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Policing the Streets
Exam 3 Study Material
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the difference between pervasive unorganized & organized corruption? | Unorganized: Widespread individual misconduct Organized: Systematic corruption within the department |
| What are gratitudes and bribes | Gratuity: Free items with no expected return Bribe: Exchange for specific favor |
| Define cynicism | Distrustful attitude, thinking most people have selfish motives |
| Define the OODA loop | Observe Orient Decide Act Used in decision-making & tactical responses |
| What is sanity of life? | Ethical principle prioritizing the preservation of all human life |
| Define reckless tactical decision making | Tactics that unnecessarily escalate risk to danger (ex. not waiting for backup) |
| Define police corruption | Misuse of police authority for personal gain |
| What do community oversight panels do? | Review police conduct, increase transparency, recommend discipline or policy changes |
| Define a critical incident (stress-related) | A traumatic effect that deeply affects an officer's psychological well-being |
| Name & define the 5 use-of-force levels | Presence: Deterrence by being there Dialogue: Verbal Commands Control Alternatives: OC, Baton, Taser Deadly force: lethal actions |
| What is objective reasonableness? | Judging force based on what a reasonable officer would do in that situation (Graham V. Connor) |
| What are Early warning systems | Systems tracking behavior to flag patterns like excessive force complaints |
| Define accountability | Being held responsible for actions |
| Define the types of accountability | Internal: IA, supervision, BWCs External: Courts, civilian review boards, media |
| What are role demands in police stress? | Conflicts from the expectations & responsibilities of being a police officer |
| What is a symbolic assailant? | Someone an officer perceives as dangerous based on cues like behavior or appearance |
| Define super-vigilance | constant state of alertness, often leading to stress or burnout |
| What are weapon, intent, and delivery system? | Weapon: object to cause harm Intent: Desire to cause harm Delivery system: ability to use the weapon effectively |
| Tennesse V Garner Ruling? | Officers can only shoot a felon if they pose a significant threat of death or serious injury |
| Define deadly force | Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm |
| What did the Pendleton Act of 1883 do? | Established merit-based hiring, reducing political patronage in public service |
| What role did religion play in early policing? | Enforced morality; religious groups influences bias like temperance; chaplains still active in departments |
| What are the 4 main policing eras & one characteristic of each? | Political: Politically influences, social services focus Reform: Professionalism, tech use Community: Partnerships, problem-solving Intelligence-led: Data-driven, predictive policing |
| What is the outcome of Chimel V. California (1969)? | Allows search of the person and area within immediate control after lawful arrest |
| Define "area within immediate control" | The area from which a person might gain possession of a weapon or destructible evidence |
| What did New York V. Belton (1981) establish? | Officers can search the passenger area and containers of a vehicle after arrest |
| What did Arizona V Gant (2009) change? | Limited vehicle searches to situations where arrestee can access the vehicle or evidence relevant to the arrest is present |
| What does Warden V. Hayden (1967) allow? | Warrantless entry into a home under "hot pursuit" or exigent circumstances |
| What are exigent circumstances for a warrantless search? | Probable cause, immediate response needed (danger, evidence destruction, escape). |
| What does the 5th Amendment protect? | Privilege against self-incrimination during police interrogations |
| What is objective reasonableness" (Graham V Connor)? | Use of force judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene. |
| What are Control Alternatives (level 3)? | Escort holds, compliance holds, control devices, passive countermeasures |
| What are Protective Alternatives (level 4)? | Focused strikes, baton, impact rounds to counter assaultive behavior. |
| What is burnout in policing? | Emotional exhaustion from chronic exposure to high stress. |
| What is cynicism in policing? | Distrust in the motives of others; belief that people act selfishly. |
| What is sanctity of life principle? | Ethical obligation to preserve human life |
| Define reckless tactical decision making. | Choices that unnecessarily increase risk during police encounters. |
| What are the stages of stress in policing? | Disenchantment, Personalization, Introspection |
| What problems are associated with police stress? | Burnout, alcoholism, family issues, suicide |
| What are early warning systems? | Track complaints, force usage, and behavior to identify officers needing intervention |
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