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
