Question 1

Which of the following is not a way in which police officers interact with juveniles?

Accepted Answer

Police officers do not have the authority to sentence youths; this is the responsibility of the judiciary, specifically judges, after a conviction has been made in court.

Question 2

In England, the informal system of social control in which each person over the age of twelve had a responsibility to protect the community, was called __________.

Accepted Answer

The frankpledge system was an informal system of social control in medieval England where every member of a community over the age of twelve had a collective responsibility for the conduct of others within their group, ensuring community protection and adherence to the law.

Question 3

Under the frankpledge system, the basic unit consisting of a ten-family group was known as a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The basic unit consisting of a ten-family group under the frankpledge system was known as a tithing. This system was a form of collective responsibility and mutual surety in medieval England.

Question 4

The watch and ward system was unique in that it __________.

Accepted Answer

The watch and ward system was primarily designed to prevent crime during the night hours, with watchmen patrolling the streets to maintain order and security.

Question 5

In 1829, Sir Robert Peel introduced a bill in Parliament referred to as the

Accepted Answer

The Metropolitan Police Act was introduced by Sir Robert Peel in 1829, establishing the Metropolitan Police of London, often considered the first modern and professional police force.

Question 6

Locations in a community that have a concentrated level of criminal activity are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

Locations with a high concentration of criminal activity are referred to as "hot spots." This term is used in criminology and law enforcement to identify areas where crimes are more likely to occur.

Question 7

Problem-oriented policing attempts to

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing is a strategy that aims to address the underlying causes of criminal activity rather than just responding to incidents as they occur.

Question 8

What organization advocated for a separate system of justice for juveniles in the United States during the 1800s?

Accepted Answer

The Child Savers Movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocated for a separate system of justice for juveniles in the United States, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.

Question 9

In which of the following scenarios is a warrantless search illegal?

Accepted Answer

A warrantless search is illegal if the suspect does not voluntarily consent to the search. The other options (B, C, D) are situations where warrantless searches can be legally conducted under certain circumstances, such as when contraband is in plain view, probable cause exists, or following an arrest.

Question 10

Law enforcement that features officers who wait for crimes to occur and then respond with arrests is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Incident-based policing is a reactive approach where law enforcement officers respond to crimes after they occur, primarily focusing on making arrests and addressing incidents as they arise, rather than proactively preventing crime.

Question 11

Under the legalistic style of policing, department discourage officers from __________.

Accepted Answer

Under the legalistic style of policing, officers are discouraged from using discretion and are encouraged to strictly enforce laws and regulations.

Question 12

The service model of policing is typically found in __________.

Accepted Answer

The service model of policing is typically found in middle- and upper-class communities where there is a focus on community service and maintaining a positive relationship between the police and the community.

Question 13

The Metropolitan Police were unique in their __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Metropolitan Police were unique in their...

Question 14

The ______________ advocated for a separate system of justice for juveniles in the United States during the 1800s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________ advocated for a separate system...

Question 15

What was the position, created within police departments, assigned to handle juveniles but also included administrative duties and parking enforcement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What was the position, created within police...

Question 16

Police officers often believe that social workers handle clients too __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Police officers often believe that social workers...

Question 17

The research shows that when considering whether to formally charge a juvenile for a crime, police officers most consistently make a decision based upon a youth's _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The research shows that when considering whether...

Question 18

Revealing a gender bias, females are much more likely to arrested for __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Revealing a gender bias, females are much...

Question 19

The burden of proof standard for taking youths into custody is a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The burden of proof standard for taking...

Question 20

In Fare v. Michael C, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that statements made to a probation officer are __________ in court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Fare v. Michael C, the U.S....

Quiz 13: Law Enforcement and Delinquency