Question 1

Law enforcement to regulated activities associated with public morality are called

Accepted Answer

Activities associated with public morality are often referred to as activities involving vice, such as prostitution, gambling, and drug use. These are regulated by law enforcement agencies, and breaking these regulations can lead to charges of crimes of vice. Options A and B refer specifically to sexual and violent offenses, respectively, which may or may not be considered crimes of vice depending on their context. Option D is not a commonly used term in law enforcement.

Question 2

Which of the following best characterizes the typical police response to homeless people?

Accepted Answer

The typical police response to homelessness is often one that prioritizes addressing complaints from community members about homeless individuals rather than proactively working on behalf of the homeless population. This can lead to a cycle of displacement and criminalization rather than addressing the underlying issues causing homelessness.

Question 3

When someone calls police because of noise, an argument, a family problem, or a dispute with neighbors, the function of police is

Accepted Answer

When someone calls the police in such situations, their main function is to relieve or resolve the unpleasant situation. The police may mediate the dispute or offer advice on how to handle the situation, in order to prevent it from escalating further. This does not involve obtaining an emergency service or physically retaliating against anyone (couterpunching). Maintaining a social boundary may be a secondary function, but it is not the primary reason why the police are called in such situations.

Question 4

The public element that establish semi permanent camps in public parks, resist transport to shelters, and sleep in bus stations is commonly referred to as the

Accepted Answer

The term "homeless problem" is the most commonly used term to refer to the situation described in the statement. It accurately describes the issue of individuals lacking a permanent place to live and resorting to sleeping in public spaces such as parks and bus stations. The other options either do not accurately describe the situation or are not commonly used terms.

Question 5

Which of the following is perhaps the most common type of order maintenance activity carried out by the police?

Accepted Answer

Traffic enforcement is perhaps the most common type of order maintenance activity carried out by the police. This can include activities such as issuing traffic tickets, responding to vehicle accidents, and regulating traffic flow. Domestic disputes and drug enforcement are also common order maintenance activities, but they may not be as frequently encountered as traffic enforcement. Medical assistance is a type of emergency response activity, rather than an order maintenance activity.

Question 6

What is the estimated yearly gross revenue from prostitution in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to estimates from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the yearly gross revenue from prostitution in the United States is between $7 and $9 billion.

Question 7

What is the name for the prostitute who represents the upper end of the economic scale of prostitution?

Accepted Answer

A call girl is a prostitute who typically advertises her services to affluent clients and provides companionship and sexual services for high fees, representing the upper end of the economic scale of prostitution. The other options (B-girl, brothel prostitute, and skeezer) do not necessarily imply a higher economic status among prostitutes.

Question 8

Prostitution is a common problem in many communities.It is estimated that there are about 250,000 prostitutes in the nation.What is their weekly clientele base?

Accepted Answer

Assuming each prostitute sees an average of 6 clients per week (a commonly cited figure in studies of prostitution), the calculation would be 250,000 prostitutes * 6 clients/week = 1,500,000 clients/week.

Question 9

When people use the police for missing children, medicals crises, suicide attempts, or being locked out of their car, this activity is called

Accepted Answer

Obtaining an emergency service refers to calling the police or emergency responders for situations that require immediate assistance, such as missing children, medical crises, suicide attempts, or auto emergencies.

Question 10

The efforts in exercising great discretion with the mentally ill is called

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric first aid involves providing support and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This includes exercising great discretion and adhering to best practices in helping those who are mentally ill. Hospital aid, mind correction direction, and mental health maintenance may be components of psychiatric first aid, but they do not encompass the full scope of the practice.

Question 11

The study that sought to determine the deterrent effect of arrest, mediation, and separation in misdemeanor domestic violence was called

Accepted Answer

The study that sought to determine the deterrent effect of arrest, mediation, and separation in misdemeanor domestic violence was the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment. The other options listed are not studies that specifically examined the effects of these interventions in domestic violence cases.

Question 12

What is the name for the type of prostitute who emerged in the 1980s with the introduction of crack cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Skeezer was a term used to describe a type of prostitute who emerged in the 1980s with the introduction of crack cocaine. They were often drug addicted and willing to engage in sexual activities for drugs or very little money. The term has since become outdated and offensive. B-girls were typically bar or nightclub workers who would encourage patrons to buy them expensive drinks in exchange for attention. Streetwalkers are prostitutes who solicit clients on the streets, while call girls are prostitutes who are contacted by clients through phone or online communication.

Question 13

Officers exercise great discretion in handling the mentally ill.Which is not one of their basic options?

Accepted Answer

Medically assisted sedation should not be a basic option for officers when handling the mentally ill. This option should only be considered as a last resort and under the guidance and supervision of medical professionals. The other options listed (hospitalization, arrest, informal disposition) are basic options that officers can consider when handling the mentally ill.

Question 14

People often expect the police to remove someone they believe does not belong there. This expectation is called

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a social boundary refers to the expectation that police will remove individuals who are perceived as not belonging in a particular social setting. This could include individuals who are causing a disturbance or breaking the law.

Question 15

What is the percentage of all licensed drivers stopped at least once by the police each year?

Accepted Answer

While there is no exact statistic for the percentage of all licensed drivers stopped by the police annually, surveys have shown that approximately 10 percent of drivers report being pulled over in the past year. Therefore, option B) is the most accurate answer.

Question 16

On which type of prostitute do the police most often concentrate their enforcement activities?

Accepted Answer

Police often concentrate their enforcement activities on street walkers because they are the most visible and easily accessible type of prostitute.

Question 17

If someone calls the police about another person as a way of diverting attention away from his or her own behavior, this is termed

Accepted Answer

Counterpunching refers to a defensive tactic in which the individual diverts attention away from their own behavior by attacking or accusing another person. Calling the police to report another person as a way of deflecting attention from oneself is an example of counterpunching.

Question 18

A dispute involving two or more people engaged in an intimate relationship is commonly known as a

Accepted Answer

A dispute involving two or more people engaged in an intimate relationship is commonly known as a domestic disturbance. Other options like family conflict, household disorder, and intimate argument do not specifically refer to disputes within an intimate relationship.

Question 19

In communities with few mental health resources, police officers are sometimes inclined to arrest a mentally ill person for a misdemeanor.This practice is known as:

Accepted Answer

The practice described does not have a specific name among the options provided, making "none of these" the correct choice.

Question 20

With few community resources, police officers maybe inclined to arrest a mentally ill person for a misdemeanor.This practice is called

Accepted Answer

Mercy booking occurs when police officers arrest a mentally ill person for a misdemeanor due to a lack of community resources available to handle the situation. It is called "mercy" booking because the intention is not to punish the person, but rather to get them into a system where they can receive the help they need. This practice is controversial, as it can further stigmatize and criminalize individuals with mental illnesses.

Quiz 8: Peacekeeping and Order Maintenance