Question 1

A non-invasive pat down search of a subject is also known as a:

Accepted Answer

A non-invasive pat down search of a subject is commonly referred to as a frisk. It involves a surface level search of a person's clothing and outer areas of the body to check for weapons or contraband. Body cavity searches are much more intrusive and involve a deeper search of a person's body cavities. Station house searches and preliminary searches are not specific terms related to pat down searches.

Question 2

Many studies have shown that the crime-fighting role of the police only makes up about _________ percent of the police officers on duty time.

Accepted Answer

The majority of police officers' time is spent on non-crime fighting duties, such as responding to calls, paperwork, and community engagement. A study by the National Institute of Justice found that only about 10-20 percent of police officers' time is spent on active law enforcement. Other studies have estimated this percentage to be slightly higher, between 20-30 percent.

Question 3

Experts say that communication is composed of different methods and include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The different methods of communication typically include words, voice, tone, and body language or nonverbal cues. Volume may be considered a component of voice or tone.

Question 4

The notification to the general public,by various media outlets,that a confirmed abduction has happened is called a:

Accepted Answer

The AMBER Alert system is a public notification system in the United States to help quickly locate missing children who may be in danger of serious harm or death. It was named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered in Texas in 1996. The broadcast of the AMBER Alert is coordinated by law enforcement agencies and media outlets in the affected area.

Question 5

Which one of the following is NOT a law enforcement function?

Accepted Answer

Welfare checks are typically handled by social services or health agencies, not law enforcement. The other three choices are all law enforcement functions.

Question 6

What is the most important skill for police officers in resolving a dispute?

Accepted Answer

Effective communication is the most important skill for police officers in resolving a dispute. It helps police officers to de-escalate situations and reach a peaceful resolution for all parties involved. The use of firearms, tasers, and defensive tactics should be a last resort and only used when necessary to protect themselves or others.

Question 7

Someone who has disappeared for a long period of time,commonly with no known reason is usually classified as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A lost person implies that they are physically lost or disoriented in a specific location. An abducted person implies that they were taken against their will by another person or entity. A missing person is the most appropriate term for someone who has disappeared for a long period of time, commonly with no known reason, as it covers all the possible reasons for their disappearance.

Question 8

Violence between adult intimate partners is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence refers to violent or aggressive behavior towards a spouse, partner or another family member living in the same household. Spousal violence and family violence are more general terms encompassing violence between spouses or family members but may not necessarily occur in the context of an intimate partner relationship. Mutual combatants suggests equal participation in the violence, which is not always the case in intimate partner violence.

Question 9

This classification accounts for the largest number of missing children each year.

Accepted Answer

Runaways account for the largest number of missing children, as they choose to leave their homes or care facilities without permission, and often do not have a strong support system or access to resources to safely return on their own.

Question 10

This is a term covering the process by which a dispute between two or more parties is resolved.

Accepted Answer

Conflict resolution is the term used to describe the process of resolving a dispute between two or more parties. It involves finding a mutually agreeable solution through communication, negotiation, and compromise. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this process.

Question 11

Which group represents the largest number of missing children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the largest group of missing children in the United States are runaways. In 2019, there were 421,394 reports of missing children to law enforcement, and of those reports, 91% were cases of endangered runaways.

Question 12

When police officers investigate a domestic violence call,all but which one of the following steps should be followed?

Accepted Answer

While it is important for victims of domestic violence to receive counseling, police officers may not be able to accompany them to counseling sessions due to workload or other constraints. The other steps listed (A, B, and C) should be followed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim.

Question 13

The most important skill for an officer in resolving a dispute is:

Accepted Answer

Effective communication skills are crucial in resolving any dispute as it allows the officer to deescalate the situation, understand the other person's perspective, and find a peaceful solution. Hand to hand combat skills and handcuffing skills may be necessary in certain situations, but they are not the most important skill for resolving a dispute.

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of missing child call that police must handle?

Accepted Answer

Police must handle all types of missing child calls, including family abductions, endangered runaways, and injured children.

Question 15

The primary objective of the police when investigating the report of a prowler is to:

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of the police when investigating the report of a prowler is to first verify if there is actually a prowler. Once they have confirmed the presence of a prowler, they can then take appropriate actions such as making an arrest, creating noise to scare off the prowler, or sealing off the area. But the first step is to confirm the validity of the report.

Question 16

The injury from physical child abuse may be from all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Verbal torment is a form of emotional abuse, not physical abuse. The other three choices involve the use of physical force to cause harm to a child.

Question 17

Professor James Q.Wilson wrote that the police have three primary functions.Which one of the following is NOT one of these primary functions?

Accepted Answer

According to Wilson, the police have three primary functions: law enforcement, order maintenance, and provision of services. Social services are not considered one of these primary functions.

Question 18

Which of the following are examples of service-related calls that might be handled by the police?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are examples of service-related calls that police departments often handle. Lost adults can involve searches for missing persons, welfare checks are performed to ensure the well-being of individuals, and found property involves managing items that are found and turned over to the police for safekeeping or to locate the rightful owner.

Question 19

Active listening tips include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Taking control is not a tip for active listening. Active listening requires the listener to focus on the speaker and respond appropriately, rather than directing the conversation or taking control.

Question 20

The physical or psychological mistreatment of a child by his or her parents,guardians,or other adults is called:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse refers to the mistreatment of a child by an adult, which can be physical or psychological in nature. The other options, child slavery, mistreatment, and maltreatment, may overlap with child abuse but do not fully encompass the different forms of abuse that can occur.

Quiz 6: Handling Calls for Service