Question 1

International Association of Chiefs of Police research on police use of force reveals that:

Accepted Answer

A)  use-of-force incidents occur 361 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
B)  use-of-force incidents occur 36.1 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
C)  use-of-force incidents occur 3.61 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
D)  none of the above 
A)  use-of-force incidents occur 361 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
B)  use-of-force incidents occur 36.1 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
C)  use-of-force incidents occur 3.61 times for every 10,000 calls for service 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

A budget is a plan, expressed in dollar terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to the text, it is not important for the chief or financial officer to convince city councils, boards, or mayors when proposing a budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to the text, Tasers and stun guns are:

Accepted Answer

A)  also called conducted energy weapons 
B)  not much more of a shock than scuffing your feet on a carpet and then touching a door knob 
C)  great to control unruly children 
D)  none of the above 
A)  also called conducted energy weapons 
B)  not much more of a shock than scuffing your feet on a carpet and then touching a door knob 
C)  great to control unruly children 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Officers who fail to follow legal rules in the application of force may find themselves subject to:

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative discipline 
B)  criminal charges under federal and state laws 
C)  civil actions under federal and state laws 
D)  all of the above 
A)  administrative discipline 
B)  criminal charges under federal and state laws 
C)  civil actions under federal and state laws 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

The percentage of arrests in which excessive use of force occurs is less than:

Accepted Answer

A)  30% of arrests 
B)  3% of arrests 
C)  1% of arrests 
D)  10% of arrests 
A)  30% of arrests 
B)  3% of arrests 
C)  1% of arrests 
D)  10% of arrests

Question 7

The use of stun guns:

Accepted Answer

A)  has been associated with the deaths of some subjects 
B)  was not intended to be lethal 
C)  is controversial 
D)  all of the above 
A)  has been associated with the deaths of some subjects 
B)  was not intended to be lethal 
C)  is controversial 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Devices used to control subjects include:

Accepted Answer

A)  handcuffs and flex-cuffs 
B)  leg irons and ankle chains 
C)  pepper spray and batons 
D)  All of the above are considered less-than-lethal weapons used to control subjects. 
A)  handcuffs and flex-cuffs 
B)  leg irons and ankle chains 
C)  pepper spray and batons 
D)  All of the above are considered less-than-lethal weapons used to control subjects.

Question 9

Action that causes death or that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force 
A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force

Question 10

International Association of Chiefs of Police research also indicated that use of force occurs in only:

Accepted Answer

A)  30% of arrests 
B)  3% of arrests 
C)  1% of arrests 
D)  10% of arrests 
A)  30% of arrests 
B)  3% of arrests 
C)  1% of arrests 
D)  10% of arrests

Question 11

Force that goes beyond what is usually necessary and proper is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force 
A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force

Question 12

Resistance to police can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  meta-physical 
B)  verbal 
C)  physical 
D)  both b and c 
A)  meta-physical 
B)  verbal 
C)  physical 
D)  both b and c

Question 13

The outcome of Tennessee v. Garner (1985) was that in the case of fleeing felons, police were required to:

Accepted Answer

A)  shout halt after shooting 
B)  fire a warning shot at the person 
C)  only shoot if the fleeing felon is a danger to officers or other citizens 
D)  none of the above 
A)  shout halt after shooting 
B)  fire a warning shot at the person 
C)  only shoot if the fleeing felon is a danger to officers or other citizens 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

The first stage of the budgeting process is the preparation stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Zero-base budgeting builds on the budget of the prior year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the text, the most important person in the budgetary process is the chief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the research cited in the text, most force incidents were connected with:

Accepted Answer

A)  traffic stops 
B)  disturbance calls 
C)  felony arrests and domestic reports 
D)  all of the above 
A)  traffic stops 
B)  disturbance calls 
C)  felony arrests and domestic reports 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Force other than deadly force that includes any physical effort to restrain or overcome the resistance of another is considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force 
A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force

Question 19

Force that is considered appropriate is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force 
A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force

Question 20

The fleeing-felon rule places limitations on which type of force?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force 
A)  non-deadly force 
B)  lethal force 
C)  excessive force 
D)  objectively reasonable force

International Association of Chiefs of Police research on police use of force reveals that:

A budget is a plan, expressed in dollar terms.

According to the text, it is not important for the chief or financial officer to convince city councils, boards, or mayors when proposing a budget.

According to the text, Tasers and stun guns are:

Officers who fail to follow legal rules in the application of force may find themselves subject to:

The percentage of arrests in which excessive use of force occurs is less than:

The use of stun guns:

Devices used to control subjects include:

Action that causes death or that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm is considered:

International Association of Chiefs of Police research also indicated that use of force occurs in only:

Force that goes beyond what is usually necessary and proper is called:

Resistance to police can be:

The outcome of Tennessee v. Garner (1985) was that in the case of fleeing felons, police were required to:

The first stage of the budgeting process is the preparation stage.

Zero-base budgeting builds on the budget of the prior year.

According to the text, the most important person in the budgetary process is the chief.

According to the research cited in the text, most force incidents were connected with:

Force other than deadly force that includes any physical effort to restrain or overcome the resistance of another is considered:

Force that is considered appropriate is called:

The fleeing-felon rule places limitations on which type of force?

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

From Philosophy to Outcomes

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Management Planning

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

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Exam 15: The Use of Force

International Association of Chiefs of Police research on police use of force reveals that:

A budget is a plan, expressed in dollar terms.

According to the text, it is not important for the chief or financial officer to convince city councils, boards, or mayors when proposing a budget.

According to the text, Tasers and stun guns are:

Officers who fail to follow legal rules in the application of force may find themselves subject to:

The percentage of arrests in which excessive use of force occurs is less than:

The use of stun guns:

Devices used to control subjects include:

Action that causes death or that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm is considered:

International Association of Chiefs of Police research also indicated that use of force occurs in only:

Force that goes beyond what is usually necessary and proper is called:

Resistance to police can be:

The outcome of Tennessee v. Garner (1985) was that in the case of fleeing felons, police were required to:

The first stage of the budgeting process is the preparation stage.

Zero-base budgeting builds on the budget of the prior year.

According to the text, the most important person in the budgetary process is the chief.

According to the research cited in the text, most force incidents were connected with:

Force other than deadly force that includes any physical effort to restrain or overcome the resistance of another is considered:

Force that is considered appropriate is called:

The fleeing-felon rule places limitations on which type of force?

A History and Philosophy of Police Management

From Philosophy to Outcomes

Organizational Culture

Leadership Behavior Styles

Creating a Breed of Super-Sergeants

Succession Planning

Organizational Environment

Transactional Analysis

Understanding Personnel Through Mbti

Management Planning

Problem Identification and Decision Making

Management by Objectives

Fiscal Management

Use of Power

Communication During High Profile Crises

Civil Liability and Accreditation

Ethics for the 21st Century

The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools

Assessment Center Process

Filters