Question 1

Police officer review boards operate ____________ in most places.

Accepted Answer

Police officer review boards typically operate independently of internal affairs to ensure an unbiased review of police conduct. This independence helps maintain public trust in the review process.

Question 2

When comparing systems operating in parallel, it turns out that internal affairs tends to find police officers guilty of misconduct __________ than does civilian review.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When comparing systems operating in parallel, it...

Question 3

Which accountability system is best?

Accepted Answer

A hybrid system that incorporates elements of both civilian and internal review can provide the most effective and balanced accountability. Civilian review provides an outside perspective and can help ensure transparency and impartiality, while internal review allows for the agency to take responsibility for its own actions and make necessary changes. By combining these approaches, a hybrid system can address both community concerns and internal agency needs. Infernal review is not a valid option as it does not exist in reality.

Question 4

The Wickersham Commission took place in

Accepted Answer

The Wickersham Commission took place in the early 1930s. Specifically, it was established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover and its final report was submitted in 1931.

Question 5

Consider the multiple roles of the sergeant, as teacher, mentor, and coach. When is the sergeant a coach? When, in fact, is the coaching metaphor not a good one?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the multiple roles of the sergeant,...

Question 6

A large majority of police officers who work in jurisdictions that do not have civilian review are against the idea. Officers surveyed who work in jurisdictions that do have civilian review

Accepted Answer

The question implies that there is a contrast between the opinions of officers who work in jurisdictions with and without civilian review. As a result, we can infer that officers who work in jurisdictions with civilian review are more likely to be in favor of it than those who do not. Therefore, the best choice is C, which indicates that officers surveyed who work in jurisdictions that have civilian review are largely in favor of the idea.

Question 7

Internal affairs processes are

Accepted Answer

Internal affairs processes are completely in-house, meaning that they are conducted by the police department itself.

Question 8

Review Box 13.6. Construct an essay engaging the counterintuitive findings in this box. Such an essay should not only focus upon the specific points mentioned but also upon how important it is for today's contemporary officers to understand them. That is, civilian review is a movement that is growing rapidly. The police just about everywhere will have to deal with it at some point in the near future. Why is it important that they understand what this box suggests about the civilianization of police review?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Review Box 13.6. Construct an essay engaging...

Question 9

FTO means

Accepted Answer

FTO stands for Field Training Officer, which is a person responsible for training and mentoring new employees in their assigned field.

Question 10

The average number of years of experience possessed by FTOs today is __________ years worth of seniority.

Accepted Answer

The average number of years of experience possessed by FTOs today is less than 2 years worth of seniority.

Question 11

Make an argument that the only reasonable way to investigate allegations of police misconduct is to trust them to people outside of the police culture. Then make the opposite argument-that only police officers are knowledgeable enough to accomplish this job effectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Make an argument that the only reasonable...

Question 12

Hybrid review systems attempt to

Accepted Answer

Hybrid review systems aim to combine the strengths of both internal affairs and civilian review boards, such as the expertise and jurisdiction of internal affairs, and the transparency and public trust of civilian review boards. The goal is to create a more effective and fair system without sacrificing the integrity of the process.

Question 13

Given your knowledge of the politics of police unions, do you think that they will ever change and take police accountability to heart? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given your knowledge of the politics of...

Question 14

With regard to coverage of ethics, traditional police academy training is

Accepted Answer

Many experts argue that traditional police academy training is too short in terms of coverage of ethics. The training is typically focused on technical skills and legal knowledge, rather than on ethical decision-making and values. Police officers need a strong foundation in ethics to effectively navigate the complex and challenging situations they may face in their work, and traditional training programs often do not provide adequate preparation in this area.

Question 15

There are three main types of review systems:

Accepted Answer

Choice D outlines the three main types of review systems: internal, police-operated review mechanisms; civilian review boards; and hybrid systems. This is the most accurate and complete answer among the options given.

Question 16

Internal affairs investigations

Accepted Answer

Internal affairs investigations are typically conducted in secret by sworn law enforcement officers, and the results are often kept confidential and not disclosed to the public, including the individuals who filed the complaints. This is done to protect the integrity of the investigation, the privacy of all involved, and to maintain the department's operational security.

Question 17

Reasons for civilian review boards include

Accepted Answer

All of the reasons provided are valid and commonly cited reasons for the implementation of civilian review boards. They aim to improve the accountability and transparency of law enforcement agencies and address concerns of citizens who may be hesitant to file complaints or trust the investigative process.

Question 18

Most police officer review boards are utilized for

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most police officer review boards are utilized...

Question 19

Discuss the lack of training in ethics at the traditional police academy. Why is this unacceptable? What sorts of changes do you favor? Do you think that the discussions included in this book should be included in an academy curriculum?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the lack of training in ethics...

Question 20

Four factors to consider when evaluating police review systems are

Accepted Answer

Integrity refers to the honesty and ethical standards of the police review system, while legitimacy pertains to whether the system is viewed as fair and just by both the public and law enforcement agencies. Learning refers to the ability of the review system to identify areas of concern and implement necessary changes, while cost considers the financial resources needed to support the review system. Therefore, the four factors to consider when evaluating police review systems are integrity, legitimacy, learning, and cost.

Quiz 13: Accountability Strategies