Question 1

Many state laws are modeled after the federal laws and provide minimum sentencing standards for offenders.

Accepted Answer

Many states have adopted similar legislation to federal laws and have established minimum sentencing guidelines for certain offenses. However, there are also variations among states in terms of sentencing laws and practices.

Question 2

Seizures that occur while officers are carrying out other, more standard missions are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Incidental seizures occur when officers encounter illegal contraband or activity while engaged in their regular duties, not specifically targeting those illegal items or activities.

Question 3

Prior to 2003, the Border Patrol was part of what agency within the U.S. Department of Justice?

Accepted Answer

Prior to 2003, the Border Patrol was part of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), which was a part of the U.S. Department of Justice. The INS was later dismantled and its functions were split between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.

Question 4

According to the text, what is the priority mission of the Border Patrol?

Accepted Answer

The text states that the priority mission of the Border Patrol is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. While drug interdiction programs and assisting with emergencies are also mentioned, the text specifically identifies preventing terrorist threats as the top priority mission. Therefore, options A, B, and D can be ruled out as they do not fully align with the text's emphasis on counterterrorism efforts.

Question 5

According to the text, the best-developed marine interdiction capabilities appear to be in:

Accepted Answer

Miami, FL is known for having one of the best-developed marine interdiction capabilities due to its strategic location and significant resources allocated to combat drug trafficking and other maritime threats.

Question 6

What does the computer model called SOAR attempt to estimate?

Accepted Answer

SOAR attempts to estimate how smugglers would adapt if interdiction efforts were increased.

Question 7

Which of the following has not been designated as a high-intensity drug-trafficking area by ONDCP?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia has not been designated as a high-intensity drug-trafficking area by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The other cities listed (New York, Miami, Houston) have been recognized as such due to their significant roles in drug trafficking operations.

Question 8

This is a term that refers to a traditional strategy of street enforcement that involves undercover police officers posing as drug dealers and not buyers.

Accepted Answer

The term "buy and bust" specifically refers to a strategy where undercover officers pose as drug buyers, make a purchase from a dealer, and then immediately make an arrest. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of this strategy.

Question 9

This is the most common means of dealers' street distribution of crack cocaine.

Accepted Answer

Crack houses are the most common means of street distribution for crack cocaine, serving as central locations where the drug is sold and often consumed.

Question 10

What is the goal of asset forfeiture?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of asset forfeiture is to disrupt and dismantle the financial infrastructure of criminal organizations by seizing their assets, such as property, money, and vehicles, that are believed to have been acquired through illegal activities. It is a tool used by law enforcement agencies to combat crime and deprive criminals of their ill-gotten gains. The seized assets are often used to fund law enforcement efforts and public programs, but this is not the primary goal of asset forfeiture.

Question 11

There are two types of asset forfeiture actions: criminal and civil. The criminal forfeiture action is referred to as an:

Accepted Answer

Criminal forfeiture is considered an in personam action because it is taken against the person as a part of the punishment for the crime.

Question 12

In September 2004, in a joint effort with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, a fishing vessel named the Lina Maria was intercepted carrying 15 tons of:

Accepted Answer

The quantity of 15 tons indicates a large shipment, and illegal drugs such as cocaine are typically transported in such quantities. Additionally, the involvement of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard suggests a high level of suspicion regarding the nature of the shipment, which further points towards illegal drugs like cocaine.

Question 13

For how many miles off shore does the U.S. Coast Guard hold concurrent jurisidiction?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Coast Guard holds concurrent jurisdiction up to 12 nautical miles off shore, aligning with the territorial waters boundary of the United States.

Question 14

Who was appointed the first ""drug czar"" of the United States?

Accepted Answer

William Bennett was appointed as the first "drug czar" of the United States in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush.

Question 15

A specialized or problem-solving court-based program that targets criminal offenders and parents with pending child welfare cases who have alcohol and other drug addiction and dependency problems is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

The name given in the question description is drug court, which is a specialized court program that targets criminal offenders and parents with pending child welfare cases who have alcohol and other drug addiction and dependency problems. Remedy court, rehabilitation court, and pretreatment court are not commonly used terms to describe this type of program.

Question 16

Through the mid-1960s, the federal government's drug suppression efforts were primarily directed toward the:

Accepted Answer

During the mid-1960s, the federal government's drug suppression efforts were focused on the illegal importation of drugs into the country. This was due to the increasing amount of drugs being smuggled into the United States from other countries, particularly Mexico and Colombia. The efforts were centered around the interception of drugs at the borders and ports of entry.

Question 17

In 1990, who introduced a new long-range radar system that was originally designed to provide early warning of a Soviet attack?

Accepted Answer

The new long-range radar system was introduced by the United States Air Force in 1990 and was originally designed to provide early warning of a Soviet attack.

Question 18

Interdiction consists of five rather broad categories of activity, which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The four categories of activity listed in the question are capture, pursuit, intelligence, and customs. Therefore, the option that is NOT included in these categories is D, customs.

Question 19

What is the chief law enforcement arm of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the chief law enforcement arm of the federal government, responsible for investigating and enforcing federal laws. The other options listed are also federal law enforcement agencies, but they do not hold the same level of authority and jurisdiction as the FBI.

Question 20

Acting under the U.S. Department of Justice, the DEA is the only federal law enforcement agency for which drug enforcement is the only responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) is the only federal law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is drug enforcement.

Quiz 10: The Drug Control Initiative