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Q:
All three shifts in the police three-tour system have the same characteristics.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Police unions are predominantly local organizations that bargain and communicate with the local police department and the mayor or chief's office.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Over 90% of criminal cases end with guilty pleas.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The preliminary hearing provides advantages to the defendant not afforded under a grand jury proceeding.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The 4"10 schedule makes it easier for managers to schedule employees.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The defendant's defense attorney is not permitted to be present during grand jury proceedings.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Most police departments, particularly large departments, are governed by civil service regulations.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The use of grand juries is gaining popularity and increasing in frequency.
a. True
b. False
Q:
In some jurisdictions, reserve officers are paid, and in some they are not.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A reserve officer is not considered to be sworn personnel.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Jail overcrowding has gotten worse in recent years.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Most government employees at the federal, state, and local levels are managed by a civil service system.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Most police management experts say the span of control in a police department should be one supervisor to every 11 to 15 officers of a lower rank.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Pretrial detention accounts for more incarceration than does postsentencing imprisonment.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The number of officers or subordinates that a supervisor can supervise effectively is called the span of control. Most police management experts say the chain of command should be 1 supervisor to every 6 to 10 officers of lower rank. What are some factors that may limit the number of employees a supervisor can manage?
Q:
The two main ways for the defense to petition an appellate court for review of the procedures once a client is found guilty are through the appeals process and through habeas corpus.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The jury's refusal to render a verdict according to the law and fact regardless of the evidence presented is referred to as a "hung jury."
a. True
b. False
Q:
Leadership is an essential element in any organization. Are managers and supervisors leaders? Are the words manage and supervise analogous to the word lead? Think of some of the supervisors or bosses you have worked for. Did they merely tell you what to do and how to do it, and then discipline you if you did it poorly? Or did they motivate you to see the value of the work you were performing and how you fit into the broader mission of the organization, and inspire you to perform your job to the very best of your ability?
Q:
Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of hiring a lateral transfer into an agency. If you were the Chief/Sheriff of your agency, would you want to hire lateral transfers and why or why not?
Q:
It is legal for a criminal defendant to waive his or her right to counsel and defend one's self at trial.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A judge's decision telling jurors to acquit a defendant because the state has not proved the elements of the crime or otherwise has not established guilt is called a directed verdict.
a. True
b. False
Q:
In the case of Baston v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court held that the use of peremptory challenges against potential jurors by prosecutors in criminal cases violated the Constitution if the challenges were based solely on race.
a. True
b. False
Q:
List and discuss Taylor's Four Scientific Management Principles and if these principles are still valid today. Prepare a 3-5-page paper defending your position.
Q:
Jury selection formerly was conducted using drivers' licenses and voter registration roles, but has changed in the past five years and is now conducted through census data.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Explain the concept of shared leadership. Use the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Police Department as an example.
Q:
Identify the backbone of the police department, and tell why this group's members are the most important people in police service.
Q:
The Supreme Court, in the case of Newspapers Inc v. Virginia (1980) concluded that criminal trials must stay open to the press.
a. True
b. False
Q:
According to United States v. Monsanto it is not unconstitutional for a court to seize a defendant's assets prior to trial, forcing him or her to rely on a public defender.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Discuss what ethical leadership is and how it is demonstrated.
Q:
Identify the staffing issues that must be considered in organizing a police department that operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Q:
According to the landmark decision in Crocker v. Tennessee, victims must be presented with, and agree to, a plea bargain before the court will approve it.
a. True
b. False
Q:
What are the major managerial concepts that must be considered when organizing a police department by area?
Q:
For a guilty plea to be validated by the court it must be both understood and voluntary.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Detail the benefits of a police union.
Q:
A grand jury is ordinarily made up of five or seven individuals, depending on the requirements of the jurisdiction, which guarantees no ties in the decision process.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Discuss the basic paradox of police discretion and control-oriented management.
Q:
Delineate the ranks in the police hierarchy from bottom to top, and explain the responsibilities of each rank.
Q:
Define civilianization and discuss the reasons for it.
Q:
Describe the major strengths and weaknesses of the civil service system.
Q:
Officers that move from one department to another are called _________________________.
Q:
Virtually all larger jurisdictions in the United States have pretrial release services in one form or another.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The traditional principles of management have been described using the acronym _____________.
Q:
Bail has been criticized as discriminatory because poor individuals are less likely to be able to afford to posting bail.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The ability and opportunity to transfer from one police department to another is called __________.
Q:
A majority of criminal defendants are released on bail prior to the trial.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The process of removing sworn officers from noncritical or nonenforcement tasks and replacing them with civilians or nonsworn employees is called __________.
Q:
The Statute of Westminster was established in 1275 which set out the offenses which were bailable and those which were not.
a. True
b. False
Q:
In a criminal case, the defendant may plead guilty at the initial hearing and the case may be disposed of immediately.
a. True
b. False
Q:
CASE 10.3
A man is arrested for burglary in a rural community in southwestern Arizona. Upon his arrest, three handguns, rope, duct tape, and handcuffs are found on his possession. He has a prior arrest for sexual assault and served three years in prison for the crime. Given this information, answer the following questions.
At his arraignment, the defendant is asked to plead to the charges. The defendant pleads no contest or what is otherwise known as:
a. Nolo contendere.
b. Aucune declaration.
c. Ninguna declaracin.
d. Ninguna declaracin.
Q:
The first-line supervisor in the police chain of command is the __________.
Q:
No matter the size of the agency, the chain of command starts with the __________.
Q:
Chain of command may be violated in two situations. They are __________ and __________.
Q:
CASE 10.2
Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.
Having presented its case against Mr. Faulstick, the prosecution rests. Concerned that the state has not proved the charge against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt, Mr. Faulstick's attorney enters a motion for what?
a. Cross-examination
b. Direct verdict
c. Exculpatory clause
d. Rebuttal verdict
Q:
CASE 10.2
Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.
During questioning, it is determined that a young lady who is a possible juror works as a secretary at the same grade school where the deceased had worked. The defense immediately puts in a request to have this juror removed because of bias. This request is called:
a. Peremptory challenge.
b. Challenge for cause.
c. Voir dire.
d. Venire.
Q:
CASE 10.2
Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.
Being a profile case for the city and surrounding area, it is important for the prosecutor and defense to question the jurors to eliminate any bias. This process is called:
a. Venire.
b. Voir dire.
c. Challenge for cause.
d. Peremptory challenge.
Q:
The concept that each individual in an organization is directly accountable to only one supervisor is called __________.
Q:
The number of officers or subordinates that a supervisor can supervise effectively is called the __________.
Q:
Another name for chain of command is __________.
Q:
CASE 10.1
Frank Crutchfield was arrested for the murder of his coworker Robert Bell following an argument over the use of the copy machine and the time it took Mr. Bell to complete his tasks. Mr. Crutchfield had previously told his coworkers of his anger toward Mr. Bell, but his coworkers did not take this anger seriously. Mr. Crutchfield was arrested in August 2012. Given this information, answer the following questions.
The evidence against Mr. Crutchfield is presented to the grand jury who charge Mr. Crutchfield with the crime of murder. This is called:
a. No bill.
b. An indictment.
c. A denunciation.
d. A summons.
Q:
The concept of dividing the tasks of an organization according to personnel, area, time, and function or process is called __________.
Q:
CASE 10.1
Frank Crutchfield was arrested for the murder of his coworker Robert Bell following an argument over the use of the copy machine and the time it took Mr. Bell to complete his tasks. Mr. Crutchfield had previously told his coworkers of his anger toward Mr. Bell, but his coworkers did not take this anger seriously. Mr. Crutchfield was arrested in August 2012. Given this information, answer the following questions.
Mr. Crutchfield's bail was set at $250,000,and it was determined that the defendant would pay a percentage of the bond, about 10%, to a bonding agent, who in turn could post the remainder for Mr. Crutchfield. This is referred to as a:
a. Full cash bail.
b. Surety bail.
c. Deposit bail.
d. Conditional bail.
Q:
Which group is considered the backbone of police services?
a. detectives
b. patrol officers
c. training officers
d. community service officers
Q:
CASE 10.1
Frank Crutchfield was arrested for the murder of his coworker Robert Bell following an argument over the use of the copy machine and the time it took Mr. Bell to complete his tasks. Mr. Crutchfield had previously told his coworkers of his anger toward Mr. Bell, but his coworkers did not take this anger seriously. Mr. Crutchfield was arrested in August 2012. Given this information, answer the following questions.
At his initial hearing, Mr. Crutchfield pleads not guilty to the crime of murder in the first degree. What is this initial hearing called?
a. Arraignment
b. Probable cause hearing
c. Preliminary hearing
d. Pretrial hearing
Q:
Which of the following evidentiary standards of proof are used in civil proceedings?
a. Beyond a reasonable doubt
b. Clear and convincing
c. Preponderance of the evidence
d. Probable cause
Q:
Tradition and civil service rules have established the police officer's working day as ____________________ hours.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
Q:
Which of the following is not a reason for a speedy trial?
a. To ensure that witnesses are available to testify as soon as possible
b. Because it is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
c. To avoid delays that may inhibit the defendant's ability to defend himself or herself
d. To avoid lengthy pretrial detentions
Q:
The President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended:
a. hiring lateral police officers.
b. developing a national police retirement system.
c. hiring more women.
d. forming permanent police reserve units.
Q:
Which of the following is the correct order of events?
a. Arraignment, preliminary hearing, plea, indictment
b. Preliminary hearing, indictment, arraignment, plea
c. Arraignment, preliminary hearing, indictment, plea
d. Indictment, preliminary hearing, arraignment, plea
Q:
The independent body in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, that has authority to make binding decisions on a wide range of policy issues, working conditions, and departmental strategies is called a:
a. community review board.
b. community team.
c. leadership team.
d. police chief's administrative team.
Q:
Shared leadership attained renewed interest in the 1980s and 1990s in response to:
a. the court case of Tennessee v. Garner.
b. New York City's successful implementation.
c. the riots in Los Angeles.
d. Japanese industry's success.
Q:
Which of the following is the proceeding held to determine whether probable cause is sufficient to warrant a criminal trial?
a. Arraignment
b. Indictment
c. Injunction
d. Preliminary hearing
Q:
Total quality management, quality circles, job involvement, participative management, and employee empowerment are all known as forms of:
a. bottom-up leadership.
b. top-down leadership.
c. shared leadership.
d. theory X leadership.
Q:
Which type of bail occurs when a defendant is released, without bail, upon their promise to return to court?
a. Conditional bail
b. Release on recognizance
c. Unsecured bond
d. Surety bail
Q:
Which type of bail occurs when a defendant is released, with no immediate requirement for payment unless they do not appear in court?
a. Conditional bail
b. Release on recognizance
c. Unsecured bond
d. Surety bail
Q:
When a motorist is issued a traffic citation, which is the most likely type of release?
a. Police field citation release
b. Pretrial court direct release
c. Police station house citation release
d. None of the above
Q:
A majority of female officers prefer a leader who is considered "transformational" and:
a. autocratic.
b. situational.
c. democratic.
d. laissez faire.
Q:
The power of police is limited by state laws and the:
a. Pendleton Act.
b. district attorney.
c. Bill of Rights.
d. municipal judge.
Q:
Which amendment pertains to bail?
a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Eighth
d. Sixth
Q:
Informal job actions by officers in which they refuse to perform certain job functions in an attempt to win labor concessions from their employers are called:
a. blue flu.
b. sit-out.
c. blackout.
d. blue-out.
Q:
What is the term for the group called for jury duty from which jury panels are selected?
a. Voir dire
b. Venire
c. Vino de voir
d. Dretke rule