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Criminal Investigation The reconstruction of a violation of criminal law in order to identify and locate the perpetrator and gather evidence for trial. Questions to ask Witnesses before entering the scene -Is anyone injured? -What happened? -Is the suspect still on scene? -Who is the suspect? -Who is the victim? Things to Record when you arrive on scene -The time you received the call. -Your time of arrival. -Weather Conditions. Investigative Steps -Record Information about the ca...

It is estimated that as many as ________________ men, women, and children around the world are victims of what is now often described with the umbrella term, "human trafficking." 27 million How much is the amount of profit generated each year by human trafficking? BILLIONS What is, commonly referred to "modern slavery", a global phenomenon that involves obtaining or maintaining the labor or services of another through the use of force, fraud, or coercion in violation of an individual'...

5 components of semiautomatic pistols magazine barrel slide frame spring NCGS 15a 401 (d) (2) (2) A law-enforcement officer is justified in using deadly physical force upon another person for a purpose specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection only when it is or appears to be reasonably necessary thereby: a. To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force; b. To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape fr...

5 components of semiautomatic pistols magazine barrel slide frame spring NCGS 15a 401 (d) (2) (2) A law-enforcement officer is justified in using deadly physical force upon another person for a purpose specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection only when it is or appears to be reasonably necessary thereby: a. To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force; b. To effect an arrest or to prevent the escape fr...

Crime Prevention Strategies and Measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on individuals and society, including fear of crime, by intervening to influence their multiple causes Principles of Opportunity and Crime 1- Opportunities play a role in causing all Crime 2- Crime Opportunities are Highly Specific 3- Crime Opportunities are concentrated in time and space 4- Crime Opportunities depend on everyday movements of activity 5- One Crime...

Crime Anything which society says is a crime Crime elements (3) 1. Desire or intent on part of the individual. 2. Knowledge of how to commit the crime. 3. Opportunity to commit offense or believe the opportunity exists. What is the purpose of Patrol Reduce opportunities for crime What is the purpose of inconspicuous Patrol Catch criminal in the act. this is done by patrolling in unmarked cars in order to make apprehensions Conspicuous Patrol High visibility Patrol. This uses marked...

5 Major phases of LEO and court action involved in traffic enforcement Physical Arrest Traffic Citation Issuance of citation for infraction Written warning Verbal Warning 4 Categories of Visual cues from NHTSA DWI detection guide Problems maintaining proper lane position (weaving, drifting) Speed and braking problems (varying speed, accelerating for no reason) Vigilance problems (no headlights, no signal, slow response) Judgment problems (unsafe lane change, unusual behavior) What i...

Terrorism is a reality and it is not a matte of if it will occur but___________________________________. where and when Terrorism Defined- The unlawful use, or threatened use, of force or violence against individuals or property to coerce and intimidate governments or societies often to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. NCGS Variation on Definition of Terrorism- Commission of an act of violence with the intent to do either of the following- -Intimidate the civilian ...

Three Sources of Law Constitutional Law Statutory Law Common Law Constitutional Law The supreme law of the land. All other laws must comply with the basic constitutional provisions. Statutory Law Declares, commands, or Prohibits something. The written will of the politically elected legislature. Common Law Judge Made Law Tradition based "Case Law" Types of Law Substantive Law Procedural Law United States Constitution Divided into Seven Major Articles. US Constitution Art...

The United States Supreme Court has imposed an "Objective ___________" standard to determine the propriety of an officers use of force, which takes into consideration all surrounding circumstances Objective reasonableness The Supreme Court in the Graham case reiterated that the standard for analyzing excessive force claims is objective reasonableness under the _____ Amendment. The court started that..... (4th) (1) Reasonableness must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer ...