Question 1

According to the text,which is not considered a commonly used crime prevention program by law enforcement?
A)Street light project
B)Citizen patrol
C)Road blocks
D)Property marking

Accepted Answer

While road blocks may be used in certain situations by law enforcement, they are not typically considered a commonly used crime prevention program. The other options listed - street light project, citizen patrol, and property marking - are all commonly used crime prevention programs by law enforcement agencies.

Question 2

According to the text,the goals of most police-school liaison programs include all except
A)improving police-youth relations.
B)preventing juvenile delinquency.
C)enforcing school regulations.
D)monitoring relations among police, school administrators, and teachers.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that the goals of most police-school liaison programs are to improve police-youth relations and prevent juvenile delinquency. It also mentions that these programs aim to monitor relations among police, school administrators, and teachers. However, enforcing school regulations is not listed as one of the goals.

Question 3

One of the impediments to community oriented policing is
A)strong leadership.
B)community involvement.
C)lack of educated officers.
D)the powerful pull of tradition.

Accepted Answer

The powerful pull of tradition can be an impediment to community oriented policing because it often requires a significant change in the culture and mindset of law enforcement agencies. Many officers and agencies have traditionally focused on a reactive, crime-fighting approach rather than a proactive, problem-solving approach that emphasizes building relationships with the community. Breaking with tradition can be difficult and may require significant training and leadership to make the shift toward community-oriented policing.

Question 4

Relieving the courts of matters not requiring the formalities of judicial intervention is an example of
A)the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit.
B)Community Dispute Resolution Centers.
C)Volunteers in Parole.
D)positive interaction.

Accepted Answer

Community Dispute Resolution Centers are designed to handle minor disputes that don't require the formalities of judicial intervention in order to relieve the courts of these matters. The other options listed do not relate to this particular function.

Question 5

The Flint,Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program was intended to examine the differences in
A)motorized patrol and bike patrol.
B)motorized patrol and foot patrol.
C)foot patrol and bike patrol.
D)motorized patrol and mixed patrol.

Accepted Answer

The Flint, Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program was designed to examine the differences between motorized patrol and foot patrol in terms of their effectiveness and impact on crime and community relations.

Question 6

According to the text,which crime prevention programs are among the most visible in the United States?
A)MADD
B)Crime Stoppers
C)Citizen Crime Prevention Associations
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that all three options (MADD, Crime Stoppers, and Citizen Crime Prevention Associations) are some of the most visible crime prevention programs in the United States. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 7

Explorer programs are
A)affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.
B)diversion programs for juvenile offenders.
C)crime awareness programs for youths ages 7 to 12.
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Explorer programs are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America and are designed to provide young men and women with opportunities to explore potential career paths, develop leadership skills, and participate in community service projects.

Question 8

In the Flint,Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program,researchers found that foot patrol officers had
A)less self-initiated activity than motorized patrols.
B)the same amount of self-initiated activity as motorized patrols.patrols.
C)no statistical difference was found between foot and motorized patrols.
D)more self-initiated activity than motorized patrols.

Accepted Answer

According to the Flint, Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program, foot patrol officers had more self-initiated activity than motorized patrols. This suggests that foot patrols may be more effective in preventing crime and maintaining community safety through proactive engagement with community members.

Question 9

The largest online safety group that provides help for online victims of crime is
A)the Guardian Angels.
B)WiredSafety.
C)Net Safe.
D)Citizens Against Internet Predators.

Accepted Answer

WiredSafety is known as the largest and oldest online safety group that provides help and support for online victims of crime. They offer various services to help victims, such as crisis helpline, cyberstalking assistance, and identity theft resolution. The other options mentioned also work towards online safety, but WiredSafety has a well-established reputation and history of service.

Question 10

According to the text,since ancient time this method of deterring and detecting crime has been used.
A)Bicycle patrols
B)Fear reduction
C)Volunteers
D)Street lighting

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that "since ancient time(s) artificial lighting has been used to deter and detect crime" and specifically mentions street lighting as an example. Therefore, the correct answer is D, street lighting. The other options (A, B, and C) are not mentioned in relation to ancient crime prevention methods in the text.

Question 11

McGruff is
A)the Oklahoma City Police Chief.
B)the lead researcher and author of an extensive study of the outcomes of community-based policing.
C)a spokesperson in a media campaign to teach crime prevention.
D)the founder of CPTED.

Accepted Answer

McGruff is a crime prevention character who serves as the spokesperson for the National Crime Prevention Council's media campaign to teach crime prevention.

Question 12

Which of the following was not a result of the Baltimore County COPE Project?
A)A 10% reduction in citizens' fear of crime
B)An increase in calls for service
C)Increased citizen awareness of and satisfaction with the police
D)Improved police officer attitudes

Accepted Answer

The Baltimore County COPE Project did not result in an increase in calls for service, as it focused on community policing and improving relationships between the police and citizens, rather than increasing the number of calls for service. The other options listed were all positive results of the project.

Question 13

One hazard of citizen patrols is the possibility of
A)volunteerism.
B)reciprocity.
C)vigilantism.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Citizen patrols run the risk of turning into vigilantism, where ordinary citizens take the law into their own hands and engage in unauthorized enforcement activities. While volunteerism and reciprocity are potential hazards of citizen patrols, they are not as concerning as vigilantism, which can result in a breakdown of the rule of law and potential harm to innocent individuals.

Question 14

Qualitative evaluations are __________ than quantitative evaluations.
A)less descriptive and less statistical
B)more descriptive and less statistical
C)less descriptive and more statistical
D)more descriptive and more statistical

Accepted Answer

Qualitative evaluations involve gathering descriptive and narrative data through methods like interviews, observations, and focus groups. As a result, they are more descriptive in nature. While some qualitative evaluations may include statistical analysis, they generally focus on understanding the nuances and complexities of the phenomenon being studied, rather than quantifying it.

Question 15

In the first Newark Foot Patrol Experiment,positive results were reported by
A)residents.
B)business owners.
C)Both a and b
D)Neither a nor b

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the first Newark Foot Patrol Experiment,positive...

Question 16

To reduce crime and the fear of crime,the Hartford Experiment involved
A)organizing citizens to improve their neighborhoods.
B)changing the physical environment.
C)changing the delivery of police services.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Hartford Experiment involved a comprehensive approach of organizing citizens to improve their neighborhoods, changing the physical environment, and changing the delivery of police services to reduce crime and the fear of crime. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 17

A factor considered when selecting candidates for the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit is
A)the offender's credit rating.
B)the nature of the current offense.
C)the educational level of the offender.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The nature of the current offense is the most important factor considered when selecting candidates for the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit. This program is designed for individuals who commit non-violent, first-time offenses, and therefore the nature of the offense is the key consideration. Credit rating and educational level are not typically relevant factors in this decision.

Question 18

Characteristics of the 18 model programs discussed included
A)focus on causes of crime and appropriate punishment.
B)focus on causes of crime and built on community strengths.
C)built on community strengths and diversity.
D)a strong leader and strong laws.

Accepted Answer

The 18 model programs discussed focused on addressing the root causes of crime and building on community strengths, as opposed to just punishing offenders. Therefore, option B is the most accurate choice. Option C is partially correct, as some programs may have also focused on promoting diversity, but it is not the main characteristic highlighted in the article. Option A is incorrect, as the programs did not solely focus on punishment but also on prevention and rehabilitation. Option D is also incorrect, as the success of the programs was not solely attributed to having a strong leader and strong laws, but rather a holistic approach that included community involvement and addressing systemic issues.

Question 19

According to the text,when evaluating the success of crime prevention programs,they should be carefully examined for all of the following reasons except:
A)Measuring what did not happen is nearly impossible.
B)Crime is usually overreported.
C)The reduction in reported crime could be the result of the crime prevention program or occur because the responsible criminal or criminals left town, went to jail on some other charge, died, and so on.
D)Crime can be influenced by everything from season and weather changes, school truancy rates, and the flu.

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention that crime is usually overreported as a reason why crime prevention programs should be carefully examined. The other three reasons listed are mentioned in the text.

Question 20

One component of crime prevention through environmental design is
A)clean sewers.
B)street lighting.
C)clearly marked parking spaces.
D)property identification.

Accepted Answer

Street lighting is a key component of crime prevention through environmental design as it illuminates dark areas and increases visibility, making it harder for criminals to go unnoticed. This can deter criminal activity and help residents feel safer. Clean sewers, clearly marked parking spaces, and property identification are important factors for general community maintenance and safety, but they do not specifically target crime prevention.

Quiz 9: Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

According to the text,which is not considered a commonly used crime prevention program by law enforcement?

According to the text,the goals of most police-school liaison programs include all except

One of the impediments to community oriented policing is

Relieving the courts of matters not requiring the formalities of judicial intervention is an example of

The Flint,Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program was intended to examine the differences in

According to the text,which crime prevention programs are among the most visible in the United States?

Explorer programs are

In the Flint,Michigan Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program,researchers found that foot patrol officers had

The largest online safety group that provides help for online victims of crime is

According to the text,since ancient time this method of deterring and detecting crime has been used.

McGruff is

Which of the following was not a result of the Baltimore County COPE Project?

One hazard of citizen patrols is the possibility of

Qualitative evaluations are __________ than quantitative evaluations.

In the first Newark Foot Patrol Experiment,positive results were reported by

To reduce crime and the fear of crime,the Hartford Experiment involved

A factor considered when selecting candidates for the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit is

Characteristics of the 18 model programs discussed included

According to the text,when evaluating the success of crime prevention programs,they should be carefully examined for all of the following reasons except:

One component of crime prevention through environmental design is