Exam 5: Police

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The watchman style of policing stresses order maintenance.

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____________________ officers have the most discretion.

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

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Most often, Native Americans have been policed by the ___________ .

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Who was the leading advocate of professionalism within law enforcement?

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A strategy for addressing domestic violence that is supported by some research suggests to :

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British police officers were called ____________________ after Sir Robert Peel.

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Explain two functions the police perform in society and how the public perceives police performance in these areas.

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In London, police commissioners named after Sir Robert Peel were called

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Throughout the United States, police are characterized by

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

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Increasing the number of patrol officers does not have much effect on the crime rate.

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__________ policing   is an approach which in conjunction with concerns about homeland security emphasizes gathering and analyzing information to be shared among agencies in order to develop cooperative efforts to identify, prevent, and solve problems.

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According to most police departments,

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After September 11, 2001, the FBI changed its priorities to include protecting the United States from terrorist attack.

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

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One bureaucratic element which distinguishes police organizations is the chain of command.

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

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The director of the FBI from 1924 to 1972, and the individual responsible for its prominence, was ____________________.

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Discuss two political values or social conditions that are currently shaping American policing.

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