Question 1

The New York City plainclothes officer whose revelations about police corruption led to the legendary Knapp Commission was:

Accepted Answer

Frank Serpico was the plainclothes officer who revealed police corruption in the New York City Police Department, leading to the formation of the Knapp Commission in the 1970s.

Question 2

Which of the following has been proposed as a solution to police brutality?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices have been proposed as solutions to address police brutality, including improved training, better screening of applicants, and citizen review.

Question 3

Many departments today rely on units described as "professional standards" units,"compliance" units,or "integrity" units as a major resource to combat corruption.These are other names for:

Accepted Answer

Professional standards, compliance, and integrity units are all within the realm of internal affairs divisions. These units are responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and corruption within a department and upholding standards of professionalism and integrity. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe the purpose or function of these units.

Question 4

What is the most prevalent type of corruption in law enforcement today?

Accepted Answer

Noble cause corruption is the most prevalent type of corruption in law enforcement today. It occurs when officers engage in misconduct in order to achieve a perceived "noble" goal, such as protecting the public or catching criminals.

Question 5

Jerome Skolnick wrote that police deception usually occurs at three stages of the police detection process.Which of the following is not one of those stages?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jerome Skolnick wrote that police deception usually...

Question 6

Today,____________________ of the major U.S.cities have some form of citizen oversight in place.

Accepted Answer

According to the given statement, "most" of the major U.S. cities have some form of citizen oversight in place.

Question 7

Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S.Code was originally enacted by Congress as a means of enforcing the ____________________ Amendment guarantee of rights to the newly freed slaves.

Accepted Answer

Section 1983 was enacted by Congress as a means of enforcing the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee of rights to the newly freed slaves, specifically their rights to due process and equal protection under the law.

Question 8

Police testimony that narcotics found on the ground were dropped by persons they arrested has been called:

Accepted Answer

Dropsy testimony refers to police claims that narcotics found on the ground were dropped by suspects they arrested.

Question 9

Which of the following is not an argument in favor of citizen review?

Accepted Answer

The argument that citizen review will make police officers more aggressive in enforcing the law is not in favor of citizen review. This argument suggests that police officers may feel pressure to act more aggressively to avoid citizen complaints and potential review, which could lead to more harm to citizens and potentially undermine the trust between law enforcement and the community. The other arguments listed are in favor of citizen review as they suggest that it can improve public trust, monitor departmental policies, and provide independent evaluations of complaints.

Question 10

The 193l National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement was more popularly known as the:

Accepted Answer

The National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement was popularly known as the Wickersham Commission after its chairman, George Wickersham. The commission was established by President Herbert Hoover in 1929 to study the U.S. criminal justice system and make recommendations for improvement.

Question 11

Police officers who violate a person's civil rights by unlawfully searching or detaining them can be sued under what law?

Accepted Answer

42 U.S.C. Section 1983 allows individuals to sue state and local officials, including police officers, for civil rights violations, such as unlawful searches or detentions.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of police corruption?

Accepted Answer

All the choices are examples of police corruption as they involve police officers abusing their power for personal gain, whether it be monetary, sexual, or through aiding criminal activities.

Question 13

What was the end result of the arrest of Henry Louis Gates,Jr.(a Harvard University scholar)by a Cambridge,Massachusetts,police sergeant?

Accepted Answer

The charges were dropped against Gates and a meeting took place between the sergeant, the president of the United States, and Gates. The incident sparked a national conversation about race relations and sparked debates about the extent of police power and the intersection of race and law enforcement practices.

Question 14

Which of the following is not an argument against citizen review?

Accepted Answer

Citizen review boards do not prevent lawbreakers from being punished; they are designed to ensure accountability and transparency in police conduct, not to interfere with the criminal justice process.

Question 15

The first national commission to discuss police brutality was the:

Accepted Answer

The first national commission to discuss police brutality was the Wickersham Commission, created in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover. The commission conducted research on police practices and recommended improvements to address issues such as police brutality and corruption. The Knapp Commission was formed in 1970 to investigate corruption in the New York City Police Department. The Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice was formed in 1965 to address issues in the criminal justice system more broadly. There is no record of a National Commission on Causes and Prevention of Police Brutality.

Question 16

What name is used for the loyalty test given to rookie officers by the training,and other officers?

Accepted Answer

Mama Rosa's test is a term used to describe a loyalty test given to rookie officers to assess their allegiance and integrity.

Question 17

When excessive force is used with the public and there is a significant disparity between the level of compliance by the person and the level of force used by the officer,the use of force is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

Excessive force is considered police brutality when the level of force used by the officer is significantly greater than the level of compliance by the person being apprehended or detained. This is a violation of the person's civil rights and can result in legal consequences for the involved officers.

Question 18

According to the Department of Justice,the most common disposition of the 26,000 complaints of excessive force against officers was:

Accepted Answer

The most common disposition was that the investigation turned up insufficient evidence to prove the allegation, meaning that there wasn't enough proof to support the claims of excessive force.

Question 19

Early warning systems typically use ____________________ to flag officers who may be prone to problems when interacting with the public.

Accepted Answer

Early warning systems use computer programs to analyze various data points, such as use of force incidents, citizen complaints, and officer commendations, to identify officers who may be exhibiting behavior that could potentially lead to problems when interacting with the public. These officers can then be provided additional training and support to address potential issues before they escalate.

Question 20

A tort is a:

Accepted Answer

A tort is a private wrong committed against an individual, causing harm or injury to that individual's person, property, or reputation. It is not a criminal wrong and therefore not a felony or misdemeanor case.

Quiz 8: Police Ethics And Police Deviance