Question 1

Preventive patrol usually involves one or two officers riding in a marked police vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Identify and explain the two possible types of police crackdowns.

Accepted Answer

A crackdown is a strategy designed to reduce crime. It can be either offense (DUI, prostitution, drug sales, etc.) or location specific (campus, highway, etc.). Crackdowns are usually temporary efforts and they allocate additional police resources to deter illegal activity for a set period of time.

Question 3

The ______ experiment found that increased preventative patrol had no impact on the amount of crime committed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kutztown aggressive patrol 
B)  Kansas City preventive patrol 
C)  Boston extensive patrol 
D)  San Antonio reactive policing 
A)  Kutztown aggressive patrol 
B)  Kansas City preventive patrol 
C)  Boston extensive patrol 
D)  San Antonio reactive policing B

Question 4

As a result of recent lawsuits against police departments, Terry stops are now not as frequently conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is a 311 call system and how does it impact police calls for service?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a 311 call system and...

Question 6

Explain how police categorize calls for service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how police categorize calls for service....

Question 7

Which of the following crimes would most likely be eligible for a differential police response?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggravated assault 
B)  arson 
C)  robbery 
D)  larceny 
A)  aggravated assault 
B)  arson 
C)  robbery 
D)  larceny

Question 8

Patrol officers are assigned to patrol certain sections of their jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The 311 call system instituted in Baltimore significantly reduced the workload of patrol officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While on preventive patrol officers spend all of their time responding to calls for assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the potential negative side effects associated with hot spot policing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the potential negative side effects associated...

Question 12

Calls for service are categorized based on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the order in which they are received 
B)  time of day 
C)  location 
D)  priority 
A)  the order in which they are received 
B)  time of day 
C)  location 
D)  priority

Question 13

Explain differential police response and its impact on the police.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain differential police response and its impact...

Question 14

Explain the two main reasons why rapid response to a call for service for serious crimes rarely results in on-scene apprehension of suspects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the two main reasons why rapid...

Question 15

When police advertise that they will be on the highways in greater numbers to detect and arrest drunk drivers, it is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a crackdown 
B)  selective enforcement 
C)  preventive patrol 
D)  a terry stop 
A)  a crackdown 
B)  selective enforcement 
C)  preventive patrol 
D)  a terry stop

Question 16

A robbery would be an example of an involvement crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Handling calls for service by taking reports over the phone, over the Internet, or via some method other than immediate response by a patrol car is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  delayed police interaction 
B)  differential police response 
C)  hot spot policing 
D)  strategic management analysis 
A)  delayed police interaction 
B)  differential police response 
C)  hot spot policing 
D)  strategic management analysis

Question 18

The theory behind traffic stops as a crime reduction strategy is that by stopping vehicles for moving or equipment violations, police officers may be able to find and seize other contraband, like drugs or illegal guns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the objective of police patrol and provide at least three examples of methods of police patrol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the objective of police patrol and...

Question 20

A fast police response is most likely to lead to an on-scene arrest when citizens do not delay in contacting the police about a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  involvement crime 
B)  discovery crime 
C)  street crime 
D)  burglary 
A)  involvement crime 
B)  discovery crime 
C)  street crime 
D)  burglary

Preventive patrol usually involves one or two officers riding in a marked police vehicle.

Identify and explain the two possible types of police crackdowns.

The ______ experiment found that increased preventative patrol had no impact on the amount of crime committed.

As a result of recent lawsuits against police departments, Terry stops are now not as frequently conducted.

What is a 311 call system and how does it impact police calls for service?

Explain how police categorize calls for service.

Which of the following crimes would most likely be eligible for a differential police response?

Patrol officers are assigned to patrol certain sections of their jurisdiction.

The 311 call system instituted in Baltimore significantly reduced the workload of patrol officers.

While on preventive patrol officers spend all of their time responding to calls for assistance.

Discuss the potential negative side effects associated with hot spot policing.

Calls for service are categorized based on ______.

Explain differential police response and its impact on the police.

Explain the two main reasons why rapid response to a call for service for serious crimes rarely results in on-scene apprehension of suspects.

When police advertise that they will be on the highways in greater numbers to detect and arrest drunk drivers, it is an example of ______.

A robbery would be an example of an involvement crime.

Handling calls for service by taking reports over the phone, over the Internet, or via some method other than immediate response by a patrol car is called ______.

The theory behind traffic stops as a crime reduction strategy is that by stopping vehicles for moving or equipment violations, police officers may be able to find and seize other contraband, like drugs or illegal guns.

Explain the objective of police patrol and provide at least three examples of methods of police patrol.

A fast police response is most likely to lead to an on-scene arrest when citizens do not delay in contacting the police about a ______.

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

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

Police Misconduct and Corruption

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 6: Police Patrol

Preventive patrol usually involves one or two officers riding in a marked police vehicle.

Identify and explain the two possible types of police crackdowns.

The ______ experiment found that increased preventative patrol had no impact on the amount of crime committed.

As a result of recent lawsuits against police departments, Terry stops are now not as frequently conducted.

What is a 311 call system and how does it impact police calls for service?

Explain how police categorize calls for service.

Which of the following crimes would most likely be eligible for a differential police response?

Patrol officers are assigned to patrol certain sections of their jurisdiction.

The 311 call system instituted in Baltimore significantly reduced the workload of patrol officers.

While on preventive patrol officers spend all of their time responding to calls for assistance.

Discuss the potential negative side effects associated with hot spot policing.

Calls for service are categorized based on ______.

Explain differential police response and its impact on the police.

Explain the two main reasons why rapid response to a call for service for serious crimes rarely results in on-scene apprehension of suspects.

When police advertise that they will be on the highways in greater numbers to detect and arrest drunk drivers, it is an example of ______.

A robbery would be an example of an involvement crime.

Handling calls for service by taking reports over the phone, over the Internet, or via some method other than immediate response by a patrol car is called ______.

The theory behind traffic stops as a crime reduction strategy is that by stopping vehicles for moving or equipment violations, police officers may be able to find and seize other contraband, like drugs or illegal guns.

Explain the objective of police patrol and provide at least three examples of methods of police patrol.

A fast police response is most likely to lead to an on-scene arrest when citizens do not delay in contacting the police about a ______.

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

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

Police Misconduct and Corruption

Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

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

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