Question 1

Which of the following statements is True about the frankpledge system?

Accepted Answer

The frankpledge system was a form of collective responsibility and mutual surety in medieval England where every male over the age of 12 was part of a group responsible for each other's conduct and ensuring law and order within their community.

Question 2

The __________ presided over the shire's court, executed summonses, and enforced the law.

Accepted Answer

The sheriff was the official in medieval England who presided over the shire's court, executed summonses, and enforced the law, making them a key figure in the administration of justice at the local level.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is True about justices of the peace?

Accepted Answer

Justices of the peace were typically local gentry or nobles who were responsible for maintaining order and administering minor legal matters in their communities.

Question 4

Who developed the professional model of policing in the early twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

August Vollmer is credited with developing the professional model of policing in the early twentieth century, emphasizing education, training, and systematic management.

Question 5

Today there are more than __________ separate law enforcement agencies in the United States at the federal, state, and local levels.

Accepted Answer

There are over 20,000 separate law enforcement agencies in the United States, encompassing federal, state, and local levels.

Question 6

American policing differs from that found in other countries in its diversity of forces and

Accepted Answer

American policing is characterized by a lack of central coordination and command, which distinguishes it from the policing systems of many other countries that often have more centralized structures.

Question 7

In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt, angered by Congress's failure to adopt regulation legislation to regulate political and business corruption, established the

Accepted Answer

In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt, in response to Congress's inaction on regulation legislation aimed at addressing political and business corruption, established the Bureau of Investigations, which later became known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Question 8

Which of the following is most likely to be at the lowest level in the structure of a well-organized operational unit?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In a well-organized municipal police department, which of the following constitutes a nonline function?

Accepted Answer

Nonline functions in a police department typically include roles that support the operational aspects of the department rather than being directly involved in day-to-day law enforcement activities on the streets. Planning and training are examples of such support roles, focusing on preparing the department and its officers for their duties rather than executing those duties themselves.

Question 10

Today, all states except __________ have their own state police forces.

Accepted Answer

Hawaii does not have a state police force; instead, law enforcement is managed at the county level.

Question 11

Undercover operations in which police pretend to involve themselves in illegal acts to trap a suspect are called

Accepted Answer

Sting operations are undercover operations where police or law enforcement agents pretend to be involved in illegal activities to catch individuals committing crimes.

Question 12

In the context of investigative duties, _____ refers to a type of police conduct in which an originally unwilling person is actively induced to commit a crime and such conduct is considered to be illegal as per the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

Entrapment occurs when law enforcement agents induce a person to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. It is considered illegal and a defense in criminal cases.

Question 13

Which category of police functions predominated well into the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

One way in which police can enhance community relations is through __________, where police work with citizens to identify and respond to community problems.

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing focuses on identifying and solving problems within a community that contribute to crime and disorder, involving collaboration between the police and the community, which can enhance relations.

Question 15

Which landmark Supreme Court case dealt with the use of deadly force?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee v. Garner (1985) dealt with the use of deadly force by law enforcement, specifically ruling that the use of deadly force to prevent the escape of an unarmed fleeing suspect is an unreasonable seizure under the Fourth Amendment, unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

Question 16

A police officer who cooperates with criminals for personal gain is known as a

Accepted Answer

A police officer who cooperates with criminals for personal gain is referred to as a "meat eater." This term contrasts with "grass eater," which describes officers who passively accept favors.

Question 17

A police officer who looks the other way when illegal activities are taking place is known as a

Accepted Answer

Grass eaters are police officers who engage in minor acts of corruption, such as accepting free meals or small bribes, rather than actively pursuing larger, more lucrative criminal opportunities. This term contrasts with "meat eaters," who actively seek out opportunities for significant corruption.

Question 18

More than _____ Miami police officers were implicated in corrupt drug-related activities.

Accepted Answer

More than 100 Miami police officers were implicated in corrupt drug-related activities.

Question 19

The first minority police officer was hired in Washington,D. C., in

Accepted Answer

The first minority police officer in Washington, D.C., was hired in 1861.

Question 20

A study of 2,300 police officers in 20 departments found that _____ percent abused alcohol.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 16: Enforcing the Law: Practice and Research