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What is one of the primary purposes of police patrol?
What is one of the primary purposes of police patrol?
- To perform administrative tasks
- To establish community relations (correct)
- To enforce environmental regulations
- To gather intelligence on organized crime
What is a key reason police officers have discretionary powers?
What is a key reason police officers have discretionary powers?
- To enhance personal decision-making on the street (correct)
- To minimize legal liability
- To increase reporting requirements
- To standardize responses in all situations
How do forensic experts utilize DNA fingerprints in crime-solving?
How do forensic experts utilize DNA fingerprints in crime-solving?
- By matching DNA samples to potential victims
- By comparing DNA samples to databases for identification (correct)
- By analyzing public surveillance footage
- By creating false identities for suspects
What is a benefit of differential response strategies in policing?
What is a benefit of differential response strategies in policing?
What type of force is characterized as necessary to effectively manage a threat?
What type of force is characterized as necessary to effectively manage a threat?
What does community policing primarily focus on?
What does community policing primarily focus on?
Which of the following best defines a police stressor?
Which of the following best defines a police stressor?
Which of the following categories best describes a common ethical dilemma for police officers?
Which of the following categories best describes a common ethical dilemma for police officers?
What is the main legal question addressed in Maryland v. King (2013)?
What is the main legal question addressed in Maryland v. King (2013)?
According to the policies mentioned, who is required by law to provide a DNA sample?
According to the policies mentioned, who is required by law to provide a DNA sample?
What does the term 'cyber forensics' refer to?
What does the term 'cyber forensics' refer to?
What is the purpose of the FBI's CODIS database?
What is the purpose of the FBI's CODIS database?
How did Justice Scalia perceive the implications of the Court's decision in Maryland v. King?
How did Justice Scalia perceive the implications of the Court's decision in Maryland v. King?
What type of identification technology is referred to as biometrics?
What type of identification technology is referred to as biometrics?
What was Alonzo King's challenge largely focused on?
What was Alonzo King's challenge largely focused on?
What is the estimated number of DNA profiles held in the FBI CODIS database?
What is the estimated number of DNA profiles held in the FBI CODIS database?
What distinguishes proactive arrests from reactive arrests?
What distinguishes proactive arrests from reactive arrests?
What theory suggests that addressing quality-of-life crimes can improve neighborhood safety?
What theory suggests that addressing quality-of-life crimes can improve neighborhood safety?
What is a criticism associated with 'zero tolerance' policies?
What is a criticism associated with 'zero tolerance' policies?
Which approach involves police developing personal relationships with residents to deter crime?
Which approach involves police developing personal relationships with residents to deter crime?
What is the main goal of problem-oriented policing?
What is the main goal of problem-oriented policing?
In collaborative reform, what do police work on with local leaders?
In collaborative reform, what do police work on with local leaders?
How does reactive policing primarily operate?
How does reactive policing primarily operate?
What best defines the 'broken windows theory' in policing?
What best defines the 'broken windows theory' in policing?
What does DNA fingerprinting primarily rely on to identify individuals?
What does DNA fingerprinting primarily rely on to identify individuals?
How many points of DNA are typically compared in a DNA fingerprinting analysis?
How many points of DNA are typically compared in a DNA fingerprinting analysis?
What term is used to describe a match found between crime scene DNA and a DNA database?
What term is used to describe a match found between crime scene DNA and a DNA database?
What factor contributes to the reliability of fingerprint analysis?
What factor contributes to the reliability of fingerprint analysis?
What is the probability limit for a positive DNA fingerprint match?
What is the probability limit for a positive DNA fingerprint match?
What advancement in DNA processing technology has allowed for faster results?
What advancement in DNA processing technology has allowed for faster results?
What is 'touch DNA'?
What is 'touch DNA'?
What can DNA analysis provide about an offender or victim?
What can DNA analysis provide about an offender or victim?
Which of the following best defines noble cause corruption?
Which of the following best defines noble cause corruption?
What is one of the critical attributes of an ethical police officer?
What is one of the critical attributes of an ethical police officer?
What does the doctrine of qualified immunity protect police officers from?
What does the doctrine of qualified immunity protect police officers from?
Which element of ethics refers to an officer's obligation to act in a certain manner?
Which element of ethics refers to an officer's obligation to act in a certain manner?
What is a potential argument against qualified immunity?
What is a potential argument against qualified immunity?
How does an officer's discretion rely on their character?
How does an officer's discretion rely on their character?
Which statement best reflects the views of proponents of qualified immunity?
Which statement best reflects the views of proponents of qualified immunity?
In the context of police ethics, what does loyalty signify?
In the context of police ethics, what does loyalty signify?
Study Notes
Police Discretion
- Police officers possess discretionary powers due to the complexities of their work and the need for on-the-spot decisions.
Purposes of Police Patrol
- Maintaining order
- Investigating crimes
- Providing services to the community
Forensic Science: DNA Fingerprinting
- DNA fingerprinting identifies individuals based on unique DNA sequences.
- Comparing 13 DNA markers can yield a match probability as high as 30 billion to one.
- Databases like CODIS (FBI's Combined DNA Index System) enable "cold hits," connecting crime scene DNA to offenders.
- Developments include touch DNA analysis, rapid DNA processing, and DNA phenotyping to predict physical characteristics.
- Collection policies frequently mandate DNA samples from convicted felons. Biometrics and cyber forensics also aid investigations.
Differential Response Strategies
- Improve efficiency in handling 911 calls by prioritizing responses based on urgency.
Community Policing and Problem-Oriented Policing
- Community policing fosters collaboration between police and the community to prevent and reduce crime.
- Problem-oriented policing focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of criminal behavior rather than simply reacting to individual incidents.
Police Subculture Socialization
- The process through which new recruits assimilate into the values, norms, and behaviors of experienced officers.
Police Stressors and Mental Health
- Police work exposes officers to various stressors that negatively impact their mental well-being.
Police Use of Force
- Differentiates between non-deadly, deadly, and reasonable force; use of force policies aims to ensure appropriate application of force.
Police Accountability
- Mechanisms in place to ensure that police officers are held responsible for their actions, including internal reviews, civilian oversight boards, and legal processes.
Ethical Dilemmas in Policing
- Four categories of ethical dilemmas:
- Discretion
- Duty
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Noble cause corruption: officers justifying unethical acts for a perceived greater good.
Maryland v. King (2013)
- Supreme Court ruling that allows DNA collection from arrestees for serious crimes.
Police Arrest Strategies
- Reactive arrests: responding to calls or witnessing a crime
- Proactive arrests: targeting specific criminal activities
- Broken windows theory: addressing minor offenses to prevent escalation of crime in a neighborhood. This theory has mixed support and is subject to criticism regarding discriminatory practices.
Qualified Immunity for Police Officers
- A legal doctrine protecting officers from civil liability unless constitutional rights were violated.
- Proponents argue it’s necessary for quick decision-making in stressful situations. Opponents suggest it shields officers from accountability for rights violations.
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Explore the key aspects of police discretion, the purposes of police patrol, and the advancements in forensic science such as DNA fingerprinting. This quiz also covers community policing strategies and the efficacy of differential response to emergencies.
