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| Federal, state, and local |
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| Three leves of American Law Enforcement. |
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Department of Defense
Department of Energy |
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Alcohol law enforcement agencies
Port authorities
State police
Highway Patrols |
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(Greatest number of precedent)
Campus Police
Sheriff's Department
Tribal Police
Constables |
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| Five areas that make up the mission of the police in the U.S. |
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Enforcing the Law
Apprehending Officers
Preventing Crime
Preserving the Peace
Providing Services |
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| The oppurtunity for police officers to exercise choice in their enforcement activities |
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| Various Factors that influence Police Discretion |
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Background of the officer
Characteristics of the suspect:gender,attitude, and appearance
Community Interest
Available Alternatives
Department policy
Pressure from victims
Disagreement with the law
Personal practices of the officer |
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The right against unreasonable searches
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| The right against self incrimination |
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| The right to a speedy trial |
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| The right to a jury trial |
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| The right to a reasonable bail |
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| The right against cruel and unusual punishments |
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Fourth Amendment
Any evidence that is seized by law enforcement must be seized according to constitutional specifications of due process.
Cases: Weeks vs U.S
Mapp vs Ohio |
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Regarding a search incident(following) an arrest.
4th amendment
Implication: You can search the person and the area within their reach. |
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| An officer can only search or arrest a person (car, dwelling) if they have a... |
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| Only allows an officer to conduct an investigation and a "frisk" of a person's outer clothing. |
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Adresses: Interrogation and a right to an attorney
Amendments: Fifth and sixth
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