Question 1

Which of the following may not be used as a factor in the selection process of police officers?&#10;A) having a bad credit score&#10;B) failing a physical fitness test&#10;C) failing a polygraph test&#10;D) being too short

Accepted Answer

Height requirements for police officers have largely been eliminated because they can be considered discriminatory and do not necessarily relate to job performance. Other factors like credit score, physical fitness, and polygraph test results are still commonly used in the selection process.

Question 2

___________are expected to help the new academy graduate apply their academy training to real life problems of the street.&#10;A) probation officers&#10;B) academy officers&#10;C) field training officers&#10;D) sergeants

Accepted Answer

Field training officers are responsible for helping new academy graduates apply their training to real life situations on the street. They provide guidance and support during the probationary period and help the new officer gain practical experience in the field. Probation officers, academy officers, and sergeants may all play a role in training new officers, but the primary responsibility falls on the field training officer.

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately represents the trend of officer deaths over the past 40 years?&#10;A) officer deaths are on the rise&#10;B) officer deaths are on the decline&#10;C) officer deaths have remained stable&#10;D) officer deaths declined for many years, but are now increasing

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, officer deaths have been on a general decline over the past 40 years. While there have been some fluctuations from year to year, the overall trend has been downward.

Question 4

The Kansas City Preventative Patrol experiment found that:&#10;A) limiting the number of police to under 50 influences crime rates&#10;B) increasing the police patrols has no effect on crime&#10;C) hiring officers with a masters degree influences crime rates&#10;D) increased patrols did not have an effect on crime, but did impact citizen satisfaction

Accepted Answer

The Kansas City Preventative Patrol experiment found that increasing police patrols does not have an effect on crime rates.

Question 5

What is the displacement effect?&#10;A) areas surrounding a heavily patrolled area see a reduction in crime&#10;B) areas surrounding a heavily patrolled area see an increase in crime&#10;C) crackdowns on a type of crime results in an increase of another type of crime&#10;D) areas are targeted for increased patrols

Accepted Answer

The displacement effect refers to the phenomenon where crime is not eliminated but rather moved to areas surrounding a heavily patrolled area, leading to an increase in crime in those areas.

Question 6

The police hiring process can be described as a &#34;screening out&#34; process

Accepted Answer

The police hiring process involves a rigorous screening process to ensure that only the most qualified and suitable candidates are selected for the job. This often involves a series of tests, background checks, interviews, and evaluations designed to screen out individuals who may not possess the necessary skills, qualifications, or traits required to be a successful police officer. While the process is intended to identify the best candidates for the job, it also serves to weed out those who may be unsuitable or ill-suited for a career in law enforcement. Thus, the police hiring process can be accurately described as a "screening out" process.

Question 7

There have been no reports of deaths from the use of tasers.

Accepted Answer

There have been reports of deaths resulting from the use of tasers. While they are typically considered less lethal than firearms, tasers can still cause death or serious injury if misused or used inappropriately. The use of tasers by law enforcement has been a topic of debate and scrutiny in recent years.

Question 8

Sting operations are considered reactive policing.

Accepted Answer

Sting operations are a form of proactive policing, as they involve law enforcement actively setting up operations to catch criminals in the act, rather than responding to crimes after they have occurred.

Deck 5: Police Operations