Question 1

Which of the following is a legal concept whereby the city, department, and supervisors are held accountable and legally liable for their officers' decisions and actions?

Accepted Answer

Vicarious liability is a legal concept where an employer or principal is held responsible for the actions or omissions of their employees or agents, in this case, the city, department, and supervisors for their officers' actions.

Question 2

President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing called for which of the following types of policing?

Accepted Answer

The Task Force on 21st Century Policing emphasized community policing to build trust and legitimacy between law enforcement and communities.

Question 3

Which of the following organizations was developed to support police reform, as a result of President Johnson's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice?

Accepted Answer

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) was developed to support police reform and community policing efforts, aligning with the goals of President Johnson's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice.

Question 4

Which drug epidemic in the 80s and 90s put pressure on law enforcement officials to return to traditional law and order?

Accepted Answer

The crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s led to increased crime rates and social issues, prompting law enforcement to adopt stricter measures and policies.

Question 5

Which of the following statements pertaining to early community policing implementation is true?

Accepted Answer

Innovative programs in community policing often required significant resources and funding, making them expensive to maintain.

Question 6

Which of the following was identified as one of the reasons why police officers never bought into community policing?

Accepted Answer

The concept of community policing often lacked a clear definition, making it difficult for police officers to understand and fully commit to its implementation.

Question 7

Original iterations of community policing programs consisted of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Original iterations of community policing programs often involved a few officers assigned to a specialized unit within the department to focus on building relationships and addressing specific community issues.

Question 8

Under the early community policing programs, which types of officers were more likely to be assigned to the community policing unit?

Accepted Answer

Academy recruits were often assigned to community policing units as they were new and could be trained in the philosophy and practices of community policing from the start.

Question 9

The problematic split force revealed the need for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The problematic split force revealed the need...

Question 10

______ are the greatest challenge to the successful implementation of community policing.

Accepted Answer

Police officers may resist changes to traditional policing methods, making them a significant challenge to implementing community policing.

Question 11

Which of the following terms best describes a close-knit group that shares values and informal norms and differentiates itself from the general public?

Accepted Answer

A subculture is a group that shares distinct values and norms that differentiate it from the larger culture to which it belongs.

Question 12

According to the authors, the police subculture breeds mistrust and suspicion of citizens and creates a mentality that can be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

The police subculture often fosters an "us-versus-them" mentality, where officers may view themselves as separate from and in opposition to the general public.

Question 13

In the police subculture, officers are most focused on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Police subculture often emphasizes bravery as a key value, highlighting the importance of courage and risk-taking in law enforcement.

Question 14

According to the text, some of the legal challenges, which have been based on the discrimination of women and racial-ethnic minorities that violates Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, have focused on which portions of the prescreening test?

Accepted Answer

The legal challenges mentioned in the text focus on the written examination and physical agility test as these are the portions of the prescreening test that have been argued to discriminate against women and racial-ethnic minorities, potentially violating Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Question 15

The hiring process for a law enforcement position often takes ______ months.

Accepted Answer

The hiring process for a law enforcement position typically takes 4-6 months due to the extensive background checks, interviews, and training involved.

Question 16

Law enforcement agencies rely on which level of governing board to regulate and set standards for the hiring and training of public safety professionals?

Accepted Answer

Local and state governing boards are primarily responsible for regulating and setting standards for the hiring and training of public safety professionals, as law enforcement is typically managed at these levels.

Question 17

Which of the following prescreening aspects of the hiring process is considered to be the least costly on the front end?

Accepted Answer

Written tests are generally less costly compared to other methods like polygraphs, medical examinations, or background investigations, which require more resources and specialized personnel.

Question 18

The most time-consuming aspects of the preemployment screening for police officers include the ______.

Accepted Answer

Background investigations are typically the most time-consuming part of preemployment screening for police officers, as they involve thorough checks of an applicant's history, including criminal records, employment history, and personal references.

Question 19

The first step of the hiring process is the ______ phase.

Accepted Answer

The recruitment phase is the first step in the hiring process, where the organization identifies the need for a new employee and begins to attract candidates.

Question 20

Which of the following argues that a loss of legitimacy in policing has soured many on the career of policing, especially among people of color?

Accepted Answer

The "Ferguson effect" refers to the idea that increased scrutiny and criticism of police following high-profile incidents of police violence, such as the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, have led to a loss of legitimacy in policing, particularly affecting the perception of policing careers among communities of color.

Quiz 12: Community Policing: The Men and Women in Uniform