Exam 2: Organizing Public Security in the United States

Many smaller federal agencies have limited law enforcement responsibilities. Which statement is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about the U.S. Marshals Service is most accurate?

Which one of the following short-term, cost-saving measures was NOT implemented after the financial downturn in 2008?

At the state level, the two distinct models of law enforcement agencies are the ________.

Federal immigration authorities have the legal right to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a service provided to other law enforcement agencies by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?

What social factors are driving the expansion in law enforcement?

Summary A It is important to address such issues as having female officers available for issues similar to the one described in this scenario. Although experience is important it is also a quality that can be developed over time. Gender and race is not. It should be made clear to current officers that diversity is an important goal of the department. To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry." Summary B In order to protect and serve the community, the most qualified candidates should be hired. Although diversity is important and should be considered, the two white male officers with more experience will require less training time and thus be in the field more quickly. Future efforts should be made to focus on diversity in hiring once the situation is not so critical. To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry." Partnering with organizations that can connect you with qualified women and minorities will take longer but will increase diversity in the department. You need to make it clear to your current officers that hiring in this new way may take longer but will also help to address issues related to diversity in the community. Dan Booth, the senior officer you selected to head up this endeavor, attended a two-day training on diversity practices. He partnered with the National Diversity Council, the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (NCRLE), and several other organizations to increase the number of minority and female applicants applying for the open positions. He estimates it will take three months to find and hire qualified diversity candidates. -What happened in many law enforcement agencies following the recession of 2008?

Which of the following is NOT a role played by Interpol?

What are the different types of law enforcement in the United States?

The financial downturn in 2008 caused many law enforcement agencies to ________.

Using the currently available applicants in the pool to choose three new officers is a good idea but may not provide you with a better representation of the community as a whole. Alternatives methods for attractive applicants who are not white males will take longer but may be a better long-term solution. The job announcements were posted and applicants were sought through the standard channels, using the methodology the department had successfully used before. Enterprise's current police officers were pleased that they were going to have more staff members to share their growing workload. The postings received 11 total applicants. -Most metropolitan law enforcement department are operated by one of two governments: municipal or __________.

Sanctuary cities have ________.

When a crime is committed on tribal land, jurisdiction may be determined by ________.

The DEA's (Drug Enforcement Agency) primary responsibilities are NOT associated with ________.

Summary A It is important to address such issues as having female officers available for issues similar to the one described in this scenario. Although experience is important it is also a quality that can be developed over time. Gender and race is not. It should be made clear to current officers that diversity is an important goal of the department. To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry." Summary B In order to protect and serve the community, the most qualified candidates should be hired. Although diversity is important and should be considered, the two white male officers with more experience will require less training time and thus be in the field more quickly. Future efforts should be made to focus on diversity in hiring once the situation is not so critical. To learn more about the demographics of police officers at local, state, and federal levels in America, see "The U.S. Public Security Industry." Partnering with organizations that can connect you with qualified women and minorities will take longer but will increase diversity in the department. You need to make it clear to your current officers that hiring in this new way may take longer but will also help to address issues related to diversity in the community. Dan Booth, the senior officer you selected to head up this endeavor, attended a two-day training on diversity practices. He partnered with the National Diversity Council, the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (NCRLE), and several other organizations to increase the number of minority and female applicants applying for the open positions. He estimates it will take three months to find and hire qualified diversity candidates. -Most metropolitan law enforcement department are operated by one of two governments: municipal or __________.

Which of the following is NOT true of sanctuary cities?

The number of federal law enforcement officers has ________.