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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the rise in private policing?a. budgetary constraints upon the states b. fear of crimec. increase in the supply of people wanting to become police officers d. increase in crimes in the workplace
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Which of the following is TRUE about private policing?a. It is a fairly recent development in policingb. It developed because of a reduction in crimec. It developed because police departments were not hiring d. It developed over a long period of time
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Which of the following is considered new technology in weapons?a. taserb. handgun c. DNAd. flexible baton
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For purpose of apprehending criminal offenders, which of the following is TRUE concerning weapons technology?a. The United States Supreme Court forbids the use of nonlethal weapons against suspected criminals b. Nonlethal weapons cannot be used against prisonersc. nonlethal weapons would most likely be used on suspects who might be harmful to themselves or others d. nonlethal weapons are being developed for suspects who are not dangerous
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Law enforcement officials used a thermal imaging device at a house to detect unusual heat sources that might indicate marijuana being cultivated under "grow lights." Their efforts led to a search of the home and the discovery of 100 marijuana plants. The Supreme Court declared this an illegal search ina. Kyllo v. United States (2001) b. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) c. Graham v. Conner (1989)d. Terry v. Ohio (1968)e. Monell v. Dept. of Social Services for the City of New York (1978)
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Which of the following is TRUE about weapons technology?a. there have been no new advances in weapons technologyb. police departments need to consider nonlethal weapons because departments have been sued over injuring or killing suspectsc. new technologies in weaponry present no problems at all for police d. police do not have nonlethal weapons currently available for use
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The acronym CODIS stands for:a. Collinear Debate in Serologyb. Creativity in Other Devices in Seriousness c. Convictions of Deviants in Sentencingd. Combined DNA Index System
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main forensic tools used by police?a. fingerprints b. bloodc. haird. genetic coding
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What is known about polygraph, or "lie detector" tests?a. they are always accurate b. they are unreliablec. they are always inaccurate d. police never use such tests
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The Supreme Court ruled that lawsuits can be filed against individual officers and agencies when civil rights are violated by the customs and usages of the department ina. Whren v. U. S. (1996)b. Maryland v. Wilson (1997)c. Tennessee v. Garner (1985)d. Monell v. Department of Social Services for the City of New York (1978)
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning police accreditation?a. it is mandatory for all police departments to follow nationally recognized standards b. none of the police departments in the U.S. follow nationally recognized standardsc. it is voluntary whether all police departments follow nationally recognized standards d. each police department has its own established standards
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What is the major argument made by police against police review boards?a. they frequently find against officers, even if there is not sufficient evidence b. civilians cannot understand the problems of policingc. they should not have the power to investigate individual officers d. only a few of the largest cities use review boards
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning internal affairs?a. internal affairs maintains formal mechanisms for the public to register complaints b. internal affairs never view complaints as attacks on the entire departmentc. internal affairs usually focuses on grand corruptiond. it is difficult for internal affairs to get officers to provide information
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Which unit in a police department receives and investigates complaints against officers?a. Viceb. Citizens Review Committee c. Internal Affairsd. Ethics Violations Department
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Which of the following is a mechanism used to control the police?a. internal affairs investigators b. civilian review boardsc. standards and accreditation d. civil liability lawsuits
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Which of the following statements is FALSE about what police experience when working in internal affairs?a. They serve for a set period of about seven years b. They experience it as stressful workc. They have difficulty maintaining relationships with other officers d. they typically receive full cooperation from other officers
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Holding police officers responsible for any unprofessional (or criminal) behavior is referred to as:a. civil liabilityb. statutory assessment c. legislative occupation d. civic accountability
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism used to control the police?a. internal affairs investigators b. personal resolutionsc. standards and accreditation d. civil liability lawsuits
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Which of the following occurs when officers receive a cash "gift" from offenders in order for them to avoid prosecution?a. Briberyb. Mooching c. Chiseling d. Extortion
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Officers who accept payoffs that happen to come their way are called a. meat eatersb. grass eaters c. weed eaters d. night eaters
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The United States. Supreme Court ruled that police must use "objective reasonableness" in judging whether to use deadly force in the case ofa. Whren v. U.S. (1996)b. Maryland v. Wilson (1997) c. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) d. Graham v. Connor (1989)
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What United States Supreme Court case involved a ruling that police are not supposed to use deadly force in apprehending unarmed fleeing felons?a. Whren v. U.S. (1996)b. Maryland v. Wilson (1997) c. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) d. Graham v. Connor (1989)
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According to your textbook, at least one study reflected that the single largest predictor of police use of force is _________.a. citizens disrespecting the police b. citizens being intoxicatedc. citizens lying about their identityd. use of force by suspects against police first
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Police officers are expected to use what type of force?a. corporal punishment b. Discretionaryc. legitimate and reasonable d. Military
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According to your text, which of the following statements best reflects current use of new technology in policing?a. it is never a problemb. police departments stand to gain very little from the use of new technology c. new technology may raise issues regarding constitutional rightsd. police rarely use new technology
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Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use of force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in their department.Dylan frequently consults with large metropolitan cities to assist them in fighting terrorism on their front. Which of the following is not a topic of discussion that Dylan would educate officers on regarding terrorism?a. Emergence of radical groups, including religious groupsb. Growth of phony charities that may steer money to terrorists c. Immigration reformd. Discovery of bomb-making operations
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Sean works with the US government combating terrorism. His sole objective is to prevent another September 11th catastrophe from happening on US soil. He works with various state and federal agencies to protect Americans from not only the threat of terrorism, but also trying to safeguard protected constitutional rights from unneeded intrusions. Sean works to fight both domestic and international terrorism.Which of the following governmental agencies does Sean most likely work for?a. Department of Homeland Securityb. Department of Health and Human Services c. Department of Terroristic Affairsd. Department of Commerce
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Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use of force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in their department.Dylan needs to make sure the officers realize that when police officer's exceed the level of force permissible it is considered ________.a. less lethal b. non lethal c. continuumd. excessive use of force
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Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use of force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in their department.Which particular court case will Dylan spend significant time discussing in regards to the use of deadly force?a. Tennessee v. Garner b. Mapp v. Ohioc. Gideon v. Wainwright d. Miranda v. Arizona
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Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use of force continuum. A nearby department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in their department.Dylan is going to spend ample time on less lethal force. Which is not one of the methods he will discuss?a. nightstickb. pepper spray c. gund. taser
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Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community. Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.Micah has uncovered a wealth of information which compromises both officers. Micah knows the media will exploit the department. Micah is terrified that the department will lose their accreditation. The department has its accreditation through _________.a. civilian review boardb. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)c. civil liabilityd. Commission to Combat Police Corruption
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Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community. Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.Which of the following matches the closest the blue coat crime activities of Micah's officers?a. mooching b. chiselingc. shakedown d. shopping
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Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community. Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.The officers that Micah has to investigate are allegedly involved in a high level of corruption. The officers would be considered ________.a. meat eaters b. grass eaters c. moochingd. chiseling
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Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers cases and noticed that their arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the community. Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.Micah most likely works for which unit in the police department?a. special victims b. homicidec. viced. internal affairs
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Imagine that you are the chief of police of your local police department. Devise a use of force policy that your officers could follow. Explain what weaponry you would use.
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What are technological advances that can be used as investigative tools for law enforcement agencies?
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Explain the necessity of fusion centers in the War on Terror. Do fusion have the capability to infringe on US citizen's rights?
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Explain the legal consequences that can occur for sworn law enforcement officer who are employed off duty by private employers.
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Police officers must avoid any appearance of conflict of interest when they accept private employment. a. Trueb. False
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Favoritism includes issuing license tabs, window stickers, or courtesy card that exempt users from arrest. a. Trueb. False
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_____is information, collect and analyzed by law enforcement officials, concerning criminal activities and organizations such as gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime.
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____centers run by states and large cities that analyze and facilitate sharing of information to assist law enforcement and homeland security agencies in preventing and responding to crime and terrorism threats.
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_____is an investigative tool for police, but it can also be used to prevent and correct grave errors by exonerating wrongly convicted people.
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In 2011, the ______, which provides annual funding for the military, included provisions permitting terrorism suspects to be arrested and detained indefinitely, and permitting the military to detain and question terrorism suspects on American soil.
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_____________________ is a nonprofit organization formed by major law enforcement executives associations to develop standards for police practices and policies.
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The ____ permits close control of off-duty work, because firms must apply to the department to have officers assigned to them.
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________ includes issuing license tabs, window stickers, or courtesy cards that exempt users from arrest.
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The ______ unit is a branch of a police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violations of rules and policies on the part of officers.
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Which of the following is not a major effect on law enforcement through police corruption?a. suspects are left free to engage in further crime b. morale is damaged and supervision becomes lax c. the image of police suffersd. better chances of promotion
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Rapport with the community is enhanced when citizens feel sure that the police will protect their persons and property and the rights guaranteed by the ________.a. Magna Carta b. Constitutionc. Declaration of Independence d. Federalist Papers
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Lawsuits charging brutality, false arrest, and negligence are brought in state and _______ courts. a. federalb. localc. countyd. international
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The Department of _________was formed after the events of September 11th. a. International Affairsb. Terrorism c. FBId. Homeland Security
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Weapons such as pepper spray and air-fired beanbags or nets that intend to incapacitate a suspect without inflicting serious injuries are known as ________weapons.a. lethalb. less-lethal c. non-lethal d. brutality
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Through the use of _____ technology and software, police departments can analyze hot spots, crime trends, and other crime patterns. a. CODISb. IAFISc. geographic information system d. TSA
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What new technologies aid police in the roles with monitoring and controlling movements of suspects and or inmates?
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There have been many critics of the USA Patriot Act, who claim that the Act infringes on individual rights and possibly violates the United States Constitution. Do you agree with these critics, or does the presence of the Patriot Act help to keep our country safer? Support your answer with material from the text.
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Some law enforcement executives have been concerned that the increased focus on homeland security and fighting terrorism has diverted funding from local police agencies. Do you believe that we are ignoring problems in our own country while trying to fight terrorism? Discuss your opinion, and why you feel that way.
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Your text discusses the advances in technology that help police to solve crimes. What implications does this new technology have for police training?
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Why is it so difficult for Internal Affairs units to investigate crimes committed by police?
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Why are victimless crimes a problem for police corruption?
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Private firms are not allowed to hire public police officers. a. Trueb. False
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The rise in private agencies is related to the fear of crime. a. Trueb. False
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The rise of private agencies is not related to the increase in crime. a. Trueb. False
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The USA Patriot Act has made it more difficult to collect evidence against suspected terrorists. a. Trueb. False
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Funding for homeland security issues has generally come from money supporting community policing. a. Trueb. False
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Local police departments are not trained in homeland security issues. a. Trueb. False
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Law enforcement agencies need to be trained to recognize terrorist threats such as the growth of phony charities. a. Trueb. False
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Less-lethal weapons may cause officers to act too quickly when an incident might be handled without force. a. Trueb. False
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Police need to develop new technologies in weaponry because officers have been sued for injuring or killing suspects.a. Trueb. False
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Increasing surveillance measures can potentially risk violating civil liberties of citizens. a. Trueb. False
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All 50 states are members of MATRIX, the Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange. a. Trueb. False
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Polygraph tests are admissible in a court of law. a. Trueb. False
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New technology in policing is always reliable. a. Trueb. False
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American citizens have always had the right to sue police departments for misconduct. a. Trueb. False
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Deadly force was used in the Edward Garner case. a. Trueb. False
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According to your text, Internal affairs is a stressful job. a. Trueb. False
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Internal affairs maintains a formal process for citizens to file complaints. a. Trueb. False
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The techniques used to control police are adequate to prevent misconduct from occurring again. a. Trueb. False
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The job of controlling police misbehavior is often left to the internal control of the police department. a. Trueb. False
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The "rotten apple" theory explains nearly all police corruption. a. Trueb. False