CRIM 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Highway Patrol
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Crim 100 lecture 16 law enforcement. Federal: fbi, dea, his (homeland security investigation), department of homeland. Cia is not a federal law agency (a spy agency that focuses on national security) Highway patrol (traffic enforcement, investigate vehicle accident) and criminal investigation division (focus on any types of crimes that are not vehicle related) Life experiences, integrity, and good judgment are beneficial (polygraphs) High level of fitness and aptitude to write and communicate. Personal pattern of integrity, truthfulness, and good judgment. Good work history in field of study and good judgment. Training: teach people how to use different tools and tactics. Service: function providing assistance to the public, not related to crime. Quasi-military structure: rank, uniforms, chain of command. Chain of command: accountability; different positions from the top down. Unity of command: only one person to report to (one boss) Span of control: number of officers that can be effectively managed by one supervisor.
