Exam 5: Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Officer Sally King has been on the force for four years. She truly loves her job, but finds it sometimes difficult to live on a police officer's salary. She has noticed many of her coworkers seem to live at a much higher standard of living than she does. She is amazed at the large homes and vehicles that a select few officers have acquired. Interestingly, as Officer King was going home the next morning, her captain informed her that he had an opportunity for her. During the upcoming NFL season, they would need officers to work off duty security. She would be paid approximately fifty dollars an hour. This is an example of:

Amy is late for work at a prestigious law farm.  She is driving through town when she sees police lights flashing in her rear view mirror.  She immediately pulls off to the side of the road and retrieves her license and proof of ​car insurance.  She puts her car window down and waits patiently for the officer to arrive.  When he does, she smiles and offers her documents to the officer, using "Sir" when addressing him.

Officer Jordan Stanley is called to a shoplifting call. Upon arrival, he talks with the store manager concerning the facts of the case. Apparently, a 16-year-old female attempted to steal a pair of shoes for an upcoming school event. Officer Stanley writes a citation and then discusses with the manager how to prevent future shop-lifting cases from occurring. The manager agrees to implement many of the suggestions. When Officer Stanley responds to the call, he is responding in what manner?

Officers with investigation duties are known as ____________.

Describe thee f actors that affect how police exercise discretion, using domestic violence as an example .

Which of the following is an example of a proactive strategy to combat crime?

Police departments use several methods to measure police productivity. In light of the shift to community policing (and away from punitive crime control), can measures such as arrests and traffic stops still be used as measures of police productivity? Support your answer, and suggest alternative measures if appropriate.

A civilian review board is a branch of the police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violation of rules and policies by officers.

Law enforcement _______ is gathered to learn about criminal activities and criminal organizations in order to monitor their activities and prevent crime.

Different departments allocate their officers in different ways. Some departments keep more officers on patrol than others, while others stress criminal investigation. What factors might affect choices about officer distribution?

Which of the following statements about public police officers who work for private security firms is true?

Few local police departments are trained in homeland security issues.

Homeland security has become an important priority for law enforcement agencies at all levels of government since September 11, 2001.   Describe some of the ways that has happened .

The ________ board is the committee citizens form to investigate complaints against the police.

Acting in response to a notification about suspicious activity, a crime, a medical emergency, or other service need is the definition of proactive policing.

Preventive patrol emphasizes:

Private firms are not allowed to hire public police officers.

To be effective, the police must maintain their connection with the community.  Describe strategies police use in order to improve their relations with the communities they serve.

Officers who participate in violations of law and departmental policy for personal gain are guilty of:

Making the police presence known, to deter crime and to make officers available to respond quickly to calls is characteristic of a(n) ______patrol.