Question 1

Egon Bittner suggested that the core of the police role is:

Accepted Answer

Egon Bittner emphasized that the core of the police role is their capacity to use force as a means of dealing with situations where societal norms are being challenged.

Question 2

The primary correlates of policing are:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Wilson suggested that police organizations are influenced by the types of officers they hire.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The police are an institution of social control.

Accepted Answer

The police are indeed an institution of social control, tasked with enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and preventing and investigating crimes to uphold societal norms and protect citizens.

Question 5

Lundman calls the dilemma of balancing needs for order with desires for liberty a(n):

Accepted Answer

Lundman refers to the challenge of balancing order and liberty as a "dynamic tension," highlighting the ongoing and active struggle between these two competing needs.

Question 6

In a test of Wilson's theory, Langworthy found that police styles differed among communities, and that within styles:

Accepted Answer

Langworthy's findings suggest that there was significant variation within police styles among communities, which contradicts the options suggesting little variation, common practice, or great similarity.

Question 7

Generally speaking, the characteristics of people involved in police- citizen encounters are unimportant.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of people involved in police-citizen encounters, such as race, gender, age, and behavior, can significantly influence the dynamics and outcomes of these interactions.

Question 8

Correlates are factors that:

Accepted Answer

Correlates are factors that change together, indicating a possible relationship or association between them, but not necessarily a causal one.

Question 9

In the criminal justice system, police are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Police responsibilities in the criminal justice system include the arrest of criminal suspects, detection of crime, and investigation of crime, making all of the above correct.

Question 10

At its base, policing is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Policing is fundamentally an interactive process, involving communication and engagement between police officers and the communities they serve. It requires understanding, negotiation, and sometimes conflict resolution, rather than being purely mechanical or solely based on legal procedures.

Question 11

Police actions reflect social definitions of the appropriate balance between due process and crime- control interests.

Accepted Answer

Police actions are influenced by societal norms and values, which dictate what is considered the right balance between protecting individuals' rights (due process) and ensuring public safety and order (crime control).

Question 12

The primary function of the police in society is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Police- citizen encounters revolve around five salient concerns including:

Accepted Answer

Police-citizen encounters involve considerations of expected outcomes, citizen demeanor, and questions of authority, making all of the options relevant concerns.

Question 14

The way members of a society are taught what is proper and improper behavior in society is called:

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social practices of their culture and society, guiding them on what is considered proper and improper behavior.

Question 15

To direct and control police use of force to intervene in the lives of citizens, legislators enact:

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to Wilson, police styles that exist in communities are products of community:

Accepted Answer

Wilson argues that the styles of policing are largely a product of the community's political culture, reflecting how community values and priorities influence policing strategies.

Question 17

Depending on circumstances, it is possible for a citizen to be arrested as a result of asking for directions.

Accepted Answer

While asking for directions is not a crime, if the interaction escalates or coincides with suspicious behavior, misunderstandings, or if the individual asking for directions violates specific laws during the interaction (e.g., trespassing, breaking curfew laws in certain jurisdictions, or if the situation is misinterpreted by law enforcement), it could potentially lead to an arrest depending on the circumstances.

Question 18

Departmental policies that instruct officers to ignore speeding violations within certain levels are:

Accepted Answer

Tolerance limits are guidelines within departmental policies that instruct officers to ignore minor violations, such as speeding within certain levels, to focus on more significant violations or issues.

Question 19

The major correlates of policing identified in the book include:

Accepted Answer

The police organization is a major correlate of policing as it directly influences how policing is conducted, including policies, practices, and the overall structure of law enforcement.

Question 20

The major functions of local police identified by Wilson are law enforcement, order maintenance, and:

Accepted Answer

Wilson identified three major functions of local police: law enforcement, order maintenance, and service. The service function includes providing assistance to the public in matters unrelated to crime as well as helping those who cannot care for themselves.

Quiz 1: Understanding the Police