Question 1

In 2014, on what measure were women more likely than men to rate police?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

A police officer is knocking on doors in the neighbourhood to obtain information about a recent crime. You open the door and answer the questions because you have confidence in the government as a whole. In fact, the general public has an overall confidence in the government. This is an example of what model of policing?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

What were the groups of 10 families set up in villages in order to police their own minor problems known as?

Accepted Answer

Tithings were groups of ten families set up in villages during the Anglo-Saxon period in England to police their own minor problems and maintain order.

Question 4

Which system involved every person in a village being responsible for assisting neighbours and protecting the village from thieves and other criminals?

Accepted Answer

The pledge system, also known as the frankpledge system, involved every person in a village being responsible for assisting neighbours and protecting the village from thieves and other criminals. It was a form of collective responsibility.

Question 5

In 2014, whom among the following rated the police as performing their duties well?

Accepted Answer

Non-victims of crime are more likely to have a positive perception of police performance as they have not had direct negative experiences that could influence their views.

Question 6

Who reported to the area constable, who ultimately became the primary law enforcement officer?

Accepted Answer

The watchman was responsible for reporting to the area constable, who was the primary law enforcement officer in historical contexts.

Question 7

Which individuals did not perform their duties as instructed, largely because they were unpaid?

Accepted Answer

Watchmen often did not perform their duties as instructed, largely because they were unpaid, which affected their motivation and reliability in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Question 8

A police officer is knocking on doors in the neighbourhood to obtain information about a recent crime. You open the door and answer the questions because you have confidence in the police force as a whole. In fact, the general public has an overall confidence in the police. This is an example of what model of policing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A police officer is knocking on doors...

Question 9

Which system patrolled predominantly at night and were responsible for protecting citizens from robbers, ensuring that citizens were safe, and detecting fires?

Accepted Answer

Watchmen were responsible for patrolling predominantly at night to protect citizens from robbers, ensure their safety, and detect fires.

Question 10

When was the position of the coroner created?

Accepted Answer

The position of the coroner was created in the 12th century, specifically with the establishment of the office in England by the "Crown in Eyre" of King Richard I in 1194. The role was initially established to maintain the rights of the crown, including investigating deaths and ensuring that the crown received its due from estates and other assets.

Question 11

Which term refers to judgments that ordinary citizens make about the rightness of police conduct and the organizations that employ and supervise them?

Accepted Answer

Police legitimacy refers to the judgment by citizens about the rightness of police conduct and the organizations that employ and supervise them. It is crucial for maintaining public trust and cooperation with law enforcement.

Question 12

Which system was organized within church parishes to protect the parishes?

Accepted Answer

The watchman system was organized within church parishes to protect the parishes, serving as a form of local law enforcement.

Question 13

The police want the cooperation and support of the public when they are conducting their legal duties. Which term refers to this principle?

Accepted Answer

Policing by consent refers to the principle that the police rely on the consent and cooperation of the public to effectively enforce the law, rather than using force or coercion. This concept emphasizes the importance of public support and trust in the police force.

Question 14

Which of the following positions was appointed by the Crown or the local landowner to supervise a specific area to maintain law and order and apprehend law violators?

Accepted Answer

Shire-reeves, or sheriffs as they are now known, were appointed by the Crown or local landowner to supervise a specific area, maintain law and order, and apprehend law violators. This role has evolved over time but originally included responsibilities such as collecting taxes and managing the king's interests in a shire or county.

Question 15

In the 2009 GSS the public were asked whether they believed the local police were doing a good job. What was the highest-ranked factor from the respondents?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the 2009 GSS the public were...

Question 16

What decision by the Toronto Gay Pride parade highlights concerns about police performance?

Accepted Answer

The decision to eliminate official police participation in the Toronto Pride parade highlights concerns about police performance, particularly in relation to their interactions and relationships with the LGBTQ community. This move was seen as a response to longstanding issues and tensions between the police and LGBTQ individuals.

Question 17

Which of the following formalized the constable-watch system of protection?

Accepted Answer

The Statute of Westminster, enacted in 1285, formalized the constable-watch system of protection, establishing a system of watch and ward to maintain public order.

Question 18

In serious (i.e., indictable) cases, who conducted preliminary hearings?

Accepted Answer

Coroners historically conducted preliminary hearings in serious cases, serving as judicial officers with the authority to determine whether enough evidence existed to proceed to trial.

Question 19

In the 2009 GSS the public were asked whether they believed the local police were doing a good job. What was the lowest-ranked factor from the respondents?

Accepted Answer

The lowest-ranked factor according to respondents in the 2009 General Social Survey (GSS) regarding the performance of local police was "providing information on ways to prevent crime." This indicates that among the options given, the public felt least satisfied with the police's efforts in crime prevention education.

Question 20

In what century was the constable-watch system of protection formalized?

Accepted Answer

The constable-watch system was formalized in the 13th century, particularly with the Statute of Winchester in 1285, which established a more organized system of law enforcement in England.

Quiz 5: The Context of Policing