CJ ST 241- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 32 pages long!)

• School: Iowa State University
• Department: Criminal Justice Studies
• Course: CJ ST 241
• Professor: Martin, Rose

Document Summary

First police force was formed in london in 1829. 3 major aspects 1)limited authority 2)local control 3)fragmented organizations(many types of agencies) Frankpledge: system in which members of a tithing (group of 10 families) pledged to be responsible for keeping order and bringing violators of the law to court. Slave patrols: distinctively american form law states that sought to catch and control slaves through patrol groups that stopped and questioned. Aa on the roads and elsewhere in public places. Sheriff: top law enforcement official in county gov. who was an exceptionally important police official during the country"s westward expansion and continues to bear primary responsibility for many local jails. Us marshals: fed. law enforcement officials appointed to handle duties in western territories and today bear responsibility for providing federal court security and apprehending fugitives. Need for professional law enforcement officials who would use modern tech to benefit the whole society, not just local politicians.