Question 1

The preeminent organization for private security professionals.
A) ASIS
B) FBI
C) USDA
D) LEAA

Accepted Answer

ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) is the preeminent organization for private security professionals, providing education, certification, and networking opportunities for those in the field. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is a government agency responsible for investigating federal crimes and national security threats. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is a government agency responsible for supporting and regulating agriculture, forestry, and food industries. LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Administration) was a now-defunct government agency that provided grants and assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies in the 1970s.

Question 2

In 1844 New York combined their day and night forces into the New York City Police Department.

Accepted Answer

This is true, in 1844, New York combined their day and night forces into the New York City Police Department.

Question 3

A federal agency that was established to funnel federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies that is now defunct was:
A) Wickersham Commission
B) Statute of Winchester
C) LEAA
D) USDA

Accepted Answer

The LEAA (Law Enforcement Assistance Administration) was established in 1968 to provide federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies for various programs such as hiring and training personnel, purchasing equipment, and improving facilities. However, it was later defunded and abolished in 1982 due to criticisms of mismanagement and ineffectiveness. The other options, Wickersham Commission, Statute of Winchester, and USDA, do not match the description of a defunct federal agency that provided funding to law enforcement agencies.

Question 4

The first large scale scientific study of law enforcement practices was conducted in which American city?
A) New York
B) Philadelphia
C) Kansas City
D) Boston

Accepted Answer

The first large scale scientific study of law enforcement practices was conducted in Kansas City in 1974, known as the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment.

Question 5

A police management strategy designed to increase the productivity of patrol officers through scientific analysis and evaluation of patrol techniques is called:
A) Routine patrol
B) Directed Patrol
C) Evidence based policing
D) Federal Policing

Accepted Answer

Directed Patrol is a strategy that focuses on increasing the productivity of patrol officers by using scientific analysis and evaluation to determine the most effective patrol techniques.

Question 6

Which commission,started in 1931,recognized prohibition as unenforceable as well as a catalyst to police corruption?
A) Wickersham
B) Bean 
C)Price
D) McWhorter

Accepted Answer

The Wickersham Commission, also known as the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement, was established in 1931 by President Herbert Hoover to investigate the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies and the impact of prohibition on crime rates. The commission recognized that prohibition was unenforceable and led to widespread corruption among law enforcement officials.

Question 7

The U.S.Coast Guard falls under the U.S.Navy Jurisdiction

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Coast Guard is a branch of the U.S. military, but it is not under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Navy. The Coast Guard is a separate branch of the military under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 8

The nation's largest law enforcement agency is in:
A)Chicago.
B)New York.
C)Miami.
D)Los Angeles.

Accepted Answer

The nation's largest law enforcement agency is the New York City Police Department (NYPD), located in New York.

Question 9

Which state created "the first modern state police agency" in 1829?
A) Pennsylvania
B) New York
C) Virginia
D) Maryland

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania created the first modern state police agency in 1829.

Question 10

Which local law enforcement official is responsible for serving court papers,maintaining security within courtrooms,and running the county jail?
A) sheriff
B) police chief
C) bailiff
D) prosecutor

Accepted Answer

The sheriff is responsible for serving court papers, maintaining security within courtrooms, and running the county jail. The police chief is responsible for overseeing law enforcement within a city or town, the bailiff assists the courts in maintaining order within the courtroom, and the prosecutor is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

Question 11

What is considered the backbone of police work?
A) traffic
B) patrol
C) investigation
D) crime analysis

Accepted Answer

Patrol is considered the backbone of police work as it involves the proactive presence of police officers in the community, responding to calls for service, and conducting preventive measures to deter crime.

Question 12

The Statute of Winchester:
A) was written by Robert Peel.
B) created the watch and ward.
C) was used by the Bow Street Runners to apprehend violent criminals.
D) formed the new police.

Accepted Answer

The Statute of Winchester, enacted in 1285, created the watch and ward system in England. This system required men to keep watch over their neighborhoods at night and to be vigilant in detecting and apprehending criminals.

Question 13

The Bow Street Runners:
A) were the most disciplined enforcement agents in London during its time.
B) were created by Jonathon Wild
C) were also known as bobbies.
D) were part of the comes stabuli.

Accepted Answer

The Bow Street Runners were the first modern police force in London, established in 1749 by Henry Fielding. They were known for their discipline and efficiency, and were responsible for a significant reduction in crime in London.

Question 14

Vigilantism is the act of taking the law into one's own hands.

Accepted Answer

Vigilantism involves individuals or groups acting outside the legal system to enforce or enact their own version of justice. This can include acts such as citizens making arrests, conducting investigations, or using violence against perceived wrongdoers without legal authority.

Question 15

Which of the following people was associated with London's New Police?
A) Charles Lynch
B) J. Edgar Hoover
C) Robert Peel
D) Alice Stebbins Wells

Accepted Answer

Robert Peel is commonly known as the father of modern policing and was instrumental in the establishment of London's New Police in 1829.

Question 16

________ is an early form of police patrol in English cities and towns.
A) Scientific police management
B) Vigilantism
C) Nightwatch
D) Directed patrol

Accepted Answer

Nightwatch is an early form of police patrol in English cities and towns, where citizen volunteers would patrol the streets at night to deter crime and maintain order.

Question 17

In any discussion of evidence-based policing,it is important to remember that the word "evidence" refers to criminal evidence,not scientific evidence.

Accepted Answer

In a discussion of evidence-based policing, the word "evidence" refers to scientific evidence as well as criminal evidence. Evidence-based policing involves using scientific research and data analysis to inform and improve police strategies and decision-making.

Question 18

A decentralized state police agency operates with two agencies-a highway patrol and a state bureau of investigation

Accepted Answer

A decentralized state police agency typically operates with multiple agencies, including a highway patrol and a state bureau of investigation.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a prominent private security firm?
A) Wells Fargo
B) Pinkerton
C) Wackenhut
D) Enron

Accepted Answer

Enron was a major energy company that filed for bankruptcy in 2001 due to accounting fraud and scandal, not a private security firm. The other choices, Wells Fargo, Pinkerton, and Wackenhut, are all well-known private security firms.

Question 20

What are the three major levels of law enforcement?
A) state, city, county
B) federal, county, campus
C) county, city, federal
D) state, federal, local

Accepted Answer

The three major levels of law enforcement are state, federal, and local. State law enforcement agencies operate at the state level, with statewide jurisdiction. Federal law enforcement includes agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and ATF, which have jurisdiction across the entire country. Local law enforcement includes city, county, and municipal police departments, which operate within a specific geographic area. Therefore, option D, which includes state, federal, and local law enforcement, is the correct answer.

Quiz 5: Policing: History and Structure

The preeminent organization for private security professionals.

In 1844 New York combined their day and night forces into the New York City Police Department.

A federal agency that was established to funnel federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies that is now defunct was:

The first large scale scientific study of law enforcement practices was conducted in which American city?

A police management strategy designed to increase the productivity of patrol officers through scientific analysis and evaluation of patrol techniques is called:

Which commission,started in 1931,recognized prohibition as unenforceable as well as a catalyst to police corruption?

The U.S.Coast Guard falls under the U.S.Navy Jurisdiction

The nation's largest law enforcement agency is in:

Which state created "the first modern state police agency" in 1829?

Which local law enforcement official is responsible for serving court papers,maintaining security within courtrooms,and running the county jail?

What is considered the backbone of police work?

The Statute of Winchester:

The Bow Street Runners:

Vigilantism is the act of taking the law into one's own hands.

Which of the following people was associated with London's New Police?

________ is an early form of police patrol in English cities and towns.

In any discussion of evidence-based policing,it is important to remember that the word "evidence" refers to criminal evidence,not scientific evidence.

A decentralized state police agency operates with two agencies-a highway patrol and a state bureau of investigation

Which of the following is not a prominent private security firm?

What are the three major levels of law enforcement?