Question 1

Community policing is an example of a strategy, whereas foot patrol is a tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the individual officer and the department:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pure police work 
B)  Reactive police work 
C)  Proactive police work 
D)  Traditional police work 
A)  Pure police work 
B)  Reactive police work 
C)  Proactive police work 
D)  Traditional police work

Question 3

Matching
-Proactive

Accepted Answer

A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2007 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority 
A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2007 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority

Question 4

The written rulings of state and federal appellate courts are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil law 
B)  Procedural law 
C)  Substantive law 
D)  Case law 
A)  Civil law 
B)  Procedural law 
C)  Substantive law 
D)  Case law

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a goal of the police?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce crime and victimization. 
B)  Use force and authority fairly, efficiently, and effectively. 
C)  Reduce fear and enhance personal security. 
D)  All of the above are considered to be goals of the police. 
A)  Reduce crime and victimization. 
B)  Use force and authority fairly, efficiently, and effectively. 
C)  Reduce fear and enhance personal security. 
D)  All of the above are considered to be goals of the police.

Question 6

Matching
-Reactive

Accepted Answer

A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2003 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority 
A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2003 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority

Question 7

Rural police appear to be more efficient than urban police and more respected by the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The judicial branch of government is responsible for law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Strategies are fundamental assumptions that guide the department and the individual officer in the exercise of discretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Theories of political decision-making in a democracy include two perspectives. Identify both perspectives and how these perspectives relate to our understanding of the police.

Accepted Answer

The two perspectives on political decisi

Question 11

Matching
-Substantive law

Accepted Answer

A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2008 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority 
A)  The form of government in the United States, when some powers are exercised by the national government but many others are decentralized to state and local units of government 
B)  Laws that identify behavior, either required or prohibited, and the punishments for failure to observe these laws 
C)  What police exercise when making a choice concerning what laws will be enforced and how that enforcement will take place 
D)  A top priority for American law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2008 
E)  Police activities that emphasizes police-initiated activities by an officer or a department
F) The integration of two or more police departments
G) The written rulings of the state and federal appellate courts
H) Those employed and paid to serve the specific purpose, within the law, of an individual or organization
I) Police work in the form of responses to incidents when assistance is specifically requested by citizens
J) Criminal matters over which an agency has authority

Question 12

The organization of the US police tends to follow the geographical and political structure of the US government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Community policing is an example of a strategy, whereas foot patrol is a tactic.

This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the individual officer and the department:

Matching -Proactive

The written rulings of state and federal appellate courts are known as what?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a goal of the police?

Matching -Reactive

Rural police appear to be more efficient than urban police and more respected by the public.

The judicial branch of government is responsible for law enforcement.

Strategies are fundamental assumptions that guide the department and the individual officer in the exercise of discretion.

Theories of political decision-making in a democracy include two perspectives. Identify both perspectives and how these perspectives relate to our understanding of the police.

Matching -Substantive law

The organization of the US police tends to follow the geographical and political structure of the US government.

Police History

Legal Issues

Police Strategies

Police Management

Selection and Development

Field Operations: Foundations

Innovations in Field Operations

Behavior and Misconduct

Force and Coercion

Accountability and Ethics

Diversity and Inclusion

Stress and Officer Safety

Higher Education

Emerging Issues

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Exam 1: Police in a Democracy

Community policing is an example of a strategy, whereas foot patrol is a tactic.

This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the individual officer and the department:

Matching -Proactive

The written rulings of state and federal appellate courts are known as what?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a goal of the police?

Matching -Reactive

Rural police appear to be more efficient than urban police and more respected by the public.

The judicial branch of government is responsible for law enforcement.

Strategies are fundamental assumptions that guide the department and the individual officer in the exercise of discretion.

Theories of political decision-making in a democracy include two perspectives. Identify both perspectives and how these perspectives relate to our understanding of the police.

Matching -Substantive law

The organization of the US police tends to follow the geographical and political structure of the US government.

Police History

Legal Issues

Police Strategies

Police Management

Selection and Development

Field Operations: Foundations

Innovations in Field Operations

Behavior and Misconduct

Force and Coercion

Accountability and Ethics

Diversity and Inclusion

Stress and Officer Safety

Higher Education

Emerging Issues

Filters