Question 1

James Q.Wilson identified three styles of policing.In your opinion,which style best fits police work in today's society? Support your opinion with examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should e

Question 2

Strategic policing emphasizes the need to focus on nontraditional crimes and criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Women officers tend to be better at defusing and de-escalating potentially violent confrontations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Without a dedicated intelligence unit,it is difficult for law enforcement agencies to effectively use information and intelligence disseminated by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and define each of the five core operational strategies police departments use in their daily operation and provide examples of each.

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Answers should include definit

Question 6

The peacekeeping role of the police involves a focus on quality-of-life offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the characteristic to the type of policing.
A)Community policing
B)Traditional policing
-Prosecutions are seen as an important goal

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the characteristic to the type of...

Question 8

The political era of American policing was characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) police officers running for political office. 
B) police,citizens,and politicians developing a close working relationship. 
C) police serving the interests of politicians. 
D) politicians funding police research. 
A) police officers running for political office. 
B) police,citizens,and politicians developing a close working relationship. 
C) police serving the interests of politicians. 
D) politicians funding police research.

Question 9

________ programs often fail to increase community satisfaction because they focus on serving groups that are already satisfied with the police.

Accepted Answer

Police-com

Question 10

________-style police departments are mainly concerned with order maintenance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________-style police departments are mainly concerned with...

Question 11

Police-community relations (PCR)

Accepted Answer

A) recognizes that the police derive their legitimacy from the community they serve. 
B) emphasizes the need for less citizen participation in law enforcement. 
C) emerged during the 1930s. 
D) has been used exclusively in metropolitan areas. 
A) recognizes that the police derive their legitimacy from the community they serve. 
B) emphasizes the need for less citizen participation in law enforcement. 
C) emerged during the 1930s. 
D) has been used exclusively in metropolitan areas.

Question 12

________ is information about a crime that forms the basis for determining the identity of the perpetrator.

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A) Problem solving 
B) Crime scene investigation 
C) The solvability factor 
D) Detective work 
A) Problem solving 
B) Crime scene investigation 
C) The solvability factor 
D) Detective work

Question 13

Explain the main elements of police organization and management.Compare and contrast line and staff operations and give an example of each.Define the key elements of a police organizational chart,including chain of command,unity of command,and span of control.

Accepted Answer

Answers should distinguish between line

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the basic purposes of policing in democratic societies?

Accepted Answer

A) Help ensure domestic peace and tranquility. 
B) Respond rapidly to all 911 calls. 
C) Investigate crime and apprehend offenders. 
D) Enforce the laws. 
A) Help ensure domestic peace and tranquility. 
B) Respond rapidly to all 911 calls. 
C) Investigate crime and apprehend offenders. 
D) Enforce the laws.

Question 15

Information that is compiled in an effort to anticipate,prevent,or monitor criminal activity is known as

Accepted Answer

A) criminal intelligence. 
B) CompStat. 
C) NLETS. 
D) intelligence-led policing. 
A) criminal intelligence. 
B) CompStat. 
C) NLETS. 
D) intelligence-led policing.

Question 16

Match the characteristic to the historical era.
A)Reform era
B)Political era
C)Community policing era
D)New era
-Emphasis on professionalism and traditional crime-fighting

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the characteristic to the historical era.
A)Reform...

Question 17

Match the characteristic to the type of policing.
A)Community policing
B)Traditional policing
-The role of headquarters is to preach organizational values

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the characteristic to the type of...

Question 18

Intelligence-led policing

Accepted Answer

A) is a method of managing the investigation into a serious crime. 
B) emphasizes hiring police officers with college degrees. 
C) is a technique used by police in the fight against terrorism. 
D) is a key element in evidenced-based policing. 
A) is a method of managing the investigation into a serious crime. 
B) emphasizes hiring police officers with college degrees. 
C) is a technique used by police in the fight against terrorism. 
D) is a key element in evidenced-based policing.

Question 19

________ is the dominant operational policing strategy and is based on the ideas of Sir Robert Peel and the early London Metropolitan Police.

Accepted Answer

A) Emergency response 
B) Problem solving 
C) Routine incident response 
D) Preventive Patrol 
A) Emergency response 
B) Problem solving 
C) Routine incident response 
D) Preventive Patrol

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the ILP era?

Accepted Answer

A) It is characterized by close ties between police and public officials. 
B) It began around 1930 and lasted until the 1970s. 
C) It is still evolving and involves efforts to deal with threats to the homeland. 
D) It stresses the service role of police officers. 
A) It is characterized by close ties between police and public officials. 
B) It began around 1930 and lasted until the 1970s. 
C) It is still evolving and involves efforts to deal with threats to the homeland. 
D) It stresses the service role of police officers.

James Q.Wilson identified three styles of policing.In your opinion,which style best fits police work in today's society? Support your opinion with examples.

Strategic policing emphasizes the need to focus on nontraditional crimes and criminals.

Women officers tend to be better at defusing and de-escalating potentially violent confrontations.

Without a dedicated intelligence unit,it is difficult for law enforcement agencies to effectively use information and intelligence disseminated by the federal government.

List and define each of the five core operational strategies police departments use in their daily operation and provide examples of each.

The peacekeeping role of the police involves a focus on quality-of-life offenses.

Match the characteristic to the type of policing. A)Community policing B)Traditional policing -Prosecutions are seen as an important goal

The political era of American policing was characterized by

________ programs often fail to increase community satisfaction because they focus on serving groups that are already satisfied with the police.

________-style police departments are mainly concerned with order maintenance.

Police-community relations (PCR)

________ is information about a crime that forms the basis for determining the identity of the perpetrator.

Explain the main elements of police organization and management.Compare and contrast line and staff operations and give an example of each.Define the key elements of a police organizational chart,including chain of command,unity of command,and span of control.

Which of the following is not one of the basic purposes of policing in democratic societies?

Information that is compiled in an effort to anticipate,prevent,or monitor criminal activity is known as

Match the characteristic to the historical era. A)Reform era B)Political era C)Community policing era D)New era -Emphasis on professionalism and traditional crime-fighting

Match the characteristic to the type of policing. A)Community policing B)Traditional policing -The role of headquarters is to preach organizational values

Intelligence-led policing

________ is the dominant operational policing strategy and is based on the ideas of Sir Robert Peel and the early London Metropolitan Police.

Which of the following is true of the ILP era?

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Policing: History and Structure

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Policing: Issues and Challenges

The Courts: Structure and Participants

Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial

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Probation,parole,and Reentry

Prisons and Jails

Prison Life

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Exam 6: Policing: Purpose and Organization

James Q.Wilson identified three styles of policing.In your opinion,which style best fits police work in today's society? Support your opinion with examples.

Strategic policing emphasizes the need to focus on nontraditional crimes and criminals.

Women officers tend to be better at defusing and de-escalating potentially violent confrontations.

Without a dedicated intelligence unit,it is difficult for law enforcement agencies to effectively use information and intelligence disseminated by the federal government.

List and define each of the five core operational strategies police departments use in their daily operation and provide examples of each.

The peacekeeping role of the police involves a focus on quality-of-life offenses.

Match the characteristic to the type of policing. A)Community policing B)Traditional policing -Prosecutions are seen as an important goal

The political era of American policing was characterized by

________ programs often fail to increase community satisfaction because they focus on serving groups that are already satisfied with the police.

________-style police departments are mainly concerned with order maintenance.

Police-community relations (PCR)

________ is information about a crime that forms the basis for determining the identity of the perpetrator.

Explain the main elements of police organization and management.Compare and contrast line and staff operations and give an example of each.Define the key elements of a police organizational chart,including chain of command,unity of command,and span of control.

Which of the following is not one of the basic purposes of policing in democratic societies?

Information that is compiled in an effort to anticipate,prevent,or monitor criminal activity is known as

Match the characteristic to the historical era. A)Reform era B)Political era C)Community policing era D)New era -Emphasis on professionalism and traditional crime-fighting

Match the characteristic to the type of policing. A)Community policing B)Traditional policing -The role of headquarters is to preach organizational values

Intelligence-led policing

________ is the dominant operational policing strategy and is based on the ideas of Sir Robert Peel and the early London Metropolitan Police.

Which of the following is true of the ILP era?

What Is Criminal Justice

The Crime Picture

The Search for Causes

Criminal Law

Policing: History and Structure

Policing: Legal Aspects

Policing: Issues and Challenges

The Courts: Structure and Participants

Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial

Sentencing

Probation,parole,and Reentry

Prisons and Jails

Prison Life

Juvenile Justice

Drugs and Crime

Terrorism, multinational Criminal Justice, and Global Issues

High-Technology Crimesnment

Filters