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89 Cards in this Set
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Are Administration of Justice & Criminal Justice the same?
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Yes
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What do most universities and university professors call this academic field?
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criminal justice
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what do most community colleges and cc instructors call this academic field?
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administration of justice
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what is the definition of criminal justice?
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organizations, agencies and structures associated with the prevention and management of crime and disorder
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definition of "system"
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the process in which raw material becomes pre-planned end product
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what does the raw material in the criminal justice consist of?
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people of accused of crimes
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what does the process in criminal justice include?
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apprehending, investigating, prosecuting, convicting, incarceration and rehabilitation of the accused criminal
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what is the hoped for end product of a criminal in the system
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a reformed criminal
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"A system is only as good as its process" |
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Even high quality raw materials can turn into junk if processed poorly. |
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what is the definition of
"criminal justice sytem"? |
organizations, agencies, structure and processes associated with the prevention and management of crime and disorder
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what nis the word added to differentiate between criminal justice & criminal justice system?
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processes
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Two different views of the criminal justice system reflect two different goals. |
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what do those who focus on the crime control model believe?
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the emphasis should be on efficient apprehension, conviction and disposition of criminal offenders.
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what do those who focus on the due process model believe?
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Individual rights are more important than public order.
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Can crime be controlled without causing individual rights to suffer?
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No
There is very little crime if living under a government which controls everything you do, but there is little freedom with such a government. |
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Is there a decrease or increase in individual rights when crime control is increased?
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decrease
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what is the goal of crime control and individual rights?
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a balance
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where does the modern police department have its roots?
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London
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what year was the modern metropolitan police created?
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1829
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who created the modern metropolitan police? and what nickname followed these police officers?
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Robert Peel
"Bobbies" |
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When was the first American municipal police department formed?
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1850
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Was the first American municipal police modeled largely after?
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London's "Bobbies"
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What are the four periods/eras of policing?
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The Pre-Public Period, The Political Period,The Reform Period, and Community Policing Period
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What years are the Pre-Public Period, and how was this era characterized?
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Before 1800's
Self-Policing, with protection of selves and property being an individual responsibility. |
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What years are the Political Period, and how was this era characterized?
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From 1850-1930
Characterized by politics, corruption, urbanization, industrialization,migration of people, and growth in the public and private police. |
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What is effect did the close link between policing and politics have in the Political Period?
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Much political interference and corruption.
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Who appointed the corrupt police chiefs?
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Corrupt politicians.
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What was the effect of the corrupt police chiefs wanting to keep their jobs?
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individual police officers were predictable.
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What years were the Reform Period, and how was this era characterized?
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1930-1980
Characterized by a trend toward professionalism. |
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How was corruption in the Reform period minimized?
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Police were limited in what they were allowed to do.
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What was the number one goal in the Reform Period?
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Crime control (with little concern on the effect it had)
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Did the police become distanced from the people they served in the Reform Period?
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Yes
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What years were the Community Policing Period, and how was this era characterized?
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1980-Present
Characterized by a renewed emphasis on citizen participant. |
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What is the focus of the Community Policing Period?
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Eliminating the Barriers that isolated the police from the public during the Reform Period.
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What are the four community policing assumptions?
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*When the community and the police are on entity, the community itself more effective.
*Communities receive the type of police service they support . *Crime prevention and problem solving are as important as crime fighting. |
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How many complete seperate law enforcement agencies are there?
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20,000
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How are most of the law enforcement agencies organized?
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Federally, state , county and city.
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Is one person or many people in charge of all of the law enforcement agencies?
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Many people.
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How often do the different agencies exchange information?
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Not very often, rarely.
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What authority do federal agents have?
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They may operate any where in the US, but are limited to the types of laws they enforce.
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What laws do federal agents enforce?
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Federal laws.
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What are the different departments in the US Justice System?
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-FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
-DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) -ATF(Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms) -US Marshal Service |
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How many agents are in the FBI?
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Less than 13,000
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What are the departments of Homeland Security?
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-Secret Service
-Immigration and Customs -The Coast Guard |
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What was the former name of the immigration and customs department?
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Border Patrol and Customs
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Are the FBI & CIA in the department of Homeland Security?
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No
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What are the State Law Enforcement Agencies?
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State Troopers/State Highway Patrol and smaller state regulatory agencies.
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How many officers does the CHP have?
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7,000
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Is the CHP the third largest law enforcement agency in the state?
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Yes
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Where does the CHP have jurisdiction?
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All public roadways through the state, but primarily highways and unincorperated areas.
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Who is the head of the CHP?
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The Commisioner
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Who appoints the commisioner of the CHP?
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The govenor
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What are the State Regulatory Agencies?
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-Dept. of Fish and Game
-Dept.of Alcoholic Beverage Control -Department of Motor Vehicles |
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What jurisdiction to State Peace Officers have?
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The entire state.
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What are the county law enforcement agencies?
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The sheriff's department.
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Who is in charge of the Sheriff department?
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Chief
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Where does the Sheriff department have jurisdiction?
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Throughout the county, including cities.
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How many counties are there in California?
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58
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How many sheriffs are there in California?
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58
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How are sheriffs elected?
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Voted by the voters of each county
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What do deputy sheriffs do?
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Patrol and Investigate county
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Who handles most of traffic matters?
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CHP
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What do cities contract Sheriff departments for?
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To provide police service for own city, including traffic enforcement
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Who runs the county jails and provides court security?
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The deputy sheriffs
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Which city has the largest sheriff department in California?
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Los Angeles
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How many deputy sheriffs does LA sheriff department have?
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9000
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Which city has the fourth largest sheriff department in California?
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San Diego
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How many deputy sheriffs does SD have?
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2500
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Who is in charge of the city police?
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Police Chief
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Who appoints the Chief of Police?
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Mayors or City Managers
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What do police officers do?
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Investigate all crimes and handle all traffic matters within the city limits.
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Which state has the largest police department in the country?
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New York
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How many police officers do the cities of New York have?
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40,000
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How many police officers does the city of LA have?
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9000
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Which city has the largest law enforcement agency in California?
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Los Angeles
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Who has the fifth largest law enforcement agency in California?
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San Diego
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When may police officers act as peace officers?
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When they are within their city limits
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Why can SD city police officers operate outside of their jurisdiction?
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Sheriffs and Police officers sign a consent to operate within each others jurisdiction annually.
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What is discretion?
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The exercising of choices
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Does police discretion offer many oppurtunities?
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Yes
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If you have lots of choices because of discretion, do you have power? |
True
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Police work uses more discretion than most any other profession? |
True
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What are the factors that influence police discretion?
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-Officer's Own Backround
-Look and Behavior of Suspect -Departmental Policy -Community Interest -Pressure From the Victim -The Degree that the Officer agrees with the law -Available Alternatives |
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Is profiling credible or accurate?
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No
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Are officers expected to profile criminals?
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Yes
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Is profiling based on statistical evidence credible and accurate?
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Yes
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Is income profiling credible and accurate?
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No
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Are state, county and city officers notified and involved in anti terrorim efforts?
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No
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What is the ratio of anti-terrorism officers to federal officers?
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10:1
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