Question 1

Citizen patrols are a twentieth-century phenomenon.

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Citizen patrols have been documented as far back as ancient Greek and Roman times.

Question 2

According to the text, The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is -committed to promoting law enforcement - _________________ partnerships.

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The answer of According to the text, The Office of...

Question 3

The widening of the gap between those with wealth (the "haves") and those living in poverty (the "have-nots"), with a shrinking middle class, is known as a _________________

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The answer of The widening of the gap between those...

Question 4

Increases in incivilities may increase the fear of crime and reduce citizens' sense of safety.

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Research has shown that increases in incivilities, such as littering or vandalism, can contribute to a perceived increase in crime and a decrease in citizens' sense of safety. This is because these behaviors are often associated with a lack of social control, which can lead people to believe that criminal activity is more likely to occur in the area.

Question 5

The "_________________" is the point at which an ordinary, stable phenomenon can turn into a crisis.

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The answer of The "_________________" is the point at which...

Question 6

Ghettos are the focus of many anticrime efforts, which is perceived as a bias on the part of law enforcement.

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Ghettos are often targeted by law enforcement for anti-crime efforts, leading to perceptions of bias and discrimination against these communities.

Question 7

Improving the image of the police and increasing the public's willingness to cooperate is a positive outcome of citizen police academies.

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Citizen police academies offer the public an opportunity to learn about the role and functions of police officers, which can improve their understanding and appreciation of law enforcement. This, in turn, can lead to a more positive perception of the police and increased willingness to cooperate with them.

Question 8

When prosecutors charge a defendant with a lesser charge in exchange for a guilty plea, it is called _________________.

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The answer of When prosecutors charge a defendant with a...

Question 9

Networks that link individuals to various levels of government, including the police, would be considered local social capital.

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The answer of Networks that link individuals to various levels...

Question 10

According to the text, law enforcement frequently works with the Guardian Angels to help protect citizens from criminal activity.

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The Guardian Angels is a volunteer-based organization that focuses on crime prevention and community safety, often operating independently from law enforcement agencies.

Question 11

A _________________ is an area of a city usually inhabited by individuals of the same race or ethnic background who live in poverty and, to outsiders, apparent social disorganization.

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The answer of A _________________ is an area of a...

Question 12

The approach to sentencing that holds offenders accountable not to the state but to the victim harmed and the community that has been disrupted is _________________ justice.

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The answer of The approach to sentencing that holds offenders...

Question 13

According to the text, the "civic" generation born in the first third of the 20th century is -being replaced by baby boomers and Generation X-ers who have been characterized as -being much more civic-minded.

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The text states that baby boomers and Generation X-ers have been characterized as being less civic-minded than the "civic" generation born in the first third of the 20th century.

Question 14

Citizen police academies train citizens to be police officers when the police are not -available.

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Citizen police academies do not train citizens to be police officers. They provide an opportunity for citizens to learn about the role of the police and the criminal justice system.

Question 15

A theory called "the ecology of crime" explains how criminal opportunities are created in neighborhoods.

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The ecology of crime theory proposes that criminal opportunities are shaped and influenced by the physical and social characteristics of neighborhoods.

Question 16

Most communities have only a formal power structure.

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Most communities have both formal and informal power structures, where formal structures include governmental and organizational hierarchies, and informal structures involve networks and influence among community members outside of official capacities.

Question 17

NIMBY stands for _________________.

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The answer of NIMBY stands for _________________....

Question 18

According to the text, _________________ along with the police plays a major role in -safeguarding Americans and their property.

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The answer of According to the text, _________________ along with...

Question 19

Cracking down on crime often results in _________________, the relocation of crime and criminals to neighboring areas outside the enforcement zone.

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The answer of Cracking down on crime often results in...

Question 20

The _________________ includes divisions of society with wealth and political influence such as federal, state, and local agencies and governments, commissions, and regulatory agencies.

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The answer of The _________________ includes divisions of society with...

Quiz 3: Understanding and Involving the Community