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Father of Modern Policing Ans: Sir Robert Peele
Peelian Principles Ans: Ethical requirements police officers must follow
to be effective
9 principles
Public approval
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Willing cooperation of public
Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law
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Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have
proven insufficient
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What is the test of police efficiency? Ans: The absence of crime and
disorder
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How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors? Ans: 6 classes of
felonies
4 classes of misdemeanors
Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors Ans: Felonies: always prison
time and fines; death for capital murder
Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines
Criminal vs. Civil Offenses Ans: 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
, 2 for specific request mail
Purpose of Juvenile Court Ans: 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 Ans: Detention order
PC for felony
Any misdemeanor in LEO presence
Not in LEO presence: shoplifting, A&B, weapon on school property
Run away
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Child in need of services or supervision
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Child in need of mental health treatment
Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements Ans: Exculpatory: exclude from
guilt
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Inculpatory: incriminating
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Branches of Government Ans: Legislative
Executive (law enforcement)
Judicial
3 elements of criminal justice system Ans: Law enforcement officers
Courts
Jail
Primary responsibility when responding to any event Ans: Check for
injuries and render aid
Spirit of the law vs. letter of the law Ans: Spirit: enforcing the law as it
was intended to operate