Question 1

The United States has become especially mindful of security concerning all facets of life ever since ______.

Accepted Answer

The 9/11 terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, had a significant impact on national security in the United States. It led to increased security measures and a heightened sense of vigilance across various aspects of life, including logistics, public events, airports, and border control, among others.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of private security personnel?

Accepted Answer

Private security personnel are not bound by Miranda provisions regarding suspects' rights as they are not sworn police officers. However, they may have arrest powers and training, but their authority is limited to the property or assets they are hired to protect. They are also bound by use of force policies, which may differ from those of sworn police officers.

Question 3

Which of the following has spurred businesses, industries, and institutions to seek out private police security?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has spurred businesses,...

Question 4

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prohibited from monitoring Internet sites, churches and political organizations, nor can its agents attend public meetings for the purpose of preventing terrorism.

Accepted Answer

The FBI is allowed to monitor internet sites, and can attend public meetings for the purpose of preventing terrorism. However, they still cannot target individuals or groups solely based on their religious or political beliefs.

Question 5

When compared to public officers, studies have shown that the people employed in private security positions typically have ______.

Accepted Answer

Private security personnel often receive less training compared to public officers, who typically undergo extensive training programs.

Question 6

Which of the following is true related to private security and private police personnel?

Accepted Answer

Private security officers are not bound by the Miranda decision because they are not government agents, and the Miranda rights apply to custodial interrogations conducted by law enforcement officers.

Question 7

The community era of policing implemented research findings that found traditional methods of policing were ineffective, such as reducing response times and increased calls for service.

Accepted Answer

The community era of policing emphasized community partnerships, problem-solving, and prevention strategies rather than simply reacting to calls for service. Research found that this approach was more effective than traditional methods of policing, which focused on reducing response times and increasing patrol presence.

Question 8

Today, the coroner determines the causes of all deaths by violence or under suspicious circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The coroner's job is to determine the causes of death in cases where it is not immediately clear, including deaths that are violent or under suspicious circumstances.

Question 9

INTERPOL employs officers that investigate and arrest individuals in every country of the world.

Accepted Answer

INTERPOL does not have its own officers that arrest individuals, rather it coordinates with national law enforcement agencies in member countries to investigate and apprehend suspects.

Question 10

Which of the following refers to for-profit firms or individuals who provide security services?

Accepted Answer

Contract services refer to for-profit firms or individuals who provide security services to other organizations or individuals.

Question 11

Despite the efforts of reformers, police corruption increased dramatically during the reform era.

Accepted Answer

While police corruption did exist during the reform era, efforts of reformers did lead to some improvements and decreased levels of corruption. However, this does not mean that corruption disappeared entirely and there were still instances of corruption that increased during this time period.

Question 12

One of the top priorities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is to protect the United States against cyber-attacks and high-technology crimes.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The FBI has a Cyber Division and works to prevent and investigate cybercrime and other high-technology crimes.

Question 13

The Internal Revenue Service is considered the most clandestine government service.

Accepted Answer

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a government agency responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code. While some may view the IRS as intrusive or difficult to work with, it is not considered clandestine or secretive. The IRS publishes extensive information about tax law and procedures, and makes numerous public announcements and guidance documents available each year.

Question 14

Among the duties of the U.S. Secret Service is to investigate counterfeiting and other financial crimes, such as financial institution fraud, computer fraud, and identify theft.

Accepted Answer

According to the official website of the U.S. Secret Service, investigating counterfeiting and other financial crimes is one of their main duties.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about private security and private police personnel?

Accepted Answer

DPrivate security officers often receive less training than their counterparts in public law enforcement, which can vary widely depending on the employer and the specific duties required. Additionally, private security officers do undergo extensive criminal background checks to ensure they are suitable for the roles they are to perform, especially when their duties involve safeguarding property, assets, or individuals.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of proprietary private police security?

Accepted Answer

Proprietary private police security refers to security personnel who are directly employed by the organization they protect, rather than being contracted through an external company. In option D, the retail store hires individuals directly, making it proprietary.

Question 17

The first police force was established in London after the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 established the first professional police force in London, known as the Metropolitan Police.

Question 18

The office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized in the 16th century because of the wealthy landowners who were able to buy their way into office.

Accepted Answer

During the 16th century, the office of the Justice of the Peace was criticized because wealthy landowners were able to purchase their way into the position, leading to corruption and favoritism towards the upper class.

Question 19

In which industry did private policing first emerge?

Accepted Answer

Private policing first emerged in the railroad industry in the mid-19th century, where railway companies hired private security firms to protect their assets and passengers.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of contracted private police security?

Accepted Answer

Contracting out security services to a private company is an example of contracted private police security. In this case, the grocery store chain is hiring a company to provide security guards for their stores.

Quiz 5: Police Organization: Structure and Functions