Deck 4: Community Policing and Terrorism

Question 1

The first requirement in the definition of terrorism is ______.

A) that the act influence government policy
B) that the crime affect government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping
C) that the crime is listed as a violent crime in federal or state laws
D) that the act intimidate or coerce a population

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The act of committing murder fulfills which requirement in the definition of terrorism?

A) that the crime is listed as a violent crime in federal or state laws
B) that the act intimidate or coerce a population
C) that the act influence government policy
D) that the crime affect government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to the text, the courts have not clearly defined which term?

A) social capital
B) civilian population
C) collective efficacy
D) terrorism

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following statements pertaining to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) definition of international terrorism is true?

A) Criminal acts can only be committed by groups.
B) Those who commit the acts are inspired by foreign terrorist organizations.
C) It is not state-sponsored.
D) The acts can be either violent or nonviolent.

Question 5

According to the text, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has been successful at using which type of media?

A) radio
B) television
C) social
D) newspaper

Question 6

Which of the following statements pertaining to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) definition of domestic terrorism is true?

A) Criminal acts can only be committed by individuals.
B) Acts are committed to further ideological goals.
C) Domestic acts are almost always state-sponsored.
D) Individuals commit the acts to further personal agendas.

Question 7

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, most domestic threats and terrorist activities are fueled by which beliefs?

A) White supremacy
B) religious fundamentalism
C) political corruption
D) environmental conspiracies

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a soft target?

A) military bases
B) embassies
C) houses of worship
D) airports

Question 9

Destroying the symbols of government and capitalism, such as police and government agencies, is a goal of which type of terrorism?

A) anti-authority extremism
B) animal rights extremism
C) abortion extremism
D) environmental extremism

Question 10

The 1970s and 1980s group, "Weather Underground," is an example of which type of domestic terrorism?

A) anti-government extremism
B) animal rights extremism
C) environmental extremism
D) abortion extremism

Question 11

Animal rights and environmental extremists are more likely to target ______.

A) universities
B) embassies
C) police agencies
D) airports

Question 12

Which of the following statements pertaining to intelligence is true?

A) It's mainly focused on preventing attacks on our own government.
B) It is only collected by covert agents.
C) Its goal is to subvert another government or organization.
D) It is no longer limited to government agencies.

Question 13

Intelligence that allows police departments to plan and allocate resources and understand specific intelligence targets can be categorized as ______ intelligence.

A) counter
B) tactical
C) strategic
D) operational

Question 14

What is the main purpose of operational intelligence?

A) allocating resources
B) understanding specific intelligence targets
C) rapid planning
D) maintaining public safety

Question 15

Which type of intelligence enables law enforcement to act decisively and either prevent the attack or mitigate the damages caused by the attack?

A) counter
B) tactical
C) strategic
D) operational

Question 16

Which type of policing became a main focus of law enforcement practices after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the 9/11 Commission Report?

A) intelligence-led policing
B) community policing
C) traditional policing
D) problem-oriented policing

Question 17

Theological Fire Brigade outreach programs focus on de-radicalizing and ______.

A) rehabilitation
B) reintegration
C) restitution
D) retribution

Question 18

Muslims and Arab Americans who have ______ are considered to be at the highest risk of radicalization.

A) been incarcerated
B) received citizenship status
C) traveled frequently to their home countries
D) not participated in civic life

Question 19

The case of the imam, which occurred in Berlin, Germany, is an example of _____.

A) community input
B) distrust between police and leaders
C) engaging local community leaders
D) levels of consultation

Question 20

According to the authors, which of the following police tactics used in communities, such as the Muslim and Arab American community, creates a partnership building obstacle?

A) community outreach
B) crime mapping
C) blanket surveillance
D) arrest data collection

Question 21

Which social connection contributes to community resilience by providing a sense of belonging and connection with others who are similar?

A) bonds
B) channels
C) bridges
D) linking

Question 22

School programs that focus on anti-bullying are an example of which social connection?

A) bonds
B) bridges
C) linking
D) channels

Question 23

Which social connection contributes to community resilience by providing a sense of belonging and connection with people who are dissimilar in important ways?

A) bonds
B) channels
C) bridges
D) linking

Question 24

Establishing advisory boards or multidisciplinary teams made up of members of the community is an example of ______.

A) bridging
B) linking
C) bonding
D) channeling

Question 25

After the Boston Marathon bombings, the Boston Police Department relied on the news media to distribute information, keep the public informed, and correct misinformation.

Question 26

It is very difficult to collect strategic intelligence.

Question 27

Intelligence is the product of collecting information and evaluating and analyzing the information.

Question 28

There is no greater source of information about community members than other members of the same community.

Question 29

Social capital describes relationships built on lies.

Question 30

Community-based intelligence gathering is fundamentally different from traditional intelligence gathering.

Question 31

Research shows that police agencies should focus on engaging with leaders who represent only mainstream residents, not orthodox leaders.

Question 32

Social cohesion combined with a willingness to take action on behalf of the broader community is referred to as collective efficacy.

Question 33

Lone actors, although unlikely to collaborate with other people, typically attack hard targets.

Question 34

The key goal of bonds, bridges, and linking is to involve all residents in the community and build a sense of belonging to the community.

Question 35

Briefly explain the concept of "trusting relationships." Apply the concept to your own community. Are there any substantial issues within your community? If so, how would you establish a trusting relationship with your local law enforcement?

Question 36

Identify the five key principles for law enforcement proposed by COPS.

Question 37

Explain the purpose of Theological Fire Brigades. Do you think that the United States should implement something similar? Why or why not?

Question 38

What are the four main obstacles to building partnerships between police and leaders in Muslim and Arab American communities?

Question 39

Identify the three types of social connections identified by Ellis and Abdi (2017), and explain how they contribute to community resilience.