Question 1

Match the term to the definition.
A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis
D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
-Excessive force

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Question 2

Match the example to the type of corruption.
A)Violent crimes
B)Criminal enterprise
C)Denial of civil right
D)Role malfeasance
E)Gratuities
-Physically abusing a suspect

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Question 3

Match the example to the type of corruption.
A)Violent crimes
B)Criminal enterprise
C)Denial of civil right
D)Role malfeasance
E)Gratuities
-Reselling drugs confiscated by the police

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Question 4

Match the example to the type of corruption.
A)Violent crimes
B)Criminal enterprise
C)Denial of civil right
D)Role malfeasance
E)Gratuities
-Planting evidence

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Question 5

Explain why the Federal Bureau of Investigation adopted an "imminent danger" standard for the use of deadly force.List and discuss the four key elements of that policy.

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Question 6

Define police corruption and distinguish between occupational deviance and abuse of authority.Explain the two types of corrupt officers identified by the Knapp Commission.Identify three types of police corruption and give an example of each.

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Question 7

Define police discretion.Do you think police discretion is a necessary element of police work? Why or why not.What problems can you envision to giving police officers discretion in the performance of their duties?

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Question 8

Stress is a serious threat to law enforcement personnel today.List and define three areas of stress that affect police officers and explain how these stressors impact the officers' lives.Identify several ways in which stress may be reduced.

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Question 9

Match the term to the definition.
A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis
D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
-Excessive use of force

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A)The level...

Question 10

Match the example to the type of corruption.
A)Violent crimes
B)Criminal enterprise
C)Denial of civil right
D)Role malfeasance
E)Gratuities
-Destroying evidence

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Question 11

Match the term to the definition.
A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis
D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
-Police use of force

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A)The level...

Question 12

Compare and contrast use of force,excessive force,and excessive use of force.Explain the importance of the force factor and the use of force continuum.

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Question 13

The IACP has developed a model drug testing policy for police managers that is designed to meet the needs of local departments.Identify three of the suggestions included in the policy and discuss the pros and cons of each.

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Question 14

Explain the concept of qualified immunity.Why do you think the Supreme Court supports this type of immunity? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving police officers qualified immunity from civil lawsuits? Should police agencies also be given some form of immunity? Explain your response.

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Question 15

Match the term to the definition.
A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis
D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
-Force factor

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A)The level...

Question 16

Match the term to the definition.
A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance
B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect
C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis
D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute
E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public
-Illegal use of force

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A)The level...

Question 17

Match the example to the type of corruption.
A)Violent crimes
B)Criminal enterprise
C)Denial of civil right
D)Role malfeasance
E)Gratuities
-Accepting free coffee

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Question 18

Describe the police subculture and the police working personality and the relationship between them.How can the subculture be changed? What are the main sources of the police personality?

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Question 19

Explain the concept of racial profiling.What arguments could be made to support the use of racial profiling by the police? Do you agree with these arguments? Why or why not? Are there situations in which the use of racial or characteristics may be appropriate when targeting a suspected offender? Explain your response.

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Quiz 8: Policing: Issues and Challenges

Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Physically abusing a suspect

Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Reselling drugs confiscated by the police

Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Planting evidence

Explain why the Federal Bureau of Investigation adopted an "imminent danger" standard for the use of deadly force.List and discuss the four key elements of that policy.

Define police corruption and distinguish between occupational deviance and abuse of authority.Explain the two types of corrupt officers identified by the Knapp Commission.Identify three types of police corruption and give an example of each.

Define police discretion.Do you think police discretion is a necessary element of police work? Why or why not.What problems can you envision to giving police officers discretion in the performance of their duties?

Stress is a serious threat to law enforcement personnel today.List and define three areas of stress that affect police officers and explain how these stressors impact the officers' lives.Identify several ways in which stress may be reduced.

Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Destroying evidence

Compare and contrast use of force,excessive force,and excessive use of force.Explain the importance of the force factor and the use of force continuum.

The IACP has developed a model drug testing policy for police managers that is designed to meet the needs of local departments.Identify three of the suggestions included in the policy and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Explain the concept of qualified immunity.Why do you think the Supreme Court supports this type of immunity? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving police officers qualified immunity from civil lawsuits? Should police agencies also be given some form of immunity? Explain your response.

Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Accepting free coffee

Describe the police subculture and the police working personality and the relationship between them.How can the subculture be changed? What are the main sources of the police personality?