Question 1

How do problem solving and crime-specific planning differ?

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Question 2

Explain "entrapment" and how it effects the ethical decision making of police officers.

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Question 3

_____________________________ is approaching criminal justice problems by considering the underlying problems that are categorized by the type of offense.

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Question 4

When discussing the SARA model,______________ is acting to alleviate the problem.

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Question 5

Understand the "magnet phenomenon" and how it can adversely affect problem analysis and selection of potential actions by law enforcement.

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Question 6

The primary work unit in the professional model is the ______________-an isolated event that requires police response.

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Question 7

______________ is the theory that successful implementation of a crime-reduction initiative does not really prevent crime.

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Question 8

A __________________ is an area where incidents of crime and disorder tend to cluster in close proximity to one another.

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Question 9

______________ is the concept proposing that criminals tend to commit acts of crimes within a comfort zone located near but not too close to their residence.

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Question 10

______________ calculates probabilities of a suspect's residence based on the locations of past crimes.

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Question 11

Several theories exist about the concentration of crime and disorder and are used to explain different types of crime phenomena that occur at different geographic levels.List and describe the various crime hot spot theories.

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Question 12

Describe the four factors of crime-specific planning.

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Question 13

The Violence Against Women Act is legislation to prevent
A)workplace violence.
B)child access to firearms.
C)stalking and domestic violence.
D)the purchase of firearms by felons and other prohibited persons.

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The Violence Against Women Act specifically targets the prevention of domestic violence and stalking against women, as well as providing support and resources for victims. It does not address workplace violence or child access to firearms, and while it does include provisions related to firearms restrictions for certain individuals, it is not primarily focused on regulating firearm purchases.

Question 14

Discuss the key elements of problem-oriented policing.

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Question 15

Mediation,sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR),is shared problem solving by parties in a dispute guided by a neutral person.Describe how police use this in problem solving.

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Question 16

Characteristics common to workplace violence and school violence include all of the following except:
A)Profiles of the perpetrators
B)Mediation strategies
C)Warnings
D)Means and pathways to violence

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Mediation strategies are more commonly used to address workplace violence, while they may not be as applicable or effective in preventing school violence. The other choices are all common characteristics of both types of violence.

Question 17

Crime mapping changes the focus from the criminal to the location of crimes-the ______________ where most crimes occur.

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Question 18

Only about ________________ % of sexual assaults are reported to authorities.
A)15-20
B)10-20
C)7-10
D)2-5

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According to various studies and surveys, only about 10-20% of sexual assaults are reported to the authorities. This is mainly due to factors such as fear of retaliation, shame, disbelief, and distrust in the justice system.

Question 19

According to the text,______________ is sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

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Question 20

Discuss and give examples of how technology has become an indispensable tool for law enforcement.

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Quiz 4: Problem Solving: Proactive Policing