Discuss how the patronage system affected policing
What will be an ideal response?
• Under the patronage system police officers were often hired not because of their qualification, but because of their political connections with those in power.
• The patronage system was a form corruption in which the political party in power hired and promoted police officer, and then received job-related "favors" in return.
• During the political era police officers took an active role in providing social services for their bosses' constituents. In many instances these favors took precedence over enforcing the law.
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A. Within juvenile institution B. Within community itself C. Within diagnostic center D. Within family atmosphere
The _________Amendment established the requirement for an impartial jury
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A new police officer sees her mentor putting marijuana that was confiscated into his locker. The new officer decides not to say anything to the mentor or to superiors because she does not want to be viewed as disloyal. What has the new police officer perpetuated?
A. relative ethics B. code of silence C. noble cause corruption D. oath of honor
The law regarding the use of deadly force in making an arrest ____somewhat from state to state
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word