Question 1

Officer Green believes that it is impossible to achieve the goals and objectives of the police department and concentrates his efforts on the concept of police loyalty and the mutual support of his fellow officers.According to Broderick, he would be considered a/an:

Accepted Answer

According to Broderick's typology, a "realist" is an officer who is skeptical about achieving the department's goals and focuses on internal loyalty and support among officers.

Question 2

The Bigtown Police Department maintains order through informal police intervention, including persuasion and threats, or hassling or roughing up disruptive people instead of formal arrests.According to James Q.Wilson, it would be considered to be a _____ department.

Accepted Answer

The Bigtown Police Department's use of informal police intervention aligns with the watchman style of policing, where maintaining order and dealing with minor offenses are more important than strict adherence to the law. This style is often seen in more tightly-knit communities where informal social control is valued. Legalistic departments focus on strict enforcement of the law, moralistic departments are concerned with upholding moral standards, and service departments prioritize meeting the needs of the community through non-enforcement activities.

Question 3

The police role is:

Accepted Answer

The role of the police is considered very ambiguous because it encompasses a wide range of duties and responsibilities that go beyond just arresting offenders or dealing with violent crime. These can include enforcing laws, maintaining public order, providing community services, and preventing crime, making their role multifaceted and not always clearly defined.

Question 4

Who arranged for the organization of the first paid, full-time, uniformed police department, conceived of the police role as a conspicuous community-oriented patrol designed more for prevention and deterrence than for enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Sir Robert Peel arranged for the organization of the first paid, full-time, uniformed police department in London in 1829. He also conceived of the police role as a conspicuous community-oriented patrol designed more for prevention and deterrence than for enforcement, known as the "Peelian principles."

Question 5

The Largetown Police Department issues many summonses and makes many misdemeanor arrests.According to James Q.Wilson, it would be considered to be a _____ department.

Accepted Answer

According to James Q. Wilson's three styles of policing, the legalistic style is characterized by a focus on enforcing the law strictly and making arrests and issuing summonses for minor offenses. The other two styles are the watchman style, which prioritizes maintaining order and avoiding disruption of the community's daily life, and the moralistic style, which seeks to prevent crime through community involvement and education.

Question 6

The Smalltown Police Department uses social service agencies to provide counseling for minor offenders.According to James Q.Wilson, it would be considered a _____ department.

Accepted Answer

The use of social service agencies to provide counseling for minor offenders suggests that the department focuses on providing services to the community, making it a service-oriented department.

Question 7

The first decision maker in the criminal justice system and often the most important is:

Accepted Answer

The first decision maker in the criminal justice system is typically the police officer who makes the initial arrest and determines whether or not to charge someone with a crime. While the judge, defense attorney, and prosecutor are all important players in the criminal justice system, they typically enter the process later on in the legal process.

Question 8

Officer Smith believes her role is to maintain order on her beat by arresting criminals.According to Broderick, she would be considered a/an:

Accepted Answer

Officer Smith's focus on maintaining order through arresting criminals aligns with the role of an enforcer in Broderick's typology of police functions. Enforcers prioritize maintaining social order and believe that their role is to prevent crime by maintaining a visible police presence and being prepared to use force when necessary. Realists also prioritize maintaining social order, but they focus more on maintaining the existing power structure and maintaining their own authority. Idealists prioritize serving and protecting the community, while optimists believe that crime prevention can be achieved through community programs and social services.

Question 9

Officer Brown believes his role is keeping the peace and preserving the social order, yet he is very careful not to violate the constitutional rights of individuals.According to Broderick, he would be considered a/an:

Accepted Answer

Officer Brown's approach aligns with an idealist, as he focuses on maintaining social order while respecting constitutional rights, reflecting a balance between law enforcement and individual freedoms.

Question 10

Carl B.Klockars, in Idea of Police, broadly defines the basic function of the police as dealing with all those problems that may require the use of ____________________ force.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carl B.Klockars, in Idea of Police, broadly...

Question 11

The police try to create a sense that they are always there.This is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The police try to create a sense...

Question 12

All are secondary goals of policing except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All are secondary goals of policing except:
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Question 13

Which of the following is not one of James Q.Wilson's operating styles?

Accepted Answer

According to James Q. Wilson, the three operating styles of policing are watchman, legalistic, and service. Aggressive is not one of Wilson's operating styles.

Question 14

Sheehan and Cordner state that the two primary goals and objectives of police departments are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sheehan and Cordner state that the two...

Question 15

Officer White concentrates her efforts on helping people in trouble, rather than on keeping society safe.According to Broderick, she would be considered a/an:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Officer White concentrates her efforts on helping...

Question 16

All are current less than lethal tools departments use except:

Accepted Answer

Slapjacks are not a commonly used less than lethal tool by law enforcement agencies. O.C. spray, expandable batons, and tasers are all frequently used by departments as alternatives to lethal force.

Question 17

Police officers have _____ discretion.

Accepted Answer

Police officers are often given a great deal of discretion in their job, allowing them to make decisions about how to handle various situations based on their judgment and experience. This can range from deciding whether to issue a warning or make an arrest, to determining how to best diffuse a tense situation. While there are certainly limits to this discretion and officers are expected to follow established laws and protocols, it is still a significant part of their role.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the secondary goals and objectives of police departments?

Accepted Answer

Settling arguments and disputes is not one of the secondary goals and objectives of police departments. This would fall under the jurisdiction of civil courts or other mediation services. The other choices (recovering stolen and missing property, enforcing non-criminal regulation, delivering services not available elsewhere in the community) are all examples of secondary goals and objectives of police departments.

Question 19

The two primary goals and objectives of police departments, according to Sheehan and Cordner are:

Accepted Answer

The primary goals of police departments are to maintain order and protect life.

Question 20

Most of police contacts involve:

Accepted Answer

According to studies and statistics, most police contacts involve motor vehicle or traffic-related issues such as speeding, DUI, and accidents.

Quiz 5: The Police Role and Police Discretion