Deck 8: Policing: Issues and Challenges

Question 1

Tennessee v.Garner specified the conditions under which:

A) police behavior is deemed corrupt.
B) a police officer can accept gifts.
C) a police officer can be fired.
D) deadly force could be used to apprehend a suspected felon.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Of the 43.5 million people who have face-to-face contact with the police in a typical year,what percentage is subject to the use or threat of force?

A) 92..3%
B) 78.2%
C) 1.6%
D) 25%

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In which 1989 case did the U.S.Supreme Court establish the standard of "objective reasonableness" in determining the appropriate use of deadly force by a police officer.

A) Graham v. Connor
B) Hunter v. Bryant
C) Bivens v. Six unknown federal agents.
D) Malley v. Briggs

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In 2003,the U.S.Department of Justice banned its practice of racial profiling in all federal law enforcement agencies except for:

A) terrorist's suspects
B) murder suspects
C) Muslims
D) drug cartel members

Question 5

The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor most closely resembles:

A) Law Enforcement Pledge of Allegiance
B) Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
C) Law Enforcement Code of Diligence
D) Law Enforcement Code of Reform

Question 6

The Knapp Commission focused on corruption in the New York City Police Department.

Question 7

Civil suits that are filed in the federal court system are known as:

A) Tort Compensation Act of 1988 lawsuits.
B) 1983 lawsuits
C) Bivens lawsuits
D) State appeals cases.

Question 8

The doctrine of _______________ shields public officials from actions for damages unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.

A) civil liability
B) qualified immunity
C) racial profiling
D) Knapp Commission

Question 9

Historically,officers were allowed to use deadly force to prevent the escape of a suspected felon even when the person represented no immediate threat to the officer or the public.This was known as the:

A) Fleeing Felon Rule.
B) Escaping Suspect Doctrine.
C) Deadly Force Statute.
D) "Shoot to Kill" Policy.

Question 10

The U.S.Supreme Court case,Tennessee v.Garner involves Civil Suits against police departments and not individual police officers.

Question 11

Which of the following does the FBI consider an important strategy used to combat police corruption?

A) increased ethics training of both new and experienced officers
B) unannounced inspections of patrol forces in their patrol locations by supervisory personnel
C) setting up a "silent witness" telephone hotline to facilitate receipt of reports about potentially corrupt activities
D) reduction or elimination of one-man patrols

Question 12

Which of the following is not a common source of lawsuits brought against the police?

A) false imprisonment
B) battery
C) failure to aid private citizens
D) assault

Question 13

What is the meaning of the term grass-eaters as a form of police corruption?

A) officers who keep drug contraband for themselves to sell
B) officers who accept bribes and minor services from citizens seeking to avoid arrest
C) officers who actively seek illicit money-making opportunities
D) officers who solicit bribes through threat or intimidation

Question 14

Law enforcement supervisors can be held liable for the actions of the officers under their command.

Question 15

In a normal year most police officers who die in the line of duty die as a result of:

A) Motor vehicle accidents
B) Heart attacks
C) Gunfire
D) Suicides

Question 16

Less-lethal weapons are specifically designed to kill suspects.

Question 17

The courts have supported drug testing of police officers based on ________ that drug abuse is occurring.

A) proof beyond a reasonable doubt
B) probable cause
C) an anonymous tip
D) a reasonable suspicion

Question 18

Which one of the following is NOT a method to help police officers reduce stress?

A) biofeedback
B) exercise
C) divorce
D) guided imaging

Question 19

Officers who have adopted the police working personality are all of the following except:

A) loyal.
B) cynical.
C) authoritarian.
D) cheerful.

Question 20

Stress is a natural component of police work.

Question 21

A Less-lethal weapon is described as a weapon that is designed to disable,capture,or immobilize-but not kill-a suspect.Give two examples of less-lethal weapons and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Question 22

________ is the potential responsibility for payment of damages or other court-ordered
enforcement as a result of a ruling in a lawsuit.

Question 23

Police ________ is the abuse of police authority for personal or organizational gain.

Question 24

Most officers who are shot are killed by __________ suspects armed with a single weapon.

Question 25

Corruption in police work is found in many different areas. Listed below are some of those forms of corruption. Match the information in the numbered column with the answer most closely relate to it in the lettered column.
a.Role malfeasance
b.Criminal enterprise
c.Violent crimes
d.Gratuities
Destruction of evidence,biased testimony,protection of crooked cops.

Question 26

Corruption in police work is found in many different areas. Listed below are some of those forms of corruption. Match the information in the numbered column with the answer most closely relate to it in the lettered column.
a.Role malfeasance
b.Criminal enterprise
c.Violent crimes
d.Gratuities
Acceptance of small favors such as free coffee and free meals.

Question 27

The widespread potential for police corruption created by illicit drugs has led to focused efforts to combat drug use by officers.Drug-testing programs in local police departments are an example of such efforts.The IACP has developed a model drug testing policy for police managers.The policy was designed to meet the needs of local departments.List and define three points found in that policy and the rationale used to determine the need for those points.

Question 28

Honorable,hostile,loyal,efficient,are some of the areas that make up the police __________.

Question 29

Answer each part of the following questions with succinct and comprehensive information by citing examples of various models, laws, and justice theories in your answer.
Investigating crime in multicultural setting can be very difficult both for the victims and for the police.The National Crime Prevention Council,(NCPC),published a guide for American Law Enforcement officers who work with multicultural groups,especially when language problems exist.List and discuss three recommendations made by the NCPC to help communicate more efficiently.

Question 30

Corruption in police work is found in many different areas. Listed below are some of those forms of corruption. Match the information in the numbered column with the answer most closely relate to it in the lettered column.
a.Role malfeasance
b.Criminal enterprise
c.Violent crimes
d.Gratuities
Resale of confiscated drugs,stolen property,etc.

Question 31

__________ is the branch of a police organization tasked with investigating charges of wrongdoing involving members of the department.

Question 32

We have found that stress is a natural component of police work and some stressors in police work are particularly destructive.List and define three areas of stress that affect police officers and discuss how these stressors impact the officers' life.

Question 33

Police officers run the risk of infection and even death in their day to day contact with the public.List and define four different biological concerns that are found in routine police work.

Question 34

Answer each part of the following questions with succinct and comprehensive information by citing examples of various models, laws, and justice theories in your answer.
Racial profiling is a controversial subject that brings out strong feelings among different groups of people.What is your view on racial profiling and why do you feel that way.Use examples and facts to support your answer.

Question 35

Police use force in the course of their duties.Define the use of force and the use of excessive force and give an example of each.

Question 36

Corruption in police work is found in many different areas. Listed below are some of those forms of corruption. Match the information in the numbered column with the answer most closely relate to it in the lettered column.
a.Role malfeasance
b.Criminal enterprise
c.Violent crimes
d.Gratuities
Physical abuse of suspects.