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Intro to Criminal Justice

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Police

Police

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Myth: Most calls involve non-violent issues like traffic, disputes, or welfare checks.

Police

Police

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Depends: Some jurisdictions allow them, others restrict or ban their use.

Police

Police

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Depends: They can if there’s probable cause, consent, or certain legal exceptions. Think, observing criminal activity, smell or visual of contraband, evidence in plain view, reliable information.

Corrections

Private prisons house the majority of incarcerated individuals in the U.S.

Corrections

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Myth: Fewer than 10% of inmates are in private facilities. The majority of private prison inmates are in Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, and Tennessee. In 23 states, (as of 2022), there are no private prisons.

Courts

Courts

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Depends: Some states automatically seal records, others do not. In Kansas, those over 14 have the same disclosure restrictions as adults. For those under 14, they are generally not disclosed except for certain parties that includes courts, social services, law enforcement, and educators.

Courts

Police

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Depends: They must share exculpatory evidence (Brady Rule) but not all materials. States have different rules governing non Brady elements. Brady refers to evidence that is favorable to the accussed which may reduce their potential sentence, evididence that goes against the credibility of an unfavorable witness, or that would otherwise impact the jury's decision of guilt.

Police

Police

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Fact: Studies show unconscious (implicit) bias can shape perception and actions. Research shows fatigue, years of service, and training have impacts on implicit bias.

Police

Police

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True: It describes an informal culture discouraging officers from reporting misconduct.

Corrections

Corrections

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Myth: It’s also used for discipline, protection, or administrative reasons. Around 6% of inmates on any given day are in solitary confinement (BJS).

Courts

Courts

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Fact: Dual sovereignty allows this under different laws. This was most recently upheld by Gamble v United States (2019). This is not the same as double jeapordy.

Police

Police

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Depends: They help only when policies and enforcement ensure accountability. Research shows fewer citizen complaints and fewer use of force complaints. Impact is reduced with limited policy safeguards are present.

Police

Police

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Fact: Its goal is trust-building and prevention rather than enforcement.

Corrections

Corrections

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Myth: Access depends on funding, eligibility, and location. Reentry 2030, created by the CSG Justice Cener, is designed to create comprehensive re-entry programs across the county.

Police

Police

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Depends: Generally yes, but there are exceptions (consent, exigent circumstances, plain view). Hot pursuit, good faith, active danger, destruction of evidence.

Police

Police

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Myth: Officers are legally allowed to use limited deception. They can lie about evidence against you, give promises of leniency or utilize threats of legal punishment, lie about recording your conversation, and lie about a confession from someone else.

Police

Police

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Depends: Required only before custodial interrogation, not every arrest.

Courts

Courts

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Myth: It means the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Don't forget, you can also plead nolo contendere (no contest), saying you refuse to admit guilt but accept the punishment.

Courts

Police

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Depends: Discretion exists but is limited by laws and sentencing guidelines. For instance, Kansas is a sentencing grid state.

Police

Police

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Myth: Most use-of-force is non-lethal, such as hands-on tactics or restraints. Most departments utilize a use of force continuum.

Courts

Courts

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Myth: Around 95% end in plea bargains, not trials.

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