Exam 11: Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

What societal problems are created by enforcing a broken windows policing theory?

What is the "Ferguson effect"?

Why is the two-tiered bail system inherently biased?

In Phoenix, Arizona a local police chief instructed officers to only patrol neighborhoods of affluent citizens. Response times in these communities are under 4 minutes when there is an emergency. In other areas of the city, response times are over 20 minutes. What social problem was created by the police policy to only patrol the affluent neighborhoods?

Ivan was serving time for armed robbery. He was released early for his good behavior. What was Ivan released on?

The law can criminalize inaction.

Collateral consequences can affect family members state of mind and ability to function.

White-collar crimes receive longer sentences than street crimes.

What issues in the U.S. bail system inhabit people from being released from jail prior to trial?

What is the most common way people interact with police?

In ______, the number of people incarcerated in the United States hit an all-time high.

African Americans are stopped by police, receive more citations, and are arrested more than white people.

Criminal records are often a barrier to gaining employment.

People between the ages of ______ are most likely to commit crimes.

Monk was convicted of embezzling money from a bank. He is applying for a bank teller position. Under the ban the box movement, he should have to disclose his criminal past.

What type of crime is considered morally wrong?

What are the major benefits of body-worn cameras for police?

John comes from a very wealthy family. He is elected to the Senate and proposes a bill that would allow for housing complexes to set a minimum income for those who can apply to live there. This area has the safest neighborhoods and best schools in the state. If this law is passed only people making $900,000 a year could live in the area. How is John using the law?

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision upheld the constitutionality of police conducting pat downs of peoples' outer garments for weapons?

The issuing of warrants for unpaid traffic tickets lead to distrust of the police in Ferguson.