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

Answer

Problem-oriented policing directs officers to identify the root causes of recurring crime problems and develop tailored responses rather than simply responding to individual incidents.

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

Answer

The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 was the largest crime bill in U.S. history and included provisions promoting community policing and department accountability.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Intelligence-led policing uses data analysis and intelligence products to guide decisions about where and how to deploy law enforcement resources most effectively.

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

Answer

Tennessee v. Garner ruled that the Fourth Amendment prohibits police from using deadly force to prevent escape of a fleeing felon unless the suspect threatens life or serious physical harm.

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

Answer

The 'police personality' refers to a set of traits — including cynicism, authoritarianism, and solidarity — believed to develop through police socialization and the demands of the job.

BCJ - Bachelor of Criminal Justice Practice Test

BCJ - Bachelor of Criminal Justice Practice Test

BCJ Policing and Law Enforcement 3