Question 1

The seventeen different agencies that investigate violations of federal law is referred to as 'federal law enforcement'.Unlike state police agencies,few of these agencies engage in patrol work;most perform exclusively investigative functions.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 2

The vast majority of police agencies are found at the local level of government.

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, as of 2016, approximately 96% of all police agencies in the United States are local police departments.

Question 3

A 'watch and ward system' was one established in England in 1285 to aid constables in their law enforcement efforts.Men from each town were required to take turns standing watch at night and crime suspects were turned over to the constable.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the establishment of the watch and ward system in England in 1285.

Question 4

'Professionalism' is an early-twentieth-century era in policing that focused on efficiency,professionalism,and improved technology.

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The answer of 'Professionalism' is an early-twentieth-century era in policing...

Question 5

A system established in England in 1285 to aid constables in their law enforcement efforts was called the __________.Men from each town were required to take turns standing watch at night and crime suspects were turned over to the constable.

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The answer of A system established in England in 1285...

Question 6

A 'shire reeve' is a citizen in charge of weapons and equipment for one hundred families in his geographic area.In England constables were appointed by a local nobleman beginning around the year 900.

Accepted Answer

A 'shire reeve' is an early English term for a royal official responsible for keeping the peace in a shire or county, a role that evolved into the modern concept of a sheriff, not specifically in charge of weapons and equipment for families. Constables, on the other hand, were local officers; their appointment and roles varied over time and location, but the concept of being appointed by a local nobleman around the year 900 simplifies a complex historical evolution.

Question 7

Police officers are __________ female and minorities,although there continue to be cases of harassment and discrimination within some police departments,despite the fact that performance studies and victim interviews show that females and minority officers perform well and are accepted by the public.

Accepted Answer

The word “increasingly” implies that female and minority officers are being hired more often. This is in line with current efforts by police departments to diversify their forces. However, the sentence also acknowledges that cases of harassment and discrimination still exist, suggesting that progress is not uniform across all departments or locations.

Question 8

Those changes in police organization,administration,and technology aimed at improving the efficiency of the police in the deterrence and apprehension of criminals is called 'progressivism'.

Accepted Answer

Those changes are typically referred to as police reform or modernization, not progressivism. Progressivism is a broader political movement aimed at addressing issues of social justice, inequality, and reform across various sectors, not exclusively focused on police organization and technology.

Question 9

'Weed and Seed' programs are federal programs that combine enforcement with community services in an effort to reduce crime in targeted neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes 'Weed and Seed' programs.

Question 10

The first police force was established in London in ________.Police officers patrolled specific areas and were organized in a paramilitary fashion to maintain discipline.

Accepted Answer

The first police force was established in London in 1829.

Question 11

A system of community self-responsibility that existed in Britain during the Middle Ages,in which residents were held responsible for the conduct of their neighbors was called a 'mutual pledge system'.

Accepted Answer

The mutual pledge system did indeed exist in Britain during the Middle Ages as a system of community self-responsibility, where residents were responsible for the conduct of their neighbors.

Question 12

A system of community self-responsibility that existed in Britain during the Middle Ages,in which residents were held responsible for the conduct of their neighbors was called a(n)___________.

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The answer of A system of community self-responsibility that existed...

Question 13

Reliance on technology in policing is increasing with the updated National Crime Information Center,which will allow for police to access __________ via computers in their patrol cars.

Accepted Answer

The updated National Crime Information Center (NCIC) allows for police to access criminal histories, wanted person files, and fingerprint comparisons via computers in their patrol cars. This shows an increasing reliance on technology in policing.

Question 14

Enforcement agencies primarily engaged in highway patrol activities are called 'state police'.About half of these agencies also have the authority to conduct investigative work.

Accepted Answer

State police agencies are primarily engaged in highway patrol activities but about half of them also have the authority to conduct investigative work.

Question 15

An official appointed by the British Crown who was responsible for overseeing the constables and several hundred families in a given area was called a 'constable'.The modern word sheriff is derived from this term.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. The official appointed by the British Crown who was responsible for overseeing the constables and several hundred families in a given area was called a 'reeve'. The modern word sheriff comes from the Old English term 'shire-reeve', which meant the royal official responsible for enforcing the law in a shire or county.

Question 16

The first organized police department in London,established in 1829,was called 'preventive police'.The popular English name for police officers,"bobbies," comes from Sir Robert Peel,a founder of the Metropolitan Police.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 17

'Interpol' involves law enforcement agencies that protect private property and are paid by private individuals and corporations.

Accepted Answer

Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates international police cooperation and supports law enforcement agencies worldwide in their efforts to prevent and solve crime. Interpol is not affiliated with any private individuals or corporations and is funded by its member countries.

Question 18

A service-oriented style of law enforcement that focuses on disorder in the community,crime prevention,and fear reduction (as opposed to the traditional focus on serious street crimes)is called 'community policing'.

Accepted Answer

Community policing emphasizes a proactive approach to preventing crime and addressing community issues and concerns. It prioritizes building relationships between law enforcement and community members to work together to create safer communities.

Question 19

'Transnational law enforcement' involves international agreements and law enforcement efforts that attempt to serve the interests of all nations in the face of the growth of international travel,the transnational nature of the Internet,and the threat of international organized crime and terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Transnational law enforcement involves international cooperation to combat crime and terrorism across borders, primarily facilitated by agreements and partnerships between nations. It is an essential response to the globalized nature of crime and terrorism in the modern world, which can cross national and regional borders with ease.

Question 20

The police departments of municipalities are called 'local police';this type of law enforcement also includes county sheriffs and special police agencies such as park,airport,transit,and university police.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Quiz 4: Origins and Organization of Law Enforcement