Exam 5: Police

Public support for police budgets is greatest when police departments stress the service function.

Federal law enforcement agencies in the United States are part of the legislative branch.

Explain James Q.Wilson's broken windows theory.Give an example of when and where the theory could be put into practice.

When a crime is committed,delays can give the criminal an advantage in escaping capture by the police.

The community-based model of policing occurred between

The ____________________ style of police is marked by professionalism and an emphasis on law enforcement.

Which of the following areas is not a priority of the FBI?​

In the past,________ had full power to break into the homes of slaves who were suspected of keeping arms,to physically punish those who did not obey their orders,and to arrest runaways.

England has no national police force.

If police officers provide first aid,rescue animals,or help the homeless,this is an example of the _______ police function.

The function of the police that includes providing first aid and helping people is called the ____________________ function.

Adrian has worked for two different municipal police department in the course of his career due to a career move his wife made, which forced Adrian to move to a new state. Adrian worked for the first department for 10 years. He enjoyed his position very much. He felt very comfortable with his sergeant all they way up to the chief. They ran a very professional department and executed many arrests for misdemeanors and traffic violations. When Adrian switched to the department in his new state, he noticed a very different style of policing. He was working in a nice suburban area, which required him to answer calls that, he felt, were more social-service-type calls. This new department forced him to develop a new style of policing. -The first department that Adrian worked for required him to work for arrests and uphold the letter of the law.This is an example of the _____ style of law enforcement.

The police can enforce every law and catch every lawbreaker if they have the resources.

According to public opinion polls,which police function is most important in the minds of citizens?​

Complex bureaucracies such as police departments depend on clearly stated rules and _______ to guide officers.

The ________,the top law enforcement official in county government,historically was an exceptionally important police official during the country's westward expansion and continues to bear primary responsibility for many local jails.

Which of the following is not an element of the model of professional policing?​

In their article entitled "Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety," James Q.Wilson and George Kelling argued that police should work more on​

Police policy regarding domestic violence has changed as a result of lawsuits filed against police departments by injured women.

The _________ function applies to situations in which the law has been violated and the offender needs to be identified or located and then apprehended.