Question 1

Which age group has the greatest confidence in police?

Accepted Answer

According to a 2019 Gallup poll, adults aged 65 and older had the highest level of confidence in police compared to younger age groups.

Question 2

Why do police have the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws?

Accepted Answer

Enforcing traffic laws is a multifaceted responsibility that involves ensuring public safety, reducing the potential for accidents, and managing behaviors on the road that could lead to or indicate criminal activity. Automobiles can be involved in crimes, there is a known correlation between traffic violations and criminal behavior, and police skills in investigation are crucial for documenting and understanding traffic incidents. All these aspects highlight why the police are tasked with this responsibility.

Question 3

Dr.Jones works in the county medical examiner's office.She spends her days determining the cause and time of death of all murder victims.
Dr)Jones is a:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jones is working in the medical examiner's office and determining the cause and time of death of murder victims, which indicates that she is a forensic pathologist. Forensic psychologists typically work with criminals or victims to analyze behavior and motivations, while entomologists study insects as they relate to forensic investigations. Forensic accountants work with financial evidence in legal cases.

Question 4

A detective prepares the case for presentation to the ________,who reviews its worthiness for a court's scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

The prosecutor is the legal representative who decides whether or not to bring charges against a defendant and presents the case to the court.

Question 5

Dr.Lopez works for the criminal court in Miami,Florida.She interviews and examines defendants who are being tried for serious crimes.After she meets with the defendants,she determines if they are competent to stand trial.Dr.Lopez is a:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Lopez is a forensic psychologist, as she is working with defendants and determining if they are competent to stand trial. Forensic pathologists, on the other hand, focus on determining cause of death in criminal investigations. Forensic entomologists study insects to determine time of death in criminal investigations, and forensic accountants investigate financial crimes.

Question 6

As their first job,newly appointed deputy sheriffs commonly serve a stint in ________.

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifies that newly appointed deputy sheriffs commonly serve a stint in a jail facility. Therefore, the correct choice is D. The other options (A, B, and C) are not mentioned in the sentence.

Question 7

Dr.Collins uses insect evidence to determine the time and place of death.Dr.Collins is a:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Collins uses insect evidence, which is the specialization of forensic entomology, to determine the time and place of death. Forensic pathologists examine the human body to determine the cause and manner of death, while phrenologists study the shape and size of the skull to determine personality traits, which is not relevant to determining time and place of death. Forensic anthropologists investigate skeletal remains to determine the identity of the deceased, which may provide some information on the time and place of death, but insect evidence is a key tool for determining these factors.

Question 8

Police use geographic information systems (GIS)to produce descriptions of crime occurrences and analyze the relationships between variables such as:

Accepted Answer

The use of GIS by police is primarily for producing descriptions of crime occurrences and analyzing the relationship between variables such as location and time. While suspect and location and witness and victim may be analyzed, they are not the primary focus of GIS analysis in crime mapping. Time and victim may also be analyzed, but again, location is the primary variable of interest in GIS crime mapping.

Question 9

________ is the line of authority that extends throughout an organization.

Accepted Answer

Chain of command refers to the hierarchical structure of an organization, where each person in the organization is accountable to a higher authority. It defines the communication and reporting pathway for decision-making processes in an organization.

Question 10

Which state police department developed CompStat?

Accepted Answer

CompStat was developed by the New York Police Department in the mid-1990s. It is a management tool used to track crime and hold police commanders accountable for the effectiveness of their strategies.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a police resource?

Accepted Answer

Criminals are not a police resource, they are the individuals who the police serve and protect society from. Police resources typically include people (police officers and staff), money (for salaries, equipment, and operations), and other tools and assets such as vehicles, technology, and communication systems.

Question 12

________ have the utmost confidence in the police.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that white Americans tend to have higher levels of trust and confidence in the police compared to other racial and ethnic groups. African Americans and Hispanics, in particular, have reported lower levels of trust due to issues of police brutality and discrimination. Middle Easterners may have varying levels of trust depending on their individual experiences and perceptions.

Question 13

Municipal policing agencies receive most of their funds from:

Accepted Answer

Municipal policing agencies are typically funded by the local city government. They may also receive some funding or resources from the state government, but the majority of their funding comes from the city. Privateers and the federal government are not primary sources of funding for municipal policing agencies.

Question 14

An area of concentrated crime where there is a higher risk of victimization is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A "hot spot" refers to an area with a high concentration of crime, making it more likely for someone in that area to become a victim of a crime. The other answer choices are not commonly used terms in criminology.

Question 15

________ is the extent of an individual's authority,or the number of individuals that one person is responsible for overseeing.

Accepted Answer

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a supervisor or manager can effectively manage. It is the range or limit of an individual's authority, and it affects the efficiency and effectiveness of communication and decision-making within an organization. A wider span of control means that a manager has more direct reports, while a narrower span of control means that a manager has fewer direct reports but more layers of hierarchy. The optimal span of control depends on the nature of the tasks, the skills and experience of the manager and the subordinates, the degree of autonomy and interdependence, and other factors.

Question 16

Two months after graduating from the police academy,Rookie Officer Pike starts patrolling the streets.On duty,he realizes that the police academy training was very different from the real world of policing.What do rookie police officers realize once they are on the job?

Accepted Answer

Rookie officers often realize that tasks that seemed quick and easy in the academy, such as filling out paperwork or responding to calls, can take much longer in the real world of policing. This is due to factors such as traffic, unforeseen circumstances, and the need to properly investigate and document incidents.

Question 17

________ is the requirement that each individual within an organization reports directly to a single individual higher in the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

Unity of command is the requirement that each individual within an organization reports directly to a single individual higher in the chain of command. This helps to avoid confusion, conflicting instructions, and ensures accountability for tasks and decisions.

Question 18

Robert Smith spends his time going through the financial transactions of large businesses to make sure they are in compliance with federal law.Robert Smith is a:

Accepted Answer

Forensic accounting involves examining financial records to detect fraud and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. This matches Robert Smith's job description. Forensic entomologists study insects to assist in criminal investigations, criminalists analyze physical evidence at crime scenes, and ballistics experts study firearms and ammunition to help solve crimes. These fields are not relevant to Robert Smith's job.

Question 19

Newly appointed deputy sheriffs are usually first assigned to ________.

Accepted Answer

Newly appointed deputy sheriffs are typically first assigned to work in the county's jail facility to gain experience and understanding of the law enforcement environment before moving on to other duties.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about the public opinion of police?

Accepted Answer

Public opinion surveys often show that people believe racial profiling is a more frequent issue than police brutality.

Quiz 6: Policing Operations