Criminal Justice Chapter 4

patronage system

a form of corruption in which the political party in power hires and promotes police officers, receiving job-related "favors" in return

coroner

the medical examiner of a county, usually elected by popular vote

sheriff

the primary law enforcement officer in a county, usually elected to the post by a popular vote

professional model

a style of policing that emphasizes centralized police organizations, increased use of technology, and limitations on police discretion through regulations and guidelines

private security

security services provided by private corporations or individuals instead of by police officers

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

the branch of the Department of Justice responsible for investigating violations of federal law