Question 1

Lack of background checks,poor internal discipline procedures,and poor supervision are all examples of what type of explanations for police deviance?

Accepted Answer

Organizational

Question 2

In Macintyre and Prenzler's study of whether police officers would issue a ticket to a business owner who gave them gratuities,less than half said they would issue the ticket.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the findings of Macintyre and Prenzler's study.

Question 3

In the NYC study,it was found that women were much less likely than men to be fired for cause.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the NYC study,it was found that...

Question 4

According to the text,explanations of corruption include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text,explanations of corruption include...

Question 5

A gift is different from a gratuity.

Accepted Answer

A gift is something voluntarily given without any obligation, whereas a gratuity is usually given as a tip for services rendered.

Question 6

In his "corruption continuum," Trautman argues that organizations create unethical employees through several steps.Which of the following is not one of these steps?

Accepted Answer

Perceived sense of victimization is not one of the steps in Trautman's "corruption continuum."

Question 7

The Christopher Commission found that L.A.P.D.management was not responsible for the use of force in the Rodney King incident.

Accepted Answer

The Christopher Commission, created in response to the Rodney King incident, found that the L.A.P.D. management was responsible for a pattern of excessive force and insufficient accountability. While the commission did not specifically assign blame for the use of force in the King incident, it did highlight a broader problem within the department.

Question 8

In Barker and Carter's study,they found that up to what percent of police may have used drugs on duty?

Accepted Answer

Barker and Carter's study found that up to 20% of police may have used drugs on duty.

Question 9

The Buddy Boys operated in which city?

Accepted Answer

The Buddy Boys was a criminal organization based in New York City, primarily operating in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Question 10

Transparency International finds that the country with the highest integrity scores for their law enforcement agencies include the United States.

Accepted Answer

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2020 does not list the United States among the countries with the highest integrity scores for their law enforcement agencies. The top countries in this category include New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, and Switzerland.

Question 11

According to Carter,the elements of police work that can lead to drug use include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Carter states that exposure to a criminal element, relative freedom from supervision, and uncontrolled availability of contraband are elements of police work that can lead to drug use. However, time spent in traffic patrol duties is not listed as a contributing factor.

Question 12

Noble cause corruption is a type of organizational level explanation for police deviance.

Accepted Answer

Noble cause corruption occurs when police officers believe that their illegal or unethical actions are justifiable because they are serving a higher purpose or noble cause, such as protecting the public or upholding justice. This type of corruption often results in violations of civil rights, excessive use of force, and other forms of police misconduct.

Question 13

Gilmartin and Harris coined the term "continuum of compromise."

Accepted Answer

Gilmartin and Harris did indeed coin the term "continuum of compromise."

Question 14

In the international study of police integrity,officers in the United States rated bribery as the most serious form of misconduct.

Accepted Answer

In the international study of police integrity, officers in the United States typically rate excessive use of force as more serious than bribery.

Question 15

Race is found to be a significantly associated factor in the use of force.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Race is found to be a significantly...

Question 16

Research on excessive force finds that:
a. It is a widespread problem.
b. It seems to be an activity that is disproportionally engaged in by a small number.
c. It is increasing.
d. It is particularly a problem in the south.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on excessive force finds that:
a. It...

Question 17

In studies of sexual harassment,what percent of female officers reported being victimized?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that approximately 70 percent of female police officers report experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Question 18

Kania believes that every officer goes through a slippery slope where small lapses lead to larger acts of corruption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kania believes that every officer goes through...

Question 19

Graft is defined as the exploitation of one's role by:

Accepted Answer

Graft refers to accepting bribes or protection money in exchange for using one's influence or power inappropriately. Choices A and B refer to police brutality, not graft. Choice C is an example of a minor ethical violation, but it does not rise to the level of graft.

Question 20

The "rotten bushel" explanation is which type of explanation for police deviance?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "rotten bushel" explanation is which type...

Quiz 7: Police Corruption and Misconduct