Exam 6: Policing and the Law

When law enforcement officers take potential evidence in a criminal case it is called a .

This doctrine defines what constitutes a search.

Enforcing traffic laws is one of the least dangerous aspects of police work.

In this case, the Supreme Court found that probable cause for a search does not demand proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Police- work is controlled by procedural laws.

The police do not make an arrest every time they are legally authorized to do so.

A reason based on known facts to think that a criminal offense has taken place is called .

List and describe the four aspects of police response time.

This mode of policing emphasizes the maintenance of order rather than law enforcement.

Which of the following is not one of the major exceptions to the requirement that officers obtain warrants before conducting a search?

An arrest is more invasive than a stop.

Traffic enforcement can vary greatly by jurisdiction.

According to Egon Bittner, one of the reasons that the military model was attractive to police planners was the lack of other models of organization.

The structure of law enforcement agencies is dissimilar to that of military units.

This case held that people, not places, are protected from government intrusion whenever they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

This mode of policing emphasizes enforcement of the letter of the law.

"Police officer as soldier" is a good way to think about how the police do their job.

The right to privacy does not extend to these even if officers are trespassing.

This is under the control of an individual during an arrest in an automobile.

List the two advantages and one disadvantage of foot patrols.