Question 1

A  civilian review board is a citizens' committee formed to investigate complaints against the police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

___________ are run by states and large cities that analyze and facilitate sharing of information to assist law enforcement and homeland security agencies in preventing and responding to crime and terrorism threats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are run by states and large...

Question 3

In a ____________ society, relations between the police and minorities are complicated by stereotypes , cultural variations, and language differences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a ____________ society, relations between the...

Question 4

The community policing philosophy does not include community residents in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to a study of police officers in Wilmington, Delaware, officers spend the least amount of their time:

Accepted Answer

A)  traffic patrol 
B)  crime-related tasks 
C)  administrative work 
D)  free patrol 
E)  assisting with medical tasks 
A)  traffic patrol 
B)  crime-related tasks 
C)  administrative work 
D)  free patrol 
E)  assisting with medical tasks

Question 6

___________ are committees formed to investigate complaints against the police.

Accepted Answer

Civilian r

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that can affec

Question 8

The approach to policing that involves assigning priorities to various calls for service is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  incident-driven policing. 
B)  clearance rate. 
C)  differential response. 
D)  line functions. 
E)  preventive patrol. 
A)  incident-driven policing. 
B)  clearance rate. 
C)  differential response. 
D)  line functions. 
E)  preventive patrol.

Question 9

Police responding to 911 calls are acting in a ____________ manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Police responding to 911 calls are acting...

Question 10

Which of the following has not been a factor in the recent growth of the private security industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Budgetary constraints upon the states 
B)  Fear of crime 
C)  An increase in the number of people wanting to become police officers 
D)  An increase in crimes in the workplace 
E)  An increase in public and business awareness 
A)  Budgetary constraints upon the states 
B)  Fear of crime 
C)  An increase in the number of people wanting to become police officers 
D)  An increase in crimes in the workplace 
E)  An increase in public and business awareness

Question 11

Aggressive patrol places a strain on police relations with African Americans and Hispanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________ are officers who accept payoffs that the routines of police work bring their way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ are officers who accept payoffs that...

Question 13

Proactive policing occurs when the police actively search for potential offenders without waiting for a crime to be reported.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Community crime prevention can be enhanced if government agencies and neighborhood organizations cooperate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some professionals have become concerned about lower-level security workers because:

Accepted Answer

A)  such positions have a high turnover rate. 
B)  the pay rate is generally low. 
C)  low-level workers may be people who cannot find employment elsewhere. 
D)  all of the above are concerns regarding lower-level security workers . 
E)  none of the above are concerns regarding lower-level security workers . 
A)  such positions have a high turnover rate. 
B)  the pay rate is generally low. 
C)  low-level workers may be people who cannot find employment elsewhere. 
D)  all of the above are concerns regarding lower-level security workers . 
E)  none of the above are concerns regarding lower-level security workers .

Question 16

____________________ patrol is a strategy designed to maximize the number of police interventions and observations in the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ patrol is a strategy designed to...

Question 17

Police departments use a differential response system that assigns priorities to calls for service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  Officer Jones decides not to issue a ticket.  After all, the woman was very nice and sophisticated.  Officer Jones' decision is based on: 
B)  the less serious a crime is to the public, the more freedom officers have to ignore it. 
C)  the relationship between the alleged criminal and victim. 
D)  the relationship between the police and the criminal. 
E)  the nature of the crime.
F) departmental policy 
A)  Officer Jones decides not to issue a ticket.  After all, the woman was very nice and sophisticated.  Officer Jones' decision is based on: 
B)  the less serious a crime is to the public, the more freedom officers have to ignore it. 
C)  the relationship between the alleged criminal and victim. 
D)  the relationship between the police and the criminal. 
E)  the nature of the crime.
F) departmental policy

Question 19

One criticism by police departments using CompStat is that it tends to decrease productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Programs in which criminal justice officials cultivate relationships with and rely on assistance from citizens in preventing crime and apprehending offenders are:

Accepted Answer

A)  community crime prevention. 
B)  community sanctions. 
C)  community prevention plans. 
D)  community crime pretense. 
E)  community proactive prevention. 
A)  community crime prevention. 
B)  community sanctions. 
C)  community prevention plans. 
D)  community crime pretense. 
E)  community proactive prevention.

A civilian review board is a citizens' committee formed to investigate complaints against the police.

___________ are run by states and large cities that analyze and facilitate sharing of information to assist law enforcement and homeland security agencies in preventing and responding to crime and terrorism threats.

In a ____________ society, relations between the police and minorities are complicated by stereotypes , cultural variations, and language differences.

The community policing philosophy does not include community residents in decision making.

According to a study of police officers in Wilmington, Delaware, officers spend the least amount of their time:

___________ are committees formed to investigate complaints against the police.

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

The approach to policing that involves assigning priorities to various calls for service is known as:

Police responding to 911 calls are acting in a ____________ manner.

Which of the following has not been a factor in the recent growth of the private security industry?

Aggressive patrol places a strain on police relations with African Americans and Hispanics.

_________ are officers who accept payoffs that the routines of police work bring their way.

Proactive policing occurs when the police actively search for potential offenders without waiting for a crime to be reported.

Community crime prevention can be enhanced if government agencies and neighborhood organizations cooperate.

Some professionals have become concerned about lower-level security workers because:

____________________ patrol is a strategy designed to maximize the number of police interventions and observations in the community.

Police departments use a differential response system that assigns priorities to calls for service.

One criticism by police departments using CompStat is that it tends to decrease productivity.

Programs in which criminal justice officials cultivate relationships with and rely on assistance from citizens in preventing crime and apprehending offenders are:

The Criminal Justice System

Crime and Crime Causation

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police and Law

Courts and Adjudication

Pretrial Procedures Plea Bargaining and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Incarceration and Prison Society

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Reentry Into the Community

Technology and Criminal Justice

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 5: Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

A civilian review board is a citizens' committee formed to investigate complaints against the police.

___________ are run by states and large cities that analyze and facilitate sharing of information to assist law enforcement and homeland security agencies in preventing and responding to crime and terrorism threats.

In a ____________ society, relations between the police and minorities are complicated by stereotypes , cultural variations, and language differences.

The community policing philosophy does not include community residents in decision making.

According to a study of police officers in Wilmington, Delaware, officers spend the least amount of their time:

___________ are committees formed to investigate complaints against the police.

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

The approach to policing that involves assigning priorities to various calls for service is known as:

Police responding to 911 calls are acting in a ____________ manner.

Which of the following has not been a factor in the recent growth of the private security industry?

Aggressive patrol places a strain on police relations with African Americans and Hispanics.

_________ are officers who accept payoffs that the routines of police work bring their way.

Proactive policing occurs when the police actively search for potential offenders without waiting for a crime to be reported.

Community crime prevention can be enhanced if government agencies and neighborhood organizations cooperate.

Some professionals have become concerned about lower-level security workers because:

____________________ patrol is a strategy designed to maximize the number of police interventions and observations in the community.

Police departments use a differential response system that assigns priorities to calls for service.

One criticism by police departments using CompStat is that it tends to decrease productivity.

Programs in which criminal justice officials cultivate relationships with and rely on assistance from citizens in preventing crime and apprehending offenders are:

The Criminal Justice System

Crime and Crime Causation

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police and Law

Courts and Adjudication

Pretrial Procedures Plea Bargaining and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Incarceration and Prison Society

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Reentry Into the Community

Technology and Criminal Justice

Juvenile Justice

Filters