Question 1

Which of the following is correct with regard to the number of individuals working in law enforcement over the past two decades?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, "In the United States, the number of individuals working in law enforcement has increased steadily over the past two decades."

Question 2

_______ refers to values, behaviors, beliefs, and material objects that collectively identify a people's way of life; it shapes behaviors, personalities, and outlooks.

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the collective identity of a people's way of life, including values, behaviors, beliefs, and material objects. Deuteronomy is a book in the Bible, parsimony refers to the tendency to use the fewest assumptions or explanations possible, and ambiance refers to the atmosphere or mood of a place.

Question 3

Which part of the hiring process for police officers involves generating a pool of interested candidates from which individuals will be selected for further evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment is the part of the hiring process that involves generating a pool of interested candidates. The other choices refer to different stages within the hiring process: promotion refers to advancing within a department, assessment refers to evaluating candidates' skills and abilities, and selection refers to choosing the best-fit candidate from the pool of applicants.

Question 4

As a new police officer, James was required to live within the city for which he works. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

James' department has a residency requirement, meaning he is required to live within the city for which he works. This is not related to salary, patrol car privileges, or affirmative action programs.

Question 5

Which of the following measures one's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and perspiration in response to a series of questions, and is used by some departments as part of the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Polygraph examinations measure various physiological responses, such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and perspiration, in response to a series of questions. Despite controversy surrounding their accuracy, some law enforcement agencies still use polygraph examinations as part of their selection process for new recruits.

Question 6

Which of the following selection procedures is often used to determine the final ranking of the candidates?

Accepted Answer

Oral interviews are often used to determine the final ranking of candidates as they allow for a more in-depth evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, experience, communication skills, and fit with the organizational culture. While written tests and physical agility tests can be useful tools in determining a candidate's abilities, they do not provide the same level of insight into their personality and interpersonal skills. Polygraph examinations are generally not considered a valid selection procedure and are prohibited in some jurisdictions.

Question 7

Police officer training can be categorized according to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Basic training is the initial training a police officer receives, while field training is the on-the-job training that takes place under the supervision of experienced officers. In-service training is ongoing training that officers receive throughout their careers to keep them up-to-date with new procedures and technologies. The other options do not accurately categorize police officer training.

Question 8

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents governments, unions, employment agencies, and private employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating based on color, race, sex, religion, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on color, race, sex, religion, or national origin in various contexts.

Question 9

The recruitment process generally consists of three components, including the establishment of minimum requirements, the actual recruitment effort, and the applicant's decision to apply for a position.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the three components of the recruitment process.

Question 10

All states require residency requirements for police officers, although some departments neglect the requirement.

Accepted Answer

Not all states have residency requirements for police officers; it varies by state and department.

Question 11

Polygraph examinations are prohibited from use in the public sector per the Employee Protection Act of 1988, although they are allowed to be used in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 generally prohibits the use of lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment in the private sector, with some exceptions, but does not apply to the public sector.

Question 12

The order in which the tests/evaluations used to assess police officer candidates are administered is based largely on the cost of the evaluation and the number of individuals taking the tests.

Accepted Answer

The sequence of tests is often determined by cost-effectiveness and logistical considerations, such as the number of candidates, to efficiently manage resources and time.

Question 13

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "probable cause" is the standard required to demonstrate the presence of a problematic policy when an individual claims that his or her constitutional rights were violated as a result of a failure to train a police officer.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that "deliberate indifference" is the standard required to demonstrate a failure to train claim under the Constitution, not "probable cause."

Question 14

Whites are more likely than Blacks to believe the police use an appropriate amount of force, to believe the police treat all groups equally, and to have confidence in the police.

Accepted Answer

This is supported by multiple studies and polls, including a 2020 Pew Research Center survey that found 74% of White Americans believed the police were doing a good or excellent job in using the right amount of force, compared to only 36% of Black Americans. Additionally, White Americans were more likely to express confidence in the police and to believe they treated all groups equally.

Question 15

Describe how one becomes a police officer. Be sure to note the types of information that must be shared and evaluations/assessments that will be conducted.

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Question 16

Identify and discuss the various types of training provided to officers as they enter police work and throughout their careers.

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Quiz 12: Law Enforcement Culture, Recruitment, and Training