Question 1

Inappropriate and illegal behaviors exist in policing because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. The perception of policing as legitimate by citizens may contribute to inappropriate and illegal behaviors in policing because officers may feel justified or protected in their actions. The other three statements are true and are contributing factors to the existence of inappropriate and illegal behaviors in policing.

Question 2

Police behavior that is accepted in many departments but considered acts of misconduct in others involves:

Accepted Answer

Receiving tips and discounts is often seen as a minor perk in some departments, while others view it as unethical or a conflict of interest.

Question 3

The principles of democratic policing include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Democratic policing emphasizes accountability to the law, prioritizing public service, and transparency. However, the quality of leadership and training, while important, is not a principle of democratic policing.

Question 4

Police ________________ involves activities inconsistent with expected norms, values, or ethics from both a societal and police perspective.

Accepted Answer

Deviance involves activities that are inconsistent with expected norms, values, or ethics.

Question 5

The use of inappropriate or illegal means to obtain legitimate ends is:

Accepted Answer

Noble cause corruption refers to the use of unethical or illegal means to achieve a perceived greater good. This can include police officers breaking the law or bending the rules to catch criminals or protect the public, but in doing so, they are undermining the very system they are meant to uphold. This type of corruption is often seen as more moral or justifiable than other forms of corruption, but it still has serious consequences and can erode trust in law enforcement.

Question 6

When police officers steal from an arrestee, traffic accident victim, or crime victim, they are committing:

Accepted Answer

Opportunistic theft occurs when police officers steal from individuals they encounter in their official capacity, such as arrestees or crime victims.

Question 7

The Knapp Commission investigation of corruption in the NYPD identifies two types of corrupt officers as:

Accepted Answer

The Knapp Commission investigation identified two types of corrupt officers as "grass eaters" who accepted small bribes and "meat eaters" who were actively involved in criminal activities and took large bribes. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it mentions "grass eaters and meat eaters".

Question 8

Offenses by on-duty officers that involve the use of excessive force, psychological abuse, or discrimination based on citizens' membership in a class have been classified by Kane and White (2009) as:

Accepted Answer

Kane and White (2009) classified offenses involving the use of excessive force, psychological abuse or discrimination by on-duty officers as "on-duty abuse". Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options are not relevant to the given scenario.

Question 9

Police departments that are characterized by small numbers of individual officers or groups of officers who engage in unorganized corruption were identified as __________________ departments by Sherman (1974).

Accepted Answer

Sherman (1974) identified police departments with small numbers of officers engaging in unorganized corruption as Type I departments.

Question 10

The control of police employee deviance requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The creation of a quick response team to investigate incidents can be helpful in identifying and addressing instances of police employee deviance, but it alone is not enough to control it. Constant attention, collection and analysis of data, and confronting the reality of practice are also necessary components for effectively controlling police employee deviance.

Question 11

The major categories of standards defining police behavior include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Governmental standards are not typically categorized separately from legal and organizational standards when defining police behavior. Legal standards are derived from laws and regulations, organizational standards are set by the police department itself, and ethical standards pertain to the moral principles that guide police conduct.

Question 12

Standards that are derived from organizational policy, procedures, rules, and regulations of the department and from peer expectations are known as:

Accepted Answer

Organizational standards are specific to the department and are derived from the policies, procedures, rules, and expectations set by the organization and peers. Legal standards refer to laws and regulations set by federal, state, or local governments, ethical standards refer to moral principles and values, and CALEA standards are specific accreditation standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Question 13

Research has consistently identified ________________ as the most important factors in the development of good or bad individual police officers:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the most important factors in the development of good or bad individual police officers are their adjustment to day-to-day operational experiences and the manner in which they rationalize their behavior. This suggests that officers' attitudes, beliefs, and values play a critical role in shaping their behavior on the job. While factors such as initial training and departmental standards are important, they may not be as significant as the ongoing day-to-day experiences of officers and their interpretations of those experiences.

Question 14

A department's culture of integrity and accountability can be institutionalized and sustained by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Close internal supervision through reduction of the span of control may not be sustainable in the long term as it can lead to micromanagement and reduced employee autonomy. Instead, a culture of integrity and accountability can be institutionalized and sustained through maintaining a climate of transparency, having an internal affairs process, and implementing inspections and discipline when necessary.

Question 15

A department's culture of integrity should focus on all of the following relationships EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A department's culture of integrity should focus on police to the community, management to officers, and officers to officers, but not necessarily officers to the political structure. While a department should maintain a professional relationship with political leaders, it is not essential to the department's culture of integrity.

Question 16

The internal affairs function is responsible for all of the following with regard to maintenance of the department's professional integrity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The internal affairs function is responsible for inspecting, controlling, and preventing employee misbehavior and violation of professional standards. They also investigate any allegations related to employee misconduct. However, policy development and case adjudication are typically done by other departments within the organization.

Question 17

All of the following statements about complaints are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Not all complaints to the department need to be made in writing. Some complaints may be made verbally, but it is preferable for them to be documented in some form.

Question 18

An allegation of a violation of law by an employee is known as a______________ complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An allegation of a violation of law...

Question 19

All of the following are possible dispositions of a complaint EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

All of the other choices are possible dispositions of a complaint. Reassigned is not a disposition, but rather a possible action taken after a complaint is received, such as assigning the complaint to a different department or investigator.

Question 20

Internal affairs should interview complainants and witnesses within 48 hours of a complaint being reported.

Accepted Answer

The timeframe for interviewing complainants and witnesses can vary depending on the policies of the specific internal affairs department and the nature of the complaint. There is no universal rule mandating a 48-hour window.

Quiz 11: Maintaining Integrity and Professional Standards