Which American city created the first formal U.S. police department?
a. Boston
b. New York City
c. Philadelphia
d. Chicago
Which of the following is not believed to be a reason that people fail on parole?
a. Parolees are released into the same environment which contributed to their deviant
behavior in the first place.
b. Personal deficits that led to an offender’s imprisonment are not addressed by
institutionalization.
c. The prison experience itself focuses more on punitive efforts than rehabilitation.
d. The parole system places unrealistic expectations on ex-offenders that they cannot
possibly meet.
As a result of an increase in violent behavior during the 19thCentury in America, early
Criminal Justice agencies;
a. Rarely worked together in a systematic fashion
b. Worked together to create a seamless process of arrest and punishment
c. Appointed President Lyndon Johnson to the Wickersham Commission
d. Were primarily created in Washington D.C and Virginia
Amputation of a hand or other body part as punishment for a crime of shoplifting aligns
best with which idea behind the goals of punishment?
a. the pain of punishment is greater than the reward
b. punishment keeps people from repeating their crimes
c. an equitable solution to the crime
d. a punishment that is proportionate to their crime
Some scholars contend that bail is problematic because it:
a. is a weak incentive to show up to court.
b. creates fear and coercion in the defendant.
c. is discriminatory to the poor.
d. is not guaranteed under the law.
In , the Supreme Court held that a probationer’s home may be searched without a
warrant on the grounds that probation departments “must respond quickly to evidence
of misconduct.”
a. UnitedStatesv.Weeks
b. Minnesota v. Murphy
c. Griffinv.Wisconsin
d. UnitedSatesv.Knights
Computers are replacing judges every day by allowing the judge to video-conference
into the courtroom.
a. True
b. False
What city was the first to hire and award the title of police officer to a woman in 1910?
a. Chicago
b. Boston
c. Los Angeles
d. New York City
Most female inmates are women of color with small children.
a. True
b. False
Research suggests that a distinct relationship exists between crime rates and
urbanization.
a. True
b. False
Madalyn has always wanted to be police officer. She cannot wait to be on the street and
chasing down bad guys. In her first month on the job, she makes 2 arrests and there
were no chases. What is the most logical reason why?
a. females are treated differently in policing
b. police engage in many non-crime related activities
c. investigation is a key role that police officers fulfill
d. according to the UCR, crime rates are decreasing
The U.S. Correctional Corporation opened its first private prison in what state?
a. New York
b. Kentucky
c. Virginia
d. Georgia
Technology in the courtroom is a controversial issue because much of the information
used infringes on the rights of the accused.
a. True
b. False
“Let the sentence fit the criminal” best describes the basic philosophy of:
a. determinate sentencing.
b. mandatory minimums.
c. fixed terms.
d. indeterminate sentencing.
In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Court took the first major step on the issue of right to
counsel.
a. True
b. False
Generally, state appellate decisions are based on court transcripts, however in some
instances, the felony court will grant a new trial known as:
a. the trial de novo.
b. a reaffirmation of verdict.
c. the trial de jure.
d. a habeas corpus hearing.
In addition to Ben’s sports betting practice, he has a job in the captain’s office helping
crunch numbers and budgets.
What does Ben accomplish by working in the captain’s office?
a. Vocational training will help Ben at his parole hearing.
b. This is the concept of a furlough.
c. He is working toward his degree in accounting.
d. Correctional administration needs to keep inmates busy.
There are certain offenses in which mensreais not essential.
a. True
b. False
Appointed by President Herbert Hoover, the National Commission on Law Observance
and Enforcement is commonly known today as The Crime Commission.
a. True
b. False
Joquine is 16 years old and has 2 prior arrests on his record. He has a history of drug
abuse and has been in and out of counseling and diversion programs since he was 14.
He has a stable home life, involved parents, he goes to school, and seems to be well
engaged in community activities when he is not hanging out with a couple of the
neighborhood kids that seem to cause a lot of trouble.
A prosecutor has decided to charge Joquine for assault with a dangerous weapon. He
was coerced by his friends into bringing a hammer to school and attacking someone
with it. He will be detained in a secure facility pending his trial. What was likely one of
the main reasons why they kept Joquine in custody this time?
a. He is a danger to his family.
b. He is a repeat offender.
c. The need to protect him.
d. He needs to detox.
In addition to Spain, Japan, Hungary, and Portugal, the United States has shown a
distinct downward trend in the level of crime and victimization during the past decade.
a. True
b. False
What is the most common outcome for children when a single mother is sent to prison?
a. They are temporarily sent to a foster home or state facility.
b. They are permanently removed from her custody and put up for adoption.
c. They are placed in the care of a relative or family friend.
d. They are housed in a prison nursery.
Roughly how many metropolitan police agencies employ more than 1,000 sworn
officers?
a. 70
b. 800
c. 2,000
d. 3,100
Market Manipulation is one of three major types of Internet Securities Fraud that is
common today.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following officers was part of the watch system of policing that thrived in
13thcentury England?
a. Watchmen
b. Shire reeve
c. Justice of the peace
d. All of these
Programs such as house arrest and restitution are examples of community parole.
a. True
b. False
What was the key to discipline in the Auburn system?
a. Flogging
b. Branding
c. Prayer and penitence
d. Silence confinement
Which model allows private companies to set up manufacturing units on prison grounds
or purchase goods made by inmates in shops owned and operated by the corrections
department?
a. Free enterprise model
b. Post-release model
c. Corporate model
d. None of the above
In the 1950s, the American Bar Foundation project discovered that:
a. Most citizens were fearful of the police.
b. Racial profiling was a serious problem.
c. Most crime was not reported to the police.
d. The justice system kept many procedures hidden from the public.
Joquine is 16 years old and has 2 prior arrests on his record. He has a history of drug
abuse and has been in and out of counseling and diversion programs since he was 14.
He has a stable home life, involved parents, he goes to school, and seems to be well
engaged in community activities when he is not hanging out with a couple of the
neighborhood kids that seem to cause a lot of trouble.
Joquine just committed a crime at school and the police have been called. Because he is
a juvenile, what will happen next?
a. He will be arrested.
b. He will be taken into custody.
c. He will be arraigned.
d. He will be adjudicated.
The municipal police department in Big City Nebraska is hiring. They want new and
fresh recruits that can assist them in technological advances, information sharing, and
targeting the war on terror. Bryan has just been recruited to do all of this.
Bryan has been asked to brief his superiors on law enforcement and technology. He is
likely to discuss what concepts?
a. Shire reeve and the LEAA
b. IACP and bobbies
c. Texas rangers and NYPD Shield
d. LPR and Hot spots
Discuss whether or not determinate, mandatory, or truth-in-sentencing models deter
crime?
Describe how the role of police is of concern to the public.
Explain the changes that have occurred in the hiring of minority and female officers.
What are some of the problems experienced by these two groups of officers?
Describe the phenomenon of prison violence. What efforts can be undertaken to reduce
the chances of such violence?
What is risk classification and is it an effective tool in the fight against repeat
offending?
Supporters of the death penalty argue that capital punishment conforms to the
requirement that the punishment be_____to the crime.
A______ is the same thing as a prison in the adult criminal system.
In his classic 1969 book, AfricanAmericansinBlue, Nicholas Alex pointed out that
African American officers of the time suffered from what he called____ .
Discuss cybercrime as a challenge in the contemporary justice system
As the 18thcentury began, rising crime rates encouraged a new form of private paid
police called______, who were able to profit both legally and criminally from the lack
of formal police departments.
The two distinct theories of the cause of collective violence are the inmate balance
theory and the_____theory.
Compare and contrast the “fleeing felon” and Tennessee v. Garnerrules as they relate to
police use of deadly force.
The Auburn system was also referred to as the_____ system since most prisoners ate
and worked in groups.
Summarize the arguments for and against retaining the juvenile court. Discuss the
potential ramifications of the demise of the juvenile court.