Question 1

Which of the following happened last,chronologically?

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B

Question 2

Contingency theory allows overall organizational approaches to be

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B

Question 3

Which of the following remained in the Justice Department rather than moving to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) remained in the Justice Department rather than moving to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Question 4

Which law enforcement employees are empowered to make arrests?

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Question 5

Explain the interdependence between police officers and prosecutors.

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Question 6

What requirement was introduced in the 1968 Gun Control Act?

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The 1968 Gun Control Act introduced the requirement that all manufacturers, importers, and dealers of firearms obtain a Federal Firearms License to sell firearms legally. This license is issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which was initially part of the Department of the Treasury but has since been moved to the Department of Justice. The act did not introduce any new labeling standards.

Question 7

What was the original purpose of the Secret Service?

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The Secret Service was initially created in 1865 to combat the issue of counterfeit currency. It wasn’t until 1901, after the assassination of President William McKinley, that the Secret Service was officially designated as the agency responsible for protecting the President of the United States.

Question 8

Impression management can lead to inaccuracies in portrayals of police work,just as inaccurate media reports can.Give examples of how this might happen.

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Question 9

What is a key difference between police organizations and all other organizations?

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The key difference between police organizations and all other organizations is that only police have legitimate arrest power and authority to use force. While other organizations may have their own security forces or personnel with limited authority, they do not have the same legal power as the police to make arrests and use force when necessary. Additionally, only police officers are typically authorized to carry and use deadly weapons in public places. Confiscating property from private citizens is also not unique to police organizations, as other government agencies may have the authority to do so in certain circumstances.

Question 10

What is the chain of command?

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The chain of command refers to the supervisory channel within a law enforcement organization, outlining who reports to whom and the hierarchy of positions. It is essential for clear communication, decision-making, and ensuring accountability within the organization. Option A is incorrect as it refers to a separate concept of limitations, unrelated to the chain of command. Option C is incorrect as it refers to the span of control, which refers to the number of subordinates supervised by a law enforcement officer. Option D is incorrect as it distinguishes between sworn and non-sworn personnel, which is not directly related to the chain of command.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

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The mission of the DEA is to investigate and enforce laws related to the illegal distribution, growing, and manufacturing of controlled substances. It is not their mission to investigate the illegal use of controlled substances, but rather the distribution and production of such substances.

Question 12

What types of factors might result in an unfavorable view of the police by citizens?

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Question 13

Which of these is NOT part of the mission of the U.S.Marshals Service (USMS)?

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The U.S. Marshals Service's mission includes judicial security, fugitive investigation, and witness security, but it is not responsible for tax collection.

Question 14

Law enforcement administrators are hired and fired by political authorities.What are the likely effects on how law enforcement administrators conduct themselves?

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Question 15

Explain how democracy,by its very nature,leads inevitably to crime.Give examples of how criminals' activities are facilitated by democracy's tenets.

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Question 16

Prior to the restructuring,which of the following was TRUE of the U.S.law enforcement at the federal level?

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Question 17

What is the name of the concept of leadership that allows subordinates a role in decision-making and planning?

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The concept that allows subordinates a role in decision-making and planning is known as participatory management. This approach values the input and expertise of all members of the team, not just top-level management, and encourages collaboration and shared decision-making.

Question 18

Whose research identified the characteristics of an effective bureaucratic organization?

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Max Weber identified the characteristics of an effective bureaucratic organization in his book "Economy and Society".

Question 19

All of the following are part of the Department of Homeland Security EXCEPT which one?

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The U.S. Forest Service is not a part of the Department of Homeland Security. It is actually a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Question 20

Which state's modern police agency has served as a model for a number of other states?

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The Pennsylvania State Police, established in 1905, is recognized as the first modern state police agency in the United States and has served as a model for other states in developing their own state police forces.

Quiz 3: Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Organizations