Exam 8: Policing: Issues and Challenges

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In 2003,the U.S.Department of Justice banned its practice of racial profiling in all federal law enforcement agencies,except in cases involving

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Behavioral profiling is a form of biased policing.

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A federal civil suit alleging police misconduct that is filed against a federal law enforcement officer is commonly known as a

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In the past,the doctrine of ________ barred legal actions against state and local governments.

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Which of the following is true of better-educated police officers?

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Less-lethal weapons offer a potential solution to incidents of "suicide by cop."

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Occupational deviance mainly occurs to further the organizational goals of law enforcement.

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The concept of the police working personality was developed by

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Programs such as the Collier County Spousal Academy are designed to help families of police officers cope with issues relating to

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Which of the following does the FBI consider an important strategy used to combat police corruption?

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Most police training programs today include an ethics component.

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The ________ is the level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance.

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Compare and contrast use of force,excessive force,and excessive use of force.Explain the importance of the force factor and the use of force continuum.

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Explain why the Federal Bureau of Investigation adopted an "imminent danger" standard for the use of deadly force.List and discuss the four key elements of that policy.

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The police working personality was described by Jerome Skolnick.

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Police ________ involves the increasing formalization of police work and increasing public acceptance of the police.

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Match the term to the definition. A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public -Illegal use of force

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Match the term to the definition. A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public -Excessive use of force

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A ________ weapon is designed to disable,capture,or immobilize,but not kill,a suspect.

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Which of the following is an example of a grass eater?

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