Exam 9: Issues Concerning Police Conduct

The landmark case of Brady v. Maryland places on a prosecutor an affirmative constitutional duty to disclose____________evidence, or that which is favorable to the accused defendant.

refers to the shared level of trust among residents in a neighborhood, including their expectations of social control and their capacity to wield some degree of control over what happens in their own community.

Factors included in most police pursuit policies include which of the following?

Having integrity is as simple as playing by the rules.

Under state statutes, police officers cannot be sued for wrongful death.

involves moral behavior and doing what is considered right and just.

How does the IACP define force? What are the five recognized purposes, known as the "rules of engagement," that justify the legitimate use of force? Which is the most common purpose? What court case established what constitutes reasonable force? Briefly recap the facts of the case, including the four factors against which an officer's actions must be measured.

"Lawsuit paranoia" has also been called________________________.

Which of the following is considered a low-discretion situation?

What are some challenges facing law enforcement agencies in jurisdictions with large immigrant populations? What is the 287(g) program? What are some of the criticisms of the 287(g) program?

Which case set the standard for liability in police pursuits?

The controversy concerning use-of-force continuums involves which of the following?

The wishes of____________ are often the single most important influence on police selective enforcement practice.

The case that effectively removed the absolute sovereign immunity from civil liability previously enjoyed by governmental entities and their employees was

Many state statutes authorize use of deadly force to prevent commission of a felony.

Research shows that female officers are less likely to use excessive or deadly force.

Most police pursuit policies are faulty in that they fail to consider the offense, traffic conditions, or weather conditions.

The legal obligation incurred for an injury suffered as the result of the failure to conduct a specific task within a given standard is

One of the most important discretionary options police officers have is

The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a subject is called