Deck 13: The Vision for Change

Question 1

In Varieties of Police Behavior, James Q.Wilson suggested that the community itself may be responsible for police behavior based on the style of police service that is acceptable to and tolerated by the community.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Officer safety and survival can be enhanced through:

A) the creation of SWAT teams in most police agencies.
B) self-imposed isolation techniques to reduce stress.
C) officer communication skill development.
D) the use of the police subculture.
E) all of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The characteristics of traditional policing enhance efforts to institutionalize community policing.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Many police agencies are unable to meet the public's demand for police services because:

A) the police must compete for funding.
B) of government failure to prioritize budgets.
C) politicians do not support the police.
D) the cost of police personnel remains constant.
E) all of the above.

Question 5

To be fully accepted, effective, and appropriately rewarded for their efforts, all police officers should possess and demonstrate the qualities and competencies inherent in ethical leadership.

Question 6

As the twenty-first century progresses, policing will become less demanding because technological advancements will assist greatly with crime suppression.

Question 7

Currently, most police agencies resemble military units because discretionary decision making by police officers is subject to direct observation by a supervisor.

Question 8

For police officers and police agencies, civil liability typically arises from complaints or situations involving:

A) casualties resulting from pursuit driving incidents.
B) use of excessive force.
C) sexual harassment.
D) discriminatory practices.
E) all of the above

Question 9

Political influence can be totally removed from policing if citizens do not interfere with police management and operations.

Question 10

Police officers in the twenty-first century are expected to:

A) be more responsive to community needs.
B) maintain a high ethical standard.
C) provide leadership.
D) be accountable for their performance.
E) all of the above.

Question 11

Community-oriented government, a concept that is broader than community policing, seeks to solicit all government resources in an effort to address community problems and issues.

Question 12

The exercise of discretion on the part of the police usually results in negative consequences.

Question 13

The dynamics of police work suggests that police officers develop a subculture because of the nature of police work.

Question 14

Urban decay results when a seemingly insignificant poor condition is left uncorrected.

Question 15

As training-related problems, negligent training implies a lack of appropriate skill development while failure to train involves improper training.

Question 16

The relationship between one's occupational environment and the way one interprets events tends to create a set of emotional and behavioral characteristics referred to as a:

A) subculture.
B) working personality.
C) personalized working environment.
D) police subculture.
E) all of the above.

Question 17

To date, the federal government's Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program has proved to reduce violent crime.

Question 18

Selection criteria for a field training officer (FTO) should include an assessment of the FTO's ability to assist others with the development of ethical leadership skills.

Question 19

Select the correct statement.

A) Private security and public police are equal in terms of resources.
B) Private security and public police are competitive professions.
C) Public police can prevent crime more effectively than private security.
D) Public police agencies should collaborate with private security.
E) All of the above are correct statements.

Question 20

Community policing has stimulated the recognition that traditional police arrest statistics and reporting data adequately measure police performance.

Question 21

Select the correct statement.

A) People should learn to recognize and use diverse populations effectively.
B) Domestic and foreign populations are becoming poorer, younger, and more culturally diverse.
C) The diversity of crime is likely to decrease.
D) The police workforce is becoming less diverse.
E) All of the above are correct statements.

Question 22

Ethical leaders, confronted with many challenges in the twenty-first century, must:

A) communicate effectively with diverse populations.
B) demonstrate leadership in various environments.
C) appreciate differences and demonstrate group management skills.
D) motivate others to achieve personal and professional goals.
E) all of the above.

Question 23

Select the correct statement.

A) Traditional military-style police training may be detrimental to the officer on the job.
B) Traditional military-style police training does not promote individual decision-making and problem-solving ability.
C) Traditional military-style police training often is of little value in police work.
D) Traditional military-style police training impedes the learning process.
E) All of the above are correct statements.

Question 24

According to James Q.Wilson, the _____ style of policing is accepted in communities where the police view themselves, or are viewed, as community caretakers.

A) service
B) watchperson
C) legalistic
D) militaristic
E) all of the above

Question 25

Forces that appear to favor expansion of community policing include:

A) the ambiguity of community policing.
B) an increase in the vertical structure of police agencies.
C) an increase in line officer responsibility and leadership skill.
D) an increase in the number of police paramilitary units.
E) all of the above.

Question 26

The institutionalization of community policing:

A) will not occur in the twenty-first century.
B) requires attitudinal, organizational, and training modifications.
C) requires a shift of responsibility and control to supervisory officers.
D) is decreasing in popularity.
E) all of the above.

Question 27

Select the correct statement.

A) Most police misconduct is the result of corruption and violations of rights.
B) A substantial minority of police officers engage in misconduct.
C) The police can improve their image through police-community contacts.
D) The police public image is controlled by the media.
E) All of the above are correct statements.

Question 28

Terrorism:

A) involves the use of force or threats.
B) is the product of an individual or group.
C) is not a new phenomenon.
D) can be prevented or reduced through community policing.
E) all of the above.

Question 29

Select the correct statement.

A) Authority to use force is dictated by the type of crime, not the circumstances.
B) Research indicates that the police use force frequently.
C) Incidents of wrongful use of force by police are common.
D) The police should educate the public regarding use of force actions and policies.
E) All of the above are correct statements.