internal affairs unit (IAU) (pg. 201) A division within a police department that receives – and investigates complaints of wrongdoing by police officers. noble cause corruption (pg. 202) Knowing misconduct by a police officer with the goal – of attaining what the officer believes is a result. “just” police corruption (pg. 199) The abuse of authority by a law enforcement officer for – personal gain. police subculture (pg. 191) The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a – police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents. policy (pg. 172) A set of guiding principles designed to influence the behavior and – decision making of police officers. proactive arrests (pg. 188) Arrests that occur because of a concentrated effort by law – enforcement agencies to respond to a particular type of criminal or criminal behavior. problem-oriented policing (pg. 190) A policing philosophy that requires police to – identify potential criminal activity and develop strategies to prevent or respond to that activity. professionalism (pg. 197) Adherence to a set of values that show a police officer to be of – the highest moral character. random patrol (pg. 186) A patrol strategy that relies on police officers monitoring a – certain area with the goal of detecting crimes in progress or preventing crime due to their presence. Also known as or general preventive patrol. reactive arrests (pg. 188) Arrests that come about as part of the ordinary routine of police – patrol and responses to calls for service. reasonable force (pg. 196) The degree of force that is appropriate to protect the police – officer or other citizens and is not excessive. response time (pg. 184) The rapidity with which calls for service are answered. – Reverse 911 (pg. 186) A mobile phone-based communications system that allows public – officials to send outbound messages in the event of an emergency. socialization (pg. 192) The process through which a police officer is taught the values – and expected behavior of the police subculture. stressors (pg. 194) The aspects of police work and life that lead to feelings of stress. – trace evidence (pg. 179) Evidence such as fingerprint, blood, or hair found in small – amounts at a crime scene.
internal affairs unit (IAU) (pg. 201) – A division within a police department that receives and investigates complaints of wrongdoing by police officers. noble cause corruption (pg. 202) – Knowing misconduct by a police officer with the goal of attaining what the officer believes is a “just” result. police corruption (pg. 199) – The abuse of authority by a law enforcement officer for personal gain. police subculture (pg. 191) – The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents. policy (pg. 172) – A set of guiding principles designed to influence the behavior and decision making of police officers. proactive arrests (pg. 188) – Arrests that occur because of a concentrated effort by law enforcement agencies to respond to a particular type of criminal or criminal behavior. problem-oriented policing (pg. 190) – A policing philosophy that requires police to identify potential criminal activity and develop strategies to prevent or respond to that activity. professionalism (pg. 197) – Adherence to a set of values that show a police officer to be of the highest moral character. random patrol (pg. 186) – A patrol strategy that relies on police officers monitoring a certain area with the goal of detecting crimes in progress or preventing crime due to their presence. Also known as general or preventive patrol. reactive arrests (pg. 188) – Arrests that come about as part of the ordinary routine of police patrol and responses to calls for service. reasonable force (pg. 196) – The degree of force that is appropriate to protect the police officer or other citizens and is not excessive. response time (pg. 184) – The rapidity with which calls for service are answered. Reverse 911 (pg. 186) – A mobile phone-based communications system that allows public officials to send outbound messages in the event of an emergency. socialization (pg. 192) – The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture. stressors (pg. 194) – The aspects of police work and life that lead to feelings of stress. trace evidence (pg. 179) – Evidence such as fingerprint, blood, or hair found in small amounts at a crime scene.
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