Question 1

The most socially accepted of the illegal drugs is

Accepted Answer

A)  crack. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  PCP. 
E)  marijuana. 
A)  crack. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  PCP. 
E)  marijuana.

Question 2

Discuss the three basic types of gangs that have been identified by gang investigators.
a. Why do street gangs pose the greatest threat? What are the major ethnic or racial gang groups operating in the United States? Provide examples and brief descriptions of each, including the type of criminal activity they tend to participate in.
b. What is the traditional image of an outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) member? Is that an accurate description? What types of criminal  activities do OMGs heavily participate in? Who are the "One Percenters"?
c. Define prison gangs. How can prison incarceration help gang membership thrive? What do you believe needs to happen in order to stop gang activity from occurring in prison?

Accepted Answer

a. The three basic types of gangs identi

Question 3

Outline and discuss the distinguishing characteristics of gangs.

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing characteristics

Question 4

What is the most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The most important risk factor in the fo

Question 5

A street name for a gang is known as its____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A street name for a gang is...

Question 6

The most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  low socioeconomic status. 
B)  poor school grades. 
C)  family structure. 
D)  poor self-esteem. 
E)  chemical dependency. 
A)  low socioeconomic status. 
B)  poor school grades. 
C)  family structure. 
D)  poor self-esteem. 
E)  chemical dependency.

Question 7

The most used strategy to address gang problems reported in the PERF survey was opportunities provision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the connections, if any, between drug or alcohol use and crime. What has research shown?

Accepted Answer

The NIJ showed that criminals commit fou

Question 9

Discuss the risk factors in formation of a gang member and the various family structures thought to contribute to gang formation.

Accepted Answer

Family structure is probably the most im

Question 10

What are distinguishing characteristics of gangs? Why would criminal activity increase for an individual after joining a gang? What is the most prevalent organizational feature of a gang? What are the three types of gang leadership? Provide some examples of gang symbols.

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing characteristics of gangs

Question 11

According to the text, some acts involving drugs are illegal and are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  stationary. 
B)  systemic. 
C)  secondary. 
D)  evasive. 
E)  none of these choices. 
A)  stationary. 
B)  systemic. 
C)  secondary. 
D)  evasive. 
E)  none of these choices.

Question 12

The most widely available and abused illegal drug in the United States is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most widely available and abused illegal...

Question 13

The largest number of gang members belong to

Accepted Answer

A)  neighborhood gangs. 
B)  drug gangs. 
C)  outlaw motorcycle gangs. 
D)  criminal gangs. 
A)  neighborhood gangs. 
B)  drug gangs. 
C)  outlaw motorcycle gangs. 
D)  criminal gangs.

Question 14

The most frequently cited reason for joining a gang is

Accepted Answer

A)  to get an ego trip. 
B)  commit crimes. 
C)  to meet a girlfriend or boyfriend. 
D)  for a sense of belonging. 
E)  to rebel against authority. 
A)  to get an ego trip. 
B)  commit crimes. 
C)  to meet a girlfriend or boyfriend. 
D)  for a sense of belonging. 
E)  to rebel against authority.

Question 15

"Smaller than other gangs; much more cohesive; strong, centralized leadership with market-defined roles." This best describes which type of gang?

Accepted Answer

A)  serious delinquent gangs 
B)  predatory gangs 
C)  hedonistic/social gangs 
D)  drug gangs 
E)  instrumental gangs 
A)  serious delinquent gangs 
B)  predatory gangs 
C)  hedonistic/social gangs 
D)  drug gangs 
E)  instrumental gangs

Question 16

Hallucinogens

Accepted Answer

A)  produce distortion. 
B)  intensify sensory perceptions. 
C)  lessen the ability to discriminate between fact and fantasy. 
D)  produce distortion, intensify sensory perceptions, and lessen the ability to discriminate between fact and fantasy. 
E)  none of these choices. 
A)  produce distortion. 
B)  intensify sensory perceptions. 
C)  lessen the ability to discriminate between fact and fantasy. 
D)  produce distortion, intensify sensory perceptions, and lessen the ability to discriminate between fact and fantasy. 
E)  none of these choices.

Question 17

One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is

Accepted Answer

A)  crack. 
B)  PCP. 
C)  methamphetamine. 
D)  sinsemilla. 
E)  heroin. 
A)  crack. 
B)  PCP. 
C)  methamphetamine. 
D)  sinsemilla. 
E)  heroin.

Question 18

________________________is visually displaying an allegiance to a gang and commonly encompasses dressing to the "left" or "right" side of the body, depending on the particular gang.

Accepted Answer

A)  Representing 
B)  Tagging 
C)  Showing-out 
D)  Being loyal 
A)  Representing 
B)  Tagging 
C)  Showing-out 
D)  Being loyal

Question 19

When looking at a gang, law enforcement ranks____________ as the most important.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  criminality 
C)  size 
D)  location 
A)  leadership 
B)  criminality 
C)  size 
D)  location

Question 20

Outline and discuss the most common reasons for joining gangs.

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited reason for joi

The most socially accepted of the illegal drugs is

Outline and discuss the distinguishing characteristics of gangs.

What is the most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member? Explain.

A street name for a gang is known as its____________ .

The most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member is probably

The most used strategy to address gang problems reported in the PERF survey was opportunities provision.

Explain the connections, if any, between drug or alcohol use and crime. What has research shown?

Discuss the risk factors in formation of a gang member and the various family structures thought to contribute to gang formation.

What are distinguishing characteristics of gangs? Why would criminal activity increase for an individual after joining a gang? What is the most prevalent organizational feature of a gang? What are the three types of gang leadership? Provide some examples of gang symbols.

According to the text, some acts involving drugs are illegal and are termed

The most widely available and abused illegal drug in the United States is _____________________.

The largest number of gang members belong to

The most frequently cited reason for joining a gang is

"Smaller than other gangs; much more cohesive; strong, centralized leadership with market-defined roles." This best describes which type of gang?

Hallucinogens

One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is

________________________is visually displaying an allegiance to a gang and commonly encompasses dressing to the "left" or "right" side of the body, depending on the particular gang.

When looking at a gang, law enforcement ranks____________ as the most important.

Outline and discuss the most common reasons for joining gangs.

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Exam 10: Gangs and Drugs Threats to Our National Security

The most socially accepted of the illegal drugs is

Outline and discuss the distinguishing characteristics of gangs.

What is the most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member? Explain.

A street name for a gang is known as its____________ .

The most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member is probably

The most used strategy to address gang problems reported in the PERF survey was opportunities provision.

Explain the connections, if any, between drug or alcohol use and crime. What has research shown?

Discuss the risk factors in formation of a gang member and the various family structures thought to contribute to gang formation.

What are distinguishing characteristics of gangs? Why would criminal activity increase for an individual after joining a gang? What is the most prevalent organizational feature of a gang? What are the three types of gang leadership? Provide some examples of gang symbols.

According to the text, some acts involving drugs are illegal and are termed

The most widely available and abused illegal drug in the United States is _____________________.

The largest number of gang members belong to

The most frequently cited reason for joining a gang is

"Smaller than other gangs; much more cohesive; strong, centralized leadership with market-defined roles." This best describes which type of gang?

Hallucinogens

One stimulant emerging as a major problem for law enforcement is

________________________is visually displaying an allegiance to a gang and commonly encompasses dressing to the "left" or "right" side of the body, depending on the particular gang.

When looking at a gang, law enforcement ranks____________ as the most important.

Outline and discuss the most common reasons for joining gangs.

The Evolution of Law Enforcement

The American Quest for Freedom and Justice Our Laws

Crime in the United States Offenses Offenders and Victims

Today S Police and Police Agency an Overview

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Issues Concerning Police Conduct

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional

Us Courts

Corrections

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