Question 1

One criterion for professionalization is a unique body of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Officers found guilty in an internal investigation do not have a right to appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Title 242, USC pertains to what type of violations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil rights violations committed by the police 
B)  Civil rights violations committed by offenders 
C)  Civil rights violations committed by citizens 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Civil rights violations committed by the police 
B)  Civil rights violations committed by offenders 
C)  Civil rights violations committed by citizens 
D)  None of the above A

Question 4

CALEA currently has 944 standards that a police department must meet for accreditation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and describe three forms of punishment that can follow a complaint against an officer being sustained. Which do you believe is most effective?

Accepted Answer

1. Suspension: One form of punishment th

Question 6

Departmental policies are specific statements that identify required or prohibited behavior by officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

This is a general statement of purpose that is useful in identifying the role and mission of the police:

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy 
B)  Objective 
C)  Rule 
D)  Goal 
A)  Policy 
B)  Objective 
C)  Rule 
D)  Goal

Question 8

A governmental unit, such as a city or county, has sovereign immunity in civil liability cases involving its police officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What does the ethical perspective of ethical utilitarianism state?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the results of one's actions that determines what is moral or good. 
B)  What is considered good varies with the particular values of groups and individuals. 
C)  It places a moral worth on "doing one's duty." 
D)  What is good is that which results in the greatest benefit to me. 
A)  It is the results of one's actions that determines what is moral or good. 
B)  What is considered good varies with the particular values of groups and individuals. 
C)  It places a moral worth on "doing one's duty." 
D)  What is good is that which results in the greatest benefit to me.

Question 10

Which of the following occurs when an investigation into citizen complaints finds that the alleged complaint is essentially true but the officer's behavior is justified, legal, and within organizational policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concerted withdrawal 
B)  Unfounded complaint 
C)  Exoneration 
D)  Recidivism 
A)  Concerted withdrawal 
B)  Unfounded complaint 
C)  Exoneration 
D)  Recidivism

Question 11

Matching
-Grievance arbitration

Accepted Answer

A)  If other observers conducted the research again in the same setting, they would reach similar results 
B)  A system that tracks specific types of officer behaviors 
C)  The observer sees what is actually going on 
D)  Focuses on the police organizations and its policies and practices 
E)  What is considered good varied with the particular values of groups and individuals
F) Statements compelled during and internal investigation cannot be used later in court
G) Places moral worth on doing one's duty
H) Used to appeal disciplinary action
I) Used to ensure quality and competence
J) The licensing process used to determine whether a police department meets general standards of policy and training 
A)  If other observers conducted the research again in the same setting, they would reach similar results 
B)  A system that tracks specific types of officer behaviors 
C)  The observer sees what is actually going on 
D)  Focuses on the police organizations and its policies and practices 
E)  What is considered good varied with the particular values of groups and individuals
F) Statements compelled during and internal investigation cannot be used later in court
G) Places moral worth on doing one's duty
H) Used to appeal disciplinary action
I) Used to ensure quality and competence
J) The licensing process used to determine whether a police department meets general standards of policy and training

Question 12

In the history of civilian review, this era was marked by increased public support for civilian review; (also, there were increases in public concern about the criminal justice system.):

Accepted Answer

A)  First era 
B)  Second era 
C)  Third era 
D)  Fourth era 
A)  First era 
B)  Second era 
C)  Third era 
D)  Fourth era

Question 13

Illegally obtained evidence may be used against the police in disciplinary hearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lockers at the police station, a police car, and other elements of on-duty performance are protected by the Fourth Amendment during an internal investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  The effort to control police behavior by establishing an external form of review 
B)  The methods of steps to be taken when performing a task 
C)  The statement of purpose that is useful in identifying the role and mission of the police that 
D)  The specific and measurable statement of purpose that is related to the accomplishment of a goal that 
A)  The effort to control police behavior by establishing an external form of review 
B)  The methods of steps to be taken when performing a task 
C)  The statement of purpose that is useful in identifying the role and mission of the police that 
D)  The specific and measurable statement of purpose that is related to the accomplishment of a goal that

Question 16

Generally speaking, if an unlawful search of a police officer occurs during an internal investigation, the fruits of that search cannot be used in the disciplinary hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Elements of community policing are consistent with which ethical framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical formalism 
B)  Ethical utilitarianism 
C)  Ethical relativism 
D)  Deontological ethics 
A)  Ethical formalism 
B)  Ethical utilitarianism 
C)  Ethical relativism 
D)  Deontological ethics

Question 18

Discuss several of the limitations of civilian review boards.

Accepted Answer

Civilian review boards, while intended t

Question 19

According to this ethical perspective, it is the results of one's actions that determine what is moral and good.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical formalism 
B)  Ethical utilitarianism 
C)  Ethical relativism 
D)  Egoism 
A)  Ethical formalism 
B)  Ethical utilitarianism 
C)  Ethical relativism 
D)  Egoism

Question 20

Two primary sources of standards for the police are professional and ethical training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One criterion for professionalization is a unique body of knowledge.

Officers found guilty in an internal investigation do not have a right to appeal.

Title 242, USC pertains to what type of violations?

CALEA currently has 944 standards that a police department must meet for accreditation.

List and describe three forms of punishment that can follow a complaint against an officer being sustained. Which do you believe is most effective?

Departmental policies are specific statements that identify required or prohibited behavior by officers.

This is a general statement of purpose that is useful in identifying the role and mission of the police:

A governmental unit, such as a city or county, has sovereign immunity in civil liability cases involving its police officers.

What does the ethical perspective of ethical utilitarianism state?

Which of the following occurs when an investigation into citizen complaints finds that the alleged complaint is essentially true but the officer's behavior is justified, legal, and within organizational policy?

Matching -Grievance arbitration

In the history of civilian review, this era was marked by increased public support for civilian review; (also, there were increases in public concern about the criminal justice system.):

Illegally obtained evidence may be used against the police in disciplinary hearings.

Lockers at the police station, a police car, and other elements of on-duty performance are protected by the Fourth Amendment during an internal investigation.

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of procedures?

Generally speaking, if an unlawful search of a police officer occurs during an internal investigation, the fruits of that search cannot be used in the disciplinary hearing.

Elements of community policing are consistent with which ethical framework?

Discuss several of the limitations of civilian review boards.

According to this ethical perspective, it is the results of one's actions that determine what is moral and good.

Two primary sources of standards for the police are professional and ethical training.

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Exam 11: Accountability and Ethics

One criterion for professionalization is a unique body of knowledge.

Officers found guilty in an internal investigation do not have a right to appeal.

Title 242, USC pertains to what type of violations?

CALEA currently has 944 standards that a police department must meet for accreditation.

List and describe three forms of punishment that can follow a complaint against an officer being sustained. Which do you believe is most effective?

Departmental policies are specific statements that identify required or prohibited behavior by officers.

This is a general statement of purpose that is useful in identifying the role and mission of the police:

A governmental unit, such as a city or county, has sovereign immunity in civil liability cases involving its police officers.

What does the ethical perspective of ethical utilitarianism state?

Which of the following occurs when an investigation into citizen complaints finds that the alleged complaint is essentially true but the officer's behavior is justified, legal, and within organizational policy?

Matching -Grievance arbitration

In the history of civilian review, this era was marked by increased public support for civilian review; (also, there were increases in public concern about the criminal justice system.):

Illegally obtained evidence may be used against the police in disciplinary hearings.

Lockers at the police station, a police car, and other elements of on-duty performance are protected by the Fourth Amendment during an internal investigation.

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of procedures?

Generally speaking, if an unlawful search of a police officer occurs during an internal investigation, the fruits of that search cannot be used in the disciplinary hearing.

Elements of community policing are consistent with which ethical framework?

Discuss several of the limitations of civilian review boards.

According to this ethical perspective, it is the results of one's actions that determine what is moral and good.

Two primary sources of standards for the police are professional and ethical training.

Police in a Democracy

Police History

Legal Issues

Police Strategies

Police Management

Selection and Development

Field Operations: Foundations

Innovations in Field Operations

Behavior and Misconduct

Force and Coercion

Diversity and Inclusion

Stress and Officer Safety

Higher Education

Emerging Issues

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