CJ 110 Lecture 1: CJ 110, Early Years of Law Enforcement in US
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Wilson (1900-1972)- leader in policing, studied under august vollmer (father of police administration) 2008- 14 million crimes reported in the united states. Criminal behavior- acts we (society) do not condone. Deviant behavior-not always against the law; violates social norm ex: domestic issues, lying, alcoholism, playing with fire, cross dressing can turn into criminal behavior. Misdemeanors-less serious, punishment: fines to incarceration for up to one year. Felonies-more serious, punishment:year or more in prison, death sentence. Status offenses-apply only to people under a certain age (juveniles) Way for terrorists and organized crime entities to gain money. Reasons for committing crime include: anger, profit, peer pressure. Collaboration between local, state and federal agencies essential to combat crime. No one is above the law; charges may be brought against anyone. Juveniles- endanger their future by committing criminal acts. Males typically begin at age 14, continue through mid 20s then fade out.
