Question 1

It is not possible to control police discretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Creating a culture of integrity is critical to preventing police misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The most common reason for decertification of police officers is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a misdemeanor conviction 
B)  a felony conviction 
C)  a summary citation 
D)  gross negligence 
A)  a misdemeanor conviction 
B)  a felony conviction 
C)  a summary citation 
D)  gross negligence B

Question 4

Assess the relevant research findings, and limitations of, using citizen complaints as a measure of police misconduct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assess the relevant research findings, and limitations...

Question 5

Using force or threats to obtain something, usually money, is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  extortion 
B)  bribery 
C)  assault 
D)  embezzlement 
A)  extortion 
B)  bribery 
C)  assault 
D)  embezzlement

Question 6

Police officers stealing drugs from a drug dealer and selling them to another drug dealer is an example of bribery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Contrary to its name, noble cause corruption is still corruption and is not acceptable in any form or for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Generally speaking, police officers are prohibited from lying ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  to the public 
B)  when questioning a suspect 
C)  when writing reports 
D)  during a sting operation 
A)  to the public 
B)  when questioning a suspect 
C)  when writing reports 
D)  during a sting operation

Question 9

Police misconduct ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a relatively new concept, and has only become a major concern since the 1950s 
B)  has existed since the first police officers patrolled the streets in the 1800s 
C)  has all but been eliminated due to effective control of officer discretion 
D)  is largely inconsequential, and has no real effect on the public 
A)  is a relatively new concept, and has only become a major concern since the 1950s 
B)  has existed since the first police officers patrolled the streets in the 1800s 
C)  has all but been eliminated due to effective control of officer discretion 
D)  is largely inconsequential, and has no real effect on the public

Question 10

According to researchers, the most common sanction for both on-duty and off-duty offenses committed by officers was suspension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is said that police officers often work in "low visibility" situations, meaning that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  officers are often required to work nights 
B)  few people are interested in the work that officers do 
C)  few witnesses, other than fellow officers, see what they do 
D)  weather conditions often make it difficult for officers to patrol effectively 
A)  officers are often required to work nights 
B)  few people are interested in the work that officers do 
C)  few witnesses, other than fellow officers, see what they do 
D)  weather conditions often make it difficult for officers to patrol effectively

Question 12

Accepting money in exchange for some consideration is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  extortion 
B)  bribery 
C)  assault 
D)  embezzlement 
A)  extortion 
B)  bribery 
C)  assault 
D)  embezzlement

Question 13

Assess the limitations of self-report studies as a measure of police misconduct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assess the limitations of self-report studies as...

Question 14

The technology that utilizes global positioning system to track the whereabouts and activities of police officers while they are in their squad cars is called the ______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  global police monitoring 
B)  police tracking 
C)  automated vehicle locator 
D)  universal activity locator 
A)  global police monitoring 
B)  police tracking 
C)  automated vehicle locator 
D)  universal activity locator

Question 15

This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case held that evidence of officer credibility as a witness may be considered exculpatory evidence and should be given to the defense during discovery.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brady v. Maryland 
B)  Loving v. Virginia 
C)  Munn v. Illinois 
D)  Tinker v. Des Moines 
A)  Brady v. Maryland 
B)  Loving v. Virginia 
C)  Munn v. Illinois 
D)  Tinker v. Des Moines

Question 16

As a method of identifying the nature and extent of police misconduct, self-report surveys allow researchers to draw valid conclusions about police nationwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most common citizen complaint against officers is for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  discourtesy 
B)  abuse of force 
C)  theft 
D)  extortion 
A)  discourtesy 
B)  abuse of force 
C)  theft 
D)  extortion

Question 18

Female police officers generally have more complaints filed against them than male officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most common citizen complaint against officers relate to claims of abuse of force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The perspective that police misconduct is caused by individual officers who have personal shortcomings or character flaws is called ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual accountability 
B)  insidious expansion 
C)  vertical integration 
D)  bad apple 
A)  individual accountability 
B)  insidious expansion 
C)  vertical integration 
D)  bad apple

It is not possible to control police discretion.

Creating a culture of integrity is critical to preventing police misconduct.

The most common reason for decertification of police officers is ______.

Assess the relevant research findings, and limitations of, using citizen complaints as a measure of police misconduct.

Using force or threats to obtain something, usually money, is called ______.

Police officers stealing drugs from a drug dealer and selling them to another drug dealer is an example of bribery.

Contrary to its name, noble cause corruption is still corruption and is not acceptable in any form or for any reason.

Generally speaking, police officers are prohibited from lying ______.

Police misconduct ______.

According to researchers, the most common sanction for both on-duty and off-duty offenses committed by officers was suspension.

It is said that police officers often work in "low visibility" situations, meaning that ______.

Accepting money in exchange for some consideration is called ______.

Assess the limitations of self-report studies as a measure of police misconduct.

The technology that utilizes global positioning system to track the whereabouts and activities of police officers while they are in their squad cars is called the ______ system.

This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case held that evidence of officer credibility as a witness may be considered exculpatory evidence and should be given to the defense during discovery.

As a method of identifying the nature and extent of police misconduct, self-report surveys allow researchers to draw valid conclusions about police nationwide.

The most common citizen complaint against officers is for ______.

Female police officers generally have more complaints filed against them than male officers.

The most common citizen complaint against officers relate to claims of abuse of force.

The perspective that police misconduct is caused by individual officers who have personal shortcomings or character flaws is called ______ theory.

An Introduction to the Police in America

The History of the Police in America

The Characteristics and Structure of Police Organizations

The Role of the Police

Police Recruitment, Selection, and Training

Police Patrol

Crime Detection and Investigation

Police Discretion and Its Control

The Law of Search, Seizure, and Self-Incrimination

Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

Police Use of Force

Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

Terrorism, Technology, Accountability, and the Future of American Policing

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Exam 12: Police Misconduct and Corruption

It is not possible to control police discretion.

Creating a culture of integrity is critical to preventing police misconduct.

The most common reason for decertification of police officers is ______.

Assess the relevant research findings, and limitations of, using citizen complaints as a measure of police misconduct.

Using force or threats to obtain something, usually money, is called ______.

Police officers stealing drugs from a drug dealer and selling them to another drug dealer is an example of bribery.

Contrary to its name, noble cause corruption is still corruption and is not acceptable in any form or for any reason.

Generally speaking, police officers are prohibited from lying ______.

Police misconduct ______.

According to researchers, the most common sanction for both on-duty and off-duty offenses committed by officers was suspension.

It is said that police officers often work in "low visibility" situations, meaning that ______.

Accepting money in exchange for some consideration is called ______.

Assess the limitations of self-report studies as a measure of police misconduct.

The technology that utilizes global positioning system to track the whereabouts and activities of police officers while they are in their squad cars is called the ______ system.

This landmark U.S. Supreme Court case held that evidence of officer credibility as a witness may be considered exculpatory evidence and should be given to the defense during discovery.

As a method of identifying the nature and extent of police misconduct, self-report surveys allow researchers to draw valid conclusions about police nationwide.

The most common citizen complaint against officers is for ______.

Female police officers generally have more complaints filed against them than male officers.

The most common citizen complaint against officers relate to claims of abuse of force.

The perspective that police misconduct is caused by individual officers who have personal shortcomings or character flaws is called ______ theory.

An Introduction to the Police in America

The History of the Police in America

The Characteristics and Structure of Police Organizations

The Role of the Police

Police Recruitment, Selection, and Training

Police Patrol

Crime Detection and Investigation

Police Discretion and Its Control

The Law of Search, Seizure, and Self-Incrimination

Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

Police Use of Force

Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

Terrorism, Technology, Accountability, and the Future of American Policing

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