Exam 4: Law Enforcement Today

A style of policing that emphasizes centralized police organizations, increased use of technology, and a limitation of police discretion through regulations and guidelines was known as the:

Police strategy, prior to the community era, was considered reactive.

With few exceptions, county sheriffs are:

The Drug Enforcement Administration is housed in the:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation operates the largest crime laboratory in the world.

Like municipal police officers, private security officers have arrest powers.

The primary purpose of private security is to _______________________.

At its inception, the United States Secret Service was primarily responsible for combating currency counterfeiters.

The FBI's _________________________ provides lists of stolen vehicles and firearms, missing license plates, and other information useful to local and state law enforcement officials.

The primary law enforcement officer in a county is the ______________.

Which of the following is a condition that may prevent finding qualified and highly motivated individuals for the work of private security?

The most controversial role of the police is to:

Which of the following is a reason for continued growth in the field of private security?

The main duties of the ____ include providing security at federal courts, controlling property seized by federal courts, protecting government witnesses, transporting federal prisoners, and investigating violations of federal fugitive laws.

The first statewide police organization was the:

The patronage system was designed to root out corruption and provide for better police officers.

During the ____ of policing, corruption was rampant.

The father of modern police administration is _________________________.

Which of the following is NOT under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security?

List and explain the four basic responsibilities of police. Which of the four do you believe is the most critical and why?