Question 1

Belonging to a gang is

Accepted Answer

A)  a status offense. 
B)  a misdemeanor. 
C)  a felony. 
D)  not a crime. 
E)  either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on state statute. 
A)  a status offense. 
B)  a misdemeanor. 
C)  a felony. 
D)  not a crime. 
E)  either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on state statute.

Question 2

Social intervention is a good strategy to deal with gang problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a group of individuals with a recognized name and symbols who form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in unlawful activity

Accepted Answer

A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf 
A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf

Question 4

Discuss what entrapment is and what steps law enforcement can take to prevent entrapping suspects.

Accepted Answer

Entrapment occurs when law enforcement o

Question 5

An estimated one-third of federal and state prisoners and probations are characterized as drug involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the 1970s,a gang problem existed in

Accepted Answer

A)  every state and the District of Columbia. 
B)  nearly every state. 
C)  half the states. 
D)  fewer than half the states. 
E)  only four states. 
A)  every state and the District of Columbia. 
B)  nearly every state. 
C)  half the states. 
D)  fewer than half the states. 
E)  only four states.

Question 7

According to the research,many regions will see an increase in gang membership because

Accepted Answer

A)  many youth are seeking to join a gang. 
B)  many youth are "wanna be" gang members. 
C)  many gangs are migrating to suburban areas. 
D)  law enforcement is not prepared for the gangs. 
A)  many youth are seeking to join a gang. 
B)  many youth are "wanna be" gang members. 
C)  many gangs are migrating to suburban areas. 
D)  law enforcement is not prepared for the gangs.

Question 8

In the first part of the 21st century,the gang problem

Accepted Answer

A)  continues to rapidly increase. 
B)  continues to increase, but at a reduced rate. 
C)  appears to be holding steady. 
D)  appears to be increasing. 
E)  appears to have disappeared. 
A)  continues to rapidly increase. 
B)  continues to increase, but at a reduced rate. 
C)  appears to be holding steady. 
D)  appears to be increasing. 
E)  appears to have disappeared.

Question 9

Describe how legislation can be used as a tool in the war on drugs.

Accepted Answer

Legislation can be used as a tool in the

Question 10

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-a gang member's street name

Accepted Answer

A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf 
A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf

Question 11

Many undercover narcotics agents injured or killed while on assignment have mismanaged

Accepted Answer

A)  communications. 
B)  their informants. 
C)  their undercover role. 
D)  buyers. 
E)  the flashroll. 
A)  communications. 
B)  their informants. 
C)  their undercover role. 
D)  buyers. 
E)  the flashroll.

Question 12

When a police department targets gang members with chronic involvement in serious crime and set clear expectations for their behavior,it is called __________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a police department targets gang members...

Question 13

Female gang involvement

Accepted Answer

A)  is decreasing. 
B)  has remained constant over the past 10 years. 
C)  is increasing. 
D)  is limited to only being couriers of drugs and guns. 
A)  is decreasing. 
B)  has remained constant over the past 10 years. 
C)  is increasing. 
D)  is limited to only being couriers of drugs and guns.

Question 14

Most gang members are ashamed of belonging to a gang and will attempt to hide their membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____________is a new Web-based information system that allows law enforcement officers to stay current with information regarding gangs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Law Enforcement Online 
B)  NAGIA 
C)  The Eurogang program 
D)  NGIC Online 
A)  Law Enforcement Online 
B)  NAGIA 
C)  The Eurogang program 
D)  NGIC Online

Question 16

It can be difficult to investigate a gang's activity because

Accepted Answer

A)  the gangs operate secretly. 
B)  of the laws associated with interviewing juveniles. 
C)  gang members stick together and intimidate those who may speak to law enforcement. 
D)  gang members intimidate the police. 
A)  the gangs operate secretly. 
B)  of the laws associated with interviewing juveniles. 
C)  gang members stick together and intimidate those who may speak to law enforcement. 
D)  gang members intimidate the police.

Question 17

More than half of the states have legislation that makes gang-related offenses heavily penalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Undercover work has changed very little over the past 10 to 20 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-one assistant prosecutor handling the criminal complaint from start to finish through the entire court process

Accepted Answer

A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf 
A) street gangs 
B) flashroll 
C) graffiti 
D) moniker 
E) nystagmus
F)horizontal prosecution
G)vertical prosecution
H)turf

Question 20

The last quarter of the 20th century saw the gang problem level off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Belonging to a gang is

Social intervention is a good strategy to deal with gang problems.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a group of individuals with a recognized name and symbols who form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in unlawful activity

Discuss what entrapment is and what steps law enforcement can take to prevent entrapping suspects.

An estimated one-third of federal and state prisoners and probations are characterized as drug involved.

In the 1970s,a gang problem existed in

According to the research,many regions will see an increase in gang membership because

In the first part of the 21st century,the gang problem

Describe how legislation can be used as a tool in the war on drugs.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a gang member's street name

Many undercover narcotics agents injured or killed while on assignment have mismanaged

When a police department targets gang members with chronic involvement in serious crime and set clear expectations for their behavior,it is called __ _.

Female gang involvement

Most gang members are ashamed of belonging to a gang and will attempt to hide their membership.

_____________is a new Web-based information system that allows law enforcement officers to stay current with information regarding gangs.

It can be difficult to investigate a gang's activity because

More than half of the states have legislation that makes gang-related offenses heavily penalized.

Undercover work has changed very little over the past 10 to 20 years.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -one assistant prosecutor handling the criminal complaint from start to finish through the entire court process

The last quarter of the 20th century saw the gang problem level off.

Police Operations In Context

Communication: The Foundation Of Police Operations

Operational Skills: Performing Within The Law

Patrol: The Backbone Of Police Operations

Traffic: Policing In A Country On The Move

Crime, Disorder, And Quality-of-life Issues: Responding To The Call

Violence: At Home, In The Classroom, On The Job

Emergency Situations: When Disaster Strikes

Terrorism: From Hometown Security To Homeland Security

Criminal Investigation

Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health: Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty

Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

Filters

Exam 12: Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats

Belonging to a gang is

Social intervention is a good strategy to deal with gang problems.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a group of individuals with a recognized name and symbols who form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in unlawful activity

Discuss what entrapment is and what steps law enforcement can take to prevent entrapping suspects.

An estimated one-third of federal and state prisoners and probations are characterized as drug involved.

In the 1970s,a gang problem existed in

According to the research,many regions will see an increase in gang membership because

In the first part of the 21st century,the gang problem

Describe how legislation can be used as a tool in the war on drugs.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -a gang member's street name

Many undercover narcotics agents injured or killed while on assignment have mismanaged

When a police department targets gang members with chronic involvement in serious crime and set clear expectations for their behavior,it is called __________ _________.

Female gang involvement

Most gang members are ashamed of belonging to a gang and will attempt to hide their membership.

_____________is a new Web-based information system that allows law enforcement officers to stay current with information regarding gangs.

It can be difficult to investigate a gang's activity because

More than half of the states have legislation that makes gang-related offenses heavily penalized.

Undercover work has changed very little over the past 10 to 20 years.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -one assistant prosecutor handling the criminal complaint from start to finish through the entire court process

The last quarter of the 20th century saw the gang problem level off.

Police Operations In Context

Communication: The Foundation Of Police Operations

Operational Skills: Performing Within The Law

Patrol: The Backbone Of Police Operations

Traffic: Policing In A Country On The Move

Crime, Disorder, And Quality-of-life Issues: Responding To The Call

Violence: At Home, In The Classroom, On The Job

Emergency Situations: When Disaster Strikes

Terrorism: From Hometown Security To Homeland Security

Criminal Investigation

Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our Nation’s Future

The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health: Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty

Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

Filters

When a police department targets gang members with chronic involvement in serious crime and set clear expectations for their behavior,it is called __ _.