Exam 5: The Context of Policing

What type of police service allows a First Nations community to have a separate police force that is not affiliated with any other police force?

The police personality developed by police officers is thought to contribute to poor relationships with the community.

In 1651, where did the first individuals involved in policing appear?

Which of the following is NOT a personality trait formed by police officers to assist them in their work?

When DNA data banks were first developed, everyone convicted of a criminal offence was included.

The basic values of the police subculture make it easy for police officers to accept new ideas and concepts.

You are listening to a public lecturer describing collective responsibility of networks of commercial and noncommercial partners. What is the lecture most likely about?

Systemic cynicism is defined as cynicism directed against people in general.

Only military personnel were hired for the positions of the London Metropolitan Police.

Who investigated offences, served summonses, executed warrants, and ensured the security of those charged with crimes before their trial?

Which system was organized within church parishes to protect the parishes?

In 2017, what percentage of women police officers in Canada were in the upper echelons of police administration?

According to Niederhoffer, the degree of cynicism of a police officer is determined by age and experience.

The change from hiring only men in policing was due to the key factor of employment equity.

Who reported to the area constable, who ultimately became the primary law enforcement officer?

Explain the meaning of "familial searching" or "kinship searching" and discuss where this procedure is currently being used. Where do you stand on the question of whether forensic scientists should use a genetic analysis procedure known as "familial searching" or "kinship searching" to assist the police in identifying possible suspects? Do you think this type of processing should be used in Canada? If so, why? If not, why not? ∙

According to Niederhoffer, which type of cynicism is aimed against the police organization itself?

According to Regoli and Poole, feelings of cynicism among police officers appear to intensify the need to maintain respect and exert authority over others.

Briefly describe barriers and issues in police organizations for women and members of visible minority groups. ∙

According to the Crawford and Stark-Adamec (1994) study of female and male police officers and ex-police officers in four major Canadian police departments, what percentage of the women referred to experiencing sexual-related problems on the job?