Question 1

Interestingly, as Officer King was going home the next morning, her captain informed her that he had an opportunity for her.During the upcoming NFL season, they would need officers to work off duty security.She would be paid approximately fifty dollars an hour.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the departmental contract model is when a law enforcement agency contracts with a private security company to provide security services. In this case, the police department is contracting with Officer King to provide security services for the NFL season.

Question 2

One of River's new duties includes organizing training for his line security officers.He was amazed at the credentials of his current staff.He noticed a pattern emerged with each report he read.Which is most likely NOT a characteristic he noted?

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The question asks for the NOT characteristic, so the correct answer is the one that does not fit the pattern of the other characteristics listed. The other characteristics include little training, high turnover, and low job satisfaction, which all suggest that the current staff may not be as skilled or committed as River would like. Therefore, A) little education is the answer that does not fit the pattern.

Question 3

Explain the difficulties a law enforcement officer who works in internal affairs might face.Who would they associate with? Would other officers look at them negatively? In what ways could you improve the relationship?

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Question 4

How can corporations that offer private security recruit qualified applicants? Is it necessary to require a college education to work within such a field? Is private security a viable career path outside of law enforcement?

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Question 5

One day Officer King discussed her concerns with a fellow officer.The officer replied that it is easy to make a little side money.He then informed her that one could accept money in exchange for writing tickets and no one would know.This is an example of:

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Question 6

When Officer Stanley responds to the call, he is responding in what manner?

Accepted Answer

Officer Stanley is responding to a call, which means that he is reacting to a situation that has already occurred. Therefore, the best choice is option B - reactive.

Question 7

Officer King continued on her shift deeply troubled by her recent conversation.She felt completely torn concerning what is right and what is officer loyalty.She decided she would report this to what department?

Accepted Answer

Internal Affairs is the department responsible for investigating police misconduct and ensuring that officers are held accountable for their actions. Officer King's concerns about loyalty vs. right would be best addressed by reporting it to Internal Affairs.

Question 8

Critics of the USA Patriot Act claim that the Act infringes on individual rights and may even violate the United States Constitution.Do you agree with these critics? Does the Patriot Act help to keep our country safer? Support your answer with material from the text.

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Question 9

Homeland security has become an important priority for law enforcement agencies at all levels of government since September 11, 2001. Describe some of the ways that has happened.

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Question 10

Police departments use several methods to measure police productivity.In light of the shift to community policing (and away from punitive crime control), can measures such as arrests and traffic stops still be used as measures of police productivity? Support your answer, and suggest alternative measures if appropriate.

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Question 11

Many large metropolitan police departments have specialized units within their departments in order to concentrate on that particular aspect of crime.If you were the police chief, what special operations would you require in your department? What would be the requirements that officers would have to meet in order to assume working in that unit?

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Question 12

Five factors are especially important in determining when and how police use discretion. What are the five factors and explain how they are used?

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Question 13

Officer King continued her discussion with the fellow officer.She informed the officer that she would be so afraid of getting caught that she could not participate in such behavior.The officer informed her that she would be shocked at the corrupt activity within the department including officers having connections with mobsters.This would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

The conversation between Officer King and the fellow officer suggests that some officers within the department are involved in corrupt activities and have connections with mobsters. The officer's comment about being "shocked" at such behavior suggests that it is not uncommon, and therefore an example of "meat eating" - the practice of actively seeking and participating in corrupt activities within law enforcement. There is no mention of grass eating, internal affairs, disparity, or brutality in the given passage.

Question 14

To be effective, the police must maintain their connection with the community. Describe strategies police use in order to improve their relations with the communities they serve.

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Question 15

What style of policing is Officer Stanly practicing in this case?

Accepted Answer

Officer Stanley is responding to a specific incident of a stolen car and is not taking any proactive measures to prevent future incidents. He is simply responding to the current situation, which is characteristic of incident-driven policing.

Question 16

By writing a citation to the offender, Officer Stanly is practicing:

Accepted Answer

Officer Stanley is using discretion by choosing to write the offender a citation instead of making an arrest or taking some other form of enforcement action.

Question 17

River applied to a higher level security management position.He was offered the position with the stipulation that he would pursue his master's degree, which the company would pay for. Since the job requires management of personnel and budgets, the firm would probably like River to earn a degree in:

Accepted Answer

Since the job requires management of personnel and budgets, it would be best for River to earn a degree in business management. This type of degree would provide him with the necessary knowledge and skills related to managing people and finances. The other options, such as computer science, engineering, liberal arts, and nursing, do not directly relate to the management of personnel and budgets.

Question 18

Different departments allocate their officers in different ways.Some departments keep more officers on patrol than others, while others stress criminal investigation.What factors might affect these different choices about officer distribution?

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Question 19

Explain why the Kansas City experiment was so important to law enforcement especially in regards to patrol.What changes would departments make if they were aware of the findings of this research study? Would a newer study reflect the same findings?

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Question 20

Describe those factors that affect how police exercise discretion and make choices about actions, especially in ambiguous situations when it is not clear how to apply the law.

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Quiz 5: Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges