BCJ Policing and Law Enforcement 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'problem-oriented policing' as developed by Herman Goldstein?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and addressing underlying conditions that cause recurring crime problems

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Focusing on rapidly responding to 911 calls after crimes occur

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Saturating high-crime areas with patrol officers

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Enforcing all laws regardless of severity

Question 2

Which federal law, passed in 1994, required law enforcement agencies receiving certain federal funds to allow civilian review of police department records?

Accepted Answer

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act

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The PATRIOT Act

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The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act

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The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act

Question 3

What is 'intelligence-led policing' (ILP)?

Accepted Answer

A model in which crime analysis and intelligence drive police resource allocation and strategy

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Using informants exclusively to solve crimes

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Officers solving crimes using only forensic evidence

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A patrol method that eliminates officer discretion entirely

Question 4

In Tennessee v. Garner (1985), the Supreme Court held that police may use deadly force to stop a fleeing felon only when:

Accepted Answer

There is probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury

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The suspect is wanted for any felony offense

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The officer has reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

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The suspect fails to comply with verbal commands

Question 5

Which concept refers to the phenomenon where police officers develop a cynical, suspicious, and secretive worldview as a result of occupational socialization?

Accepted Answer

The police personality

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Differential association

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Role conflict

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a police department's use-of-force continuum?

Accepted Answer

To provide a framework guiding officers to use the minimum level of force appropriate to a situation

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To authorize officers to use any force deemed necessary

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To eliminate discretion by mandating specific force responses

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To document only lethal force incidents

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of 'proactive policing'?

Accepted Answer

Conducting directed patrols in areas identified by crime analysis as high-risk

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Responding to a 911 call after a burglary has occurred

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Processing evidence after a crime scene is discovered

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Interviewing witnesses following a robbery