Law Enforcement Flashcards

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One of the primary purposes of policing in a democratic society.

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Enforcing the law

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Level of law enforcement responsible for traffic enforcement on highways.

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State police

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The FBI operates at this level of law enforcement.

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Federal

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Definition of "chain of command" in a police department.

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The hierarchical structure of authority

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Core strategy of community policing.

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Building partnerships with the community

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Staff operations in police departments include administrative duties.

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True

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Community policing encourages collaboration between police and citizens.

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True

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Jurisdiction

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The area within which a law enforcement agency has legal authority.

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Line Operations

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Refers to the direct enforcement activities such as patrol and investigations.

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Patrol

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Officers assigned to first responder duties in most emergency calls.