Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the fundamental principles of the Peelian reform?&#10;A) The police should be under government control&#10;B) The police force should focus on crime prevention&#10;C) Police should be hired on a probationary basis&#10;D) Police headquarters should be centrally located

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the following helped subvert the implementation of stringent personnel standards in the early days of American policing?&#10;A) the militaristic nature of police organizations&#10;B) local politics&#10;C) police unions&#10;D) private security

Accepted Answer

Local politics played a significant role in undermining the implementation of stringent personnel standards in early American policing. Political influence often dictated police appointments and promotions, leading to a system where merit and qualifications were secondary to political connections and loyalty.

Question 3

Through the mid-1960s, in the professional era, the need for __________________ dominated the literature and practice of police administration.&#10;A) closer relationships with the community&#10;B) increased numbers of police officers&#10;C) better information about how best to reduce crime&#10;D) better police personnel and stricter organizational controls

Accepted Answer

The mid-1960s saw a shift towards professionalization of police administration, which led to a greater focus on personnel management and organizational controls. Therefore, D, better police personnel and stricter organizational controls, best fits the description of what dominated the literature and practice of police administration during this time period. While A, B, and C are also important factors in modern policing, they were not the primary focus during the mid-1960s.

Question 4

Key strategies of the professional model found to be far less effective than originally thought were:&#10;A) preventive patrol&#10;B) rapid response&#10;C) follow-up investigations&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Research has found that preventive patrol, rapid response, and follow-up investigations are far less effective than originally thought as strategies of the professional model of policing.

Question 5

Community policing attempts to address the complex social context of policing by:&#10;A) closer contact with individual citizens and community groups&#10;B) enforcing all laws to the same standards in all neighborhoods&#10;C) employing more stringent personnel standards&#10;D) implementing more centralized organizational structures

Accepted Answer

Community policing involves building closer relationships and partnerships with individual citizens and community groups in order to address the complex social context of policing. This approach recognizes that effective policing requires more than just strict enforcement of laws, but also requires understanding the needs and concerns of the community and working collaboratively to address them. Option B is incorrect because community policing is not about enforcing all laws to the same standards in all neighborhoods, but about tailoring policing strategies to the specific needs and concerns of each community. Option C is incorrect because while personnel standards are important, they are just one aspect of community policing and do not fully address the complex social context of policing. Option D is incorrect because community policing involves decentralized organizational structures that allow for greater collaboration and communication with the community.

Question 6

Policing in America is primarily provided by:&#10;A) local governments&#10;B) state governments&#10;C) the federal government&#10;D) special-purpose jurisdictions

Accepted Answer

Policing in America is primarily provided by local governments, with municipal police departments being the most common type of law enforcement agency. While state governments may have their own police forces, such as highway patrol units, they typically delegate policing responsibilities to localities. The federal government mainly provides law enforcement at the national level through agencies like the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service, but these agencies generally do not have primary jurisdiction over local communities. Special-purpose jurisdictions, such as transit police or campus police, may also provide policing in specific areas, but they are not as widespread as local police departments.

Question 7

One of the two fundamental principles of Peelian reform was that the police should be organized along military lines.

Accepted Answer

The Peelian reforms were a series of reforms to the British police force that were introduced in the 1820s and 1830s. One of the two fundamental principles of these reforms was that the police should be organized along military lines. This meant that the police would be organized into a hierarchical structure, with a clear chain of command. The police would also be trained in military tactics and would be equipped with military-style uniforms and weapons.

Question 8

The main accomplishment of the professional model was significant reductions in crime.

Accepted Answer

The main accomplishment of the professional model was the improvement of police effectiveness and efficiency, but there is not sufficient evidence to support that it resulted in significant reductions in crime.

Question 9

More diverse communities are generally easier to police effectively.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The level of diversity in a community is not directly correlated to the ease of policing it effectively. Other factors such as community-police relations, crime rates, and resources available can play a bigger role.

Question 10

The police are part of the executive branch of government.

Accepted Answer

The police are responsible for enforcing the laws passed by the legislative branch and signed by the executive branch. As such, they are considered part of the executive branch of government.

Question 11

According to the text, in the modern era, the most promising and effective response to the difficult challenges of policing in a free society has been intelligence-led homeland security.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, in the modern...

Question 12

Which of the following is a component of democracy that may also create challenges to success for police administrators?&#10;A) Police transparency&#10;B) Police accountability&#10;C) Police legitimacy&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a component...

Question 13

The Wickersham Commission and the President's Crime Commission both called for substantial upgrading of police personnel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Wickersham Commission and the President's Crime...

Question 14

The courts' interpretation of passages in constitutional law may affect police authority and individual rights that the police must protect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The courts' interpretation of passages in constitutional...

Question 15

The ___________ dimension includes the central ideas and beliefs underlying community-oriented policing.&#10;A) strategic&#10;B) philosophical&#10;C) organizational&#10;D) tactical

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ dimension includes the central ideas...

Deck 1: Introduction to Police Administration