Question 1

The powers and authority to enforce the law in the United States are _______, because there is no single unified law enforcement agency.&#10;A) appropriated&#10;B) external&#10;C) fusioned&#10;D) decentralized

Accepted Answer

The word "decentralized" means that the powers and authority to enforce the law are spread out among various law enforcement agencies at different levels of government, such as local police departments, state troopers, and federal agencies like the FBI and DEA. Therefore, there is no single unified law enforcement agency that has complete authority and jurisdiction over the entire country.

Question 2

Most local law enforcement agencies have _______ subject matter jurisdiction and relatively _______ geographical jurisdiction compared to federal law enforcement agencies.&#10;A) broad, broad&#10;B) broad, small&#10;C) small, broad&#10;D) small, small

Accepted Answer

Local law enforcement agencies typically have broad subject matter jurisdiction, meaning they can enforce a wide range of laws, but their geographical jurisdiction is relatively small, limited to a specific city or county.

Question 3

Compared to officers in rural areas, officers who work in big-city police departments&#10;A) make fewer arrests.&#10;B) engage in less crime-fighting.&#10;C) engage in more order maintenance.&#10;D) are more likely to know the citizens.

Accepted Answer

Officers who work in big-city police departments engage in more order maintenance, such as responding to disturbances and enforcing traffic laws, as opposed to rural officers who may focus more on crime-fighting due to lower crime rates. Big-city officers are also less likely to know the citizens due to the larger population size and higher turnover rate in urban areas. Therefore, options A and D can be ruled out. Option B is not necessarily true as big-city officers still engage in crime-fighting; it just may not be the sole focus of their job.

Question 4

Following the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, the federal government passed legislation that created the Department of _______, and transferred all or parts of 22 existing federal agencies under its purview.

A) Homeland Security
B) the Interior
C) Justice
D) Terrorism Prevention

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks and is responsible for securing the country against terrorism and other threats. It was created through the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which transferred all or parts of 22 existing federal agencies under its purview. The other options, the Interior and Justice, were not directly involved in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Terrorism Prevention may be a relevant concept, but it is not a department or agency within the federal government.

Question 5

U.S. marshals assign special deputy marshals to provide security at federal courthouses.

Accepted Answer

U.S. marshals do assign special deputy marshals to provide security at federal courthouses.

Question 6

Which of the following is correct with regard to offices of inspector general?&#10;A) They detect fraud, abuse, and waste in state regulatory agencies.&#10;B) They detect fraud, abuse, and waste in federal agencies.&#10;C) They are the hiring agencies for federal law enforcement.&#10;D) They were abolished through a series of legislative acts.

Accepted Answer

Offices of inspector general are typically established within federal agencies to detect fraud, waste, and abuse within those agencies. State regulatory agencies may have their own inspectors general or similar positions, but the question specifically asks about offices of inspector general. Option C is incorrect as offices of inspector general are not typically hiring agencies for law enforcement, and option D is incorrect as they are still in existence and have actually been expanded in recent years.

Question 7

Founded in 1945, _______ is an international organization consisting of over 190 countries that addresses issues including human rights, sustainable development, terrorism, disarmament, heath emergencies, and gender equality.

A) the United Way
B) Amnesty International
C) INTERPOL
D) the United Nations

Accepted Answer

The organization founded in 1945 with more than 190 member countries is the United Nations. The other organizations listed, while important, do not fit the description given.

Question 8

Local law enforcement agencies primarily have three general responsibilities: maintaining order, providing services, and fighting crime.

Accepted Answer

Local law enforcement agencies are responsible for maintaining order and providing services to the community, in addition to fighting crime. These three responsibilities are often referred to as the "three E's" of law enforcement: enforcement, engagement, and education.

Question 9

Only 39 of the 50 states in the United States have a primary state law enforcement agency.

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Question 10

The many federal law enforcement agencies in the United States have highly specialized jurisdictions and together cover a great variety of responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Question 11

Currently, INTERPOL and the United Nations are best suited to provide international law enforcement services.

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Question 12

Per its constitution, INTERPOL has ceased facilitating international police cooperation among countries.

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Question 13

More people work in state and local law enforcement than in the private security industry.

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Question 14

Identify the various levels of law enforcement in the United States and discuss their general responsibilities and jurisdiction.

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Question 15

How is the private security industry similar to public law enforcement? How is it different?

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Deck 11: Current Organization of Law Enforcement