Criminal Justice Unit 2: Chapter 5, 6, 7, and 8 Policing

Objectives Compare the importance of Personal Rights vs. Security Identify the four (4) levels of Law Enforcement Analyze the importance of the Police Mission in securing peace and the apprehension of criminals

Discussion Starter Bring in a recent article dealing with some aspect of POLICING/ LAW ENFORCEMENT Explain the article to the class. Generate Debate

Levels of Law Enforcement (1) Federal law enforcement agencies are distributed among 11 U.S. government services. Examples : Dept of Justice, Dept of Transportation (2) State Agencies were created to meet specific needs of the states that the Federal Government could not provide. Examples: State Parks Services, State Police (3) Local Agencies include city and county agencies Examples: Constables, Municipal police dept. (4) Private Protective Services work for corporate employers and secure private interests Examples: Bank Guards, Hospital Securtity

Law Enforcement Agencies Activity Follow the directions as stated in the rubric. Be prepared to give a brief overview and maybe provide a visual example of the agency assigned to research.

History of Policing Group Activity Each group will research and explain one of the eras of Policing History in America: English Roots The “New Police” Early America Prohibition Latter-half of the 20th Century Post-9/11

UNIT 2 part II CHAPTER 6

Police Mission Enforce and support the laws of the society of which the police are a part Investigate crimes and apprehend offenders Prevent Crime Ensure domestic peace and tranquility Provide the community with needed enforcement – related services.

Enforcing the Law Police operate under an official public mandate that requires them to enforce the law. Majority of the time is spent answering nonemergency public- service calls. The personal actions of law enforcement personnel should inspire others to respect and obey the law.

Apprehending Offenders Some offenders are apprehended during the commission of a crime or immediately after the crime. Typically criminals make an immediate appearance before a magistrate unless they deemed a threat to society.

Preventing Crime Crime prevention is a proactive approach to the problem of crime. Crime prevention techniques includes video surveillance, locks, and alarms.

Preserving the Peace Peacekeeping is a virtually limitless police activity involving not only activities that violate the law but also protection of citizens Examples include officers who supervises parades, public demonstrations, and picketing strikers. Quality of life offenses are minor law violation (petty crimes) examples include noise violations, vandalism and anything that promotes social decay.

Providing Services Calling the cops has been described as the cornerstone of policing. Calls received by 911 operators are prioritized and then relayed to patrol officers, specialized field unit, or other emergency personnel.

The Police Profession Education and Training Ethics and Professionalism

UNIT 2 part III CHAPTER 7

Amendment Review Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 8

Chapter 7: Legal Aspects of Policing Research the court cases below and explain how they relate to policing. Weeks v. United States Silverthorn Lumber Co. v. U.S. Map v.Ohio Chimel V. California U.S. Rabinowitz U.S. v. Leon Harris v. United States Warden v. Hayden Yarborough v. Alvarodo U.S. v. Robinson and Terry v. Ohio Hayes v. Florida Aguilar v. Texas Miranda v. Arizona The Patriot Act

Evidence that is permitted Arrest based on computer error made by clerk Authority to enter and search an open field without a warrant Prompt action in the face of threat to public or personal safety or destruction of evidence. Seizure of evidence in good faith Use of police informants in jail cells Warrantless seizure of abandoned materials

Police Interrogation Interrogation: The information-gathering activity of police officers that involves the direct questioning of suspects. Officers may not use physical abuse, inherent coercion (non-abusive tactic that pressures suspects to indulge information), or psychological manipulation (pressures suspect of divulge information using forms of intimidation and control).

Use of Police Force Police Force is defined as the use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public Law enforcement officers are authorized to use the amount of force that is reasonable and necessary. Force may involve hitting, restraining, choking, pepper spray or a gun.

Police Force Excessive force is the application of an amount of force greater than required. Deadly force is force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Deadly force may be used in the following situations: Defense of life or fleeing subjects Officers are instructed to use verbal warning. Officers are not permitted to fire warning shots. Officers are not permitted to fire weapon at a vehicle. Shot may be fired at a driver or passengers.