Question 1

Officer Sally King has been on the force for four years. She truly loves her job, but finds it sometimes difficult to live on a police officer's salary. She has noticed many of her coworkers seem to live at a much higher standard of living than she does. She is amazed at the large homes and vehicles that a select few officers have acquired. Interestingly, as Officer King was going home the next morning, her captain informed her that he had an opportunity for her. During the upcoming NFL season, they would need officers to work off duty security. She would be paid approximately fifty dollars an hour. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the departmental contract model. 
B)  the officer contract model. 
C)  the brokerage model. 
D)  the private security model. 
E)  a payoff.

Question 2

Amy is late for work at a prestigious law farm.  She is driving through town when she sees police lights flashing in her rear view mirror.  She immediately pulls off to the side of the road and retrieves her license and proof of ​car insurance.  She puts her car window down and waits patiently for the officer to arrive.  When he does, she smiles and offers her documents to the officer, using "Sir" when addressing him.

Accepted Answer

A)  Officer Jones has just pulled over an expensive car for speeding, and as he approaches it he notices an elegant middle-aged woman with a pleasant demeanor.  The Chief of Police has made it quite clear he wants more tickets issued.  Discretion in this case is expressly limited by: 
B)  the less serious a crime is to the public, the more freedom officers have to ignore it. 
C)  the relationship between the alleged criminal and victim. 
D)  the relationship between the police and the criminal or victim. 
E)  the nature of the crime.
F) departmental policy

Question 3

Officer Jordan Stanley is called to a shoplifting call. Upon arrival, he talks with the store manager concerning the facts of the case. Apparently, a 16-year-old female attempted to steal a pair of shoes for an upcoming school event. Officer Stanley writes a citation and then discusses with the manager how to prevent future shop-lifting cases from occurring. The manager agrees to implement many of the suggestions. When Officer Stanley responds to the call, he is responding in what manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proactive 
B)  Reactive 
C)  Investigatory 
D)  Crime control 
E)  C ommunity policing

Question 4

Officers with investigation duties are known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Officers with investigation duties are known as...

Question 5

Describe thee f actors that affect how police exercise discretion, using domestic violence as an example .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe thee f actors that affect how...

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a proactive strategy to combat crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responding to citizen calls for service 
B)  Responding to victimless crimes using a stakeout 
C)  Responding to citizens who approach an officer 
D)  Responding to a crime after the perpetrator has fled 
E)  Incident-driven policing

Question 7

Police departments use several methods to measure police productivity. In light of the shift to community policing (and away from punitive crime control), can measures such as arrests and traffic stops still be used as measures of police productivity? Support your answer, and suggest alternative measures if appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Police departments use several methods to measure...

Question 8

A civilian review board is a branch of the police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violation of rules and policies by officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Law enforcement _______ is gathered to learn about criminal activities and criminal organizations in order to monitor their activities and prevent crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Law enforcement _______ is gathered to learn...

Question 10

Different departments allocate their officers in different ways. Some departments keep more officers on patrol than others, while others stress criminal investigation. What factors might affect choices about officer distribution?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Different departments allocate their officers in different...

Question 11

Which of the following statements about public police officers who work for private security firms is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress passed a law making it illegal for public police officers to work for private firms. 
B)  It is legal for public police officers to work for private firms, but they never retain their full powers and status as police personnel. 
C)  It is almost always legal for public police officers to work for private firms, and they may retain their powers and status as police personnel. 
D)  Very few police officers work for private firms. 
E)  There is no conflict of interest if a public police officer works for a private firm.

Question 12

Few local police departments are trained in homeland security issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Homeland security has become an important priority for law enforcement agencies at all levels of government since September 11, 2001.   Describe some of the ways that has happened .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Homeland security has become an important priority...

Question 14

The ________ board is the committee citizens form to investigate complaints against the police.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal affairs 
B)  accreditation 
C)  community election 
D)  civilian review 
E)  private review

Question 15

Acting in response to a notification about suspicious activity, a crime, a medical emergency, or other service need is the definition of proactive policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Preventive patrol emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  large numbers of arrests to control crime. 
B)  responding to 911 calls. 
C)  making police presence known. 
D)  fixing "broken windows." 
E)  order maintenance.

Question 17

Private firms are not allowed to hire public police officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To be effective, the police must maintain their connection with the community.  Describe strategies police use in order to improve their relations with the communities they serve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be effective, the police must maintain...

Question 19

Officers who participate in violations of law and departmental policy for personal gain are guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A)  brutality. 
B)  the code of silence. 
C)  corruption. 
D)  disparity. 
E)  official conduct.

Question 20

Making the police presence known, to deter crime and to make officers available to respond quickly to calls is characteristic of a(n) ______patrol.

Accepted Answer

A)  preventative 
B)  routine 
C)  aggressive 
D)  proactive 
E)  reactive

Exam 5: Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Officers with investigation duties are known as ____________.

Describe thee f actors that affect how police exercise discretion, using domestic violence as an example .

Which of the following is an example of a proactive strategy to combat crime?

A civilian review board is a branch of the police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violation of rules and policies by officers.

Law enforcement _______ is gathered to learn about criminal activities and criminal organizations in order to monitor their activities and prevent crime.

Different departments allocate their officers in different ways. Some departments keep more officers on patrol than others, while others stress criminal investigation. What factors might affect choices about officer distribution?

Which of the following statements about public police officers who work for private security firms is true?

Few local police departments are trained in homeland security issues.

Homeland security has become an important priority for law enforcement agencies at all levels of government since September 11, 2001. Describe some of the ways that has happened .

The ________ board is the committee citizens form to investigate complaints against the police.

Acting in response to a notification about suspicious activity, a crime, a medical emergency, or other service need is the definition of proactive policing.

Preventive patrol emphasizes:

Private firms are not allowed to hire public police officers.

To be effective, the police must maintain their connection with the community. Describe strategies police use in order to improve their relations with the communities they serve.

Officers who participate in violations of law and departmental policy for personal gain are guilty of:

Making the police presence known, to deter crime and to make officers available to respond quickly to calls is characteristic of a(n) ______patrol.