The legalistic model of policing is based on the assumption that political influence has a corrupting influence on policing.

Contingency theory is based on closed-systems theory and recognized that there are many internal and external factors that influence organizational behavior.

What is the purpose of in-service training?

No evidence exists that stressful training is a valid way to train recruits.

Police Training Officer (PTO) emphasizes adult learning principles utilizing problem based learning.

Incident to a valid arrest, police may search and seize evidence from the passenger’s compartment of the vehicle, even if the police lack probable cause:

In this case, the Supreme Court determined that seizures incident to pretextual stops of vehicles are not unreasonable.

Police Training Officer (PTO) emphasizes adult learning principles utilizing problem based learning.

Which of the following has traditionally been regarded as the most important patrol function?

The criminal justice system includes two parts: police and courts.