Law Enforcement Agencies (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

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Law enforcement agencies

Bodies enforcing law, created by Acts of Parliament

Four areas in police code of practice

Stop/search/detain; enter/search/seize; arrest/question; treatment

AVO (Apprehended Violence Order)

Court order protecting person who fears violence/harassment

CED (Controlled Electronic Device)

Taser/stun gun delivering electric shock to incapacitate

AFP jurisdiction

Federal law enforcement; crimes crossing state boundaries

ABF original establishment year

1901, first government department (Trade & Customs)

Two technology-enabled crime categories

Crimes against computers; traditional crimes using technology

Phishing

Email luring users to fake website to reveal sensitive info

ASIO established

1949 as Australia's national security service

Espionage

Spying; obtaining secret information without permission

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