Question 1

More officer time is spent on traffic patrol than any other police activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Red-light cameras are not suggested as a proactive traffic enforcement because of the high cost associated with the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The use of radar detectors

Accepted Answer

A)  in commercial vehicles is banned in all states by the U.S. Department of Transportation. 
B)  in commercial vehicles gives law enforcement probable cause for traffic stops. 
C)  in cars is legal in all states except Virginia, Washington, DC, and U.S. military installations. 
D)  both in commercial vehicles is banned in all states by the U.S. Department of Transportation and in commercial vehicles gives law enforcement probable cause for traffic stops. 
A)  in commercial vehicles is banned in all states by the U.S. Department of Transportation. 
B)  in commercial vehicles gives law enforcement probable cause for traffic stops. 
C)  in cars is legal in all states except Virginia, Washington, DC, and U.S. military installations. 
D)  both in commercial vehicles is banned in all states by the U.S. Department of Transportation and in commercial vehicles gives law enforcement probable cause for traffic stops.

Question 4

ALPR stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  automated license plate recognition. 
B)  automatic licensed person review. 
C)  automated law patrol relations. 
D)  annotated law provisions. 
A)  automated license plate recognition. 
B)  automatic licensed person review. 
C)  automated law patrol relations. 
D)  annotated law provisions.

Question 5

In Brown v.City of Oneonta,the court held that where law enforcement officials possess only a physical description of a criminal suspect consisting primarily of the suspect's race and gender,and where they do not have evidence of other discriminatory intent,they cannot act on the basis of that description,for doing so would violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the strategies being used to deter DUI.Note which strategies you believe are effective and which fall short of their goal,and elaborate on your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies being used

Question 7

Traffic enforcement is the responsibility of

Accepted Answer

A)  state police. 
B)  specialized traffic units. 
C)  seasoned officers. 
D)  all sworn officers. 
A)  state police. 
B)  specialized traffic units. 
C)  seasoned officers. 
D)  all sworn officers.

Question 8

When people are in a hurry,they are more likely to run stop signs and red lights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When did cruising first begin to be a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  1950-1960. 
B)  1960-1970. 
C)  1970-1980. 
D)  1980-1990. 
A)  1950-1960. 
B)  1960-1970. 
C)  1970-1980. 
D)  1980-1990.

Question 10

___________ radar has the sole purpose of triggering a motorist's radar detection unit in an effort to get drivers to slow down.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ radar has the sole purpose of...

Question 11

Research has shown that most alcohol-impaired drivers never get arrested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Police traffic services consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  crash investigation. 
B)  traffic enforcement. 
C)  traffic direction and control. 
D)  all of the other choices. 
E)  none of the other choices. 
A)  crash investigation. 
B)  traffic enforcement. 
C)  traffic direction and control. 
D)  all of the other choices. 
E)  none of the other choices.

Question 13

Discuss the controversy surrounding police pursuits and the two juxtaposing positions in this debate.In addition,list specific issues that must be addressed in a pursuit policy and illustrate a basic pursuit continuum.

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding police pursu

Question 14

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-an active attempt by a law enforcement officer on duty in a patrol car to apprehend one or more occupants of a moving motor vehicle,providing the driver of such vehicle is aware of the attempt and is resisting apprehension

Accepted Answer

A) aggressive driving 
B) BAC 
C) DRE/DRT 
D) enforcement index 
E) cell phone
F)Pennsylvania v. Mimms
G)Pennsylvania v. Muniz
H)pursuit
I)racial profiling
J)road rage
K)scofflaw
L)selective enforcement
M)implied consent
N)Brower v. County of Inyo 
A) aggressive driving 
B) BAC 
C) DRE/DRT 
D) enforcement index 
E) cell phone
F)Pennsylvania v. Mimms
G)Pennsylvania v. Muniz
H)pursuit
I)racial profiling
J)road rage
K)scofflaw
L)selective enforcement
M)implied consent
N)Brower v. County of Inyo

Question 15

Whren v.United States held that the validity and constitutionality of a stop depends on whether police officers ______________ made the stop.

Accepted Answer

A)  would have 
B)  could have 
C)  should have 
D)  all of the other choices 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  would have 
B)  could have 
C)  should have 
D)  all of the other choices 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 16

The leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14 in the United States is motor vehicle crashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Decoy patrol vehicles

Accepted Answer

A)  have not been used by many jurisdictions. 
B)  have a negligible impact on reducing speeds. 
C)  have a temporary effect until motorists realize there is no officer on-scene to write citations. 
D)  decrease police visibility. 
E)  are not cost-effective. 
A)  have not been used by many jurisdictions. 
B)  have a negligible impact on reducing speeds. 
C)  have a temporary effect until motorists realize there is no officer on-scene to write citations. 
D)  decrease police visibility. 
E)  are not cost-effective.

Question 18

Even in minor crashes,or so-called fender benders,thorough investigations are always required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-considered so serious a distraction that it has become the subject of litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) aggressive driving 
B) BAC 
C) DRE/DRT 
D) enforcement index 
E) cell phone
F)Pennsylvania v. Mimms
G)Pennsylvania v. Muniz
H)pursuit
I)racial profiling
J)road rage
K)scofflaw
L)selective enforcement
M)implied consent
N)Brower v. County of Inyo 
A) aggressive driving 
B) BAC 
C) DRE/DRT 
D) enforcement index 
E) cell phone
F)Pennsylvania v. Mimms
G)Pennsylvania v. Muniz
H)pursuit
I)racial profiling
J)road rage
K)scofflaw
L)selective enforcement
M)implied consent
N)Brower v. County of Inyo

Question 20

The first state to pass racial profiling legislation was

Accepted Answer

A)  California. 
B)  Alabama. 
C)  Minnesota. 
D)  Pennsylvania. 
E)  Connecticut. 
A)  California. 
B)  Alabama. 
C)  Minnesota. 
D)  Pennsylvania. 
E)  Connecticut.

More officer time is spent on traffic patrol than any other police activity.

Red-light cameras are not suggested as a proactive traffic enforcement because of the high cost associated with the system.

The use of radar detectors

ALPR stands for

Discuss the strategies being used to deter DUI.Note which strategies you believe are effective and which fall short of their goal,and elaborate on your reasoning.

Traffic enforcement is the responsibility of

When people are in a hurry,they are more likely to run stop signs and red lights.

When did cruising first begin to be a problem?

___________ radar has the sole purpose of triggering a motorist's radar detection unit in an effort to get drivers to slow down.

Research has shown that most alcohol-impaired drivers never get arrested.

Police traffic services consist of

Discuss the controversy surrounding police pursuits and the two juxtaposing positions in this debate.In addition,list specific issues that must be addressed in a pursuit policy and illustrate a basic pursuit continuum.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an active attempt by a law enforcement officer on duty in a patrol car to apprehend one or more occupants of a moving motor vehicle,providing the driver of such vehicle is aware of the attempt and is resisting apprehension

Whren v.United States held that the validity and constitutionality of a stop depends on whether police officers ______________ made the stop.

The leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14 in the United States is motor vehicle crashes.

Decoy patrol vehicles

Even in minor crashes,or so-called fender benders,thorough investigations are always required.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -considered so serious a distraction that it has become the subject of litigation.

The first state to pass racial profiling legislation was

Police Operations In Context

Communication: The Foundation Of Police Operations

Operational Skills: Performing Within The Law

Patrol: The Backbone Of Police Operations

Crime, Disorder, And Quality-of-life Issues: Responding To The Call

Violence: At Home, In The Classroom, On The Job

Emergency Situations: When Disaster Strikes

Terrorism: From Hometown Security To Homeland Security

Criminal Investigation

Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats

The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health: Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty

Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

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Exam 5: Traffic: Policing In A Country On The Move

More officer time is spent on traffic patrol than any other police activity.

Red-light cameras are not suggested as a proactive traffic enforcement because of the high cost associated with the system.

The use of radar detectors

ALPR stands for

Discuss the strategies being used to deter DUI.Note which strategies you believe are effective and which fall short of their goal,and elaborate on your reasoning.

Traffic enforcement is the responsibility of

When people are in a hurry,they are more likely to run stop signs and red lights.

When did cruising first begin to be a problem?

___________ radar has the sole purpose of triggering a motorist's radar detection unit in an effort to get drivers to slow down.

Research has shown that most alcohol-impaired drivers never get arrested.

Police traffic services consist of

Discuss the controversy surrounding police pursuits and the two juxtaposing positions in this debate.In addition,list specific issues that must be addressed in a pursuit policy and illustrate a basic pursuit continuum.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an active attempt by a law enforcement officer on duty in a patrol car to apprehend one or more occupants of a moving motor vehicle,providing the driver of such vehicle is aware of the attempt and is resisting apprehension

Whren v.United States held that the validity and constitutionality of a stop depends on whether police officers ______________ made the stop.

The leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14 in the United States is motor vehicle crashes.

Decoy patrol vehicles

Even in minor crashes,or so-called fender benders,thorough investigations are always required.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -considered so serious a distraction that it has become the subject of litigation.

The first state to pass racial profiling legislation was

Police Operations In Context

Communication: The Foundation Of Police Operations

Operational Skills: Performing Within The Law

Patrol: The Backbone Of Police Operations

Crime, Disorder, And Quality-of-life Issues: Responding To The Call

Violence: At Home, In The Classroom, On The Job

Emergency Situations: When Disaster Strikes

Terrorism: From Hometown Security To Homeland Security

Criminal Investigation

Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats

The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health: Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty

Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

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