Question 1

Traffic enforcement has gone high tech with the advent of the:

Accepted Answer

Traffic cameras have become popular in enforcing traffic laws as they are able to capture images and videos of drivers who violate traffic rules such as speeding, running a red light or illegal overtaking. These cameras are able to record the license plate number and identify the driver of the vehicle, allowing for efficient and effective traffic law enforcement.

Question 2

One advantage of police discretion is:

Accepted Answer

Police discretion allows officers to use their judgment and treat different situations in a way that achieves practical goals, such as preventing crime and maintaining order. This allows for flexibility and adaptability in policing, as officers can respond differently to different situations based on their experience and knowledge of the community. This is important because not all crimes or incidents are the same, and a one-size-fits-all approach to policing may not be effective.

Question 3

Regarding police patrol,which of the following was not one of the changes put into effect in some jurisdictions across the nation as gas prices recently escalated?

Accepted Answer

The other three options were changes put into effect in some jurisdictions across the nation as gas prices recently escalated. Limiting officers to a specific amount of driving per day and walking their beat was not mentioned as a change implemented to save on gas costs.

Question 4

Which of the following officers best fits the FBI profile of officers who are feloniously killed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The FBI's data on law enforcement officers feloniously killed in the line of duty in the United States often shows that younger officers, particularly those on patrol duties, are at a higher risk. This profile aligns more closely with choice A, as patrol officers are frequently in direct, unpredictable contact with the public, which can increase their risk of being feloniously killed.

Question 5

Determining factors as to whether the officer will take a stern approach (enforcing the letter of the law with an arrest)or will be lenient include:

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors play a role in determining whether an officer will take a stern or lenient approach. The offender's attitude can influence the officer's perception of the situation and how to respond. The officer's attitude can also be a factor, as some may have a more strict or lenient approach to enforcement. Additionally, the law itself may dictate whether an arrest is mandatory or discretionary, which can impact the officer's decision.

Question 6

The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiments concluded that:

Accepted Answer

The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiments found that saturation patrolling was not significantly more effective in reducing crime than reactive patrolling, meaning that the amount of patrolling did not have much impact on crime. They did not conclude that motorized patrolling by police is totally unnecessary or that the use of foot patrols is grossly overrated. Additionally, there is no evidence that significant increases in crime rates and fear of crime occurred in all areas studied.

Question 7

Advances in today's patrol car technology include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Metal plates in the seat backs are a feature designed to protect officers from rear assaults, which is a realistic advancement in patrol car technology. The other options are less practical or commonly implemented.

Question 8

The work shift(s)would be more likely to respond to calls of armed robberies,disturbances,and bomb threats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The work shift(s)would be more likely to...

Question 9

The extent of suicide-by-cop incidents remains unknown because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The extent of suicide-by-cop incidents remains unknown...

Question 10

In ____________,officers were divided into small teams,which were assigned permanently to small neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes team policing, where officers are assigned to small neighborhoods in permanent teams. Squad policing refers to a group of officers assigned to respond to specific incidents, foot patrol refers to officers patrolling on foot, and beat patrol refers to officers who patrol a specific geographic area.

Question 11

____ patrol was not a level of patrol assigned to beats in the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment.

Accepted Answer

The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment did not include Preventive patrol as a level of patrol assigned to beats. The experiment consisted of Reactive, Proactive, and Control groups.

Question 12

The method of deployment of patrol officers should take into account:

Accepted Answer

The method of deployment of patrol officers should primarily take into account where and when crimes occur in order to effectively prevent crime and respond to incidents in a timely manner. Officer preferences, problem-solving ability, and shift assignments are also important factors but should not be the primary consideration for deployment.

Question 13

As the rank of an officer _________,the amount of discretion that he or she can employ normally ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the rank of an officer _________,the...

Question 14

A 2004 federal law that exempts qualified retired police officers from state laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons:

Accepted Answer

The law that exempts qualified retired police officers from state laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons is known as H.R. 218. This law does not exempt officers from any other states' laws while they are carrying their weapon.

Question 15

Patrol cars provide which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Patrol cars provide all of the above- they offer a sanctuary for officers to retreat into if necessary, they carry necessary tools and equipment for responding to emergencies, and they represent the authority of the police department.

Question 16

Which of the following did Menton not conclude in studying police uses of bicycles?

Accepted Answer

Menton did not conclude that bike officers have less enhanced access to alternative routes.

Question 17

Patrol normally comprises __________ percent of a police agency's work force.

Accepted Answer

Patrol typically makes up the majority of a police agency's work force, ranging from 60 to 70 percent. This is because patrol officers are responsible for the day-to-day duties of responding to calls for service, conducting traffic stops, and maintaining a visible presence in the community. Other specialized units, such as investigations or SWAT teams, make up a smaller percentage of the agency's work force. Option A is too low, option C is too high, and option D is significantly lower than the actual percentage.

Question 18

Bayley and Bittner observed that,in a routine traffic stop where the driver may have been drinking,officers have:

Accepted Answer

Bayley and Bittner observed that in a routine traffic stop where the driver may have been drinking, officers have as many as 770 different combinations of actions that might be taken. This indicates that officers have a lot of discretion in such situations and can choose from a range of options other than just making an arrest, not making an arrest, or issuing a citation.

Question 19

Because of a process known as _________,the deterrent effects of police handing out traffic citations have been called into question.

Accepted Answer

Extinction refers to the diminishing of a conditioned response, which in this context means that the deterrent effect of traffic citations may decrease over time as people become accustomed to them.

Question 20

The fact that state statutes are often very ____________ contributes to greater use of police discretion.

Accepted Answer

State statutes that are ambiguous leave room for interpretation by police officers, which allows for more flexibility in their decision-making and ultimately leads to greater use of police discretion.

Quiz 3: On Patrol: Methods and Menaces