Law Enforcement Flashcard

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Who is considered the first police agency to be established by?

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Robert Peel

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Which amendment is associated with the right to free speech?

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1st Amendment

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What is the primary function of a patrol officer?

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Enforcing laws

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What is the term for the legal principle that prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime?

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Double jeopardy

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Which theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic factors?

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Social Disorganization Theory

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Which criminological theory focuses on the role of social learning in the development of criminal behavior?

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Social Learning Theory

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Who is known for developing the theory of differential association?

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Edwin Sutherland

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Which legal principle ensures that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court?

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Exclusionary Rule

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Which criminological theory emphasizes the impact of societal reaction on criminal behavior?

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Labeling Theory

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Who is credited with founding the first modern police force in London?

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Robert Peel