Deck 5: Police

Question 1

Public support for police budgets is greatest when police departments stress the service function.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

During the professional policing era,the Progressives were mainly upper-middle-class,educated Americans.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The British police force has unlimited authority.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The United States police force is similar to that of continental Europe.

Question 5

Since September 11,2001,U.S.law enforcement has decreased its presence in foreign countries.

Question 6

Advocates of the community policing approach believe in focusing only on the most serious crimes.

Question 7

When a crime is committed,delays can give the criminal an advantage in escaping capture by police.

Question 8

After September 11,2001,the FBI changed its priorities to include protecting the United States from terrorist attacks.

Question 9

The police system of the national government of France is more centralized than its counterpart in the United States.

Question 10

The police can enforce every law and catch every lawbreaker if they have the resources.

Question 11

Federal law enforcement agencies in the United States are part of the government's legislative branch.

Question 12

The watchman style of policing stresses order maintenance.

Question 13

Increasing the number of patrol officers does not have much effect on crime rates.

Question 14

Laws regulating disorderly conduct deal with clear-cut situations.

Question 15

U.S.marshals were the officials who tried to bring law and order into the western territories after the Civil War.

Question 16

The roots of American policing lie in the English legal tradition.

Question 17

The professional model of policing suggests that officers should use technology.

Question 18

The political policing era relied heavily on patronage.

Question 19

Native American tribes are separate,sovereign nations with a significant degree of legal autonomy within the United States.

Question 20

The community policing model argues that it is easy to improve the percentage of crimes solved.

Question 21

In old England,when groups of families agreed to uphold the law,keep order,and bring violators to a court,this was called the

A)service.
B)frankpledge.
C)League of Bobbies.
D)commissioner's pledge.

Question 22

Special jurisdiction agencies are essentially a system of small police departments,each of which operates within the limits of its own jurisdiction.

Question 23

Which historical era involved close ties between the police and local leaders of government?

A)The professional era
B)The reform era
C)The political era
D)The community-policing era

Question 24

The Crime Stoppers Program is designed to enlist public help in solving crimes.

Question 25

In 1285 in England,what was the system of policing called?

A)Metropolitan Police Act
B)Fielding Amendment
C)Progressives
D)Parish-constable watch system

Question 26

Budget cuts had a negative impact on evidence-based policing.

Question 27

The political era of policing was characterized by

A)urban riots.
B)the hiring of officers through connections to elected officials.
C)the introduction of the automobile patrol and two-way radios.
D)civil service selection of officers.

Question 28

It is widely accepted that the strategies used by modern police can reduce crime.

Question 29

Police officers have considerable discretion.

Question 30

In London,police commissioners named after Sir Robert Peel were called

A)peelers.
B)bobbies.
C)robbers.
D)berts.

Question 31

One bureaucratic element which distinguishes police organizations is the chain of command.

Question 32

Police operational units typically include patrol,investigation,traffic,vice,and juvenile units.

Question 33

Beginning in the 1970s,police departments treated domestic violence as a serious criminal matter.

Question 34

Police rules and regulations are typically found in a police manual.

Question 35

Police policy regarding domestic violence has changed as a result of lawsuits filed against police departments by injured women.

Question 36

The elites of society expect the service style of law enforcement.

Question 37

Police departments typically have several divisions and bureaus.This arrangement is referred to as bifurcation.

Question 38

Abusive husbands who are arrested and briefly jailed are more likely to commit acts of domestic violence again.

Question 39

The most likely victims of domestic violence are younger women from low-income families.

Question 40

The period of policing known as the political era occurred between

A)1820 and 1840.
B)1840 and 1920.
C)1920 and 1970.
D)1790 and 1820.

Question 41

Throughout the United States,police are characterized by

A)consolidation and a local orientation.
B)fragmentation and a national orientation.
C)consolidation and a national orientation.
D)fragmentation and a local orientation.

Question 42

Which of the following areas is not a priority of the FBI?

A)Political corruption
B)Organized crime
C)Terrorism
D)Minor blue-collar crime

Question 43

In their article entitled "Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety," James Q.Wilson and George L.Kelling argued that police should work more on

A)ending corruption within the police force.
B)being more involved with local political leaders.
C)the most significant problems,such as catching violent repeat offenders in the act.
D)the little problems,such as maintaining order.

Question 44

If police officers provide first aid,rescue animals,or help the homeless,they are carrying out the _______ police function.

A)departmental
B)service
C)order maintenance
D)law enforcement

Question 45

The professional era of policing lasted from

A)1855 to 1870.
B)1870 to 1920.
C)1920 to 1970.
D)1970 to 2000.

Question 46

The Federal Bureau of Investigation came to prominence under the leadership of

A)J.Edgar Hoover.
B)Franklin Roosevelt.
C)James Q.Wilson.
D)Sir Robert Peel.

Question 47

Who was the leading advocate of professionalism within law enforcement?

A)George Kelling
B)Catherine Coles
C)O.W.Wilson
D)Sir John Fielding

Question 48

Which of the following is true about the use of discretion by a police officer?

A)The more serious a crime is to the public,the more freedom officers have to ignore it.
B)A suspect who is very hostile is less likely to be arrested by an officer.
C)Policies of the police always promote the use of more discretion.
D)The closer the relationship between the alleged criminal and the victim,the more variable the use of discretion.

Question 49

Studies of police practices regarding domestic violence that occurred before the women's movement found that

A)most male police officers beat their wives.
B)police chiefs prohibited officers from arresting abusers.
C)police were less likely to intervene when wives were victimized by their husbands.
D)stopping violence against women was a high priority for police.

Question 50

Which statement concerning police policy is true?

A)Decisions about how police resources will be used affect who gets arrested.
B)Officers are not limited in terms of how they investigate and pursue lawbreakers.
C)Police tend to de-emphasize their role as crime fighters.
D)Police have unlimited resources.

Question 51

According to public opinion polls,which police function is most important in the minds of citizens?

A)Order maintenance
B)Service
C)Departmental
D)Law enforcement

Question 52

Which of James Q.Wilson's styles of policing is marked by professionalism and an emphasis on law enforcement?

A)Watchman
B)Legalistic
C)Service
D)Suburban

Question 53

During the mid-twentieth century,a large number of African Americans moved from

A)cities in the South to northern cities.
B)rural areas in the South to northern cities.
C)rural areas in the North to southern cities.
D)rural areas in the South to rural areas in the North.

Question 54

When police arrest subway fare beaters,loiterers,and panhandlers,they are focusing on _____ crimes.

A)quality-of-life
B)mens rea
C)quantity-of-arrest
D)common law

Question 55

Which of the following is not an element of the model of professional policing?

A)The police force should be actively involved in politics.
B)Laws should be enforced equally.
C)The police force should use new technology.
D)Personnel procedures should be based on merit.

Question 56

A police function that is a broad mandate to prevent behavior that disturbs the peace or involves face-to-face conflict is called

A)order maintenance.
B)service.
C)law enforcement.
D)departmental order.

Question 57

A strategy for addressing domestic violence that is supported by some research suggests

A)removing the victim from the home and then placing the victim in a homeless shelter.
B)making no arrests.
C)making arrests in all cases.
D)bringing a counselor to the scene of all domestic violence calls.

Question 58

Which era of policing would have been occurring in 1870?

A)The professional model era
B)The political era
C)The community-policing era
D)The slave patrol era

Question 59

According to most police departments,

A)domestic violence should be handled privately.
B)domestic violence is a "no-win" situation,in which both parties are often uncooperative or hostile toward law enforcement.
C)police should maintain existing policies regarding matters of domestic violence.
D)police should become less involved with matters of domestic violence.

Question 60

Which person or organization has the most discretion regarding how a law is applied or interpreted on the scene?

A)Police commissioners
B)The U.S.Supreme Court
C)The officer on the scene
D)U.S.attorney generals

Question 61

Adrian has worked for two different municipal police departments in the course of his career.He worked for the city of Omaha for a decade,enjoyed his position very much,and felt comfortable with his colleagues and superiors.Adrian considered himself part of a very professional department and executed many arrests for misdemeanors and traffic violations.After his move to a suburban location,Adrian noticed a different style of policing.He was working in a more affluent area,which required him to answer calls that he felt were more social-service-type calls.This new department forced him to adapt. At his first police job,Adrian had good work relations with police at every level of the police hierarchy,which is known as the

A)chain of operations.
B)bureaucracy.
C)operations command.
D)chain of command.

Question 62

Kasey is an FBI agent and has worked in her department for six years.Prior to her tenure with the FBI,she worked for her local city police department for four years.She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years.Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI,including roles fighting terrorism and violent crime.Which of the following is not one of Kasey's duties in her role as an FBI agent?

A)Supporting international partners
B)Defending those prosecuted by the government
C)Upgrading technology
D)Executing foreign intelligence operations

Question 63

The bureaucratic elements of the police are characterized by

A)division of labor.
B)chain and utility of command.
C)rules and regulations.
D)All of these are correct.

Question 64

Adrian has worked for two different municipal police departments in the course of his career.He worked for the city of Omaha for a decade,enjoyed his position very much,and felt comfortable with his colleagues and superiors.Adrian considered himself part of a very professional department and executed many arrests for misdemeanors and traffic violations.After his move to a suburban location,Adrian noticed a different style of policing.He was working in a more affluent area,which required him to answer calls that he felt were more social-service-type calls.This new department forced him to adapt. Adrian witnessed the department's acquisition of military vehicles and equipment while at the police department.Which era does this characterize?

A)The homeland security era
B)The professional era
C)The community-policing era
D)The reform era

Question 65

Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call.Upon arrival,she is informed by the owner of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home.He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her.There are two children in the home and the suspect has left the scene.This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last two months. Sarah spends a good deal of her time stopping and investigating criminal acts -in other words,fulfilling which police function?

A)Law enforcement
B)Order maintenance
C)Service
D)Departmental

Question 66

Kasey is an FBI agent and has worked in her department for six years.Prior to her tenure with the FBI,she worked for her local city police department for four years.She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years.Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI,including roles fighting terrorism and violent crime.Kasey was able to work in several different capacities while with the FBI because of the organization's

A)division of labor.
B)chain and utility of command.
C)rules and regulations.
D)leadership training courses.

Question 67

Kasey is an FBI agent and has worked in her department for six years.Prior to her tenure with the FBI,she worked for her local city police department for four years.She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years.Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI,including roles fighting terrorism and violent crime.While Kasey was still a member of her hometown's police department,she was part of

A)federal law enforcement.
B)county law enforcement.
C)municipal law enforcement.
D)state law enforcement.

Question 68

Adrian has worked for two different municipal police departments in the course of his career.He worked for the city of Omaha for a decade,enjoyed his position very much,and felt comfortable with his colleagues and superiors.Adrian considered himself part of a very professional department and executed many arrests for misdemeanors and traffic violations.After his move to a suburban location,Adrian noticed a different style of policing.He was working in a more affluent area,which required him to answer calls that he felt were more social-service-type calls.This new department forced him to adapt. Adrian's job in the suburbs required that officers be sensitive to the community they serve.This is an example of the _______ style of law enforcement.

A)privileged
B)watchman
C)service
D)legalistic

Question 69

Kasey is an FBI agent and has worked in her department for six years.Prior to her tenure with the FBI,she worked for her local city police department for four years.She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years.Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI,including roles fighting terrorism and violent crime.Kasey is employed by the FBI,which is a

A)county agency.
B)federal agency.
C)municipal agency.
D)state agency.

Question 70

In the past,________ had full power to break into the homes of slaves who were suspected of keeping arms,physically punish those who did not obey their orders,and arrest runaways.

A)slave patrols
B)U.S.marshals
C)sheriffs
D)watch system members

Question 71

________ policing may lead to a greater willingness of residents of minority neighborhoods to report crimes and assist investigations.

A)Same-race
B)Same-sex
C)Different-race
D)None of these are correct.

Question 72

Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call.Upon arrival,she is informed by the owner of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home.He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her.There are two children in the home and the suspect has left the scene.This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last two months. Sarah must determine how to apply the law to this domestic call.Should she refer the woman to a social service agency or should she actively look for the suspect who violated the protection order? In this decision,Sarah has to exercise

A)discretion.
B)ability.
C)experience.
D)protocol.

Question 73

Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call.Upon arrival,she is informed by the owner of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home.He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her.There are two children in the home and the suspect has left the scene.This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last two months. Although Sarah has a great deal of discretion when on the scene of the crime,it is up to the _______ to prosecute once she has filed charges.

A)judge
B)district attorney
C)grand jury
D)defense attorney

Question 74

The recognition that the control of crime cannot rest solely with the police illustrates

A)the increased role of victims in crime prevention.
B)the idea of community crime prevention.
C)negative attitudes toward police.
D)police abuse of power.

Question 75

Which of the following is not a factor of police discretion?

A)The nature of the crime
B)The relationship between the officer and his or her supervisor
C)The relationship between the alleged criminal and the victim
D)The relationship between the police and the criminal or victim

Question 76

Which of the following is considered a "special population"?

A)Drug addicts
B)Runaways
C)Homeless
D)All of these are correct.

Question 77

The international criminal police organization is

A)the DEa.
B)the FBI.
C)Interpol.
D)the CIA.

Question 78

Law enforcement agencies that serve colleges and universities include

A)tribal police.
B)SWAT.
C)Interpol.
D)special jurisdiction agencies.

Question 79

Adrian has worked for two different municipal police departments in the course of his career.He worked for the city of Omaha for a decade,enjoyed his position very much,and felt comfortable with his colleagues and superiors.Adrian considered himself part of a very professional department and executed many arrests for misdemeanors and traffic violations.After his move to a suburban location,Adrian noticed a different style of policing.He was working in a more affluent area,which required him to answer calls that he felt were more social-service-type calls.This new department forced him to adapt. Adrian's first job required him to work for arrests and uphold the letter of the law.This is an example of the _____ style of law enforcement.

A)law enforcement
B)legalistic
C)watchman
D)service

Question 80

Which of the following is not an operational unit of police departments?

A)Traffic
B)Patrol
C)Vice
D)Courts