Question 1

CASE 6.2
A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department.
-Mr. Smith is one resident who brings up at the meeting that there are a few locations, knownas hot spots of crime, that are the biggest concern for the residents. All of the following areconsidered to be potential hotspots of crime except:

Accepted Answer

Schools are generally not considered hotspots of crime. Bars, bus depots, and malls are all locations where criminal activity can occur more frequently, making them potential hotspots.

Question 2

CASE 6.1
Chief Williams is a newly hired police chief in the city of Middletown. He was hired to implement changes in the police department. After five consecutive years of increasing crime rates, low-level quality-of-life crimes seem to be on the rise. He was brought in from an outside agency in the hope that he would restructure the police department.
-Chief Williams believes that the designated patrol areas need to be made smaller for the patrolofficers. What are these designated patrol areas known as

Accepted Answer

Beats are the designated patrol areas for police officers. This allows them to become familiar with their specific area, develop relationships with community members, and respond more effectively to criminal activity or quality-of-life issues. Therefore, making the patrol beats smaller can provide better and more efficient policing. The other options are not typically used to refer to police patrol areas.

Question 3

CASE 6.2
A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department.
-The concerned residents are pushing for police programs to bring police and the public closertogether and to create a more cooperative environment between them. This type of policing isreferred to as:

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented policing aims to create a partnership between the police and the community to address and solve public safety concerns. It emphasizes proactive problem-solving and working with the community to prevent crime rather than just responding to it reactively. This aligns with the concerned citizens' desire for more coordination and cooperation between the police department and residents of the city. Intelligence-led policing focuses on using data and analysis to target specific criminal activity, while problem-oriented policing focuses on addressing the underlying causes of crime. However, neither of these approaches directly addresses the citizens' concerns about community engagement and cooperation.

Question 4

CASE 6.1
Chief Williams is a newly hired police chief in the city of Middletown. He was hired to implement changes in the police department. After five consecutive years of increasing crime rates, low-level quality-of-life crimes seem to be on the rise. He was brought in from an outside agency in the hope that he would restructure the police department.
-The first changes Chief Williams wants to implement are to the most visible members ofthe police department. Which division is the most visible to the public

Accepted Answer

The patrol division is the most visible to the public as they are the first responders to calls for service and are often seen patrolling in marked police vehicles. Making changes to this division can have a significant impact on the community's perception of the police department, which can lead to increased trust and cooperation in the future.

Question 5

Which model of policing believes that police need to aggressively target low-level quality-oflifeoffenses

Accepted Answer

Broken windows policing is the model of policing that believes in aggressively targeting low-level quality-of-life offenses. This theory proposes that visible signs of disorder, such as broken windows, can lead to more serious crime and anti-social behavior. Therefore, by addressing these small offenses, it is believed that more significant crime can be prevented.

Question 6

CASE 6.2
A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department.
-The police chief is concerned with the residents' request, as he believes that his policedepartment should stress proactive problem solving. This type of management style isreferred to as:

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing focuses on identifying and solving problems that contribute to crime and disorder, aligning with the chief's emphasis on proactive problem solving.

Question 7

Which model sees the role of the police as maintainers of community order and safety

Accepted Answer

The "broken windows policing" model emphasizes maintaining community order and safety by addressing minor offenses to prevent more serious crimes.

Question 8

Which concept of policing aims to treat citizens with dignity and respect

Accepted Answer

Procedural justice emphasizes on treating citizens with dignity and respect by providing fair and transparent processes while carrying out policing activities. It revolves around the principle of fairness in the procedures, unbiased decision-making, and respectful treatment of all individuals, regardless of their background or status. Broken windows theory emphasizes on maintaining order in the community by cracking down on minor offenses, whereas community policing focuses on building relationships and partnerships with the community to address local concerns. Intelligence-led policing involves using data and intelligence to identify and prevent crime.

Question 9

CASE 6.1
Chief Williams is a newly hired police chief in the city of Middletown. He was hired to implement changes in the police department. After five consecutive years of increasing crime rates, low-level quality-of-life crimes seem to be on the rise. He was brought in from an outside agency in the hope that he would restructure the police department.
-Other improvements to patrol need to be made according to Chief Williams's assessment. Hebelieves that the police should be maintainers of community order and safety. This model ofpolicing is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The broken windows model is focused on maintaining order and preventing low-level crimes in order to prevent more serious crime from occurring. This aligns with Chief Williams's belief that the police should be maintainers of community order and safety. The technological model is focused on the use of technology in policing. Procedural justice is focused on ensuring fair and just treatment for everyone involved in the criminal justice system. Rapid response is focused on quick reaction to emergency situations. While all of these models may have some relevance to Chief Williams's goals, the broken windows model is the best choice based on the given information.

Question 10

Who are considered the backbone of a police department

Accepted Answer

Uniformed police officers are considered the backbone of a police department as they are the ones on the front line, patrolling the streets, responding to emergencies, and maintaining order. They are typically the first point of contact for the public and play a crucial role in keeping communities safe. While detectives, chiefs, and vice squads are important parts of a police department, they typically have more specialized roles and functions.

Question 11

Detective Jones is investigating a murder. As a seasoned investigator, Jones uses the threeprongedapproach to solving cases. At the onset of his investigation, Jones visits the crime scene,interviews witnesses, and collects evidence. This is known as what

Accepted Answer

The answer of Detective Jones is investigating a murder. As...

Question 12

CASE 6.2
A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department.
-Mr. Smith also expresses concern that the division that is supposed to investigate allegations ofpolice misconduct does not take his complaints seriously. He recently filed a complaint thatone officer used aggressive techniques when dealing with his son on a traffic stop. Which unit is responsible for investigating these allegations

Accepted Answer

Internal affairs is the unit responsible for investigating allegations of police misconduct within the police department. They are tasked with investigating complaints made against police officers for possible violations of department policies, procedures, or laws. Complaints can be made by individuals or by the department itself.

Question 13

In the third phase of his investigation, Jones decides that he needs to obtain the victim'scomputer hard drive and cell phone records to establish with whom the victim may have hadcontact prior to the murder. This is known as what

Accepted Answer

Informative data gathering involves collecting detailed information such as computer and phone records to understand the victim's interactions and communications.

Question 14

Which term is used to describe the concern with making decisions that are arrived at throughprocedures that are viewed as fair

Accepted Answer

Procedural justice is the term used to describe the concern with making decisions that are arrived at through procedures that are viewed as fair. Individual rights and crime control refer to different approaches to criminal justice, while due process is similar to procedural justice but includes legal safeguards that protect individual rights.

Question 15

CASE 6.2
A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department.
-Mrs. Stern expresses that she is pleased that the crime rate in her area has decreased as a resultof proactive efforts of the police department. At the same time, Mrs. Joseph complains that thecrime that disappeared in Mrs. Stern's neighborhood has now moved to her neighborhood. This effect is known as:

Accepted Answer

The effect described is known as displacement, which occurs when crime is displaced from one area to another as a result of police intervention or other factors. This is a common concern in crime prevention efforts and highlights the need for a holistic approach to addressing crime. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not applicable to the situation described.

Question 16

Who is assigned to enforce morality-based laws, such as those addressing prostitution andgambling

Accepted Answer

Vice squads are typically assigned to enforce morality-based laws, such as those addressing prostitution and gambling. They specialize in investigating and cracking down on illegal activities related to vices or immoral behaviors. They may work in partnership with other law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and laws related to these types of behaviors.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a concept associated with broken windows policing

Accepted Answer

Preventive patrol throughout a jurisdiction is not specifically associated with broken windows policing. Broken windows policing focuses on addressing disorder and low-level quality-of-life crimes to prevent more serious crime from occurring.

Question 18

A Florida-based police department is interested in cutting costs. One tactic they areconsidering implementing is absorbing some units with fewer than ten personnel into larger units.This process is known as what

Accepted Answer

Consolidation is the process of combining or merging small units into larger units to achieve cost savings and other benefits. It is a common strategy used by organizations to streamline their operations and reduce overhead costs. In this case, the police department is exploring this tactic as a way to cut costs and make its operations more efficient. Sharing, pooling, and informal arrangements are not specific terms that describe this process.

Question 19

CASE 6.1
Chief Williams is a newly hired police chief in the city of Middletown. He was hired to implement changes in the police department. After five consecutive years of increasing crime rates, low-level quality-of-life crimes seem to be on the rise. He was brought in from an outside agency in the hope that he would restructure the police department.
-Chief Williams believes that the investigative unit of the police department needs an overhaul.He believes it is important for there to be a unit that enforces morality-based laws. This type ofunit is typically referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A vice squad is a unit within a police department that focuses on enforcing laws related to activities considered to be vices or immoral, such as prostitution, gambling, and drug use. Chief Williams believes that such a unit is necessary, indicating that option D is the best choice. Option A, B, and C are not related to morality-based laws enforcement.

Question 20

Proceeding with his investigation, Jones decides to go to the neighborhood where the victimlived to interview the victim's friends and neighbors. He also visits the victim's employer andtalks with the victim's boss and co-workers. This is known as what

Accepted Answer

General coverage involves collecting information from a broad range of sources, including friends, neighbors, and co-workers, to gain a comprehensive understanding of a situation or case.

Quiz 6: The Police: Organization, Role, and Function