Deck 15: The Future of Policing in America

Question 1

One of the most influential changes taking place in policing today is related to

A)community policing.
B)foot patrol.
C)efficient patrol vehicles.
D)information technology.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The RMS of an organization is also known as a

A)Rural Metro Security.
B)Refusal of Medical Screening Technology.
C)Record Management System.
D)Record of Minor Screening.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The crime analyst is responsible for which of the following?

A)gathering information coming to police
B)analyzing the data to determine patterns and trends in crime
C)presenting the information to the appropriate personnel
D)All of these are functions of the crime analyst.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The computer system used to effectively and efficiently manage calls for service from the public is known as

A)National Computer Information.
B)Record Management System.
C)Information Technology.
D)Computer Aided Dispatch.

Question 5

The type of crime analysis involving specific crime problems in particular geographic areas is called

A)strategic crime analysis.
B)tactical crime analysis.
C)administrative crime analysis.
D)offender specific analysis.

Question 6

The type of analysis involving the identification of a specific crime problem in a particular geographic area is termed

A)administrative crime analysis.
B)meta crime analysis.
C)tactical crime analysis.
D)strategic crime analysis.

Question 7

The type of analysis that focuses on long-term crime trends is termed

A)administrative crime analysis.
B)meta crime analysis.
C)tactical crime analysis.
D)strategic crime analysis.

Question 8

Crime analyst positions are usually staffed by civilians because

A)specialized training is required, and civilians are less costly compared to sworn officers.
B)of the ease of supervision and training requirements for the position.
C)of the lack of authority required for the position.
D)of the need to maintain a balanced workforce of civilians and commissioned officers.

Question 9

A relational database can be defined as

A)a computer database from a number of sources that can interrelate and be used all at one time.
B)a computer database that relates to the existing RMS of the organization.
C)a computer database that stores information related to a particular series of crimes being investigated.
D)a relational database that ties together all the different hardware for the organization.

Question 10

The three functions of crime analysis are to

A)scan, assess, and analyze.
B)analyze, notify line units, and advise criminal investigations.
C)identify conditions, deploy appropriate units, and assess impact.
D)assess, identify correlations, identify conditions.

Question 11

One the most widely applied technological weapons used today by police is:

A)Satellite monitoring.
B)License plate readers.
C)Bean bag launchers.
D)the Taser.

Question 12

Relational databases used to evaluate officers for tracking productivity or the number of complaints made against them are used for

A)criminal investigations.
B)community policing.
C)management purposes.
D)relational numbers.

Question 13

The analysis of spatial patterns of crime with hot spots is referred to as

A)crime mapping.
B)geographic spacing.
C)pattern identification.
D)crime spot technology.

Question 14

The process used to input and organize information in one easy-to-access format is referred to as

A)Identifications system.
B)Words management system.
C)Records management system.
D)Database system.

Question 15

The type of analysis that focuses on long-term crime trends is

A)strategic crime analysis.
B)tactical crime analysis.
C)administrative crime analysis.
D)offender specific analysis.

Question 16

The system used to more effectively and efficiently manage calls for service from the public is commonly referred to as

A)mobile computing dispatch.
B)computer aided dispatch.
C)technology aided dispatch.
D)integrated systems dispatch.

Question 17

The type of analysis that provides statistical summaries and data to police managers is

A)strategic crime analysis.
B)tactical crime analysis.
C)administrative crime analysis.
D)offender specific analysis.

Question 18

Mobile computers and work stations in police vehicles access the department's CAD and RMS systems.This allows for

A)a check of information about the persons they have pulled over.
B)departments to justify retaining their vehicles for longer periods.
C)constant monitoring of the officers actions in the field.
D)immediate notification in case the officer requires assistance.

Question 19

Before computerized technology, one of the most time-consuming activities engaged in by police agencies was the

A)management of vehicle technology.
B)management of paperwork.
C)information database software.
D)management of calls for service.

Question 20

Data-driven decisions that allocate resources, predict criminal activity, and support officers in their technical decisions are known as

A)meta analyses.
B)crime analyses.
C)incident investigations.
D)SARA analyses.

Question 21

A EIS system might contain data on all but which of the following?

A)the location of a criminal suspect
B)officer use of force
C)citizen complaints
D)civil law suits

Question 22

The type of analysis focusing on providing summary statistics and data to police managers is termed

A)administrative crime analysis.
B)meta crime analysis.
C)tactical crime analysis.
D)strategic crime analysis.

Question 23

Most job opportunities available in law enforcement exist in the

A)federal agencies.
B)city, county, and state agencies.
C)Department of Homeland Security.
D)local market until the economy improves.

Question 24

The era of policing knowledge in which the discipline has enormously expanded its knowledge base is known as the

A)Era of Experiential Learning.
B)Foundation of Knowledge.
C)DARE Research.
D)Research revolution.

Question 25

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is run by the

A)Department of Homeland Security.
B)FBI.
C)Attorney General's Office.
D)DEA.
E)INS.

Question 26

One of the best recent examples of the impact of research on policy is the development of

A)TASER technology.
B)team policing.
C)community policing.
D)women in policing.

Question 27

Some of the most overlooked careers in policing are jobs held by

A)commissioned officers.
B)managers.
C)civilians.
D)volunteers.

Question 28

The Phoenix Police Department argues that the use of TASERS has

A)increased the number of injuries to police officers and suspects.
B)reduced the number of injuries to police officers and suspects.
C)increased the number of injuries to police officers but decreased the number of injuries to suspects.
D)increased the number of injuries to suspects and decreased the number of injuries to police officers.

Question 29

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of Computer-Aided Dispatch?

A)It offers departments a faster and more effective method of communicating with police officers in the field.
B)It enhances safety by monitoring officers' status.
C)It helps prioritize calls.
D)It allows for video monitoring of the officer.

Question 30

The result of mobilizing police personnel into active military and military reserves has led to

A)reduced budgets.
B)personnel shortages.
C)demographic changes.
D)reduced hiring standards.

Question 31

What is a call box?

A)A type of cell phone issued to police officers.
B)A computer in the patrol car for officers to use.
C)A technique for non-verbal communication with another officer.
D)A phone at a specific location that allowed the officer to call the precinct station.

Question 32

With all the concerns over terrorism leading to a major expansion of the role of state and local police agencies, there is a danger that the new roles and responsibilities

A)will lead agencies to become dependent on the new funds coming in from the federal government.
B)will divert personnel and effort from current responsibilities.
C)will infringe on the right of citizens to travel without being considered to be suspicious.
D)will increase the powers of government so much so that government becomes too large to be effective in another terrorist incident.

Question 33

According to your text, the most influential change taking place in policing today is

A)the number of police officers getting college degrees.
B)the number of Hispanic officers who are being hired.
C)the increase in the number of officers on patrol.
D)the increasing use of information technology.

Question 34

What system keeps track of crime mapping?

A)CAD
B)RMS
C)COMPSTAT
D)IBM

Question 35

A battery-powered electromuscular device (EMD) that fires two metal prongs attached to a wire delivering approximately 26 watts of electricity at more than 50,000 volts is called a

A)TASER.
B)laser.
C)phaser.
D)ray gun.
E)lethal weapon.

Question 36

Knowledge in policing does not come easily or cheaply.The primary source of funding is

A)national private foundations.
B)the federal government.
C)state governments.
D)universities.

Question 37

Record management systems are used to

A)allow the officer to record his or her report on tape for an intern to type later.
B)allow the officer to fill out one written report for each suspect.
C)input and organize information from different types of reports in one easy-to-access format.
D)all of these

Question 38

There are many opportunities for individuals aspiring to a federal law enforcement career since the creation of the

A)Transportation Security Administration.
B)International Commerce Administration.
C)Department of Homeland Security.
D)Enhanced Central Intelligence Agency.

Question 39

Concern with terrorist activity by U.S.law enforcement has led to which of the following activities?

A)investigating suspected terrorists
B)preparing for and responding to specific terrorist acts
C)preparing for possible terrorist acts involving weapons of mass destruction
D)all of these

Question 40

In terms of education, most federal agencies require that an applicant have

A)at least a high school diploma.
B)at least an associate's degree.
C)at least some college.
D)an undergraduate degree.

Question 41

The average salary for police and sheriff's patrol officers was about _______ in 2010.(Note: this is for patrol officers, not all officers.)

A)$34,850
B)$39,067
C)$41,346
D)$49,980
E)$56,786

Question 42

Most federal agencies require an applicant to have a four-year college degree to be hired.

Question 43

Crime analyst positions are normally filled by commissioned officers because of the specialized training and authority required for the position.

Question 44

The Newark Foot Patrol Study found that increasing the number of foot patrol officers

A)did not reduce crime but it did reduce the fear of crime.
B)did not reduce the fear of crime but it did reduce the amount of crime.
C)did not reduce the fear of crime or the amount of crime.
D)reduced both the fear of crime and the amount of crime.

Question 45

Zaworski found that information-sharing technology increased arrests for patrol officers and improved case clearance rates for detectives.

Question 46

People interested in a career in federal law enforcement should expect to move to a different geographic area of the nation upon being employed.

Question 47

Because of the invasion of Iraq, many police departments have lost key personnel who are in the National Guard or reserves.

Question 48

Since 2001 through 2008, more than _________ have died after TASER use in the United States.

A)24
B)37
C)178
D)292
E)334

Question 49

The Scottsdale Police Department's crime analysis Unit discovered that over a course of years, open-garage-door burglaries were increasing.The crime analyst coordinated with patrol, community watch groups, and neighborhood associations to develop a plan to prevent these types of burglaries.This is an example of

A)analytical crime analysis.
B)administrative crime analysis.
C)strategic crime analysis.
D)tactical crime analysis.
E)scientific crime analysis.

Question 50

Today, about ten percent of all personnel employed by local, county, and state law enforcement agencies are civilians.

Question 51

Strategic crime analysis is different from tactical crime analysis in that the focus of the former is on long-term planning and larger, more complex projects.

Question 52

Although many police agencies hire civilians to enforce community physical disorder ordinances, very few state agencies grant individuals police powers to perform various regulatory functions.

Question 53

The use of crime analysis has fallen in recent years because of budget cutbacks.

Question 54

Traditionally, one of the most time-consuming activities engaged in by police agencies is the management of paperwork.

Question 55

Jim Chu, a police manager with the Vancouver Police Department, notes that there are four major applications that will be of consequence to police agencies of the future.What are those four applications? Explain each.

Question 56

Traditionally, state and local agencies had no authority to enforce federal laws.

Question 57

Most city police departments require an applicant to have a four-year college degree to be hired.

Question 58

The primary source of funding for police research is the federal government.

Question 59

Which of the following types of crime analysis focuses on providing summary statistics and data to police managers?

A)analytical crime analysis
B)administrative crime analysis
C)strategic crime analysis
D)tactical crime analysis
E)scientific crime analysis

Question 60

Generally, a faster response time to calls for service results in more arrest and more convictions.

Question 61

Deborah Osborne and Susan Wernicke describe three of the most common types of crime analysis used by police agencies.Describe each of those types of crime analysis in detail.

Question 62

How does computer technology offer an opportunity for greater police effectiveness through COMPSTAT?