PPO Textbook Flashcards
(46 cards)
When did private security firms blossom
1940s
What is a crime
intentional act or omission in violation of criminal law without defense or justification and sanctioned by the state as a felony or misdemeanor
What are predatory crimes
murder rape robbery, assault
What are property crimes
Burgalary, auto thefts, larcency, arson
What crimes have a negative effect on the quality of life
prostitution, drugs, DUI, public drunkeness, disorderly conduct
2 major methods of measuring public crime in US?
Uniform crime reports, National crime victimization survey
Who compiles Uniform Crimes Reports
FBI based on police reporting
Uniform Crime Reports - what’s a crime index? What’s crime index offenses cleared? What’s persons arrested? What’s law enforcement personnel?
8 major crimes - murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burgalary, larcey-theft, motor vehicle theft, arson. Cleared=solved.
national crime victimization survey
Some crimes not reported to police. That’s why this started. Survey households.
5th ammendment?
Forbids depriving citizens of life, liberty or property without due process of law
4th ammendment?
Search and Seizure
What’s an arrest?
Takin person into custody in a manner authorized by law for the purpose of presenting that person before a magistrate to answer for the commission of a crime
When can you arrest LE?
Any crime committed in the officer’s presence. Felony with probable cause, under the authority of an arrest warrant.
When can civillian arrest?
crime committed in their presence. If not a crime, you can be sued for false arrest.
Probable Cause
Reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and a certain person committed it
Beyond a reasonable doubt
threshold for conviction
Reasonable suspicion
Allows you as a cop to stop and question someone
What is personnel Security
protecting people. bodyguarding falls under this!
What is ASIS
American Society for Industrial Security
CPP
Certified Protection Professional
Why the increase in private security
increase of crimes in the workplace. increase in fear of crime, limitations of public protection, increased awareness of security offerings
NRS
Nevada Revised Statutes
NAC
Nevada Administrative Code
Within 90 days of approved license?
Proof of insurance - $200,000 minimum general liability insurance. PILB as a certificate holder. Payment of pro-rated licensing fees.
