Policing Vocabulary Sheet

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What is the act of taking a person into legal custody, typically in response to a criminal charge?

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Arrest

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Who is a person believed to be involved in criminal activity or under investigation for a crime?

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Suspect

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What is the formal warning given by police to criminal suspects in custody before interrogation, informing them of their constitutional rights?

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Miranda Warning

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What term refers to the different tiers of law enforcement, including local, county, state, and federal?

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Levels of Policing

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What is the hierarchical structure in a police organization that defines lines of authority and communication?

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Chain of command

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What is the legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense?

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Double Jeopardy

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What is the legal process through which a person can report unlawful detention or imprisonment?

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Habeas Corpus

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What is the term for the practice of police working collaboratively with community members to address crime and safety issues?

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Community Policing

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What is the term for a group of officers assigned to a specific task or investigation?

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Task Force

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What is the term for evidence that is obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights and is therefore inadmissible in court?

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Exclusionary Rule