Question 1

Explain how the broken windows theory impacts aggressive patrol.

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Question 2

David has worked for his municipal police department for 10 years. He has seen his fair share of homicide and rape victims. He remembers a time when he use to be excited to hear the next call for service. Currently, he dreads to hear the radio calls for assistance. David tries to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job. He also remembers that he has a family of his own he wants to keep safe as well.
-Because David has worked in his department for 10 years,he has grown accustomed to the symbols,beliefs,and customs of his department.This is often referred to as the

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David has become accustomed to the symbols, beliefs, and customs of his department, which is referred to as the subculture.

Question 3

David has worked for his municipal police department for 10 years. He has seen his fair share of homicide and rape victims. He remembers a time when he use to be excited to hear the next call for service. Currently, he dreads to hear the radio calls for assistance. David tries to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job. He also remembers that he has a family of his own he wants to keep safe as well.
-David is suffering from stress due to his interactions with those involved in the criminal justice system,whom he is forced to arrest and help prosecute on a day-to-day basis.Which type of stress is David suffering from?

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David is experiencing operational stress, which is the stress experienced by personnel who perform dangerous and challenging operational activities as a part of their job, such as first responders and law enforcement officials.

Question 4

Andrica is the chief of police for a mid-size department. She has recently reviewed the data on how to serve the community better, including preventing crime and responding to calls. Andrica would like to incorporate additional strategies to improve all issues, but wants to make sure she has officer buy-in for any new methods.
-Andrica has considered buying a drone for surveillance to prevent future crimes from occurring.This would be considered a type of __________ law enforcement.

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Proactive law enforcement involves taking preventative measures to stop crime from occurring in the first place, which is what Andrica is hoping to achieve with the use of a surveillance drone. Reacting to crimes after they have occurred is considered reactive law enforcement. Informed and substantiated do not accurately describe the type of law enforcement strategy being implemented.

Question 5

___________ are police employees who have taken an oath and been given powers by the state to make arrests and use necessary force,in accordance with their duties.

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Question 6

David has worked for his municipal police department for 10 years. He has seen his fair share of homicide and rape victims. He remembers a time when he use to be excited to hear the next call for service. Currently, he dreads to hear the radio calls for assistance. David tries to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job. He also remembers that he has a family of his own he wants to keep safe as well.
-David has noticed that he has lost ties to all of his friends who are not in law enforcement.He primarily associates with those who carry a gun and a badge because fellow officers are the only ones who understand what a police officer has to endure.This results in

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David's loss of connections with friends who are not in law enforcement indicates that he is experiencing isolation, which is a common phenomenon among law enforcement officers who work in high-stress and traumatic environments. The other options (morality, authority, and danger) do not accurately reflect David's current state of mind and experiences.

Question 7

________ is caused by an officer's racial or gender status among peers,which can create problems in getting along with other officers and adjusting to group values that differ from one's own.

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Question 8

David has worked for his municipal police department for 10 years. He has seen his fair share of homicide and rape victims. He remembers a time when he use to be excited to hear the next call for service. Currently, he dreads to hear the radio calls for assistance. David tries to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job. He also remembers that he has a family of his own he wants to keep safe as well.
-David also suffers from the stress of a constantly rotating schedule,which forces him to work nights,weekends,and holidays.What type of stress does David suffer from in regard to his schedule and time with his family?​

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David suffers from organizational stress due to the rotating schedule imposed by his job, affecting his work-life balance and time with family.

Question 9

___________ is an approach to policing in which officers routinely seek to identify,analyze,and respond to the circumstances underlying the incidents that prompt citizens to call the police.

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Question 10

Andrica is the chief of police for a mid-size department. She has recently reviewed the data on how to serve the community better, including preventing crime and responding to calls. Andrica would like to incorporate additional strategies to improve all issues, but wants to make sure she has officer buy-in for any new methods.
-Andrica would also like to change how her officers receive calls.She would like the highest-priority calls to go out first.This is an example of​

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A differential response system is designed to prioritize calls based on their urgency and importance. This allows the department to allocate resources more efficiently and effectively. By implementing this system, Andrica can ensure that the highest-priority calls are addressed first, which can help prevent crimes and protect the community. Additionally, this approach can help build officer buy-in because it allows officers to focus on the most critical calls, which can lead to better outcomes for both officers and the community.

Question 11

The second aspect of the working personality is the need to exert authority.

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Many individuals with a strong working personality prefer to be in positions of authority and feel the need to exert control over situations and people in their work environment.

Question 12

Agencies increasingly require recruits to undergo ____________,because each officer will ultimately make important discretionary decisions,including those that may determine life and death in stressful situations.

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Question 13

When a force employs police officers from all demographic groups,the police gain legitimacy because they are seen as reflecting the interests of all people,and there may be reductions in race-based disparities affecting who is stopped,searched,or arrested.

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Having a diverse police force can enhance legitimacy as it reflects the community it serves and may reduce biases or disparities in policing practices.

Question 14

Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer. He has recently applied to his local sheriff's department. He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language. If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field.
-Which of the following would not be a standard part of Alan's curriculum through BLET?​

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Prison procedure is typically not a standard part of the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) curriculum, which focuses more on skills and knowledge directly applicable to law enforcement duties such as weapons use, CPR training, and understanding legal rules.

Question 15

Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer. He has recently applied to his local sheriff's department. He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language. If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field.
-Based upon Alan's education level,which of the following would not be an area where we would be more successful than a lesser educated law enforcement officer?

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While Alan's higher education level may provide him with advantages in areas such as report writing and receiving fewer citizen complaints, it may not necessarily translate into higher arrest rates. Success in law enforcement requires a combination of skills beyond education, including physical fitness, communication, critical thinking, and situational awareness. Therefore, higher education may not necessarily be a guarantee of success in every aspect of law enforcement.

Question 16

Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer. He has recently applied to his local sheriff's department. He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language. If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field.
-How much money can Alan expect to make as a new recruit based upon current data for non-collective-bargaining departments?

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Question 17

The educational level of new police recruits is a factor that influences who applies to be a law enforcement officer.

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Studies have shown that individuals with higher levels of education may be less likely to pursue a career in law enforcement, potentially due to the perceived low salaries, dangerous working conditions, and negative public perception. Therefore, the educational level of new police recruits can be influenced by who chooses to apply for the position.

Question 18

Predict the future of law enforcement within the next 10 years.Take into account budget cuts and the vast increases in technology.

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Question 19

The performance of the police is not based solely on the types of people recruited; it is also shaped by their _______.

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Question 20

The word _________ is derived from a French word,patrouiller,meaning "to tramp about in the mud."

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Quiz 6: Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations.