Question 1

Why did some police departments in the reform era prohibit officers from residing in neighborhoods where they patrolled?

Accepted Answer

A)  to isolate officers from potential political influences 
B)  to make officers more familiar with the entire municipality 
C)  to expand the "rolling fortress" of police protection 
D)  to enhance the "thin blue line" of police protection 
A)  to isolate officers from potential political influences 
B)  to make officers more familiar with the entire municipality 
C)  to expand the "rolling fortress" of police protection 
D)  to enhance the "thin blue line" of police protection

Question 2

Which of the following were among the duties of the constable in early England?

Accepted Answer

A)  He maintained law and order in the tithings. 
B)  He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes. 
C)  He collected taxes and served as magistrate. 
D)  He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it. 
A)  He maintained law and order in the tithings. 
B)  He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes. 
C)  He collected taxes and served as magistrate. 
D)  He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it.

Question 3

Which federal agency has a criminal investigation division that employs "accountants with a badge"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal Revenue Service 
B)  Central Intelligence Agency 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Drug Enforcement Administration 
A)  Internal Revenue Service 
B)  Central Intelligence Agency 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Drug Enforcement Administration

Question 4

A minimum qualification for working in law enforcement may be that the candidate ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  holds a 4-year degree. 
B)  passes basic training. 
C)  must be older 37 years of age 
D)  earned a 4.0 grade point average in school 
A)  holds a 4-year degree. 
B)  passes basic training. 
C)  must be older 37 years of age 
D)  earned a 4.0 grade point average in school

Question 5

Which of the following criminal justice officials of early England were elected court officers whose duties included oversight of the interests of the Crown?

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff 
B)  constable 
C)  coroner 
D)  justice of the peace 
A)  sheriff 
B)  constable 
C)  coroner 
D)  justice of the peace

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a function of INTERPOL and its agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  They conduct regular patrols. 
B)  They arrest individuals. 
C)  They gather intelligence. 
D)  They prosecute individuals. 
A)  They conduct regular patrols. 
B)  They arrest individuals. 
C)  They gather intelligence. 
D)  They prosecute individuals.

Question 7

The office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized in the 16th century because of the wealthy landowners who were able to buy their way into office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which federal agency was responsible for capturing bootleggers during Prohibition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 
B)  Drug Enforcement Administration 
C)  U.S. Marshals Service 
D)  U.S. Secret Service 
A)  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 
B)  Drug Enforcement Administration 
C)  U.S. Marshals Service 
D)  U.S. Secret Service

Question 9

Which of the following employment requirements typically requires a candidate to examine situational questions that are posed verbally by a board of assessors?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing sample assessment 
B)  background investigation 
C)  basic training program 
D)  structured oral interview 
A)  writing sample assessment 
B)  background investigation 
C)  basic training program 
D)  structured oral interview

Question 10

Which state-level agency's primary function is typically to patrol and investigate crashes on state roads?

Accepted Answer

A)  state bureau of investigation 
B)  state department of public safety 
C)  state highway patrol 
D)  state attorney general investigator 
A)  state bureau of investigation 
B)  state department of public safety 
C)  state highway patrol 
D)  state attorney general investigator

Question 11

Describe the selection of police officers in 1840s New York.

Accepted Answer

In the 1840s, the selection of police of

Question 12

County correctional institutions are most often maintained and staffed by which department or agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff's department 
B)  municipal police 
C)  special-purpose state agency 
D)  state department of public safety 
A)  sheriff's department 
B)  municipal police 
C)  special-purpose state agency 
D)  state department of public safety

Question 13

Greater specialization and variety of assignments seen in the organizational structure of larger police organizations allows for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  holds those who have been delegated to responsible for their tasks 
B)  apportions the workload among members according to a logical plan 
C)  ensures that lines of authority are flexible 
D)  allows a single unit to work harmoniously to accomplish a mission 
A)  holds those who have been delegated to responsible for their tasks 
B)  apportions the workload among members according to a logical plan 
C)  ensures that lines of authority are flexible 
D)  allows a single unit to work harmoniously to accomplish a mission

Question 14

Why was policing described as the "thin blue line"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why was policing described as the "thin...

Question 15

In what ways was the formation of the Department of Homeland Security the most significant transformation of the U.S. government in more than 50 years?

Accepted Answer

The formation of the Department of Homel

Question 16

Which of the following would prohibit a potential officer from carrying a firearm?

Accepted Answer

A)  failed written examination 
B)  failed medical examination 
C)  being convicted of domestic violence 
D)  being younger than thirty seven years of age 
A)  failed written examination 
B)  failed medical examination 
C)  being convicted of domestic violence 
D)  being younger than thirty seven years of age

Question 17

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prohibited from monitoring Internet sites, churches and political organizations, nor can its agents attend public meetings for the purpose of preventing terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was created and funded through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Homeland Security 
B)  Department of Justice 
C)  INTERPOL 
D)  U.S. Marshals Service 
A)  Department of Homeland Security 
B)  Department of Justice 
C)  INTERPOL 
D)  U.S. Marshals Service

Question 19

The London police are nicknamed "bobbies" because of the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  belief that "the police are the public, and the public are the police" 
B)  role the London police played in dispersing rioters 
C)  man who established the first police force in London 
D)  jurisdictions where the officers served 
A)  belief that "the police are the public, and the public are the police" 
B)  role the London police played in dispersing rioters 
C)  man who established the first police force in London 
D)  jurisdictions where the officers served

Question 20

Proponents of adopting a national police force in the United States argue that such a system would allow easier data sharing and be less costly than the current decentralized system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why did some police departments in the reform era prohibit officers from residing in neighborhoods where they patrolled?

Which of the following were among the duties of the constable in early England?

Which federal agency has a criminal investigation division that employs "accountants with a badge"?

A minimum qualification for working in law enforcement may be that the candidate ______.

Which of the following criminal justice officials of early England were elected court officers whose duties included oversight of the interests of the Crown?

Which of the following best describes a function of INTERPOL and its agents?

The office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized in the 16th century because of the wealthy landowners who were able to buy their way into office.

Which federal agency was responsible for capturing bootleggers during Prohibition?

Which of the following employment requirements typically requires a candidate to examine situational questions that are posed verbally by a board of assessors?

Which state-level agency's primary function is typically to patrol and investigate crashes on state roads?

Describe the selection of police officers in 1840s New York.

County correctional institutions are most often maintained and staffed by which department or agency?

Greater specialization and variety of assignments seen in the organizational structure of larger police organizations allows for which of the following?

Why was policing described as the "thin blue line"?

In what ways was the formation of the Department of Homeland Security the most significant transformation of the U.S. government in more than 50 years?

Which of the following would prohibit a potential officer from carrying a firearm?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prohibited from monitoring Internet sites, churches and political organizations, nor can its agents attend public meetings for the purpose of preventing terrorism.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was created and funded through which of the following?

The London police are nicknamed "bobbies" because of the ______.

Proponents of adopting a national police force in the United States argue that such a system would allow easier data sharing and be less costly than the current decentralized system.

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Exam 5: Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Why did some police departments in the reform era prohibit officers from residing in neighborhoods where they patrolled?

Which of the following were among the duties of the constable in early England?

Which federal agency has a criminal investigation division that employs "accountants with a badge"?

A minimum qualification for working in law enforcement may be that the candidate ______.

Which of the following criminal justice officials of early England were elected court officers whose duties included oversight of the interests of the Crown?

Which of the following best describes a function of INTERPOL and its agents?

The office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized in the 16th century because of the wealthy landowners who were able to buy their way into office.

Which federal agency was responsible for capturing bootleggers during Prohibition?

Which of the following employment requirements typically requires a candidate to examine situational questions that are posed verbally by a board of assessors?

Which state-level agency's primary function is typically to patrol and investigate crashes on state roads?

Describe the selection of police officers in 1840s New York.

County correctional institutions are most often maintained and staffed by which department or agency?

Greater specialization and variety of assignments seen in the organizational structure of larger police organizations allows for which of the following?

Why was policing described as the "thin blue line"?

In what ways was the formation of the Department of Homeland Security the most significant transformation of the U.S. government in more than 50 years?

Which of the following would prohibit a potential officer from carrying a firearm?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prohibited from monitoring Internet sites, churches and political organizations, nor can its agents attend public meetings for the purpose of preventing terrorism.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation was created and funded through which of the following?

The London police are nicknamed "bobbies" because of the ______.

Proponents of adopting a national police force in the United States argue that such a system would allow easier data sharing and be less costly than the current decentralized system.

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Defenses

Theories of Crime and Measuring Victimization

Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Terrorism, the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, and the Threat of Illegal Immigration

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