Question 1

Administrative duties of law enforcement officers include

Accepted Answer

A)   maintaining patrol vehicle.
B)   transporting prisoners.
C)   writing reports.
D)   testifying in court.
E)   all of these choices. E

Question 2

In law enforcement agencies where the department operates primarily in response to calls for service, this is known as____________policing.

Accepted Answer

incident-driven

Question 3

List and describe the primary responsibilities of patrol. Give priorities, if any.

Accepted Answer

The patrol officer's responsibilities and functions are to answer noncrime calls for service, perform traffic control, enforce laws, make arrests for and investigate crimes, prevent criminal activity, maintain order and safety at public gatherings, and provide day-to-day police services to the community.

Question 4

CompStat was developed by the

Accepted Answer

A)   London Metropolitan Police Department.
B)   Los Angeles Police Department.
C)   Southern Police Institute.
D)   New York Police Department.

Question 5

In a recent study, there was no difference between citizen-officer contact when using bike patrols versus automobile patrols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most officers in a police department are assigned to the____________  function.

Accepted Answer

A)   patrol
B)   ticketing
C)   administrative
D)   apprehension
E)   none of these

Question 7

The _________ saw a significant trend back to the use of the foot patrol.

Accepted Answer

A)   1990s
B)   1980s
C)   2000s
D)   No trends were observed

Question 8

The Philadelphia Foot Patrol Experiment has earned attention for its focus on place-based policing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Department of Natural Resources frequently uses ATVs as a mode of transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research on the effectiveness of preventive patrol indicates that a crime prevented by a passing patrol car can be, and usually is, committed as soon as the police are gone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the principal objectives of a traffic division? What are the five major actions that effective traffic enforcement usually consists of? Describe the multipronged national traffic safety initiative that seeks to change the American driving culture and reduce traffic fatalities. Do you feel the American driving culture needs to change? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the principal objectives of a...

Question 12

Speeding is often the chief concern of many community groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Police who patrol on foot have greater job satisfaction, less fear, and higher morale than officers who patrol in automobiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Modern police patrol cars are greatly enhanced by technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the following methods of patrol:
a. What are the advantages of foot patrol? Why do many agencies not have foot patrol?
b. What are the advantages of automobile patrol? What are limitations associated with automobile patrol? How has technology enhanced automobile patrol?
c. Briefly discuss the history of bicycle patrol in the United States. What are the advantages of bicycle patrol?
d. What are the advantages of Segway patrol? Where is the Segway most commonly used?
e. Briefly discuss the history of mounted patrol in the United States. What are some of the functions of mounted patrol?
f. What are the advantages of air patrol? Provide examples of how various agencies have utilized air patrol.
g. What are various ways in which water patrol can be utilized? What are some limitations of water patrol?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the following methods of patrol:
a. What...

Question 16

What is the name of the center that allows law enforcement access to the FBI's database?

Accepted Answer

A)   GCIC
B)   NCVS
C)   NIBRS
D)   NCIC

Question 17

In Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz (1990), the Supreme Court ruled that________________________  are constitutional because the states have a "substantial interest" in keeping intoxicated drivers off the roads.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Michigan Department of State Police v....

Question 18

All uniformed officers should enforce traffic laws because of the potential for

Accepted Answer

A)   meeting ticket quotas.
B)   receiving hefty performance bonuses.
C)   apprehending a felon.
D)   meeting someone famous.
E)   proving they are fit for promotion.

Question 19

When the officer has an ulterior motive for a stop, this is called a dual motive stop or a___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the officer has an ulterior motive...

Question 20

Combination patrols provide the most versatile approach to preventing or deterring crime and apprehending criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Patrol the Backbone of Policing

Administrative duties of law enforcement officers include

In law enforcement agencies where the department operates primarily in response to calls for service, this is known as____________policing.

List and describe the primary responsibilities of patrol. Give priorities, if any.

CompStat was developed by the

In a recent study, there was no difference between citizen-officer contact when using bike patrols versus automobile patrols.

Most officers in a police department are assigned to the____________ function.

The _________ saw a significant trend back to the use of the foot patrol.

The Philadelphia Foot Patrol Experiment has earned attention for its focus on place-based policing.

The Department of Natural Resources frequently uses ATVs as a mode of transportation.

Research on the effectiveness of preventive patrol indicates that a crime prevented by a passing patrol car can be, and usually is, committed as soon as the police are gone.

Speeding is often the chief concern of many community groups.

Police who patrol on foot have greater job satisfaction, less fear, and higher morale than officers who patrol in automobiles.

Modern police patrol cars are greatly enhanced by technology.

What is the name of the center that allows law enforcement access to the FBI's database?

In Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz (1990), the Supreme Court ruled that________________________ are constitutional because the states have a "substantial interest" in keeping intoxicated drivers off the roads.

All uniformed officers should enforce traffic laws because of the potential for

When the officer has an ulterior motive for a stop, this is called a dual motive stop or a___________________.

Combination patrols provide the most versatile approach to preventing or deterring crime and apprehending criminals.