AZ CTE LPSS Flashcards

A policing initiative that involves strategies to promote effective crime reduction while building public trust, formulated as a response to the task force created after the Ferguson, Missouri shooting.

"The police department has adopted 21st Century Policing strategies to improve community relations."

Abbreviation for American District Telegraph, known for monitored alarm and security systems.

"We installed an ADT security system to ensure our house is protected."

Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a biometric database system that stores fingerprint records for identification.

"The detective used AFIS to match the fingerprints found at the crime scene."

Making a situation worse or more severe.

"The repeated offenses were aggravating factors in the criminal's sentencing."

A notification system that disseminates information about a missing child to the general public.

"An Amber Alert was issued for the kidnapped child with details of the suspected vehicle."

Arizona Criminal Justice Information System, a network that houses various databases for persons and property within Arizona.

"The officer ran a check through ACJIS to get more information about the suspect's background."

A classification in fingerprint analysis where ridges enter one side and exit the other without a delta.

"The forensic analyst identified the fingerprint as an arch pattern."

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, enumerating individual rights and limiting the powers of the federal government.

"The freedom of speech is protected under the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights."

Nickname for London police officers, originating from Sir Robert Peel who established the Metropolitan Police.

"The bobbies patrolled the streets to maintain public order."

The sequence of custody for evidence from collection through presentation in court, documenting each person who handled it.

"The prosecutor emphasized the intact chain of custody for the evidence submitted to the court."

Combined DNA Index System, an FBI-managed database for storing DNA profiles.

"A match was found in CODIS for the DNA collected at the scene of the crime."

A strategy of policing that emphasizes police-community partnerships and proactive problem-solving to address the causes of crime and social disorder.

"Community policing aims to build trust between the police force and the neighborhoods they serve."