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Policing midterm
Chapter (1-6)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During his time as a police officer, from 1905 to 1932, he was known as the founder of modern American professional policing | August Vollmer |
| The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 inspired.... | The first formalized police force of London |
| of the three eras of policing, which is characterized by an effort to garner insight from educational institutions in an effort to smoothly implement professionalism throughout policing | Reform |
| While policing in the North is characterized by both creating and fine tuning the watch system, policing int he south was characterized by | Slave Patrols |
| These individuals were used to prevent crime, make arrest, investigating crimes and working towards social justice due to the civil unrest that plagued London in the 1700s | Bow Street Runners |
| Community partnership, utilized but the Community Era of policing is characterized by: | Listening to the problems and concerns from community leaders and creating initiatives based on these concerns |
| The political Era of policing in characterized by many things including corruption and the lack of accountability or discipline for police officers. Another characteristic of this era included the hiring of police officers by: | Politicians |
| Some major changes made during the Reform Era of policing include: | Implementing automobiles in police patrolling Incorporating college degree requirements for police officers Improving the basic standards for police recruiting |
| Why did the Community Era of Policing come about? | Excessive force in the late 50s and 60s lead to community backlash |
| O.w. Wilson, one of the most important influences on policing, is credited with founding? | The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics |
| According to Gayle Fisher-Stewart's "Community Policing Explained," the three main ingredients in community era reformation are problem solving, community partnerships, and organizational transformation | True |
| This term, which emerged during the 1990s, refers to the higher number of contacts between African American drivers and the police | Driving while Black |
| In regards to how favorable men and women view police, a 2016 Cato Institute study found | Men and women have incredibly similar levels of police favorability |
| What does Stop-And-Frisk data from the New York Police Department show? | African American and Hispanics are stopped at higher rates than others |
| Law enforcement is concerned about media attention and influence primarily because _ | "Media" has changed dramatically with the internet expanding the availability of 24-hour news |
| Which of the following acts limits the powers of the federal government in the use of federal military personnel to enforce domestic issues in the U.S? | Posse Comitatus Act |
| The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing was initiated in response to what events)? | African American citizen deaths during police interactions picked up by national media |
| Which of the following represents the use-of-force continuum? | Officer assessing the situation and utilizing one higher level of force than the other |
| Which of the following was not a recommendation made by Paul Konz in his 2016 "Building Trust Between Police and the Communities They Serve?" | Increased personal relationships within the department |
| Which of the following court cases was the foundation for the stop and frisk concept? | Terry v. Ohio |
| In her 2017 article, Tracey Meares argues that even though police officers are available 24/7, 365 days a year, they are not to be viewed as social workers. | True |
| Which of the following is NOT always a rifquirement for police officers? | College Degree |
| What is the most expensive and time-consuming part of applicant screening? | Criminal background check |
| What is the most common general order of steps toward becoming an officer? | Initial screening, oral Interview, written exam, academy, field training and probationary period |
| Why are departments looking toward diversity and inclusion efforts? | An attempt to follow court mandated diversity requirements To help community members trust their local departments To reflect the communities that they serve |
| John is going through initial screening to become a Richmond police officer. He is concerned about a felony assault and battery charge. Is John's felony charge a disqualification to become an officer? | Yes, because potential officers cannot have a felony |
| Which of the following groups is not considered an underrepresented minority in police departments? | Catholics |
| Which of the following is NOT considered an important quality of police applicants? | Can build rapport with children |
| Studies have found that shifts in attitude often occur during a recruit's time in academy | True |
| While females make up over 50% of the United States population, they make up just under 12% of police officers in the United States | True |
| What is the general Police Population Ratio? | 2.1 officer to every 1,000 community residents |
| Municipal Police departments are primarily | Handle most serious crime and provide emergency services Represent 71% of all law enforcement agencies Are the most complex to operate |
| Which of the following is considered a Department of Justice agency? | U.S. Marshals Service |
| Which of the following is an advantage that civilian employees have over police officers? | They have a variety of available resources that are not available to officers |
| Which is NOT an example of an additional policing force? | Crime Analysis Force |
| Gabe is an officer for the state police who is seeking additional resources from local police and local agencies during a state of emergency. Can officer Gabe use local resources? | Yes, because of the mutual aid system |
| Which of the following positions comes with a lot of responsibility and is considered a first line supervisor position? | Police sergeant |
| Which of the following ranks is responsible for managing an entire district, precinct, or division? | Captain |
| The U.S. Coast Guard is now housed under the Department of Homeland Security | True |
| What is the purpose of the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)? | A network meant for the sharing of information between state and local agencies |
| ___is intentionally attacking and damaging computers, networks, infrastructures, database systems, and other technologies via electronic means or other network-related mediums | Cyberterrorism |
| What is the jail enforcement model? | A model in which correctional officers ask each inmate's immigration status |
| Which of the following is NOT considered a disadvantage of the 287(g) policy? | Increased notification to ICE |
| Which of the following programs monitors and maintains biographic and biometric information on criminal immigrants? | Criminal Alien Program |
| The U.S. Patriot Act was established? | Post 9/11 |
| Evan is an average citizen who is illegally accessing systems with the intent to expose information. Is this illegal? Why? | Yes, because this is an example of hacking |
| Which of the following is an example of the hybrid model as described by the 287(g) programs? | Both jail officers and task force officers are trained to enforce federal immigration laws |
| According to the FBI, which of the following is NOT a contributing factors to emerging threats of terrorism? | Citizen Disenchantment |
| Which section of the Fourteenth Amendment is most applicable to the discussion of racial profiling? | Section 3 |
| Planned parenthood bombings are examples of international terrorism | False |
| Which of the following is an example of community policing? | Community Walks |
| Which is NOT a basic components of community policing? | Technological Advancement |
| Who was the primary pioneer of problem-oriented policing? | Herman Goldstein |
| The U.S. Patriot Act stands for Providing Appropriate Tools Required to... | intercept and obstruct terrorism |
| ______ is an agreement between two or more agencies, enabling them to utilize each other's resources in case of an emergency or other necessary situation. | Mutual Aid system |
| ____police systems covers three major sections of policing including airports, ports, and railroads. | Transit |
| According to Wurie (2012)'s study on exploring the lived experiences of Salvadoran families in Prince William County-the following themes emerged; real-estate, healthcare, personal, public safety, education, and | Employment |
| In community policing, _ change applies to the departmental variations both symbolically and physically in order to mirror the concept of effective community policing within their jurisdictions. | Structural |
| ____justice is the custom-fit crime control initiative wherein the community and the various systems such as police, courts, and corrections come together collectively to address specific issues. | Community |
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