Police History Chapter 5 Exam Review

What type of force is defined as unlikely to cause death or significant bodily harm?

Nondeadly force

In what case was the reasonableness standard created regarding the use of force?

Graham v. Garner

What is not considered a search under the Fourth Amendment?

Abandoned property

What type of warrant directs officers to arrest a particular individual?

Arrest warrant Signup and view all the answers

When are warrants required according to the text?

In arrests and searches in private homes or specific private property Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the 'Double Marginality' in the Black American experience within police agencies?

Being treated differently by both fellow officers and people of color Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of local police officers today are minorities?

27% Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the core beliefs of police culture?

No one else understands the real nature of police work except the police themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the key aspect in the loyalty beliefs of police culture?

Loyalty to colleagues above everything else Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the perception of members of the public by police officers?

Members of the public are generally unsupportive and unreasonably demanding Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Bow Street Runners?

Henry and John Fielding Signup and view all the answers

What was the major role of early police agencies in the U.S.?

Maintaining order and peace Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first organized police force in London?

Sir Robert Peel Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the notable characteristics of thief-takers in English legal history?

Notorious for corruption and violence Signup and view all the answers

Which commission aimed at improving and professionalizing the police force?

Wickersham Commission Signup and view all the answers

What were some characteristics of early police agencies in the U.S.?

"Little training, no education in the law, minimum supervision, unlimited discretion" Signup and view all the answers

During the 1970s, what was one of the key focuses of Supreme Court decisions related to police operations?

Structural changes in police operations Signup and view all the answers

In the 80s, what contributed to the changing role of police officers according to the text?

Growth of police unions advocating for increased salaries Signup and view all the answers

Which event in the 90s prompted an era of reform in policing according to the text?

Rodney King incident Signup and view all the answers

What major change in law enforcement occurred in the 2000s as a response to external events?

Reorganization to prevent terrorism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Justice as per the text?

Enforcing federal laws and protecting the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect was a significant focus of the LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Administration) funding according to the text?

Advanced training of officers and research Signup and view all the answers

What is the required element for a warrant to be secured?

Probable cause Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered to be a neutral and detached magistrate in the context of securing a warrant?

Judge Signup and view all the answers

What must a police officer provide before a search warrant is issued?

Trustworthy and true facts Signup and view all the answers

What is particularity concerned with when it comes to warrants?

Naming the items to be seized Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can automobiles be searched without a warrant?

With probable cause Signup and view all the answers

What principle allows evidence in plain view of police officers to be seized without a search warrant?

Plain view doctrine Signup and view all the answers