Question 1

Which of the following sets of theories best aligns with quality-of-life policing?

Accepted Answer

A)  differential association theory and social learning theory 
B)  routine activities theory and anomie theory 
C)  broken windows theory and deterrence theory 
D)  general strain theory and social bond theory 
A)  differential association theory and social learning theory 
B)  routine activities theory and anomie theory 
C)  broken windows theory and deterrence theory 
D)  general strain theory and social bond theory C

Question 2

Identify and discuss the theories that guide quality-of-life policing.

Accepted Answer

Varies. There are two theories highlighted in the chapter: broken windows and deterrence. Broken windows theory posits that physical decay, such as broken windows, beat-up cars, loitering, and public disorderly behavior, can lead to disorder and the decline of the livability of a city. Deterrence theory, on the other hand, posits that people make decisions that will bring them pleasure and avoid pain.

Question 3

According to the text, ______ are crucial in acquiring human capital.

Accepted Answer

A)  education and training 
B)  family and friends 
C)  religion and culture 
D)  politics and the economy 
A)  education and training 
B)  family and friends 
C)  religion and culture 
D)  politics and the economy A

Question 4

Which of the following statements pertaining to civil asset forfeiture is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person has to carry the legal costs of any appeals to have property returned. 
B)  The person has to have been convicted of a crime. 
C)  The person has to have been charged by a prosecutor. 
D)  The person has to give law enforcement permission to take the items. 
A)  The person has to carry the legal costs of any appeals to have property returned. 
B)  The person has to have been convicted of a crime. 
C)  The person has to have been charged by a prosecutor. 
D)  The person has to give law enforcement permission to take the items.

Question 5

Who is more likely to be targeted by asset forfeiture and/or asset recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  shoplifters 
B)  money launderers 
C)  pickpockets 
D)  burglars 
A)  shoplifters 
B)  money launderers 
C)  pickpockets 
D)  burglars

Question 6

The term human capital is often used in the context of diversion programs such as drug courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Forfeiture is carried out by the government, thus removing the burden from who?

Accepted Answer

A)  victim 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  offender 
D)  judge 
A)  victim 
B)  prosecutor 
C)  offender 
D)  judge

Question 8

Deterrence theory argues that residents avoid places with obvious signs of disorder because it instills a sense of fear of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which type of nets are created by reforms that increase the proportion of subgroups in society differentiated by factors such as age, sex, class, and ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  stronger nets 
B)  wide nets 
C)  new nets 
D)  narrow nets 
A)  stronger nets 
B)  wide nets 
C)  new nets 
D)  narrow nets

Question 10

Property that can be seized in a civil asset forfeiture includes money, cars, and houses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following individuals is more likely to be diverted away from conviction and incarceration?

Accepted Answer

A)  a murderer 
B)  a juvenile delinquent 
C)  a parolee 
D)  a third striker 
A)  a murderer 
B)  a juvenile delinquent 
C)  a parolee 
D)  a third striker

Question 12

Discuss the goals of diversion programs.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Diversion programs that are mean

Question 13

Formalizing criminal justice practices that used to be informal is an example of how diversion programs ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  weakened the nets 
B)  strengthened the nets 
C)  narrowed the nets 
D)  eliminated the nets 
A)  weakened the nets 
B)  strengthened the nets 
C)  narrowed the nets 
D)  eliminated the nets

Question 14

Diversion programs have been widely implemented for offenders, such as those who ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are serving long-term sentences 
B)  have mental health disorders 
C)  are waived from juvenile to adult court 
D)  have recidivated more than once 
A)  are serving long-term sentences 
B)  have mental health disorders 
C)  are waived from juvenile to adult court 
D)  have recidivated more than once

Question 15

Asset forfeiture allows the government to seize property at which stage of the criminal justice process?

Accepted Answer

A)  prior to a conviction 
B)  after release 
C)  at sentencing 
D)  during imprisonment 
A)  prior to a conviction 
B)  after release 
C)  at sentencing 
D)  during imprisonment

Question 16

Incarcerating low-level offenders is costly and wastes human capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What was the goal of the Scared Straight program?

Accepted Answer

A)  to rehabilitate juveniles 
B)  to incapacitate juveniles 
C)  to deter juveniles 
D)  to institutionalize juveniles 
A)  to rehabilitate juveniles 
B)  to incapacitate juveniles 
C)  to deter juveniles 
D)  to institutionalize juveniles

Question 18

According to broken windows theory, the most effective way to prevent crime is to deter people's behavior with punishments that are swift, certain, and proportionate to the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following allows police to seize property of a person if they believe that the property was used in the commission of a crime and was purchased with money obtained through criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  search warrant 
B)  production order 
C)  civil asset forfeiture 
D)  stop and frisk 
A)  search warrant 
B)  production order 
C)  civil asset forfeiture 
D)  stop and frisk

Question 20

______ are the result of reforms that increase the state's capacity to control individuals through intensifying state interventions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrow nets 
B)  Wide nets 
C)  Stronger nets 
D)  New nets 
A)  Narrow nets 
B)  Wide nets 
C)  Stronger nets 
D)  New nets

Which of the following sets of theories best aligns with quality-of-life policing?

Identify and discuss the theories that guide quality-of-life policing.

According to the text, ______ are crucial in acquiring human capital.

Which of the following statements pertaining to civil asset forfeiture is true?

Who is more likely to be targeted by asset forfeiture and/or asset recovery?

The term human capital is often used in the context of diversion programs such as drug courts.

Forfeiture is carried out by the government, thus removing the burden from who?

Deterrence theory argues that residents avoid places with obvious signs of disorder because it instills a sense of fear of crime.

Which type of nets are created by reforms that increase the proportion of subgroups in society differentiated by factors such as age, sex, class, and ethnicity?

Property that can be seized in a civil asset forfeiture includes money, cars, and houses.

Which of the following individuals is more likely to be diverted away from conviction and incarceration?

Discuss the goals of diversion programs.

Formalizing criminal justice practices that used to be informal is an example of how diversion programs ______.

Diversion programs have been widely implemented for offenders, such as those who ______.

Asset forfeiture allows the government to seize property at which stage of the criminal justice process?

Incarcerating low-level offenders is costly and wastes human capital.

What was the goal of the Scared Straight program?

According to broken windows theory, the most effective way to prevent crime is to deter people's behavior with punishments that are swift, certain, and proportionate to the crime.

Which of the following allows police to seize property of a person if they believe that the property was used in the commission of a crime and was purchased with money obtained through criminal behavior?

______ are the result of reforms that increase the state's capacity to control individuals through intensifying state interventions.

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Exam 9: Net Widening and Social Control

Which of the following sets of theories best aligns with quality-of-life policing?

Identify and discuss the theories that guide quality-of-life policing.

According to the text, ______ are crucial in acquiring human capital.

Which of the following statements pertaining to civil asset forfeiture is true?

Who is more likely to be targeted by asset forfeiture and/or asset recovery?

The term human capital is often used in the context of diversion programs such as drug courts.

Forfeiture is carried out by the government, thus removing the burden from who?

Deterrence theory argues that residents avoid places with obvious signs of disorder because it instills a sense of fear of crime.

Which type of nets are created by reforms that increase the proportion of subgroups in society differentiated by factors such as age, sex, class, and ethnicity?

Property that can be seized in a civil asset forfeiture includes money, cars, and houses.

Which of the following individuals is more likely to be diverted away from conviction and incarceration?

Discuss the goals of diversion programs.

Formalizing criminal justice practices that used to be informal is an example of how diversion programs ______.

Diversion programs have been widely implemented for offenders, such as those who ______.

Asset forfeiture allows the government to seize property at which stage of the criminal justice process?

Incarcerating low-level offenders is costly and wastes human capital.

What was the goal of the Scared Straight program?

According to broken windows theory, the most effective way to prevent crime is to deter people's behavior with punishments that are swift, certain, and proportionate to the crime.

Which of the following allows police to seize property of a person if they believe that the property was used in the commission of a crime and was purchased with money obtained through criminal behavior?

______ are the result of reforms that increase the state's capacity to control individuals through intensifying state interventions.

Community Policing and Community Issues

Community Policing in the 21st Century

Identifying and Responding to Problems Within the Community: Three Case Studies

Community Policing and Terrorism

Community Policing and Gangs

Community Policing and Hate Crime

Community Policing and Militarism

Community Policing and Drugs

Community Policing and the Use of Force

Police and the Media

Community Policing: The Men and Women in Uniform

Community Policing and Police Administration

Community Policing, Engagement, and Outreach

The Future of Community Policing

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