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, consistent with public safety, for those that
can be helped with alternative programs
When a juvenile can be taken into custody
, Detention order
PC for felony
Any misdemeanor in LEO presence
Not in LEO presence: shoplifting, A&B, weapon on school property
Run away
Child in need of services or supervision
Child in need of mental health treatment
Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements
Exculpatory: exclude from guilt
Inculpatory: incriminating
Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive (law enforcement)
Judicial
3 elements of criminal justice system
Law enforcement officers
Courts
Jail
