Question 1

Which of the following is a likely consequence of public distrust in the police?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative public opinion of the police 
B)  increased federal funding to increase the reputation of the police 
C)  increased federal law enforcement presence to provide support to the police 
D)  increased public opinion of the police 
A)  negative public opinion of the police 
B)  increased federal funding to increase the reputation of the police 
C)  increased federal law enforcement presence to provide support to the police 
D)  increased public opinion of the police

Question 2

The U.S. Secret Service employs more full-time officers than any other federal law enforcement agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is the responsibility of the responding officer to quickly and accurately determine when a citizen is suffering from some sort of mental or behavioral disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following positions is generally filled by public election?

Accepted Answer

A)  chief 
B)  sheriff 
C)  deputy 
D)  captain 
A)  chief 
B)  sheriff 
C)  deputy 
D)  captain

Question 5

Based on the readings, in which year would you suspect that applications to police departments would have decreased dramatically?

Accepted Answer

A)  2017 
B)  2014 
C)  2015 
D)  2016 
A)  2017 
B)  2014 
C)  2015 
D)  2016

Question 6

Why are specialized police forces necessary?

Accepted Answer

Specialized police forces are necessary

Question 7

Name two outcomes that police officers are expected to achieve in society.

Accepted Answer

Police officers are expected to achieve

Question 8

In most counties, the sheriff's deputies are responsible for the transport of inmates to court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After the death of Freddie Gray, which specific type of crime spiked in several cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  burglary 
B)  vandalism 
C)  homicide 
D)  rape 
A)  burglary 
B)  vandalism 
C)  homicide 
D)  rape

Question 10

What phenomenon followed the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent failure of the DOJ to hold the officer responsible for his death legally accountable?

Accepted Answer

A)  driving while black 
B)  the Ferguson effect 
C)  snitches get stiches 
D)  the code of the street 
A)  driving while black 
B)  the Ferguson effect 
C)  snitches get stiches 
D)  the code of the street

Question 11

Which of the following best describes an outcome that societies expect police to achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  administer the law evenly, no matter individual circumstances or considerations 
B)  develop community cohesion 
C)  protect natural resources 
D)  increase fear of crime 
A)  administer the law evenly, no matter individual circumstances or considerations 
B)  develop community cohesion 
C)  protect natural resources 
D)  increase fear of crime

Question 12

What led Freddie Gray to be in police custody at the time of the highly publicized incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  possession of an illegal switchblade knife per the city criminal code 
B)  arrest as a result of a domestic violence incident 
C)  disorderly conduct 
D)  possession of marijuana while on probation 
A)  possession of an illegal switchblade knife per the city criminal code 
B)  arrest as a result of a domestic violence incident 
C)  disorderly conduct 
D)  possession of marijuana while on probation

Question 13

Police officers use ______ in the course of their daily duties.

Accepted Answer

A)  firearms 
B)  Tasers 
C)  pepper spray 
D)  discretion 
A)  firearms 
B)  Tasers 
C)  pepper spray 
D)  discretion

Question 14

Why are accurate data on police performance necessary in the field of policing?

Accepted Answer

Accurate data on police performance are

Question 15

It is possible for the actions of a single police officer to negatively reflect on all police officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Typically, highway patrol officers are empowered to provide law enforcement service anywhere in the state, whereas state police have limited authority based on type of offense, jurisdiction, or assignment to specific duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which of the following ways has policing been changing over the past 10-15 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial and ethnic minorities now comprise about 27% of local police. 
B)  In 2018, over half of the graduates of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice were women. 
C)  Financial difficulties have forced many communities to decide which police protections they can live without. 
D)  all of these 
A)  Racial and ethnic minorities now comprise about 27% of local police. 
B)  In 2018, over half of the graduates of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice were women. 
C)  Financial difficulties have forced many communities to decide which police protections they can live without. 
D)  all of these

Question 18

The Ferguson effect is argued to have led to a decrease in arrests due to police being wary of enforcing the law as a result of reduced police legitimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT employ law enforcement officers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amtrak 
B)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
D)  the Environmental Protection Agency 
A)  Amtrak 
B)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
C)  the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
D)  the Environmental Protection Agency

Question 20

Either the law or thorough training can provide a solution to all the problems a police officer will face in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a likely consequence of public distrust in the police?

The U.S. Secret Service employs more full-time officers than any other federal law enforcement agency.

It is the responsibility of the responding officer to quickly and accurately determine when a citizen is suffering from some sort of mental or behavioral disorder.

Which of the following positions is generally filled by public election?

Based on the readings, in which year would you suspect that applications to police departments would have decreased dramatically?

Why are specialized police forces necessary?

Name two outcomes that police officers are expected to achieve in society.

In most counties, the sheriff's deputies are responsible for the transport of inmates to court.

After the death of Freddie Gray, which specific type of crime spiked in several cities?

What phenomenon followed the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent failure of the DOJ to hold the officer responsible for his death legally accountable?

Which of the following best describes an outcome that societies expect police to achieve?

What led Freddie Gray to be in police custody at the time of the highly publicized incident?

Police officers use ______ in the course of their daily duties.

Why are accurate data on police performance necessary in the field of policing?

It is possible for the actions of a single police officer to negatively reflect on all police officers.

Typically, highway patrol officers are empowered to provide law enforcement service anywhere in the state, whereas state police have limited authority based on type of offense, jurisdiction, or assignment to specific duties.

In which of the following ways has policing been changing over the past 10-15 years?

The Ferguson effect is argued to have led to a decrease in arrests due to police being wary of enforcing the law as a result of reduced police legitimacy.

Which of the following does NOT employ law enforcement officers?

Either the law or thorough training can provide a solution to all the problems a police officer will face in the field.

A Brief History of Police in the United States

Police Organization and Administration

Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers

Police Training and Education

Police Work: Operations and Functions

Contemporary Strategies in Policing

The Police Culture and Work Stress

Law, Court Decisions, and the Police

Ethics and Decision-Making

Police Misconduct and Accountability

Policing in a Diverse Society

Technology and the Police

Organized Crime, Homeland Security, and Global Issues

Private Security

The Future of Policing in America

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Exam 1: Policing in the United States

Which of the following is a likely consequence of public distrust in the police?

The U.S. Secret Service employs more full-time officers than any other federal law enforcement agency.

It is the responsibility of the responding officer to quickly and accurately determine when a citizen is suffering from some sort of mental or behavioral disorder.

Which of the following positions is generally filled by public election?

Based on the readings, in which year would you suspect that applications to police departments would have decreased dramatically?

Why are specialized police forces necessary?

Name two outcomes that police officers are expected to achieve in society.

In most counties, the sheriff's deputies are responsible for the transport of inmates to court.

After the death of Freddie Gray, which specific type of crime spiked in several cities?

What phenomenon followed the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent failure of the DOJ to hold the officer responsible for his death legally accountable?

Which of the following best describes an outcome that societies expect police to achieve?

What led Freddie Gray to be in police custody at the time of the highly publicized incident?

Police officers use ______ in the course of their daily duties.

Why are accurate data on police performance necessary in the field of policing?

It is possible for the actions of a single police officer to negatively reflect on all police officers.

Typically, highway patrol officers are empowered to provide law enforcement service anywhere in the state, whereas state police have limited authority based on type of offense, jurisdiction, or assignment to specific duties.

In which of the following ways has policing been changing over the past 10-15 years?

The Ferguson effect is argued to have led to a decrease in arrests due to police being wary of enforcing the law as a result of reduced police legitimacy.

Which of the following does NOT employ law enforcement officers?

Either the law or thorough training can provide a solution to all the problems a police officer will face in the field.

A Brief History of Police in the United States

Police Organization and Administration

Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers

Police Training and Education

Police Work: Operations and Functions

Contemporary Strategies in Policing

The Police Culture and Work Stress

Law, Court Decisions, and the Police

Ethics and Decision-Making

Police Misconduct and Accountability

Policing in a Diverse Society

Technology and the Police

Organized Crime, Homeland Security, and Global Issues

Private Security

The Future of Policing in America

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