Vocabulary Chapter 7

Question 1

Consent Decree

Answer 1

When the DOJ takes over all or part of a criminal justice agency. They manages the system, facility/program until it meets identifiable standards or criteria.

Question 2

Decision-Making

Answer 2

A choice amongst two or more alternatives.

Question 3

Discretion

Answer 3

A decision made by criminal justice practitioners to invoke the law/criminal sanction.

Question 4

Full Enforcement

Answer 4

A synonym for zero tolerance policing.

Question 5

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

Answer 5

Area identified by law enforcement and criminal justice planners where a disproportionate amount of illegal drug dealing takes place.

Question 6

Racial Profiling

Answer 6

Criminal justice system practitioners make important decisions primarily based on race or ethnic criteria of the suspect/accused.

Question 7

Zero Tolerance Policing

Answer 7

The aggressive enforcement of one or more criminal laws in a particular jurisdiction, or during a specific time period; no discretion is allowed on part of officer.