Question 1

In using the test of an objectively reasonable employee, which of the following guideline(s) is/are employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  How often the conduct occurs 
B)  How serious the conduct occurs 
C)  If the behavior was physically threatening 
D)  All of the above 
A)  How often the conduct occurs 
B)  How serious the conduct occurs 
C)  If the behavior was physically threatening 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

The 30x30 initiative is an attempt to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce the crime rate by 30%. 
B)  Get the ratio of Black to white officers up to 30%. 
C)  Increase the hiring of women so they make up at least one-third of the police force. 
D)  Increase the pay levels by 30%. 
A)  Reduce the crime rate by 30%. 
B)  Get the ratio of Black to white officers up to 30%. 
C)  Increase the hiring of women so they make up at least one-third of the police force. 
D)  Increase the pay levels by 30%. C

Question 3

Canadian female police officers have the advantage over U.S. officers of obtaining an 18-month maternity/parental paid leave:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Compared to male officers, research has shown that women officers are ________ likely to use excessive force.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to male officers, research has shown...

Question 5

Congress established the __________ Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congress established the __________ Employment Opportunity Commission...

Question 6

A barrier to women in policing is that they are assigned to less valued areas including becoming heads of special units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Having to face damaging stereotypes is a barrier to women in policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the term with the appropriate definition.
-National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives

Accepted Answer

A)  Report experiencing greater barriers as a result of gender rather than sexual orientation. 
B)  Promotion of 30x30 initiative 
C)  The enforcing agency to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals 
D)  Unwelcome sexual advances 
A)  Report experiencing greater barriers as a result of gender rather than sexual orientation. 
B)  Promotion of 30x30 initiative 
C)  The enforcing agency to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals 
D)  Unwelcome sexual advances

Question 9

According to Balko, the police should focus more on being a warrior than a guardian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the boxed reading on campus policing, women are reluctant to become police officers in the belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  They would be exposed to a great deal of sexual harassment as is true. 
B)  They would have to surrender their sense of femininity in dress style and so forth (not true). 
C)  You can't have a family and do policing at the same time (not true). 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  They would be exposed to a great deal of sexual harassment as is true. 
B)  They would have to surrender their sense of femininity in dress style and so forth (not true). 
C)  You can't have a family and do policing at the same time (not true). 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

The policing approach that emphasizes cooperation, familiarity, and trust is integral to community policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a reason why law enforcement is attractive to women?

Accepted Answer

A)  The freedom to have the same privileges, rights, and responsibilities as men. 
B)  Excellent pay and benefits. 
C)  The excitement of the work and dedication to make a difference. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The freedom to have the same privileges, rights, and responsibilities as men. 
B)  Excellent pay and benefits. 
C)  The excitement of the work and dedication to make a difference. 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Describe some measures that can be put in place to increase the number of female officers.

Accepted Answer

Ensure that:
@#LAT-DLM&There is no more discrimina

Question 14

According to Balko and other writers on policing today, police culture is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  A focus on being a guardian rather than a warrior. 
B)  Strongly advocating social change and police reform. 
C)  A stress on masculinity and tolerance for use of force. 
D)  Militarization of the work. 
E)  C and D above 
A)  A focus on being a guardian rather than a warrior. 
B)  Strongly advocating social change and police reform. 
C)  A stress on masculinity and tolerance for use of force. 
D)  Militarization of the work. 
E)  C and D above

Question 15

Research cited in the text showed that officers with college educations were less likely than others to use unnecessary force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although she had committed no crime, medical technician Breonna Taylor was fired upon by police in her home as she was in______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although she had committed no crime, medical...

Question 17

According to traditional attitudes and fears, which is NOT one of the effects that women in law enforcement will have?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will undermine the sense of male solidarity and male entitllement. 
B)  They will be assigned to less highly valued areas or to leadership positions of special units by male police chiefs. 
C)  There will be increased charges of sexual harassment in police departments. 
D)  Women officers will require male partners to accompany them when out on patrol. 
A)  They will undermine the sense of male solidarity and male entitllement. 
B)  They will be assigned to less highly valued areas or to leadership positions of special units by male police chiefs. 
C)  There will be increased charges of sexual harassment in police departments. 
D)  Women officers will require male partners to accompany them when out on patrol.

Question 18

Define and describe what constitutes sexual harassment as commonly reported by women officers.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Sexual harassment is the unwelcome sexua

Question 19

An argument of the text is that police officers would do well to move from the role model of warriors to ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An argument of the text is that...

Question 20

Balko's Rise of the warrior cop: The militarization of America's police forces argues that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The militarization of policing was necessary because of the war on terrorism. 
B)  Recruitment of veterans is a positive development in getting well qualified officers. 
C)  Educational requirements are often waived for people who have served in the military. 
D)  The personality traits required for success on the battlefield are the same as those required in policing. 
A)  The militarization of policing was necessary because of the war on terrorism. 
B)  Recruitment of veterans is a positive development in getting well qualified officers. 
C)  Educational requirements are often waived for people who have served in the military. 
D)  The personality traits required for success on the battlefield are the same as those required in policing.

In using the test of an objectively reasonable employee, which of the following guideline(s) is/are employed?

The 30x30 initiative is an attempt to:

Canadian female police officers have the advantage over U.S. officers of obtaining an 18-month maternity/parental paid leave:

Compared to male officers, research has shown that women officers are ________ likely to use excessive force.

Congress established the __________ Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A barrier to women in policing is that they are assigned to less valued areas including becoming heads of special units.

Having to face damaging stereotypes is a barrier to women in policing.

Match the term with the appropriate definition. -National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives

According to Balko, the police should focus more on being a warrior than a guardian.

According to the boxed reading on campus policing, women are reluctant to become police officers in the belief that

The policing approach that emphasizes cooperation, familiarity, and trust is integral to community policing.

Which of the following is a reason why law enforcement is attractive to women?

Describe some measures that can be put in place to increase the number of female officers.

According to Balko and other writers on policing today, police culture is characterized by:

Research cited in the text showed that officers with college educations were less likely than others to use unnecessary force.

Although she had committed no crime, medical technician Breonna Taylor was fired upon by police in her home as she was in______.

According to traditional attitudes and fears, which is NOT one of the effects that women in law enforcement will have?

Define and describe what constitutes sexual harassment as commonly reported by women officers.

An argument of the text is that police officers would do well to move from the role model of warriors to ______________.

Balko's Rise of the warrior cop: The militarization of America's police forces argues that:

Theoretical Perspectives on Women and the Criminal Justice System

Female Crime and Delinquency

Gender Specific Programming for Female Offenders

Delinquency Across the Life Span

Women, Substance Abuse, and Criminal Justice

The Prison Environment

Restorative Justice for Female Victims and Offenders

Sexual Assault

Intimate Partner Abuse

Womens Victimization: Global Perspectives

Women in the Legal Profession

Women in Corrections

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Exam 11: Women in Law Enforcement

In using the test of an objectively reasonable employee, which of the following guideline(s) is/are employed?

The 30x30 initiative is an attempt to:

Canadian female police officers have the advantage over U.S. officers of obtaining an 18-month maternity/parental paid leave:

Compared to male officers, research has shown that women officers are ________ likely to use excessive force.

Congress established the __________ Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A barrier to women in policing is that they are assigned to less valued areas including becoming heads of special units.

Having to face damaging stereotypes is a barrier to women in policing.

Match the term with the appropriate definition. -National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives

According to Balko, the police should focus more on being a warrior than a guardian.

According to the boxed reading on campus policing, women are reluctant to become police officers in the belief that

The policing approach that emphasizes cooperation, familiarity, and trust is integral to community policing.

Which of the following is a reason why law enforcement is attractive to women?

Describe some measures that can be put in place to increase the number of female officers.

According to Balko and other writers on policing today, police culture is characterized by:

Research cited in the text showed that officers with college educations were less likely than others to use unnecessary force.

Although she had committed no crime, medical technician Breonna Taylor was fired upon by police in her home as she was in______.

According to traditional attitudes and fears, which is NOT one of the effects that women in law enforcement will have?

Define and describe what constitutes sexual harassment as commonly reported by women officers.

An argument of the text is that police officers would do well to move from the role model of warriors to ______________.

Balko's Rise of the warrior cop: The militarization of America's police forces argues that:

Theoretical Perspectives on Women and the Criminal Justice System

Female Crime and Delinquency

Gender Specific Programming for Female Offenders

Delinquency Across the Life Span

Women, Substance Abuse, and Criminal Justice

The Prison Environment

Restorative Justice for Female Victims and Offenders

Sexual Assault

Intimate Partner Abuse

Womens Victimization: Global Perspectives

Women in the Legal Profession

Women in Corrections

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