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Article 1 section 30 of Tx Constitution
Definition
Protects Victims rights
Term
The 'S' in TCLEOSE
Definition
means; Standards
Term
Branch of Govt created in Article 111 of US Constitution
Definition
Judiciary
Term
Only crime in US Constitution
Definition
Treason
Term
Which amendment has right to Counsel
Definition
6th in re-gault
Term
Who is father of Modern Policing
Definition
Robert Peel
Term
Which amendment guarantees equal Protection
Definition
5th
Term
Case law on 5th Amendment
Definition
Miranda vs Arizona
Term
Another name for District Attorney
Definition
Prosecutor
Term
Branch of govt created in Article 11.
Definition
Executive
Term
Branch of govt created in Article 1 of the constitution
Definition
Legislature
Term
Oldest Law enforcement Office
Definition
Sheriff
Term
County in North Carolina that declared themselves free from England in 1775
Definition
Meclenburg
Term
Nmber of days to report a change of name to Tcleose
Definition
30 days
Term
Name of child in due process case law
Definition
In re-Gault
Term
Degree of felony punishable by 2-10 years in prison
Definition
3rd degree
Term
Fine for a class A misdeameanor
Definition
$4000.00
Term
Case law n 4th amendment
Definition
Tennessee vs Garner
Term
Searches cannot be
Definition
unreasonable
Term
Habeas corpus
Definition
means "bring the body"-in a writ to challenge legality of detention
Term
Case law in 1st amendment case
Definition
Durham vs Douglas -Arizona
Term
Which amendment rotects from double jeopardy
Definition
5th
Term
..led reform era in Police
Definition
Augustin Vollmer
Term
1st constitution was
Definition
the articles of confederation
Term
State court that has jurisdiction in felony cases
Definition
District court
Term
court that hears city ordinance violations
Definition
municipal court
Term
Founder of TX rangers
Definition
Sephen F austin
Term
Introduction to US constitution
Definition
Preamble
Term
Degree of feony punishable by 5-99 years in prison
Definition
1st degree felony
Term
amendment 1
case law= durham Vs Douglas (Arizona)
Definition
freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, redress of grievances, case law
Term
Amendment 4
Case law =Tennessee v. Garner-Police use of force
Definition
No unreasonable search /seizure, probable cause required
Term
Amendment 5
Case law=Miranda v. Arizona
Definition
grand jury or presentment reqd in felonies, double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, eminent domain
Term
Amendment 6
case law-In re-Gault
Definition
Speedy trial, impartial jury, notice of cahrges, confrontation of witnesses, subpoena of witnesses, right to attorney
Term
Amendment 8
Definition
No excessive fines, cruel and unusual punishment
Term
Amendment 9
Definition
Individual rigs protected
Term
amendment 10
Definition
States rights for Police Powers
Term
amendment 14
Case law-42USC1983 : Monroe v. Pape
Definition
due process, equal protection, rights apply to states.
Violation of civil rights-individuals can be sued.
Term
Three components of the criminal justice system
Definition
Police, Courts and Corrections
Term
Article 1 section 30 of Tx Constitution
Definition
Protects Victims rights
Term
The 'S' in TCLEOSE
Definition
means; Standards
Term
Branch of Govt created in Article 111 of US Constitution
Definition
Judiciary
Term
Only crime in US Constitution
Definition
Treason
Term
Which amendment has right to Counsel
Definition
6th in re-gault
Term
Who is father of Modern Policing
Definition
Robert Peel
Term
Which amendment guarantees equal Protection
Definition
5th
Term
Case law on 5th Amendment
Definition
Miranda vs Arizona
Term
Another name for District Attorney
Definition
Prosecutor
Term
Branch of govt created in Article 11.
Definition
Executive
Term
Branch of govt created in Article 1 of the constitution
Definition
Legislature
Term
Oldest Law enforcement Office
Definition
Sheriff
Term
County in North Carolina that declared themselves free from England in 1775
Definition
Meclenburg
Term
Nmber of days to report a change of name to Tcleose
Definition
30 days
Term
Name of child in due process case law
Definition
In re-Gault
Term
Degree of felony punishable by 2-10 years in prison
Definition
3rd degree
Term
Fine for a class A misdeameanor
Definition
$4000.00
Term
Case law n 4th amendment
Definition
Tennessee vs Garner
Term
Searches cannot be
Definition
unreasonable
Term
Habeas corpus
Definition
means "bring the body"-in a writ to challenge legality of detention
Term
Case law in 1st amendment case
Definition
Durham vs Douglas -Arizona
Term
Which amendment rotects from double jeopardy
Definition
5th
Term
..led reform era in Police
Definition
Augustin Vollmer
Term
1st constitution was
Definition
the articles of confederation
Term
State court that has jurisdiction in felony cases
Definition
District court
Term
court that hears city ordinance violations
Definition
municipal court
Term
Founder of TX rangers
Definition
Sephen F austin
Term
Introduction to US constitution
Definition
Preamble
Term
Degree of feony punishable by 5-99 years in prison
Definition
1st degree felony
Term
amendment 1
case law= durham Vs Douglas (Arizona)
Definition
freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, redress of grievances, case law
Term
Amendment 4
Case law =Tennessee v. Garner-Police use of force
Definition
No unreasonable search /seizure, probable cause required
Term
Amendment 5
Case law=Miranda v. Arizona
Definition
grand jury or presentment reqd in felonies, double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, eminent domain
Term
Amendment 6
case law-In re-Gault
Definition
Speedy trial, impartial jury, notice of cahrges, confrontation of witnesses, subpoena of witnesses, right to attorney
Term
Amendment 8
Definition
No excessive fines, cruel and unusual punishment
Term
Amendment 9
Definition
Individual rigs protected
Term
amendment 10
Definition
States rights for Police Powers
Term
amendment 14
Case law-42USC1983 : Monroe v. Pape
Definition
due process, equal protection, rights apply to states.
Violation of civil rights-individuals can be sued.
Term
Three components of the criminal justice system
Definition
Police, Courts and Corrections
Term
TX became an independent Republic sequel to the battle of Jacinto in 1836
Definition
TX was a province of Mexico and ruled by Aguacil-Spannish military for 100 years.
Term
Difference with US constitution
Definition
Bill of Rights andCrime Victim rights-article 1 section 30
Term
Amendment clause
Definition
Article 17
Term
Article 5
Definition
Election of heriffs and Constables, dividing counties into precincts
Term
Opening statement/Introduction/Mission/statement
Definition
Preamble:
We the People of the United States, in order to form a moe perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our poserity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
Term
First Three Articles establishing:
Definition
1. Legislature,its powers&procedures;-
2.Executive:-its powers,responsibilities and procedures.
3:Judiciary:-powers, responsibilities.
Created the supreme court; al other courts are created by congress.
Term
Last 4 Articles
Definition
4: Full faith and credit to all states and its citizens within the union;
5:Amendments
6:Approves all liabilities and credits of states under the union b/4 constitution came into effect;
7: Ratification parameter-2/3rds majority.
Term
Article 5 allows for amendments:
Definition
26 amendments so far.
Term
Little history on origin.
Definition
1774-First Centennial congress wth 12 colonies-petitoned england for right to life, liberty & property. Request was denied and fight started;
1775-citizens of Meckleberg-N. Carolina-declare self local govt.
July 4, 1776-13 Colonies declared independence
1778-Articles of confederation ratified;
1787-Delaware-ratified new constitution.
Major argument was absence of Bill of rights.
1789-bill of right-sponsored
1791-Constitution & bill of rights-ratified.
Term
US Constitution
Definition
Limits power of govt.
Uphold basic & inalienable rights of the pple;
Protects the liberties & dignities of citizens
Grt emphasis on freedom of individuals
Term
Writ of Habeas corpus:
Article 1 section 9 clause 2
Definition
Name of Variety of writs-meaning "bring the body" Every citizen is entitled to right of due process.
Term
Freedom of speech provided for except
Definition
*obscenity
*profanity
*Libel & Slander
*Fighting words
*EXpressions that create & present
danger
-"Fire" in a crowd
Term
Amendment 1:
Definition
Freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly & to seek redress
Term
Case Study 1: 42 USCS 1983
Definition
Duran V. city of Douglas (Arizona)
Case of breach of first amendment right to freedom of speech; that someone merely abuses you, points the f finfer at you even if it interferes with the conduct of your duty is not enough to arrest the person. It has to stray beyond the limits of innocent expression of himself in a rude and crass manner.
Term
CAse Study 2. Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1, 7, 85,L. Ed. 2d 1, 7, 105 S. Ct. 1694
Definition
This under the 4th amendment;The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable search & seizures.
Term
What s Probable cause?
Definition
Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a specific person has committed a specific crime
Term
Due Process
4th Amendment-Tennessee vs Garner
Definition
Treating every body equally, protecting pple from govt over reach; limit power of police, prosecutors and judiciary
Right to be free from unreasonable search and seizures.
Dont forget, this right is also garranteed under the 5th and 14th amendments
Term
Fifth Amendment:
Miranda vs Arizona
Definition
Guarantees right to:
Grand jury
against Double jeopardy
Right against self incrimination-plead the 5th
Right to due process
Right to just compensation.
CAse Law: Miranda VS Arizona.
Term
Amendment 6
CAse Study: In Re-Gault
Definition
Right To speedy trial
Public trial
unbiased jusry
knowledge of accusation against him
cross examine witnesses
representation by attorney
obtain witnesses by requiring their present in court
Term
Amendment 7
Definition
Right to trial by jury
the rules of common law applies during appeals
Term
Amendment 8-bail
Definition
Every citizen is entitled to bail, fine and against cruel and unusual punishment
Term
Amendment 9: rule # 9 is mine
Definition
any right not specified in the constitution belongs to the citizens
Term
Amendment 10
States powers
Definition
Any power not identified in the constitution belongs to the states
Term
Amendment # 14
naturalization & citizenship
Case law:- Monroe vs. Pape-1961(42 U.S.c 1983)
Definition
all persons born, naturalized and subject to the jurisdiction of the US are citizens.
A Police Officer could be held personally and officially liable for acting illegally under color of law.
Term
Amendment 14
Definition
Also US law supercedes states law, talks of due process & equal protection
Term
Professionalism
Definition
Professional-specialized knowledge in a particular area
code of ethics
Requires advanced training
Term
Characteristics of professionalism
Definition
Service to others
Assessment of client needs
Theoretical body of knowledge obtained throguh extended pre-service education
standards for entry, practice and ethical conduct
Professional association to maintain standards
continuing education and life long learning
Term
elements of the ethical role in law enforcement
Definition
Act in a manner to reflect fundamental value of ethical behavior
Be objective in the conduct of job duties without influences of emotion,prejudices or insufficient evidence
Provide objective and constructive assistance
let the public know how they can assist
Term
Dictum-
Definition
Hold yourself accountable just like suspects are held accountable for their actions
Term
Professional ethics impact
Definition
*Primary responsibility on the job
*Limitation of authority
*Duty to be familiar with the law, & with responsibilities of self and other public officials
*Utilization of proper means to gain proper ends
*cooperation with public officials in the discharge of their authorized duties
*Private conduct
*conduct towards the public
*Conduct in arresting and dealing with law vilators
*Gifts and favors
*Presentation of evidence
*Attitude towards profession
Term
Attitude
Definition
-Mental position based on a person's knowledge, feelings, & experiences about someone or something influencing him/her to behave in a certain way in regard to that person or thing.
Term
Race
Definition
Refers to grps of pple with common ancestry and physical characterisstics.
Term
Ethnicity
Definition
Refers to shared culture & background
Term
Ethnocentrism
Definition
Refers to act of regarding one's culture as 'center of the universe" and basis for comparing other cultures
Term
Prejudice
Definition
An adverse judgment or opinion formed b4 hand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts ie. bias.
Term
Culture
Definition
is a way of thinking and acting on traditonal-the general ethos of a people
Term
Discrimination
Definition
is acting on the basis of prejudice
Term
Stereo typing /Categorical treatment
Definition
Lumping or grouping people together to treat them
Term
Stereo typing /Categorical treatment
Definition
Lumping or grouping people together to treat them and relate to them in the ignorance mindset you 've been told of them
Term
Scapegoating
Definition
Provides a convenient grp or persons to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or community
Term
Projection
Definition
provides an outlet for projecting one's tensions and frustrations onto other people.
Term
authoritarian personality
Definition
symbolizes one's affiliation with a more dominant grp
Term
Soceital strain (fear and insecurity)
Definition
leads to justification for various types of discrimination that ar thought to be of advantage to the dominant group
Term
4 basic feelings/attitudes harbored by prejudiced persons
Definition
-Feeling of superiority
-others are strange and different
-Proprietary claims
-Fear-the basis forprejudice
Term
Forms and targets of prejudice
Definition
*Race
*Gender
*Ethnic
*National Origin
*Political Affiliation
*Authority figures (Police, govt. teachers, parents)
*Sexual Orientation
*Differently abled
*Religious
*Economic/occupational
*Age
*Weight
*Physically challenged
*Individual personal prefernce-family, departmental defferences).
Term
Role of Peace Officers
Definition
enforce laws mpartially
concept-all persons are subject to law and be treated equally.
Democracy will not work for any if it does not ork for all.
Term
To apply principles of Impartiality
Definition
Take enforcement action based on:
nature of offense and severity of the offense;
participate in theprocess of justice without favoritism
Communicate by word and action
Term
Unit goal 1.1
Definition
Demonstrate an understanding of basic fitness and wellness concepts related to the ability to perform law enforcement job tasks and to maintain a high level of fitness and wellness
Term
Wellness
Definition
consists of a person’s health/ disease status and risk potential
Term
2 categories of fitness
Definition
Functional and Health Related Fitness and Motor fitness
Term
Physical Fitness
Definition
The condition of the body that enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring:
o Muscular strength;
o Muscular endurance;
o Cardiovascular endurance;
o Flexibility;
o Agility;
o Power;
o Speed;
• without undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion
Term
8 components of fitness
Definition
cardiovascular fitness or endurance
flexibility
muscular endurance (dynamic strength)
Muscular strength (absolute strength)
body composition****
agility
anaerobic power (speed)
Explosive leg strength or power
Term
Wellness
Definition
ranges from optimal wellbeing to death
Term
Factors Influencing Fitness/Wellness
Definition
Wellness pyramid
From Top:
Self responsibility
Stress management
Tobacco cessation
Weight control
Proper Nutrition
Regular Exercise
Term
Leading cause of death in america
Definition
Heart Disease and Cancer
Term
Police Officers have a higher incidence of
Definition
Alcoholism, Divorce and suicide
Term
Fitness:
Definition
Key to performance in Law enforcement profession
Term
Items that help improve postion on the wellness continuum
Definition
stop-harmful drugs, smoking, tobacco chewing; limit alcohol, exercise regularly, eat less animal fat, cholesterol & sodium,eat more complex carbonhydrates, drink more water, achieve and maintain ideal body weight, take appropriate supplement, fasten safety belts, lmt exposure to sunlight get immunization, obtain good prenatal care, get regular med check up
Term
following tasks are essential to officer's job
Definition
bending and reaching, climbing fences,climbing and running, crawling under or thro obstacles, dodging obstacles dragging obj, extractg victims, lifting, running, use of force, walking self defense etc.
Term
Principles of exercise program
Definition
Progressive Overload;
Regularity and recovery
Specificity
Balance
Term
Guidelines to personalize the exercise program to a personal
Definition
F-Frequency
I-Intensity
T-Time
T-Type
Term
Essential dietary components
Definition
carbonhydrates,)
Fat )Fuel nutrients
Proteins )


Non-Fuel nutrients:
Vitamins
Minerals
Water.
Term
two Types of carbonhydrates
Definition
Simple and Complex carbonhydrates
Term
Two types of cholesterol
Definition
HDL-Good-carries blood to liver
LDL-Bad-clogs arteries
Also limit trans fat.
Term
Food balance
Definition
Carbonhydrates=55-60%
Protein=10-15%
Fat=15-30%
Term
Unit 1.3
Definition
Be aware of the causes and effects of stress in the lives of peace officers
Term
Definition of stress
Definition
Naturalreaction of the mind and body to a demand placed on it-pleasant or unpleasant
biochemical and hormonal processes occur which affect physical and pschological funtioning
Stress is not bad-
Term
two types of stress
Definition
Eustress-good
Distress-bad
Term
Other types of stress-in intensity
Definition
Acute-quickly resolved-good
Chronic - prolonged unrelieved stress-bad
Term
Critical Incidence Stress (CIS)
Definition
Heavy duty stress-response t abnormal incident-shooting, working a gruesome accident, recovering body of a child
Term
Post traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD
Definition
Major stress and long time disruptive changes in a person's life
Term
3 parts in a Nervous system
Definition
Central Nervous System-brain, spinal cord-command center.
Sympathetic nervous system-creates biochemical changes to the mind/body to prepare response to fight or flight
Parasypathetic nervous system-for rest, digestion and nutrients
Term
Common symptoms associated with stress
Definition
Term
Common symptoms associated with stress
Definition
Cognitive/emotional-impairment in decision, memory, focus, resulting in alcoholism, suicide, rapid mood changes, depression, argumentative, overly irritable, mood swings.
Physical: Digestive disorders; Headaches; excessive illnesses; high Blood pressure; sleep disorders
Social: emotional distancing, Relationship problems, divorce
Term
Stressors to Peace Officers
Definition
External: frustration with courts
Percieved lack of public support-92% of public does not like the Police
Negative media coverage of Police
Internal: Offensive policies
Excessive paperwork; Lack of recognition for good work; poor working conditions
Favoritism, inconsistent discipline
Term
Stressors confronting the officer.
Definition
Fears of job competence, individual success and safety; necessity to conform; necessity to take a secong job and High scrutiny
Term
Community Policing
Definition
A philosophy and strategy for solving community prolems related to crime, fear of crime, social & physical disorder and neighborhood decay, with the partnership, collaboration and relationship with law abiding citizens of the community.
Term
Professional Policing
Definition
Sheriff is oldest Police Organization-historically 'reeve's men in chargeof 'shire' or town. Grew rapidly in the South though had been active and elective by 1705 in Pennsylvania
Term
Police duties
Definition
To fight crime
To protect and to serve
To promote Public Safety
Term
Policing in the US is distinguished by
3 xteristics:
Definition
Local control
Limited authority
Organizational fragmentation
Term
First Police in US
Definition
New York,
Then Boston and Philadelphia
Term
Era in in the devt. of Police service models.
Definition
Sheriff-9th century
Frankpledge-13th century
Constables-1285
Bow Street Runners-1750 by John Fielding
Modern Police Force-1829-Sir Robert Peel
-Made up of 1000 men
-prevent crime,non-violent mmgt og Public Peace, minimize conflict btw public and police, demonstrate efficiency by abence of crime, rather than visible police act, core activity was preventive patrol.
Term
Dates/era
Definition
1840-1920-Political era
1900-1940s-Modern era-automobile patrol, radio communication, reassignment from walking beats to radio cars thus creating a distance btw Police and citizens.
1920-1970-Reform era-/professional era-August Vollmer
1950-1970-J Edgar Hoover-Fed law enforcement-Tech services; prof. Police model with emphasis on accountability and standards
Term
Police Professional era continues
Definition
President's commission on law enforcement and admin of justice in '67 recommended Bachelors degree for Police by '82, while immediate educational stdshld be i yr of college
patrols became incident driven
Positive relationship with beat/citizens lost;
1980 to date: community Policing.
Term
In TEXAS
Definition
100 yrs -Province of Mexico-by Spannish Aguacil
Battle of
San Jacinto-1836-free & independent republic
Stephen Austin - formed rangers to stop bandit and Indian raids on Settlers
Term
Enabling statue
Definition
constable-Article 5 sect18 of TX.Const
Sheriff-Article 5 Sect 23 of TX Const
Police Force -A -General law Municipality-341.001-loc govt code
Police force -C-Gen. Law Munic-341..002-loc govt code
Police Force -Home Rule Muni-341.003-loc govt code
Term
Posse comitatus
Definition
Enables Sheriff to enforce peace in the county
Term
Traditional models of policing
Definition
Reactive response
Incident driven response
Use of criminal Justice system
Use of aggregae statistics
Lack of comnty /employee involvmt in decision making
citize and employee expectations
Use of specialized units.
Term
Legal Aspects
Definition
Good Samaritan Law-act as a reasonable and prudent person under same circumstances-cprc 74.151
Protection of life or health - pc 9:34
Duty to give information and render aid TC 550-023
Term
Principles of patient assessment
Definition
Make sure location is safe for you and patient
Conduct primary survey
Ensure open airway
Maintain airway rescue breathing
circulation-stem bleeding.
Term
Bleeding control
Definition
cover wound with dressing and apply direct pressure
Elevate injured limb above heart
Apply bandage and additional dressing as necessary
Use arterial pressure if direct pressure fails to stop bleeding
Get medical help
Term
Emergency Aid procedures for Burns
Definition
Stop the burning
cool the Burn-use large amounts of cool water
Cover the burn-dry, serile dressings or clean cloth
get medical help
Term
Shocks
Definition
Have victim lie down
Control bleeding
elevate legs (unless head, neck, spinal injuries, hip or leg injuries are suspected
Reassure victim
Do not give food or drink
Get medical help.
Term
Broken Bones & Sprains
Definition
Determine type and location of injury:- swelling, Bruising, inability to move affected part normally, protruding bone,, victim feels bone grating or heard a snap or pop at time of injury
cold feeling or numbness at site of injury.
Immobilize affected part;
Splint if necessary;
Get medical help.
Term
Poisoning
Definition
Chemical poisoning by contact:-Flush with water;
Chemical poisoning by ingestion:- Identify poison;
check breathing, pulse, and level of consciousness;
Contact Poison control Center- do not give anything to eat or drink unless instructed by medical personnel;
Get medical help.
Term
Snake bite
Definition
Poisoning by injection:-Wash wound;
Keep the bitten part still & keep it lower than victim's heart;
Get medical help.
Term
Heat Related Illness
Definition
Get victim out of the heat;
Loosen tight clothing;
Remove perspiration-soaked clothing;
apply cool, wet cloths to the skin;
Cool the victim;
If conscious, give them water to drink;
Get medical hel if victim is vomiting, unable to drink or loses consciousness.
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