WorksheetsLaw II U2 L5 Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Police subculture refers to
The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents
The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture.
A metaphorical term used to refer to the value placed on secrecy and the general mistrust of the outside world shared by many police officers.
when police officers lose respect of the law, rejecting ideals of truth and justice. These officers replaace legal rules with practices they believe are more reflective of reality
Socialization (in policing) is
The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents
The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture.
A metaphorical term used to refer to the value placed on secrecy and the general mistrust of the outside world shared by many police officers.
when police officers lose respect of the law, rejecting ideals of truth and justice. These officers replaace legal rules with practices they believe are more reflective of reality
The "Blue Curtain" is
The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents
The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture.
A metaphorical term used to refer to the value placed on secrecy and the general mistrust of the outside world shared by many police officers.
when police officers lose respect of the law, rejecting ideals of truth and justice. These officers replaace legal rules with practices they believe are more reflective of reality
Police Cynicism is
The values and perceptions that are shared by members of a police department and, to a certain extent, by all law enforcement agents
The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture.
A metaphorical term used to refer to the value placed on secrecy and the general mistrust of the outside world shared by many police officers.
when police officers lose respect of the law, rejecting ideals of truth and justice. These officers replace legal rules with practices they believe are more reflective of reality
In recent years, data has shown that
police officers are more likely to die from traffic-related accidets than gunfire
around 90% of all police officers will be involved in a gunfight during their career
body armor has been ineffective in protecting police officers
police officers are more likely to die from gunfire than from traffic related accidents
All of the following are examples of specific stressors for police except
the constant fear of being a victim of violent crime
negative media coverage
a complete lack of discretion in their duties
low wages and limited opportunities for career growth
Burnout refers to
the often abysmal pay offered to law enforcement officers for their difficult work.
a mental state that occurs when a person suffers from exhaustion and has difficulty functioning normally as a result of overwork and stress.
an anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to a traumatic event
the ability of officers to deal with disturbing images and events that are a frequent part of their work
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder refers to
the often abysmal pay offered to law enforcement officers for their difficult work.
a mental state that occurs when a person suffers from exhaustion and has difficulty functioning normally as a result of overwork and stress.
an anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to a traumatic event
the ability of officers to deal with disturbing images and events that are a frequent part of their work
Reasonable force is
the degree of force that is appropriate to protect the police officer or other citizens and is not excessive.
force applied by a police officer that is likely or intended to cause death.
the principle that any force should be judged based on the "reasonableness of the officer on the scene, rather than with the 20/20 vision of hindsight.
defined by the use of weapons that are meant to subdue but not seriously injure suspects
Tennessee v. Garner established
the principle that when the suspect poses no immdediate threat to the officer and no threat to others, the use of deadly force is unjustified
the principle that force applied by a police officer is illegal if it is likely or intended to cause death.
the principle that any use of force by officers should be judged based on the "reasonableness of the officer on the scene, rather than with the 20/20 vision of hindsight."
the principle that the use of weapons that are meant to subdue but not seriously injure suspects
Graham v. Connor established
the principle that when the suspect poses no immdediate threat to the officer and no threat to others, the use of deadly force is unjustified
the principle that force applied by a police officer is illegal if it is likely or intended to cause death.
the principle that any use of force by officers should be judged based on the "reasonableness of the officer on the scene, rather than with the 20/20 vision of hindsight."
the principle that the use of weapons that are meant to subdue but not seriously injure suspects is legal
