Question 1

In the 2009 GSS the public were asked whether they believed the local police were doing a good job.What was the highest-ranked factor from the respondents?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

What was Sir Robert Peel's operational philosophy of policing?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Which of the following positions was appointed by the Crown or the local landowner to supervise a specific area to maintain law and order and apprehend law violators?

Accepted Answer

The position appointed by the Crown or local landowners to supervise a specific area to maintain law and order and apprehend law violators is known as shire-reeves.

Question 4

Which of the following formalized the constable-watch system of protection?

Accepted Answer

The Statute of Westminster, enacted in 1285, formalized the constable-watch system of protection, establishing a system of watch and ward to maintain public order.

Question 5

A police officer is knocking on doors in the neighbourhood to obtain information about a recent crime.You open the door and answer the questions because you have confidence in the police force as a whole.In fact,the general public has an overall confidence in the police.This is an example of what model of policing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A police officer is knocking on doors...

Question 6

Which of the following is a component of the professional model of policing?

Accepted Answer

The professional model of policing emphasizes the use of scientific methods to identify and respond to crime patterns. Creating patrol systems based on crime rates is one example of this approach, as it allows officers to focus their efforts on areas where crime is most likely to occur. Creating generalized crime-fighting units and increasing foot patrols are not necessarily components of the professional model, as they do not necessarily involve scientific analysis of crime patterns. Hiring high school graduates is also not relevant to the professional model, as it focuses on training and expertise rather than education level.

Question 7

To which group did the Hudson's Bay Company contract its policing services?

Accepted Answer

The Hudson's Bay Company contracted its policing services to the North-West Mounted Police, which was later renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a success mandate of the London Metropolitan Police Force?

Accepted Answer

While the London Metropolitan Police Force endeavors to reduce and prevent crime, it is not mandated to completely eliminate it. The other three choices listed are valid success mandates of the police force.

Question 9

What was the function of the police in the professional model?

Accepted Answer

The function of the police in the professional model is primarily focused on crime fighting, which is the use of specialized tactics and procedures to prevent and control crime. Order maintenance and social service are also important functions, but they are considered secondary to crime fighting in this model. Community policing is a newer model that emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving with the community, which is not a part of the professional model.

Question 10

Police officers are often seen patrolling the streets of your city,often conversing with students,shop owners,and the general public.The theory is that their presence will deter crime.What type of policing does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Preventive policing focuses on deterring crime by increasing police presence in high-crime areas and interacting with the community.

Question 11

Which system was created in the 13th century to protect the property of people in larger English towns and cities?

Accepted Answer

The constable-watch system was created in the 13th century to protect the property of people in larger English towns and cities. It involved the appointment of constables who held the responsibility of maintaining law and order, and the establishment of a watch system where residents took turns to keep watch at night.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of plural policing identified by Loader (2000)?

Accepted Answer

Loader (2000) identifies three types of plural policing: policing by government, policing beyond government, and policing through government. "Policing with government" is not one of the types identified by Loader.

Question 13

As a boy your grandfather had always dreamed of becoming a police officer,and in the early 1960s he was of age to start his career.During his recruiting process,he went through psychological testing and civil service tests.What type of policing does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

The use of psychological testing and civil service tests during the recruitment process exemplifies a professional approach to policing. This approach emphasizes the use of objective measures and standards to ensure that qualified individuals are selected for the job. It also emphasizes the importance of ongoing training, education, and development to ensure that officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively carry out their duties. This approach is different from a preventive approach, which emphasizes the use of interventions to prevent crime from occurring, a community approach, which emphasizes collaboration and partnership with the community, and a plural approach, which emphasizes the use of multiple approaches and strategies to address crime and disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following services did police NOT provide as the 19th century ended?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following services did police...

Question 15

The professional model of policing has been criticized in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The professional model of policing has been...

Question 16

Who replaced the shire-reeves?

Accepted Answer

Justices of the peace replaced the shire-reeves as the primary law enforcement officials in England in the late 12th century. Pledges and watchmen were not official replacements for the shire-reeves, and constables were introduced later as lower-ranking officers.

Question 17

According to Sir Robert Peel's vision of a professional police force,the main goal of preventing crime was to be achieved through the use of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Sir Robert Peel's vision of a professional police force emphasized the importance of preventive patrols. This meant that officers would patrol the streets in a non-aggressive manner, interacting with the community and deterring crime before it occurred. This approach aimed to build trust between the police and the community, and to prevent the need for more severe sanctions.

Question 18

Which system was created at the end of the 12th century to make sure the interests of the Crown were upheld?

Accepted Answer

The coroner system was established in the late 12th century to uphold the interests of the Crown, particularly in matters of investigating deaths and ensuring that the Crown received its due from fines and other sources.

Question 19

What was the major function of early municipal police departments?

Accepted Answer

The major function of early municipal police departments was to control and prevent crime within the community. They were created as a response to rising levels of crime and disorder in urban areas, and their primary role was to maintain law and order through patrols, arrests, and enforcement of laws and regulations. Providing services to only a select few members or ignoring public order were not the main functions of these early police departments. While making sure those arrested received a fair trial is important, it was not the primary function of the early police departments.

Question 20

Which system involved every person in a village being responsible for assisting neighbours and protecting the village from thieves and other criminals?

Accepted Answer

The system described is the pledge system, where every person in a village was responsible for assisting neighbours and protecting the village from thieves and other criminals. The thief-taker system involved individual bounty hunters who were paid to catch criminals, the shire-reeve system involved appointed officials responsible for maintaining law and order in a shire or county, and the watch system involved a group of citizens assigned to patrol a specific area at night.

Quiz 5: The Context of Policing