Question 1

Integrity becomes more important than loyalty to those who participate in the code of silence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A duty to disclose evidence was established in the landmark case

Accepted Answer

A)  Garrity v. New Jersey. 
B)  Graham v. Connor. 
C)  Thurman v. City of Torrington. 
D)  Brady v. Maryland. 
A)  Garrity v. New Jersey. 
B)  Graham v. Connor. 
C)  Thurman v. City of Torrington. 
D)  Brady v. Maryland.

Question 3

If a police officer makes untrue,disparaging statements about a person in public,that officer can be sued for

Accepted Answer

A)  libel. 
B)  slander. 
C)  malicious prosecution. 
D)  malfeasance. 
E)  nonfeasance. 
A)  libel. 
B)  slander. 
C)  malicious prosecution. 
D)  malfeasance. 
E)  nonfeasance.

Question 4

An issue with a multitude of sides is known as a/an_______________ issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An issue with a multitude of sides...

Question 5

A proceeding where criminal charges are brought to harm someone with no legal justification is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  malicious mischief. 
B)  malicious prosecution. 
C)  nolo contendere. 
D)  mala in se. 
E)  slander. 
A)  malicious mischief. 
B)  malicious prosecution. 
C)  nolo contendere. 
D)  mala in se. 
E)  slander.

Question 6

Title 42,Section 1983,U.S.C.deals with civil offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Group loyalty and the code of silence are parts of a phenomenon called the thin blue line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A simple maxim to guide police in ethical decision making is "____________________________________________________________________."

Accepted Answer

There is n

Question 9

Use-of-force reports are important in establishing the officer's

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonableness. 
B)  discretion. 
C)  state of mind. 
D)  probable cause. 
A)  reasonableness. 
B)  discretion. 
C)  state of mind. 
D)  probable cause.

Question 10

The largest number of lawsuits filed against the police are for

Accepted Answer

A)  use of excessive force. 
B)  brutality. 
C)  wrongful death. 
D)  negligent service. 
E)  false arrest and imprisonment. 
A)  use of excessive force. 
B)  brutality. 
C)  wrongful death. 
D)  negligent service. 
E)  false arrest and imprisonment.

Question 11

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-an act where the injury or damage is so severe and the harm should have been foreseen so that intent or mental state need not be proven

Accepted Answer

A) exculpatory evidence 
B) Civil Rights Act 
C) collective deep pocket 
D) intentional tort 
E) libel
F)litigious
G)malfeasance
H)malicious prosecution
I)ministerial acts
J)negligence
K)nonfeasance
L)vicarious liability
M)perjury
N)strict liability
O)slippery slope 
A) exculpatory evidence 
B) Civil Rights Act 
C) collective deep pocket 
D) intentional tort 
E) libel
F)litigious
G)malfeasance
H)malicious prosecution
I)ministerial acts
J)negligence
K)nonfeasance
L)vicarious liability
M)perjury
N)strict liability
O)slippery slope

Question 12

Poor aim when shooting to wound a suspect causes the greatest number of wrongful death actions against police officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A __________ __________ __________ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ __________ __________ was established in...

Question 14

Accepting gratuities can give the appearance of preferential treatment only when such treatment actually exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

______________ refers to the standards of fair and honest conduct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ refers to the standards of fair...

Question 16

Perhaps the most important factor in police officers becoming corrupt is the great amount of discretion they have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When officers follow the "letter of the law," they consider the law

Accepted Answer

A)  black and white. 
B)  a gray area. 
C)  a set of standards over which they have no control. 
D)  all of the other choices. 
A)  black and white. 
B)  a gray area. 
C)  a set of standards over which they have no control. 
D)  all of the other choices.

Question 18

Some courts have held law enforcement officers liable for providing assistance at crash scenes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match.
-duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office; if officers fail to perform the duty as prescribed,they can be sued

Accepted Answer

A) exculpatory evidence 
B) Civil Rights Act 
C) collective deep pocket 
D) intentional tort 
E) libel
F)litigious
G)malfeasance
H)malicious prosecution
I)ministerial acts
J)negligence
K)nonfeasance
L)vicarious liability
M)perjury
N)strict liability
O)slippery slope 
A) exculpatory evidence 
B) Civil Rights Act 
C) collective deep pocket 
D) intentional tort 
E) libel
F)litigious
G)malfeasance
H)malicious prosecution
I)ministerial acts
J)negligence
K)nonfeasance
L)vicarious liability
M)perjury
N)strict liability
O)slippery slope

Question 20

"Brady Material" is evidence that tends to prove the accused party is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Integrity becomes more important than loyalty to those who participate in the code of silence.

A duty to disclose evidence was established in the landmark case

If a police officer makes untrue,disparaging statements about a person in public,that officer can be sued for

An issue with a multitude of sides is known as a/an_______________ issue.

A proceeding where criminal charges are brought to harm someone with no legal justification is known as

Title 42,Section 1983,U.S.C.deals with civil offenses.

Group loyalty and the code of silence are parts of a phenomenon called the thin blue line.

A simple maxim to guide police in ethical decision making is "____________________________________________________________________."

Use-of-force reports are important in establishing the officer's

The largest number of lawsuits filed against the police are for

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an act where the injury or damage is so severe and the harm should have been foreseen so that intent or mental state need not be proven

Poor aim when shooting to wound a suspect causes the greatest number of wrongful death actions against police officers.

A __ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.

Accepting gratuities can give the appearance of preferential treatment only when such treatment actually exists.

______________ refers to the standards of fair and honest conduct.

Perhaps the most important factor in police officers becoming corrupt is the great amount of discretion they have.

When officers follow the "letter of the law," they consider the law

Some courts have held law enforcement officers liable for providing assistance at crash scenes.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office; if officers fail to perform the duty as prescribed,they can be sued

"Brady Material" is evidence that tends to prove the accused party is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats

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

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Exam 14: Liability And Ethics: Is It Legal? Is It Moral?

Integrity becomes more important than loyalty to those who participate in the code of silence.

A duty to disclose evidence was established in the landmark case

If a police officer makes untrue,disparaging statements about a person in public,that officer can be sued for

An issue with a multitude of sides is known as a/an_______________ issue.

A proceeding where criminal charges are brought to harm someone with no legal justification is known as

Title 42,Section 1983,U.S.C.deals with civil offenses.

Group loyalty and the code of silence are parts of a phenomenon called the thin blue line.

A simple maxim to guide police in ethical decision making is "____________________________________________________________________."

Use-of-force reports are important in establishing the officer's

The largest number of lawsuits filed against the police are for

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -an act where the injury or damage is so severe and the harm should have been foreseen so that intent or mental state need not be proven

Poor aim when shooting to wound a suspect causes the greatest number of wrongful death actions against police officers.

A __________ __________ __________ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.

Accepting gratuities can give the appearance of preferential treatment only when such treatment actually exists.

______________ refers to the standards of fair and honest conduct.

Perhaps the most important factor in police officers becoming corrupt is the great amount of discretion they have.

When officers follow the "letter of the law," they consider the law

Some courts have held law enforcement officers liable for providing assistance at crash scenes.

MATCHING Each item may be matched only once. Select the best match. -duties prescribed by law as some of the tasks of an administrative office; if officers fail to perform the duty as prescribed,they can be sued

"Brady Material" is evidence that tends to prove the accused party is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats

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

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A __ was established in the landmark case of Brady v.Maryland (1963),in which the Supreme Court ruled that the government has a duty to divulge material evidence to the defense that could tend to change the outcome of a trial.