Question 1

Community policing requires that the police extend personalized services to ___________.

Accepted Answer

Community policing focuses on building ties and working closely with members of the community, including groups that have historically been overlooked or marginalized, to address safety and crime prevention.

Question 2

During the ____________ era, the police implemented a bureaucratic, monolithic organization and concentrated on law enforcement and crook catching.

Accepted Answer

During the professional era, the police adopted a bureaucratic, monolithic organization focusing primarily on law enforcement and apprehending criminals. This approach emphasized efficiency, centralized control, and the professionalization of the police force.

Question 3

Juveniles represent a special problem because they:

Accepted Answer

Juveniles are considered a special problem primarily because they are one of the most victimized groups and they commit a high proportion of violent crime. This combination of high victimization and significant involvement in violent crime makes addressing juvenile issues complex and multifaceted.

Question 4

In reference to abused children, according to the text, the police:

Accepted Answer

The police have a duty to discover cases of child abuse and conduct investigations to protect the welfare of the child, which is implied by their role in enforcing laws and safeguarding individuals, especially minors, from harm.

Question 5

According to the National Coalition of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Groups (1992), which of the following is a cause of violence among young people?

Accepted Answer

The National Coalition of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Groups (1992) identifies multiple factors, including abuse, gangs, and neglect, as causes of violence among young people.

Question 6

The states that much criminal behavior begins at an early age as a result of exposure to multiple interwoven social, economic, and educational problems.

Accepted Answer

Life course theory suggests that criminal behavior is influenced by various factors throughout a person's life, including early exposure to social, economic, and educational problems.

Question 7

As the number of risk factors increases for a juvenile, it increases the likelihood that he or she will become involved in delinquency or crime.Which of the following are risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors for juvenile delinquency or crime can encompass a wide range of aspects from various domains of a young person's life, including their family environment, peer group influences, and community conditions. Each of these areas can contribute to increasing the likelihood of a juvenile becoming involved in delinquency or crime.

Question 8

There are several different type of gang members.The gang member that manages criminal enterprises and conflict is known as:

Accepted Answer

Hard core gang members are typically deeply involved in the gang's activities, including managing criminal enterprises and conflicts. They are often seen as the leaders or most committed members within the gang structure.

Question 9

are gangs that evolve in a particular neighborhood.They seem to originate as a result of social needs.Their members band together as a result of their familiarity with one another and the need for self-protection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of are gangs that evolve in a particular...

Question 10

The members of a(n) band together to form a criminal business enterprise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The members of a(n) band together to...

Question 11

_____________ are increasingly becoming popular approaches to addressing youth crime.In these programs, community members focus on keeping offenders in the community rather than sending them to prison.

Accepted Answer

Community-based restorative justice programs are designed to keep offenders, particularly youth, within their communities while addressing the harm caused by their actions. These programs involve the community in the rehabilitation process, aiming to repair the relationship between the offender and the community, rather than relying on incarceration.

Question 12

In Kansas City, they found that there are four types of homeless individuals.The _______ are those that lost their ability to "make it" in the real world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Kansas City, they found that there...

Question 13

Minorities have numerous complaints regarding the police.Some of the complaints can be summarized as:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) use of excessive force. This is a common complaint among minorities regarding the police, reflecting concerns over police brutality and the disproportionate use of force in interactions with minority communities.

Question 14

Studies have shown that encounters between mentally ill individuals and the police often result in the use of force.Some reasons for this are:

Accepted Answer

All the options provided are valid reasons why encounters between mentally ill individuals and the police often result in the use of force. These situations can be complex and challenging for both the individual and the officer, leading to outcomes where force is more likely to be used.

Question 15

According to the text, the primary concerns of the immigrant community are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the primary concerns...

Question 16

Which of the following would be considered a "special population" requiring additional strategies for service?

Accepted Answer

All listed groups (juveniles, residents of high-crime neighborhoods, and immigrants) are considered special populations that may require additional or tailored strategies for effective service delivery, due to their unique needs and circumstances.

Question 17

Community policing's ability to involve the disenfranchised and to reach out to groups who are reluctant to contact the police offers everyone in the community grass-roots input into the police process.

Accepted Answer

Community policing emphasizes building relationships between the police and community members, including marginalized groups, to foster trust, cooperation, and mutual respect. This approach allows for more inclusive participation in public safety efforts, giving a voice to those who might otherwise be hesitant to engage with law enforcement.

Question 18

Juveniles do not represent a special problem for community policing.

Accepted Answer

Juveniles represent a unique challenge for community policing because they may require different approaches for engagement, intervention, and prevention of delinquency, necessitating specialized strategies that differ from those used with adults.

Question 19

The cycle of abuse is created when a child is abused and that abuse becomes a factor or contributes to the child becoming an abuser in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of abuse theory suggests that patterns of abusive behavior can be passed down through generations, where individuals who experience abuse as children may be more likely to exhibit abusive behaviors themselves in adulthood. This cycle can continue unless it is interrupted through intervention, therapy, or the individual's conscious efforts to change.

Question 20

According to the text, it is important for the police to cooperate with the social agencies, such as children's protective services and other family service agencies, which are directly involved in investigating child abuse and child neglect.

Accepted Answer

Cooperation between the police and social agencies is crucial for a comprehensive approach to investigating child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all aspects of the child's welfare are addressed effectively.

Quiz 11: Community Policing and Special Populations