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What is the definition of "
Law Enforcement
"?
It is a system by which members of society enforce the law by discovering, preventing, rehabilitating, or punishing
violators
.
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What is a "
Law Enforcement Agency
"?
An organization responsible for enforcing the laws in a given
jurisdiction
.
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What is the role of "
Public Safety
"?
To ensure the protection of
citizens
and organizations against threats to their well-being.
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What does "
Organization
" refer to in the context of law enforcement?
An organized body of people with a
particular
purpose working together logically.
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What is meant by "
Administration
" in law enforcement?
A set of day-to-day activities related to running an organization.
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What is the primary responsibility of the "
Police
"?
To maintain
law and order
and combat crime.
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How is "
Police
" defined in a broader sense?
As the internal organization or regulation of a state through
government power
.
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What does "
Police Organization
" refer to?
A group of trained personnel engaged in
public safety administration
.
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What is the
etymology
of the word "Police"?
It is derived from the Greek word "
politeia
," meaning government of a
city
.
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How did the Romans influence the word "
Police
"?
They changed the Greek word "
politeia
" to "politia."
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What change occurred to the word "
Police
" during the French reign?
It was used to describe authorized people who enforce the law.
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How did the
English
and
Americans
use the word "Police"?
They borrowed it from the
French
to describe
law enforcement officers
.
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