Exam 2: Organizing Public Security in the United States

The U.S. Constitution ________.

Which of the following statements reflects generalizations made about the U.S. law enforcement industry?

What Would You Do? You are Enterprise's police chief. Because of the growth in population and the corresponding increase in crime rates, you have determined that it is time to hire three more officers. In the past, your team has utilized traditional methods of hiring, and currently the Enterprise police force is made up of mostly white males. Because your department needs employees immediately, you are considering conducting a similar hiring search to those conducted in the past. This would be the quickest, least-expensive, and easiest way to fill the open positions quickly, so as to give the fastest respite to your overworked team. However, as in the past, it is likely that the majority of those who apply for the positions will be white males. Alternatively, recent events have shown that it might be prudent to take a more affirmative-action-focused approach to hiring new personnel. The department would benefit from having more officers of color and more females to better represent the actual population of Enterprise more closely. This method would cost more in time and money, would require more effort in reaching out to specific communities and organizations, and would take longer. Although this means that the department would not get help as quickly as they would by doing it the "regular way," the added benefits to the diversity of the workforce would be positive for the department and the community as a whole. -Which alternative do you choose when seeking to hire three new officers for the Enterprise Police Department?

What Would You Do? Of the 11 applicants for the three open positions, two of these applicants were disqualified for failing the physical fitness test, and two others failed the medical exam, one of them for testing positive for drugs. Of the seven remaining candidates, five were white males; one was a black male; and the final candidate was an Asian female. After further screening and in comparing the applicants' resumes, the offer for two of the open positions was made to one of the white males and to the black male, both of whom accepted. Two of the other white male candidates are good options and have more years of experience than the Asian female. -You are the Enterprise police chief. Will you offer the Asian female the third open position even though she has less experience than the two white male candidates?

In addition to patrol, investigation, and arrest, county police officers may also serve in the role of a ________.

Four major U.S. cabinet departments administer most federal law enforcement agencies and personnel. Which one of the following is NOT among them?

The decentralized model of state law enforcement ________.

Introduce several federal law enforcement agencies.

The centralized model of state law enforcement ________.

The primary responsibility of local law enforcement in the United States is to ensure that its citizens are safe. Duties include making arrests and investigating crimes as well as addressing "qualify-of-life" issues. A great deal of police work requires direct contact with the community, and therefore, staffing decisions must take into account the specific needs of the department, candidates' professional experience, and demographic factors that could improve community dynamics. This scenario focuses on factors considered in hiring police officers. One night last week, there were four armed robberies, six vehicle thefts, and a rape reported to the police, all within a six-hour block. The Enterprise police force was stretched to its maximum, with several off-duty officers being called in to assist in dealing with the high number of incidents that night. Yesterday, three veteran officers sat down with the police chief to discuss how to deal more effectively with situations like that when they happen in the future. "We've had an explosion of people moving into Enterprise, and as it stands right now, we can barely handle the criminal element that's already here. How can we be expected to keep up this pace day in, day out?" asked one officer. Another officer chimed in, "I'm a 50-year-old white man. Do you know how uncomfortable it was for that 17-year-old black girl who got raped to have to talk to me because all the female officers were already busy?" -Research has indicated one issue that results in negative consequences for police officers, such as lack of days off and forced overtime. What is that issue?

The Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics (LEMAS) program collects data to __________.

Which of the following is NOT true about federal law enforcement officers, according to the most recent reporting period?

The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) does NOT ________.

In 2015, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that for the latest reporting year, local, state, and federal agencies spent approximately how much on criminal justice agencies, including police, corrections, and judicial services?

Using the currently available applicants in the pool to choose three new officers is a good idea but may not provide you with a better representation of the community as a whole. Alternatives methods for attractive applicants who are not white males will take longer but may be a better long-term solution. The job announcements were posted and applicants were sought through the standard channels, using the methodology the department had successfully used before. Enterprise's current police officers were pleased that they were going to have more staff members to share their growing workload. The postings received 11 total applicants. -What happened in many law enforcement agencies following the recession of 2008?

Which of the following statements about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is most accurate?

The primary responsibility of local law enforcement in the United States is to ensure that its citizens are safe. Duties include making arrests and investigating crimes as well as addressing "qualify-of-life" issues. A great deal of police work requires direct contact with the community, and therefore, staffing decisions must take into account the specific needs of the department, candidates' professional experience, and demographic factors that could improve community dynamics. This scenario focuses on factors considered in hiring police officers. One night last week, there were four armed robberies, six vehicle thefts, and a rape reported to the police, all within a six-hour block. The Enterprise police force was stretched to its maximum, with several off-duty officers being called in to assist in dealing with the high number of incidents that night. Yesterday, three veteran officers sat down with the police chief to discuss how to deal more effectively with situations like that when they happen in the future. "We've had an explosion of people moving into Enterprise, and as it stands right now, we can barely handle the criminal element that's already here. How can we be expected to keep up this pace day in, day out?" asked one officer. Another officer chimed in, "I'm a 50-year-old white man. Do you know how uncomfortable it was for that 17-year-old black girl who got raped to have to talk to me because all the female officers were already busy?" -Which agencies hold primary responsibility for protecting and serving the citizens of the United States?

What are some notable changes made in U.S. law enforcement following the September

What are some of consequences of Operation Fast and Furious?

What Would You Do? You are Enterprise's police chief. You understand that your police force is already overworked and that three months of continued overtime shifts will be a hardship for the whole team. You also understand that your community is not as fairly represented across the demographic spectrum as it could be. You take all factors into consideration in hopes of doing what's best for the department in both the short and long terms. In considering what to do, you rule out rushing this process because you recognize the importance of increasing diversity on your team. This leaves you with the option of accepting Booth's offer of three months or giving him less time in hopes of filling positions sooner. -Which do you choose?