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Define social contorl.
the organized ways in which society repsonds to behavior and people it regards as deviant, problematic, worrying etc
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What is community policing?
most contemporary, it holds that the police should work closely with community residents, instead of being an inward-looking bureaucracy
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Define POP.
problem oriented policing
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What is POP mean?
- to policing involves research and planning as part of a proactive approach instead of a reactive approach
- (Herman Goldstein)
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Zero Tolerance Policing is what?
concentrates on relatively minor quality of life issues that have been shown to contribute to an increase in major crimes.
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Example of Zero Tolerance Policing.
urinating in public
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Who is Robert Peel?
the father of modern policing
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Where was Robert Peel an important political leader for?
England
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Three core elements of modern policing are:
mission, strategy, and organizational structure
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Define Sheriff.
appointed by the colonial governor, duties are collecting taxes, conducting elections, maintaining bridges and railroads & enfocing the law
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Define Constable.
the position also had responsbility for enforcing the law and maintaining order
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The watch is:
closest to modern day police, watchmen patrolled the city to gaurd against fire, crime, and disorder. when towns grew it grew into a paid position
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How was the quality of law enforcement:
very poor, subject to corruption, inefficiency & politcal interference
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