Deck 4: Police

Question 1

The professional model of policing places a high value on the use of technology.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Supporters of the community policing model urge greater use of foot and bike patrol so that officers will become more familiar to citizens.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Municipal police departments usually pay higher salaries than positions in federal agencies.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The FBI and DEA are examples of federal law enforcement agencies.

Question 5

Forty percent of police officers in the United States today are a member of a racial or ethnic minority group.

Question 6

Federal law enforcement agencies in the United States are part of the legislative branch of government.

Question 7

Increasing the number of patrol officers in a given area has been found to significantly reduce the crime rate in that area.

Question 8

Refocusing attention on crime control and away from maintaining order did more than anything else to change the nature of American policing during Professional Model Era.

Question 9

Most citizens have positive things to say about the work of female police officers.

Question 10

"Rookies" require little socialization into the police subculture.

Question 11

Physical conditioning tests for police officers are no longer standard, as they are considered a form of discrimination.

Question 12

Detective was the first official law enforcement position created in the expanding western rural areas.

Question 13

Advocates of the community policing approach believe in focusing on only the most serious crimes, in order to avoid infringing the liberty of community members.

Question 14

Native American tribes are separate, sovereign nations with a significant degree of legal autonomy within the United States.

Question 15

Federal agencies  typically look for college graduates and often require special skills including foreign language.

Question 16

Police officers in the United States generally have a higher level of education today than in the past.

Question 17

Since September 11, 2001, the shift towards homeland security has gained support from traditional law enforcement agencies.

Question 18

The process of socialization involves learning only the rulebook ways of law enforcement.

Question 19

After September 11, 2001, an increased focus on fighting terrorism at the national level has shifted the government's funding priorities for law enforcement and led to reorganization of federal agencies.

Question 20

In the United States, the growth of cities led to the modernization of law enforcement.

Question 21

Service is the police function of providing assistance to the public for a variety of matters unrelated to crime as well as for crime prevention education.

Question 22

The watchman style of policing focuses on order maintenance.

Question 23

The nature of police work can make officers very suspicious of citizens they encounter.

Question 24

The medieval English system in which groups of families agreed to uphold the law, keep order, and bring violators, to court was known as:

A) tithing.
B) the frankpledge.
C) the watch system.
D) the hue and cry.
E) familia.

Question 25

One of the elements of police work which defines the working personality of the police is the  threat of danger.

Question 26

Traffic units are responsible for identifying and apprehending suspects, as well as collecting evidence against suspects.

Question 27

Suburban middle-class communities often experience the legalistic style of policing.

Question 28

The law enforcement function is a broad mandate to prevent behavior that either disturbs or threatens to disturb the peace or involves face-to-face conflict between two or more people.

Question 29

The service style of policing provides officers with a great deal of discretion.

Question 30

The _______ era of policing involved close ties between police and local leaders of government.

A) political
B) professional
C) community policing
D) reform
E) federalist

Question 31

The focus of intelligence-led policing is:

A) the ​solving of crime.
B) building strong community relations.
C) the creation of a diverse force.
D) the recruitment of intelligent cadets.
E) the prevention of crime.

Question 32

Th e practic e o f assignin g individual s t o nigh t dut y so a s t o war n th e publi c o f crim e was called the _________ system.

A) duty
B) slave
C) watch
D) routine patrol
E) chain

Question 33

In homage to the home secretary who supported passage of the act creating the London police force, the first English police officers were known as:

A) peelers.
B) robbers.
C) berts.
D) bobbies.
E) sir.

Question 34

Henry Fielding organized a group of "thief takers" to pursue and arrest law breakers, which became known as:

A) the Fielding Brother's Volunteer Group.
B) the Bow Street Runners.
C) the Amateur Police Force.
D) Henry and John's Police Department.
E) the New England Runners.

Question 35

The political era of policing was characterized by:

A) civil service selection of officers
B) the introduction of automobile patrol and two-way radios
C) hiring of officers through connections to elected officials
D) urban riots
E) equal opportunity for minority officers

Question 36

The chain of authority refers to the organizational structure of the police which includes clear definitions of ranks to indicate authority.

Question 37

Police officers under the legalistic style have considerable discretion.

Question 38

Special units within local police departments deploy officers who are dedicated to a specific task, such as investigation.

Question 39

Which is not one of the historical periods of American policing?

A) Colonial
B) Early Republic
C) Political
D) Wild West
E) Professional

Question 40

Most police organizations are organized hierarchically, in a fashion similar to military organizations.

Question 41

Federal agencies typically look for college graduates and often require special skills such as:

A) work in construction as a laborer.
B) drawing and artistic abilities.
C) foreign languages.
D) "people" skills.
E) public speaking.

Question 42

What was a major recommendation of the Progressive reformers?

A) ​Merit should be used only sparingly as the basis for career advancement.
B) The law should be enforced for the benefit of the elites.
C) Having more police is better than police that are well trained.
D) The police should be used to advance political agendas.
E) The main task of the police should be fighting crime.

Question 43

Which would be an example of a special jurisdiction agency?

A) University police
B) Conservation officer
C) Airport officer
D) Park police
E) All of the above are special jurisdiction agencies.

Question 44

La w enforcemen t certificatio n involves completing coursewor k in al l o f th e followin g areas except:

A) law.
B) use of weapons.
C) politics.
D) police procedures.
E) psychology.

Question 45

The law enforcement official created for the enforcement of rural areas as well as maintaining the country jails is the:

A) sheriff.
B) chief.
C) warrant officer.
D) shire reeve.
E) chief law enforcement officer.

Question 46

Which statement is not consistent with the model of professional policing?

A) Laws should be enforced equally.
B) Police forces should use new technology.
C) Police forces should be actively involved in politics.
D) Personnel procedures should be based on merit.
E) The main task of the police should be fighting crime.

Question 47

The g overnmenta l agency responsibl e fo r federa l cour t securit y an d apprehendin g fugitives is the:

A) sheriff.
B) FBI agent.
C) chief municipal officer.
D) U.S. Marshals.
E) Secret Service.

Question 48

According to the theory of broken windows, police should focus more on:

A) fighting crime by concentrating resources on the most chronic offenders.
B) maintaining order by being attentive to "little problems."
C) ending corruption within the police force.
D) being more involved with local political leaders.
E) using the newest technologies to catch criminals.

Question 49

Which of the following tests must recruits pass to become a police officer?

A) Written test
B) Background check
C) Fitness test
D) Physical exam
E) All of these  tests must be passed by recruits to become a police officer.

Question 50

Which is not a function that police agencies at the national, state, county, and municipal levels are responsible for carrying out?

A) Enforcing the law
B) Maintaining order
C) Preventing crime
D) Providing services to the community
E) Creating the law

Question 51

The Progressives were a political movement who were especially influential:

A) during the colonial period.
B) before the Civil War.
C) in the early 1900s.
D) during World War II.
E) in the 1960s.

Question 52

Which of the following is not a prerequisite to apply for work as a police officer?

A) Possess a valid driver's license
B) Pass a firearm use test
C) Pass a polygraph test
D) Be physically fit
E) Meet certain age requirement

Question 53

When police arrest subway fare-beaters, loiterers, and panhandlers, they are focusing on:

A) quality of life crimes.
B) quantity of arrest crimes.
C) common law crimes.
D) mens rea crimes.
E) felonies.

Question 54

Which of the following is not a law enforcement agency?

A) Federal agencies.
B) Municipal departments.
C) Federal bureau of prisons.
D) Sheriff's departments.
E) NCDOC.

Question 55

The Federal Bureau of Investigation rose to prominence under the leadership of:

A) James Q. Wilson.
B) Franklin Roosevelt.
C) Sir Robert Peel.
D) J. Edgar Hoover.
E) Henry Fielding.

Question 56

The federal government created the _____________ to increase law enforcement involvement within communities by offering grants and support to agencies.

A) COPS Office
B) Office of Community Involvement
C) Office of Community Cops
D) Office of Community Concerns
E) Office of the Community

Question 57

Which category of officer is fewer in number in 2007 than in 1993?

A) White
B) Female
C) Hispanic
D) African American
E) None of the above.

Question 58

Which statements below concerning U.S. marshals is true?

A) Once the "Wild West" was tamed, the U.S. marshals became obsolete.
B) They are considered the "beat cops" of federal law enforcement.
C) They are the top law enforcement official in county government.
D) They were originally known as bobbies and were created by the Metropolitan Police Act.
E) They are federal law enforcement officials originally appointed to handle duties in western territories .

Question 59

Which of the following was not a feature of American policing inherited from England?

A) Tithing
B) Limited authority
C) Local control
D) Organizational fragmentation
E) Community involvement

Question 60

___________ is not an emphasis of the FBI?

A) Organized crime
B) Vandalism
C) Terrorism
D) Political corruption
E) Foreign intelligence

Question 61

Which federal program was designed to provide training and financial incentives for college graduates to work as local police officers?

A) Police Corps
B) Police Education Commission
C) U.S. Police Incentive Corps
D) U.S. Police Operations Initiative
E) U.S. Police Incentive Corp

Question 62

The U.S. Marine Corps base at Quantico, Virginia, is home to the training academies for new special agents in the:

A) DEA.
B) state department security detail.
C) ATF&E.
D) border p atrol and border protection.
E) customs.

Question 63

The police function involving a broad mandate to prevent behavior that disturbs the peace or involves face-to-face conflict is called:

A) peace enforcement.
B) order maintenance.
C) service.
D) departmental order.
E) community measures.

Question 64

The process in which members learn the symbols, beliefs, and values of a group is known as:

A) working personality.
B) spiritualization.
C) socialization.
D) acquisition.
E) internal affairs.

Question 65

According to public opinion polls, which police function do citizens believe is most important?

A) Law enforcement
B) Order maintenance
C) Service
D) Departmental
E) Community action

Question 66

The set of emotional and behavioral characteristics developed by members of an occupational group in response to a work situation and environmental influences is known as:

A) authoritative personality.
B) adaptive personality.
C) socialization.
D) subculture.
E) working personality.

Question 67

The core operational units of local police departments that deploy uniformed officers to handle the full array of police functions for service, order maintenance, and law enforcement are called:

A) command units.
B) special units.
C) operational units.
D) patrol units
E) swat units.

Question 68

When a uthorit y i s divide d int o specialize d unit s tha t hav e particula r function s t o allo w fo r th e mos t efficien t departmental regulation is referred to as:

A) chain of command.
B) division of labor.
C) operational unit.
D) element.
E) bureaucracy.

Question 69

Units within local police departments that deploy officers, often in plainclothes, and dedicate them to a specific task are referred to as :

A) military units.
B) swat units.
C) special units.
D) enforcement units.
E) community policing units

Question 70

Which of the following statements about women in policing is true?

A) Women have been serving as police officers since the early 1900s.
B) Smaller police departments generally have a higher proportion of women who are sworn officers.
C) Female officers tend to view the police role differently from male officers.
D) Some people still believe that women are not tough enough to confront dangerous criminals.
E) Most women in police work have not met the expectations of their superiors.

Question 71

The symbols, beliefs, and attitudes shared by members of a subgroup within a larger society are collectively referred to as a:

A) subculture.
B) subcommunity.
C) suboccupation.
D) subprofessionals.
E) subwork.

Question 72

Which is not one of the four key components of the police subculture?

A) Religious practice.
B) Morality.
C) Stress.
D) Working personality.
E) Attitude.

Question 73

Police forces throughout the United States are characterized by:

A) fragmentation and a national orientation.
B) consolidation and a national orientation.
C) fragmentation and a local orientation.
D) consolidation and a local orientation.
E) none of above.

Question 74

The police function of controlling crime by intervening in situations when the law has been violated and the police must apprehend the guilty person is called:

A) law enforcement.
B) orde r maintenance.
C) communit y measures.
D) service.
E) departmental order.

Question 75

Preservice training required for sworn officers in many states, which includes coursework on law, psychology, police procedures, and the use of weapons is called:

A) law enforcement certification
B) indoctrination
C) socialization
D) law enforcement competency
E) pre-qualification training

Question 76

_______________________ are characterized by a division of labor, a chain of command, and rules to guide the activities of staff.

A) Police officers
B) Bureaucracies
C) Jurisdictions
D) Subcultures
E) Beats

Question 77

Which of the following is a prerequisite to apply for work as a police officer?

A) Be knowledgeable of police procedures
B) Pass a polygraph test
C) Have extensive firearm training
D) Played on a high school sports team
E) Have a relative who worked on the police force

Question 78

Police officers who provide first aid, rescue animals, or help the homeless are fulfilling the police function of:

A) law enforcement
B) order maintenance
C) service
D) departmental
E) community action

Question 79

Which two elements of police work define the working personality?

A) Danger and authority
B) Danger and isolation
C) Danger and independence
D) Authority and isolation
E) Isolation and independence

Question 80

Which of the following is not a type of stress experienced by police officers?

A) Departmental
B) External
C) Personal
D) Operational
E) Organization