Deck 4: Law Enforcement Today

Question 1

In which city was the first organized police department formed?

A)Atlanta
B)Boston
C)New York City
D)Philadelphia

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The patronage system is associated with which era of policing?

A)The colonial era
B)The political era
C)The reform era
D)The community era

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The findings of the ____ were seen as a call for the professionalism of American police and initiated the reform era of American policing.

A)Vollmer Commission
B)Wickersham Commission
C)Wilson Commission
D)Hoover Commission

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Many of our American policing institutions have their roots in _______________ tradition.

A)French
B)English
C)Spanish
D)German

Question 5

The governor of each colony hired a ____ in each county to oversee the formal aspects of law enforcement, such as selecting juries and managing jails and prisons.

A)Constable
B)Coroner
C)Sheriff
D)Watchman

Question 6

All of the following were initiatives promoted by police chiefs during the reform era, EXCEPT:

A)The establishment of special units such as criminal investigation and vice
B)The reorganization of police departments in major cities to include midlevel management positions such as assistant chiefs
C)Focusing on proactive strategies aimed at stopping crimes before they were committed
D)Utilizing technological innovations such as patrol cars, radio communications, and public records systems

Question 7

A style of policing that emphasizes centralized police organizations, increased use of technology, and a limitation of police discretion through regulations and guidelines was known as the:

A)Patronage system
B)Professional model
C)Spoils system
D)Watchmen system

Question 8

The third era in American policing, the ____, may have started with several government initiatives, including the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act.

A)Community era
B)Patronage era
C)Political era
D)Progressive or reform era

Question 9

The policing efforts in the first American cities were directed at:

A)Crime control
B)Controlling certain groups of people (mostly slaves and Native Americans)
C)Controlling politicians
D)Controlling vagrants

Question 10

Early policing efforts were for the most part performed by:

A)Educated employees
B)Paid persons
C)Professionals
D)Volunteers

Question 11

Attempting to stop crimes before they are committed is a form of ____ policing.

A)Social
B)Interactive
C)Proactive
D)Reactive

Question 12

Early police officers likely gained their positions as a result of:

A)Earning a college education
B)Receiving training in the area of policing
C)Demonstrating their skills in investigation
D)Political connections

Question 13

All of the following were recommendations of the Wickersham Commission, EXCEPT:

A)Higher personnel standards
B)A centralized police administration
C)Improved use of technology
D)Increased use of foot patrol

Question 14

August Vollmer believed that police could prevent crime by involving themselves in the lives of potential criminals, which led to him establishing the first ____ in the nation.

A)Criminal justice college
B)Gang crime unit
C)Juvenile crime unit
D)Special victims unit

Question 15

Who is known as "the father of modern police administration?"

A)August Vollmer
B)George Wickersham
C)O.W.Wilson
D)Sir Robert Peel

Question 16

What was the major drawback of the reform era?

A)Community policing was redesigned based on the new model of policing
B)Crime rates increased drastically
C)Relations with the community suffered
D)Salaries for the rank and file were reduced, which did not allow for hiring of the best people

Question 17

The professional model of policing was promoted by:

A)August Vollmer
B)Sir Robert Peel
C)O.W.Wilson
D)Herbert Hoover

Question 18

During the ____ of policing, corruption was rampant.

A)Community era
B)Technological era
C)Political era
D)Reform era

Question 19

The ____ lasted from approximately 1840 until 1930.

A)Community era
B)Traditional era
C)Political era
D)Reform era

Question 20

The community era of policing began in the year:

A)1845
B)1930
C)1968
D)2000

Question 21

Which agency was originally created for combating currency counterfeiters?

A)Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
B)Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C)U.S.Marshals Service
D)U.S.Secret Service

Question 22

Which agency is considered to be the primary federal law enforcement agency in the United States?

A)Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
B)Department of Justice (DOJ)
C)Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
D)Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

Question 23

The Drug Enforcement Administration is housed in the:

A)Department of Justice
B)Department of Homeland Security
C)Department of Transportation
D)Treasury Department

Question 24

Which agency is charged with investigating over two hundred federal crimes, including kidnapping, bank robbery and gambling?

A)ATF
B)DEA
C)FBI
D)U.S.Secret Service

Question 25

With few exceptions, county sheriffs are:

A)Appointed by the governor
B)Appointed by the major and the city council
C)Elected by a popular vote
D)Promoted from within the sheriff's agency

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security?

A)U.S.Customs and Border Protection
B)The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
C)U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement
D)The U.S.Secret Service

Question 27

The majority of all police officers work in:

A)Federal agencies
B)Large departments like New York City and Chicago
C)Small and medium-size police departments
D)State police agencies

Question 28

In certain rare circumstances, such as when the sheriff is arrested or otherwise forced to leave his post, the ____ becomes the leading law enforcement officer of the county.

A)Coroner
B)Local police chief
C)Mayor
D)State governor

Question 29

Of the three levels of law enforcement, ____ have the broadest authority to apprehend criminal suspects, maintain order, and provide services to the community.

A)Municipal police agencies
B)County sheriff's department
C)State police agencies
D)Federal police agencies

Question 30

The first statewide police organization was the:

A)New York State Police
B)Massachusetts State Police
C)Texas Rangers
D)New Mexico Mounted Police

Question 31

The most controversial role of the police is to:

A)Enforce laws
B)Provide services
C)Prevent crime
D)Preserve the peace

Question 32

The oldest federal law enforcement agency is the:

A)Federal Bureau of Investigation
B)U.S.Border Patrol
C)U.S.Marshals
D)U.S.Secret Service

Question 33

The main duties of the ____ include providing security at federal courts, controlling property seized by federal courts, protecting government witnesses, transporting federal prisoners, and investigating violations of federal fugitive laws.

A)Department of Treasury
B)U.S.Border Patrol
C)U.S.Marshals
D)U.S.Secret Service

Question 34

In the public mind, the primary goal of the police officer is to _____________________.

A)Enforce laws
B)Provide services
C)Prevent crime
D)Preserve the peace

Question 35

Which of the following agencies patrol the borders of the continental United States and American territories to ensure that immigrants do not enter the country illegally?

A)U.S.Marshals Service
B)U.S.Immigrations and Customs Service (ICE)
C)U.S.Department of Transportation
D)U.S.Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Question 36

Most sheriffs' departments are assigned their duties by ____ law.

A)City
B)County
C)State
D)Federal

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT one of the services provided by police?

A)Directing traffic
B)Performing emergency medical procedures
C)Providing directions to tourists
D)Arresting offenders

Question 38

Which agency regulates all gun trade between the United States and foreign nations and collects taxes on all firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers?

A)ATF
B)DEA
C)FBI
D)U.S.Secret Service

Question 39

The police responsibility of "preserving the peace" is strongly related to:

A)Preventing crime
B)Providing public service
C)Enforcing the law
D)Fighting crime

Question 40

Which of the following is not one of the four basic responsibilities of the police as pinpointed by Bittner?

A)To create laws
B)To enforce laws
C)To provide services
D)To prevent crime

Question 41

The patronage system was designed to root out corruption and provide for better police officers.

Question 42

If a private security officer witnesses a public offense, he or she can:

A)Make a citizen's arrest
B)Make a formal arrest just as law enforcement would
C)Do nothing; notify police immediately
D)Verbally order the suspect to remain until police arrive

Question 43

Which of the following is a reason for continued growth in the field of private security?

A)The war on drugs and the resulting increase in gang violence
B)The creation of federal regulations governing the security field
C)An economic upswing
D)Concern over a terrorist attack

Question 44

The law enforcement goal of "preserving the peace" is highly related to the goal of "preventing crime."

Question 45

Common responsibilities of the sheriff include protecting the public, maintaining the county jail, keeping order in the county courthouse, and collecting taxes.

Question 46

The first American police department was formed in Philadelphia.

Question 47

U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) police the flow of goods and people across the United States' international borders with Mexico and Canada.

Question 48

The community era of policing began in the 1930s.

Question 49

Like municipal police officers, private security officers have arrest powers.

Question 50

The United States has strict federal regulations regarding the use of private security.

Question 51

As a general rule, private security officers are intended to:

A)Arrest criminals
B)Investigate criminal offenses
C)Deter crime with their presence
D)Replace law enforcement

Question 52

Policing in the United States and in England evolved along similar lines, and many of our policing institutions have their roots in English traditions.

Question 53

Which of the following is a condition that may prevent finding qualified and highly motivated individuals for the work of private security?

A)Low pay
B)A lack of job openings
C)The intensity of training and qualification standards
D)Fear of injury on the job

Question 54

The Federal Bureau of Investigation operates the largest crime laboratory in the world.

Question 55

Police strategy, prior to the community era, was considered reactive.

Question 56

At its inception, the United States Secret Service was primarily responsible for combating currency counterfeiters.

Question 57

Police officers primarily see themselves as public servants.

Question 58

There is no basic difference between the state police and the highway patrol.Both are responsible for enforcing traffic laws on the roads and highways of the state.

Question 59

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now part of the Department of Homeland Security.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT one of the investigative priorities of the FBI?

A)Cyber crime
B)Human trafficking
C)Civil rights violations
D)Terrorism

Question 61

The father of modern police administration is _________________________.

Question 62

How did the patronage system impact policing?

Question 63

The primary purpose of private security is to _______________________.

Question 64

List and explain the four basic responsibilities of police. Which of the four do you believe is the most critical and why?

Question 65

Analyze the importance of private security today.

Question 66

The primary law enforcement officer in a county is the ______________.

Question 67

Protecting witnesses who put themselves in danger by testifying against the targets of federal criminal investigations is the duty of ___________________________.

Question 68

Describe the first systems of law enforcement in Colonial America.

Question 69

The FBI's _________________________ provides lists of stolen vehicles and firearms, missing license plates, and other information useful to local and state law enforcement officials.

Question 70

List and describe some of the most important law enforcement agencies under the control of the department of homeland security.