Question 1

Imagine you are sunbathing naked in your backyard when a police drone flies overhead,recording everything in sight.You make a formal complaint to the local police service that your privacy has been violated.This scenario exemplifies how the use of drones may lead to unanticipated consequences,such as a lack of citizen privacy,that might result in critical incidents and therefore limit the potential of their use.What term does Griffiths use to explain this effect?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

U.S.research evidence reveals that shrinking the prison population by what amount would result in sufficient savings to hire an additional 100,000 police officers?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

What portion of respondents residing in British Columbia who completed a national online survey (N = 1,609)on home-grown terrorism in 2014 reported that they believed there were radicals living in their community?

Accepted Answer

One-third of respondents from British Columbia in the 2014 national online survey believed there were radicals living in their community.

Question 4

What is the most optimal shift for police officer productivity and work/life balance?

Accepted Answer

10-hour shifts are often considered optimal as they balance productivity and work/life balance, providing officers with more days off compared to 8-hour shifts, while avoiding the fatigue associated with 12-hour shifts.

Question 5

A Canadian university student takes the summer semester off from her studies to travel from her hometown in Ontario to Syria; her goal is to engage in terrorist attacks against the U.S.on foreign land.What label does Griffiths use to describe this individual?

Accepted Answer

Griffiths uses the term "extremist traveller" to describe individuals who travel from their home country to another country with the intention of engaging in terrorist activities, such as the scenario described.

Question 6

The Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service has implemented a new police dispatch system after reading that neighbouring jurisdictions have saved millions of dollars in the past five years by utilizing the system.According to Griffiths,what does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

This exemplifies a cost-benefit analysis because the decision to implement a new police dispatch system was influenced by the financial savings observed in neighbouring jurisdictions, indicating an evaluation of the costs versus the benefits of the system.

Question 7

A fatal shooting occurs in a busy city centre on a Friday afternoon.Thirty police officers are deployed to the city centre to locate the suspected shooter.Dispatch sends a photo to each officer's handheld device (e.g.,iPhone,Google Nexus).What does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies the technologicalization of policing, as it involves the use of advanced technology (handheld devices to receive information) to enhance law enforcement capabilities and response.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of technology in policing?

Accepted Answer

Batons are considered traditional equipment rather than technology in policing. Tasers, drones, and body-worn cameras are examples of modern technology used in law enforcement.

Question 9

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD)requests money from Vancouver's city council to hire additional officers.As part of this request,the VPD provides documentation that indicates the resources will be used to hire 20 additional officers with the goal of decreasing the allocation of overtime among existing officers,which will result in projected savings of $475,000 annually and mental health benefits for staff.What does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

This exemplifies smart policing because it involves strategic planning and resource management to achieve efficiency, cost savings, and improved officer well-being, rather than simply increasing manpower or enforcing laws more strictly.

Question 10

The Canadian federal government accelerated plans to introduce legislation expanding the authority of law enforcement and security services as a consequence of terrorist attacks in what European city?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian government accelerated plans to expand law enforcement authority following the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, in November 2015.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a challenge to developing evidence-based practices?

Accepted Answer

Lack of research findings identifying effective policies is a challenge, but the question asks for what is NOT a challenge. The other options are challenges to developing evidence-based practices.

Question 12

Imagine that police officers from Canada and the U.S.are sent to Afghanistan to conduct training in international human rights standards and practices for the local police service to bring the service in line with democratic principles.What does Griffiths label this general type of policing?

Accepted Answer

Griffiths labels this type of policing as "international policing," which refers to the practice of police officers from one or more countries working in another country to assist in developing local law enforcement practices, often in line with international human rights standards and democratic principles.

Question 13

RCMP officers are collaborating with police services from various European and American jurisdictions as they investigate a human trafficking ring.An organized crime group is operating the human trafficking ring,communicating online,and facilitating its operations across 16 different countries.What are these organized crime group members likely using to communicate internationally?

Accepted Answer

The darknet is a part of the internet that is intentionally hidden and requires specific software, configurations, or authorization to access. It is known for its use by individuals and groups seeking to maintain anonymity and privacy, including for illegal activities such as operating and communicating within human trafficking rings.

Question 14

What percentage of Canadians who completed a national online survey (N = 1,609)on home-grown terrorism in 2014 reported that they felt there was a "serious threat of home-grown terrorism in Canada"?

Accepted Answer

62 percent of Canadians who completed the survey reported feeling there was a "serious threat of home-grown terrorism in Canada."

Question 15

How much do police officers estimate it costs to maintain 24/7 surveillance of one suspected terrorist?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining 24/7 surveillance on a single suspected terrorist is estimated to cost about $8 million. This high cost is due to the extensive resources required, including personnel, technology, and operational support, to ensure continuous monitoring.

Question 16

Which of the following is defined as "the adoption of new technologies in the absence of a clear determination of their potential,limitations,and impact"?

Accepted Answer

Shiny new toy syndrome refers to the phenomenon where individuals or organizations adopt new technologies without fully understanding their potential, limitations, or impact, often driven by the allure of novelty and innovation.

Question 17

As of early 2014,how many Canadians were abroad and identified as having participated in terrorist activities?

Accepted Answer

As of early 2014, Canadian security agencies identified approximately 130 individuals with Canadian connections who were abroad and suspected of engaging in terrorism-related activities.

Question 18

What was the name of the original website that was shut down and whose founder went on trial in the U.S.in January 2015,charged with drug trafficking,money laundering,and operating a criminal enterprise?

Accepted Answer

The original website was Silk Road, which was an online black market best known for selling illegal drugs. Its founder, Ross Ulbricht, was charged and went on trial in the U.S. in January 2015.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a concern about equipping police officers with body-worn cameras?

Accepted Answer

The primary concerns about equipping police officers with body-worn cameras include the costs of the equipment, protecting the privacy of citizens, and the storage and retrieval of the videotaped recordings. How the equipment is affixed to an officer's body is generally not a major concern compared to these other issues.

Question 20

Police services across Canada,the U.S.,and Western Europe work together to investigate and bust a large child pornography distribution business.What trend in policing does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

This exemplifies globalization of policing, as it involves international cooperation and coordination among police services across different countries to address a crime that transcends national borders.

Quiz 11: Going Forward: Critical Issues in Canadian Policing