Question 1

Which of the following types of crime analysis focuses on providing summary statistics and data to police managers?

Accepted Answer

A) analytical crime analysis 
B) administrative crime analysis 
C) strategic crime analysis 
D) tactical crime analysis 
E) scientific crime analysis 
A) analytical crime analysis 
B) administrative crime analysis 
C) strategic crime analysis 
D) tactical crime analysis 
E) scientific crime analysis

Question 2

The analysis of spatial patterns of crime with hot spots is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) crime mapping. 
B) geographic spacing. 
C) pattern identification. 
D) crime spot technology. 
A) crime mapping. 
B) geographic spacing. 
C) pattern identification. 
D) crime spot technology.

Question 3

The RMS of an organization is also known as a

Accepted Answer

A) Rural Metro Security. 
B) Refusal of Medical Screening Technology. 
C) Record Management System. 
D) Record of Minor Screening. 
A) Rural Metro Security. 
B) Refusal of Medical Screening Technology. 
C) Record Management System. 
D) Record of Minor Screening.

Question 4

Jim Chu, a police manager with the Vancouver Police Department, notes that there are four major applications that will be of consequence to police agencies of the future.What are those four applications? Explain each.

Accepted Answer

The four major applications that will be

Question 5

Because of the invasion of Iraq, many police departments have lost key personnel who are in the National Guard or reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A relational database can be defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a computer database from a number of sources that can interrelate and be used all at one time. 
B) a computer database that relates to the existing RMS of the organization. 
C) a computer database that stores information related to a particular series of crimes being investigated. 
D) a relational database that ties together all the different hardware for the organization. 
A) a computer database from a number of sources that can interrelate and be used all at one time. 
B) a computer database that relates to the existing RMS of the organization. 
C) a computer database that stores information related to a particular series of crimes being investigated. 
D) a relational database that ties together all the different hardware for the organization.

Question 7

How does computer technology offer an opportunity for greater police effectiveness through COMPSTAT?

Accepted Answer

Computer technology offers an opportunit

Question 8

What is a call box?

Accepted Answer

A) A type of cell phone issued to police officers. 
B) A computer in the patrol car for officers to use. 
C) A technique for non-verbal communication with another officer. 
D) A phone at a specific location that allowed the officer to call the precinct station. 
A) A type of cell phone issued to police officers. 
B) A computer in the patrol car for officers to use. 
C) A technique for non-verbal communication with another officer. 
D) A phone at a specific location that allowed the officer to call the precinct station.

Question 9

The crime analyst is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) gathering information coming to police 
B) analyzing the data to determine patterns and trends in crime 
C) presenting the information to the appropriate personnel 
D) All of these are functions of the crime analyst. 
A) gathering information coming to police 
B) analyzing the data to determine patterns and trends in crime 
C) presenting the information to the appropriate personnel 
D) All of these are functions of the crime analyst.

Question 10

Since 2001 through 2008, more than _________ have died after TASER use in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 37 
C) 178 
D) 292 
E) 334 
A) 24 
B) 37 
C) 178 
D) 292 
E) 334

Question 11

Although many police agencies hire civilians to enforce community physical disorder ordinances, very few state agencies grant individuals police powers to perform various regulatory functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Traditionally, one of the most time-consuming activities engaged in by police agencies is the management of paperwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process used to input and organize information in one easy-to-access format is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) Identifications system. 
B) Words management system. 
C) Records management system. 
D) Database system. 
A) Identifications system. 
B) Words management system. 
C) Records management system. 
D) Database system.

Question 14

Generally, a faster response time to calls for service results in more arrest and more convictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The type of analysis that focuses on long-term crime trends is termed

Accepted Answer

A) administrative crime analysis. 
B) meta crime analysis. 
C) tactical crime analysis. 
D) strategic crime analysis. 
A) administrative crime analysis. 
B) meta crime analysis. 
C) tactical crime analysis. 
D) strategic crime analysis.

Question 16

A battery-powered electromuscular device (EMD) that fires two metal prongs attached to a wire delivering approximately 26 watts of electricity at more than 50,000 volts is called a

Accepted Answer

A) TASER. 
B) laser. 
C) phaser. 
D) ray gun. 
E) lethal weapon. 
A) TASER. 
B) laser. 
C) phaser. 
D) ray gun. 
E) lethal weapon.

Question 17

One of the best recent examples of the impact of research on policy is the development of

Accepted Answer

A) TASER technology. 
B) team policing. 
C) community policing. 
D) women in policing. 
A) TASER technology. 
B) team policing. 
C) community policing. 
D) women in policing.

Question 18

Data-driven decisions that allocate resources, predict criminal activity, and support officers in their technical decisions are known as

Accepted Answer

A) meta analyses. 
B) crime analyses. 
C) incident investigations. 
D) SARA analyses. 
A) meta analyses. 
B) crime analyses. 
C) incident investigations. 
D) SARA analyses.

Question 19

Most city police departments require an applicant to have a four-year college degree to be hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In terms of education, most federal agencies require that an applicant have

Accepted Answer

A) at least a high school diploma. 
B) at least an associate's degree. 
C) at least some college. 
D) an undergraduate degree. 
A) at least a high school diploma. 
B) at least an associate's degree. 
C) at least some college. 
D) an undergraduate degree.

Which of the following types of crime analysis focuses on providing summary statistics and data to police managers?

The analysis of spatial patterns of crime with hot spots is referred to as

The RMS of an organization is also known as a

Jim Chu, a police manager with the Vancouver Police Department, notes that there are four major applications that will be of consequence to police agencies of the future.What are those four applications? Explain each.

Because of the invasion of Iraq, many police departments have lost key personnel who are in the National Guard or reserves.

A relational database can be defined as

How does computer technology offer an opportunity for greater police effectiveness through COMPSTAT?

What is a call box?

The crime analyst is responsible for which of the following?

Since 2001 through 2008, more than _________ have died after TASER use in the United States.

Although many police agencies hire civilians to enforce community physical disorder ordinances, very few state agencies grant individuals police powers to perform various regulatory functions.

Traditionally, one of the most time-consuming activities engaged in by police agencies is the management of paperwork.

The process used to input and organize information in one easy-to-access format is referred to as

Generally, a faster response time to calls for service results in more arrest and more convictions.

The type of analysis that focuses on long-term crime trends is termed

A battery-powered electromuscular device (EMD) that fires two metal prongs attached to a wire delivering approximately 26 watts of electricity at more than 50,000 volts is called a

One of the best recent examples of the impact of research on policy is the development of

Data-driven decisions that allocate resources, predict criminal activity, and support officers in their technical decisions are known as

Most city police departments require an applicant to have a four-year college degree to be hired.

In terms of education, most federal agencies require that an applicant have

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Exam 15: The Future of Policing in America

Which of the following types of crime analysis focuses on providing summary statistics and data to police managers?

The analysis of spatial patterns of crime with hot spots is referred to as

The RMS of an organization is also known as a

Jim Chu, a police manager with the Vancouver Police Department, notes that there are four major applications that will be of consequence to police agencies of the future.What are those four applications? Explain each.

Because of the invasion of Iraq, many police departments have lost key personnel who are in the National Guard or reserves.

A relational database can be defined as

How does computer technology offer an opportunity for greater police effectiveness through COMPSTAT?

What is a call box?

The crime analyst is responsible for which of the following?

Since 2001 through 2008, more than _________ have died after TASER use in the United States.

Although many police agencies hire civilians to enforce community physical disorder ordinances, very few state agencies grant individuals police powers to perform various regulatory functions.

Traditionally, one of the most time-consuming activities engaged in by police agencies is the management of paperwork.

The process used to input and organize information in one easy-to-access format is referred to as

Generally, a faster response time to calls for service results in more arrest and more convictions.

The type of analysis that focuses on long-term crime trends is termed

A battery-powered electromuscular device (EMD) that fires two metal prongs attached to a wire delivering approximately 26 watts of electricity at more than 50,000 volts is called a

One of the best recent examples of the impact of research on policy is the development of

Data-driven decisions that allocate resources, predict criminal activity, and support officers in their technical decisions are known as

Most city police departments require an applicant to have a four-year college degree to be hired.

In terms of education, most federal agencies require that an applicant have

Police and Society

The History of the American Police

The Contemporary Law Enforcement Industry

Police Organizations

Police Ofﬁcers I: Entering Police Work

Police Ofﬁcers II: on the Job

Patrol: the Backbone of Policing

Peacekeeping and Order Maintenance

The Police and Crime

Innovations in Police Strategy

Police Discretion

Legitimacy and Community Relations

Police Corruption

Accountability of the Police

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