Criminal Justice Policing and Law Enforcement 2

Question 1

What is a 'Terry stop' in law enforcement?

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A brief investigative detention based on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

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An arrest that requires a warrant signed by a judge

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A traffic stop conducted for equipment violations

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A search of a vehicle without a warrant during a traffic stop

Question 2

What does the 'broken windows' theory of policing propose?

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That minor disorder and petty crime, if left unaddressed, encourage more serious crimes

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That police should immediately replace vandalized public property

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That police training should incorporate simulation scenarios using props

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That community programs should repair neighborhood infrastructure to reduce crime

Question 3

What is 'de-escalation' in the context of police work?

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Techniques used to calm a situation and reduce the likelihood of violence

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Reducing the number of officers dispatched to a scene

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Lowering criminal charges filed against a suspect

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Transferring a case to a higher jurisdiction for prosecution

Question 4

What is 'stop and frisk' under the Fourth Amendment framework?

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A brief pat-down of a person's outer clothing for weapons when there is reasonable suspicion they are armed

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A policy allowing police to stop any person they choose for questioning

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A court-authorized full search of a person and their property

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A mandatory procedure required during all traffic stops

Question 5

What is the 'hot pursuit' doctrine in law enforcement?

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The legal authority allowing police to cross jurisdictional boundaries when chasing a fleeing suspect

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A search warrant that covers suspects believed to be in multiple locations

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A specialized unit dedicated to managing high-speed vehicle pursuits

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A department policy requiring officers to always pursue any fleeing suspect

Question 6

What is 'implicit bias' in the context of law enforcement decision-making?

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Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence decisions without the officer's conscious awareness

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Official department policies that explicitly target minority communities

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Written rules within a department that prohibit certain types of police conduct

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A bias that officers explicitly acknowledge and document in their incident reports

Question 7

What is the role of a police liaison officer?

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An officer who builds relationships with specific community groups to improve communication and trust

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An officer who manages evidence storage and chain of custody

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An officer who coordinates with federal agencies on major investigations

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An officer responsible for training new recruits at the academy