Exam 5: Police

The international criminal police organization is

Every state has its own law enforcement agency with __________ jurisdiction .

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

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

The ____________________ era of policing aimed to separate the police department from the political system.

It is widely accepted that the strategies used by modern police can reduce crime .

Advocates of the community policing approach believe in focusing only on the most serious crimes.

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

Discuss how police officers balance actions, decision making, and discretion.

Which of the following is true about the use of discretion by a police officer?

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. Although Sarah has a great deal of discretion when on the scene of the crime, once she has filed charges, the _______ will decide whether to prosecute.

Studies of police practices regarding domestic violence that occurred before the women's movement found that

As part of a ________, police officers are expected to observe rules and obey orders while also making independent, discretionary judgments.

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

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. Kasey worked for her local city police department before becoming an FBI agent.  While working for the city police department, Kasey worked for which type of law enforcement agency?

Which of the following best describes the relationship of police to minorities?

Which historical era was influenced by the Progressives?

Identify and analyze the functions of the police.

Discuss the impacts of  budgetary constraints on community policing.

Prior to 1970, domestic violence was viewed as a(n)____________________ affair.