Exam 7: Policing Organizations and Practices

Local-level police departments that have geographic jurisdiction limited to a specific city or region are referred to as ______.

The political era is the second era in the evolution of American policing.

The size of the department can impact the racial and ethnic diversity of its officers

Which agency handles investigations related to crimes such as illegal immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, fraud, and financial crimes?

The police chief is appointed by ______.

Why is racial and ethnic diversity important in policing?

The Secret Service was established by President George Washington on April 14, 1855.

During the ______ police operations were generally conducted via foot patrols and officers engaged in both crime fighting and social services.

Foot patrols were eliminated during which of the following eras?

Which of the following tools is used consistently by criminal justice street-level bureaucrats and is often at the center of controversies involving discriminatory, unfair, political, and abusive behavior?

Who was the first African-American appointed to Chief of Police in 1992?

Which is the smallest law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security?

President Abraham Lincoln established the ______ on the day he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

Explain the relevance of SARA.What is it, and how is it used?

Which president's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice suggested that minority officers would not only have a greater understanding of the needs of these communities, but would also have greater credibility?

______ is "a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime."

What were the major findings of the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment?

The ______ is responsible for a subdivision of the police department, such as community affairs, internal affairs, or intelligence.

The reform era began in the 1920s as the foundation for modern policing.Agencies focused on controlling crime by apprehending offenders and deterring would-be violators.

The majority of special law enforcement officers serve for ______.