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Criminal Justice
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03/21/2011

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SHIRE
Definition
UNDER THE FRANKPLEDGE SYSTEM, A COLLECTION OF SEVERAL PARISHES
Term
SHERIFF
Definition
THE MODERN-DAY TERM FOR SHIRE-REEVE.THE SENIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN A COUNTY
Term
SHIRE-REEVE
Definition
OLD ENGLISH TERM FOR SHERIFF AND MEANS KEEP OF THE SHIRE
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WATCHMAN
Definition
AN EARLY OFFICER ON FOOT PATROL WHO WOULD WATCH FOR FIRES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND WHEN DETECTED THE WATCHMAN WOULD MAKE THE "HUE AND CRY" SOUND.
Term
BOW STREET RUNNERS
Definition
AN EARLY ENGLISH POLICE UNIT FORMED BY HENRY FIELDING AND FIRST KNOWN DETECTIVE UNIT.
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SIR ROBERT PEEL
Definition
FATHER OF POLICING
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BOBBY
Definition
NAME GIVEN TO ENGLISH POLICE
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TEXAS RANGER
Definition
A MILITIA FORMED TO PROTECT THE TERRITORY OF TEXAS FROM AMERICAN INDIANS, CRIMINALS AND INTRUDERS.
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SLAVE PATROL
Definition
A FORM OF PRIVATE POLICING THAT WAS CARRIED OUT BY VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE TO APPREHEND RUNAWAY SLAVE AND BRING THEM BACK
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DUE PROCESS OF LAW
Definition
A RIGHT GUARANTEED BY THE 5TH, 6TH AND 14TH AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT PEOPLE. POLICING ERA'S-POLITICAL,REFORM, AND COMMUNITY.
Term
POLITICAL ERA
Definition
"CORRUPTION" WERE PURSUANT TO REGULATE CRIME WHERE THE POLITICIANS SAID TO AND HAND OUT JOBS TO FRIENDS.
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REFORM ERA
Definition
EFFORTS TO PROFESSIONALIZE POLICING SO THEY COULD WEED OUT CORRUPTION
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COMMUNITY ERA
Definition
STRESSES COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CUSTOMER-FRIENDLY APPROACH TO POLICE WORK
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PRIVATE SECURITY
Definition
THE INDUSTRY THAT PROVIDES FOR-PROFIT SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
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PRIVATE POLICING
Definition
THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BY NON-SWORN PERSONNEL
Term
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Definition
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
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U.S. SECRET SERVICE
Definition
A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TO SPECIFIC OFFICIALS AND INVESTIGATES COUNTERFEITING OF OBLIGATIONS AND SECURITIES
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MONEY LAUNDERING
Definition
THE PROCESS BY WHICH CRIMINAL OR CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS SEEK TO DISGUISE THE ILLICIT NATURE OF THEIR PROCEEDS BY INTRODUCING THEM INTO STREAM OF LEGITIMATE COMMERCE AND FINANCE.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Definition
THE INVESTIGATION ARM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
Definition
THE OLDEST AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. IT'S MISSION INCLUDES JUDICIAL SECURITY AND FUGITIVE INVESTIGATION AND APPREHENSION.
Term
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
Definition
A TAX-COLLECTION, ENFORCEMENT, AND REGULATORY ARE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
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DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Definition
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH THE TASK WITH ENFORCING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Term
CENTRALIZED POLICING MODEL
Definition
THE LESS PREVALENT MODEL OF STATE POLICE ORGANIZATION, IN WHICH THE TASKS OF MAJOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS ARE COMBINED WITH THE PATROL OF STATE HIGHWAYS. NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, DELAWARE
Term
DECENTRALIZED POLICING MODEL
Definition
A MODEL OF STATE POLICING WHICH CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS EXERCISE RELATIVELY FEW POLICE POWERS AND IN WHICH THE MAJORITY OF POLICE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY SEPARATE LOCAL AND REGIONAL AGENCIES. NC, SC, GEORGIA
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LOCAL AGENCY
Definition
ONE OF THE THREE LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY IN THE U.S.- THE OTHER TWO BEING FEDERAL AND STATE
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MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Definition
ONE OF THE TYPES OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE U.S., SPECIFICALLY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT SERVES A COMMUNITY
Term
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Definition
SERVES A COUNTY
Term
NONSWORN
Definition
CANT MAKE ARREST
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SWORN
Definition
MAKE ARREST
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CHAIN OF COMMAND
Definition
THE SUPERVISORY CHANNEL WITHIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION
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CIVIL SERVICE
Definition
A SYSTEM IN WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, RETAINED, ADVANCED, DISCIPLINED ON THEIR BASIS OF MERIT
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COLLEGE SYSTEM
Definition
A POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING MODEL INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF POLICE CURRICULA BY EXPOSING TRAINEES TO PROBLEM SOLVING, SENSITIVITY TO MARGINALIZED GROUPS, AND OTHER VALUABLE TOPICS IN ADDITION TO REQUIRED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.
Term
SIXTH SENSE
Definition
A HEALTHY SENSE OF SUSPICION; THE EXPERIENCE BASED ABILITY TO INTUIT WHEN SOMETHING IS AMISS
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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Definition
A VETERAN POLICE OFFICER TASKED WITH PROVIDING ON THE JOB TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE CRITIQUE DURING A ROOKIE POLICE OFFICER'S INITIAL ASSIGNMENT FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM THE ACADEMY
Term
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Definition
THE PRACTICE OF TAKING PROACTIVE STEPS TO BOOST THE PRESENCE OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED GROUPS
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REVERSE DISCRIMINATION
Definition
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NON-MINORITIES THAT OCCURS WHEN THE HIRING AND PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON RACE.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Definition
UNWELCOME SEXUAL ADVANCES, VERBAL OR PHYSICAL CONDUCT.
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