Exam 5: Police

Kasey is a FBI agent and has worked in the department for 6 years.  Prior to her tenure with the FBI, she worked for her local city police department for 4 years.  She plans to retire from the FBI within 20 years.  Kasey has had the opportunity to work in various capacities while working for the FBI, such as fighting terrorism and violent crime. The fact that Kasey was able to work in several different capacities while with the FBI is due to its

The most likely victims of domestic violence are younger women from low-income families.

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. Adrian witnessed the department's acquisition of military vehicles and equipment while at the police department.  Which historical era was/is characterized by this activity?

Since September 11, 2001, U.S. law enforcement has decreased its presence in foreign countries.

There is significant evidence that minority citizens in the United States have less faith in the police than Caucasian citizens do. Explain this difference through the use of examples.

England has no national police force.

Sarah is the responding officer at a domestic violence call.  Upon arrival she is informed by the female of the home that her ex-husband has violated a protective order and entered her home.  He held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her if she did not allow him to move back into the home with her.  There are two children in the home, and the suspect has left the scene.  This is the fourth time Sarah has responded to this call in the last 2 months. Sarah spent a good deal of her time stopping and investigating criminal acts.  During this time she fulfilled what police function?

Police officers have considerable discretion.

Describe how the police are organized.

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

A city's ________ is forced to make decisions about how police resources are to be allocated .

The military character of the police departments is illustrated by the ___________ according to ranks-officer, commander, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, and chief

The Federal Bureau of Investigation came to prominence under the leadership of

Which historical era involved close ties between the police and local leaders of government?

Which is true concerning police policy?

When police arrest subway fare beaters, loiterers, and panhandlers, they are focusing on _____ crimes.

Police rules and regulations are typically found in a police manual.

U.S. Marshals were the officials who tried to bring law and order in the western territories after the Civil War.

________ policing may lead to a greater willingness of residents of minority neighborhoods to report crimes and assist investigations.

Which of the following is considered a "special population"?