Question 1

The stress training and "warrior-like" orientation used in police academies creates which type of mindset?

Accepted Answer

A)  productive 
B)  us-versus-them 
C)  community 
D)  inefficient 
A)  productive 
B)  us-versus-them 
C)  community 
D)  inefficient B

Question 2

The militarization of police is more pronounced in communities that are considered to be primarily ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  White and Asian 
B)  Asian and Brown 
C)  Brown and Black 
D)  Black and White 
A)  White and Asian 
B)  Asian and Brown 
C)  Brown and Black 
D)  Black and White C

Question 3

Discuss the benefits of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program for both federal and state agencies.

Accepted Answer

Varies. According to police departments, the LESO program has a variety of benefits. Federal agencies reported the following benefits: (1) obtaining specialized gear and equipment in a cost-effective manner; (2) obtaining critical items without committing additional government funds, and (3) obtaining equipment that increases efficiency, saves officers time, increases operational capabilities, and increases the safety of the officers. State agencies reported the following benefits: (1) ability to order equipment that would not be able to purchase with their limited budget; (2) enhanced law enforcement activities, and (3) improved ability to react to active shooter situations.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborative behavior 
B)  relationship building 
C)  trust of outsiders 
D)  aggressive attitudes 
A)  collaborative behavior 
B)  relationship building 
C)  trust of outsiders 
D)  aggressive attitudes

Question 5

Research shows that officers who complete stress training showed higher levels of field performance and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Johnson (2005) found that officers with blue, lighter color uniforms were perceived as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cold 
B)  unfriendly 
C)  passive 
D)  corrupt 
A)  cold 
B)  unfriendly 
C)  passive 
D)  corrupt

Question 7

The growing militarization of police is directly related to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the decriminalization of marijuana 
B)  policies that are "tough on crime" 
C)  the legalization of certain drugs 
D)  the deinstitutionalization of mentally ill offenders 
A)  the decriminalization of marijuana 
B)  policies that are "tough on crime" 
C)  the legalization of certain drugs 
D)  the deinstitutionalization of mentally ill offenders

Question 8

The story of Henry Magee and his pregnant girlfriend illustrates the volatile situations that can be created due to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of black battle dress uniforms and no-knock warrants 
B)  nonstress and stress training in the police academy 
C)  maladaptive coping strategies 
D)  the false reporting of emergencies to police 
A)  the use of black battle dress uniforms and no-knock warrants 
B)  nonstress and stress training in the police academy 
C)  maladaptive coping strategies 
D)  the false reporting of emergencies to police

Question 9

Military officers are more likely to start a mission during what time of the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  early morning 
B)  late afternoon 
C)  evening 
D)  middle of the night 
A)  early morning 
B)  late afternoon 
C)  evening 
D)  middle of the night

Question 10

The majority of the items purchased by police departments fall into the category of "controlled items."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The history of police militarization can be traced back to which movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights 
B)  Occupy Wall Street 
C)  Women's Liberation 
D)  Black Lives Matter 
A)  Civil Rights 
B)  Occupy Wall Street 
C)  Women's Liberation 
D)  Black Lives Matter

Question 12

One of the areas in which the SWAT response has changed entirely is with regard to calls for service for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug possession 
B)  suicides 
C)  domestic violence disputes 
D)  armed robberies 
A)  drug possession 
B)  suicides 
C)  domestic violence disputes 
D)  armed robberies

Question 13

All officers, despite the color of their uniforms, are perceived as being passive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was developed in the 1960s in which city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicago 
B)  New York 
C)  Miami 
D)  Los Angeles 
A)  Chicago 
B)  New York 
C)  Miami 
D)  Los Angeles

Question 15

The militarization of police threatens the goals of community policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which term is used to describe the orientation of military style training in police academies?

Accepted Answer

A)  warrior 
B)  diplomat 
C)  negotiator 
D)  peacemaker 
A)  warrior 
B)  diplomat 
C)  negotiator 
D)  peacemaker

Question 17

The color of uniforms can have an impact on how police are perceived by community members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The "false" reporting of emergencies to police in order to get a SWAT team sent to an address is known as swatting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are some of the arguments in favor of black dress uniforms?

Accepted Answer

Varies. There are a few arguments in fav

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an uncontrolled item?

Accepted Answer

A)  weapons 
B)  machine paper 
C)  aircrafts 
D)  vehicles 
A)  weapons 
B)  machine paper 
C)  aircrafts 
D)  vehicles

The stress training and "warrior-like" orientation used in police academies creates which type of mindset?

The militarization of police is more pronounced in communities that are considered to be primarily ______.

Discuss the benefits of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program for both federal and state agencies.

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping strategy?

Research shows that officers who complete stress training showed higher levels of field performance and job satisfaction.

Johnson (2005) found that officers with blue, lighter color uniforms were perceived as ______.

The growing militarization of police is directly related to ______.

The story of Henry Magee and his pregnant girlfriend illustrates the volatile situations that can be created due to ______.

Military officers are more likely to start a mission during what time of the day?

The majority of the items purchased by police departments fall into the category of "controlled items."

The history of police militarization can be traced back to which movement?

One of the areas in which the SWAT response has changed entirely is with regard to calls for service for ______.

All officers, despite the color of their uniforms, are perceived as being passive.

The first Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was developed in the 1960s in which city?

The militarization of police threatens the goals of community policing.

Which term is used to describe the orientation of military style training in police academies?

The color of uniforms can have an impact on how police are perceived by community members.

The "false" reporting of emergencies to police in order to get a SWAT team sent to an address is known as swatting.

What are some of the arguments in favor of black dress uniforms?

Which of the following is an example of an uncontrolled item?

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Exam 7: Community Policing and Militarism

The stress training and "warrior-like" orientation used in police academies creates which type of mindset?

The militarization of police is more pronounced in communities that are considered to be primarily ______.

Discuss the benefits of the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program for both federal and state agencies.

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping strategy?

Research shows that officers who complete stress training showed higher levels of field performance and job satisfaction.

Johnson (2005) found that officers with blue, lighter color uniforms were perceived as ______.

The growing militarization of police is directly related to ______.

The story of Henry Magee and his pregnant girlfriend illustrates the volatile situations that can be created due to ______.

Military officers are more likely to start a mission during what time of the day?

The majority of the items purchased by police departments fall into the category of "controlled items."

The history of police militarization can be traced back to which movement?

One of the areas in which the SWAT response has changed entirely is with regard to calls for service for ______.

All officers, despite the color of their uniforms, are perceived as being passive.

The first Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was developed in the 1960s in which city?

The militarization of police threatens the goals of community policing.

Which term is used to describe the orientation of military style training in police academies?

The color of uniforms can have an impact on how police are perceived by community members.

The "false" reporting of emergencies to police in order to get a SWAT team sent to an address is known as swatting.

What are some of the arguments in favor of black dress uniforms?

Which of the following is an example of an uncontrolled item?

Community Policing and Community Issues

Community Policing in the 21st Century

Identifying and Responding to Problems Within the Community: Three Case Studies

Community Policing and Terrorism

Community Policing and Gangs

Community Policing and Hate Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Net Widening and Social Control

Community Policing and the Use of Force

Police and the Media

Community Policing: The Men and Women in Uniform

Community Policing and Police Administration

Community Policing, Engagement, and Outreach

The Future of Community Policing

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