1. The watch system assumed that neighbors would protect each other from thieves and warring groups.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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2. Community policing has its main emphasis on fighting crime.
a.
True
b.
False
3. Most juvenile officers have the same amount of discretion granted to them for both adults and juveniles.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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4. Juveniles as young as 15 years old sufficiently understand their Miranda rights.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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5. Curfews represent a form of problem-oriented policing.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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6. Curfew laws are considered an example of pulling levers.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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7. Problem-oriented policing is also referred to as problem-solving policing.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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8. Operation Ceasefire is an initiative to make peace between rival gangs.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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9. One method of contemporary delinquency prevention relies on aggressive patrolling targeted at specific patterns of
delinquency.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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10. The pledge system assumed that neighbors would protect each other from thieves and warring groups.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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11. Direct engagement with a community is a mainstay of the community policing model.
a.
True
b.
False
12. Regardless of the size of the police department, only those officers trained specifically to deal with juvenile offenders
will ever be involved in handling juvenile cases.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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13. Officers who specialize in dealing with juvenile offenders are called juvenile officers.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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14. Dealing with juvenile offenders creates role conflicts for many police departments.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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15. Problem-oriented policing focuses on addressing the problems underlying incidents of juvenile delinquency.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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16. The granting of discretion tends to bind the hands of law enforcement, compelling them to follow strict procedures.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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17. Community norms would be an example of an environmental factor of discretion.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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18. An evaluation of the fairness of the manner in which an offender’s problem or dispute was handled by the police is
called discretion.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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19. Taking a person into custody is called an arrest.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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20. Search and seizure is when the police have reasonable grounds to believe that an offense has been committed and that
the accused committed the crime.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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21. The premise of the community policing model of crime prevention is that the police can carry out their duties more
effectively by ______.
a.
gaining the trust and assistance of concerned citizens
b.
making more arrests
c.
using more undercover sting operations for drugs
d.
getting tough on crime
22. Police reform efforts of the 1930s resulted in the creation of specialized police units, known as _____.
a.
child savers
b.
juvenile watch system
c.
delinquency control squads
d.
juvenile order system
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23. A law enforcement philosophy that focuses on addressing the problems underlying incidents of juvenile delinquency
rather than the incidents themselves is called __________.
a.
strategic policing
b.
police–community relations
c.
tactical policing
d.
problem-oriented policing
24. The taking of a person into custody until he or she can be held accountable for the offense in court proceedings is
called ______.
a.
detention
b.
delay
c.
Arrest
d.
pickup
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25. Reasonable ground to believe that an offense was committed and the accused committed that offense is called ______.
a.
reasonable suspicion
b.
probable cause
c.
reasonableness
d.
justifiable suspicion
b
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26. The term in loco parentis is Latin for _______.
a.
with the permission of a family member
b.
the crime occurred in a certain location
c.
in place of the parent
d.
with the permission of the parent
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27. The _____ Amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure.
a.
First
b.
Fourth
c.
Sixth
d.
Eighth
b
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28. The use of personal decision making and choice in carrying out official duties in the criminal justice system is called
_______.
a.
decision making
b.
discretion
c.
flexibility
d.
unconstitutional
b
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Bloom’s: Remember
29. The _______ holds that police are likely to act paternally toward young girls and not arrest them.
a.
gentleman’s hypothesis
b.
ladies’ hypothesis
c.
chivalry hypothesis
d.
big brother hypothesis
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Bloom’s: Remember
30. ______ are defined as those adjudicated delinquent for crimes of homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and
kidnapping.
a.
Violent juvenile offenders
b.
Superpreditor delinquents
c.
Young adult offenders
d.
Transferred juveniles
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Bloom’s: Remember
31. A stop-and-frisk is an example of _____.
a.
aggressive law enforcement
b.
a warrantless search
c.
an illegal search
d.
police discretion
b
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32. Police departments in Chicago and Los Angeles have at one time used ______, targeting gang areas and arresting
members for any law violations.
a.
community policing
b.
problem-oriented policing
c.
random patrol
d.
saturation patrol
d
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33. Curfews represent a form of ______.
a.
problem-oriented policing
b.
community-based policing
c.
aggressive law enforcement
d.
problem solving
b
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34. Boston’s Operation Ceasefire, in which every deterrent “lever” is applied, is an example of ______.
a.
community policing
b.
police–community relations
c.
pulling levers policing
d.
team policing
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35. A systematic analysis and response to the problems or conditions underlying criminal incidents rather than the
incidents themselves is the definition of ______.
a.
community policing
b.
police community relations
c.
problem-oriented policing
d.
team policing
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36. Modeled after DARE, ______ was developed to help reduce adolescent involvement in crime through teaching and
education of school children by police officers.
a.
GARE
b.
GREAT
c.
SROA
d.
GERT
b
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37. An evaluation study of Boston’s Operation Ceasefire program found that the program ______.
a.
produced a significant reduction in youth homicides in Boston
b.
backfired and increased youth homicides in Boston
c.
had no effect on youth homicides
d.
reduced youth homicides but increased overall gang violence
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38. ______ are defined as those conflicts that arise when law enforcement duties conflict with an officer’s desire to
rehabilitate youthful offenders.
a.
Role conflicts
b.
Conflicts of duty
c.
Service conflicts
d.
Conflicts of conscience
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39. A law enforcement philosophy that focuses on reducing fear, organizing the community, and maintaining order is
called __________.
a.
strategic policing
b.
police–community relations
c.
tactical policing
d.
community policing
40. An early English system in which neighbors protected each other from thieves and warring groups was known as
_____.
a.
the pledge system
b.
the watch system
c.
control system
d.
the neighborhood watch system
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41. In Arizona v. Gant, the Supreme court placed limitations on ______.
a.
aggressive law enforcement
b.
warrantless search
c.
illegal search
d.
police searches of automobiles
d
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42. Which of the following would not be considered a warrantless search?
a.
Stop-and-frisk
b.
Home entry
c.
Consent search
d.
Searches pursuant to a court order
d
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43. In re Gault established that the constitutional privileges against _____ applied equally to adults as well as to juveniles.
a.
the denial of jury trial
b.
warrantless searches
c.
racial bias
d.
self-incrimination
d
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44. A question posed by the police to a suspect in custody is a ______.
a.
consent interrogation
b.
violation of the defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights
c.
custodial statement
d.
custodial interrogation
d
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45. Which statement is not true regarding a juvenile’s decision to waive his or her Miranda rights?
a.
It does not require the presence of parents or lawyers.
b.
It is a violation of the defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights.
c.
Its legality is determined by the totality of the circumstances.
d.
Its constitutionality was established in People v. Lara.
d
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46. The use of personal decision making and choice as employed by law enforcement is the definition of ______.
a.
community policing
b.
biased justice
c.
a community-based policing service
d.
discretion
d
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47. An officer’s conforming to community standards when deciding on a course of action is an example of what type of
factor influencing discretion?
a.
Environmental
b.
Situational
c.
Community
d.
Police policy
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48. A suspect’s speech, demeanor, dress, and attitude are all aspects of which discretionary factor?
a.
Environmental
b.
Situational
c.
Community
d.
Police policy
b
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49. The decreased incidence of females being arrested would suggest which discretionary factor at play?
a.
Racial bias
b.
The “dad” effect
c.
Gender bias
d.
The chivalry effect
d
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50. The increased incidence of African Americans being arrested would suggest which discretionary factor at play?
a.
Racial bias
b.
The “dad” effect
c.
Gender bias
d.
The chivalry effect
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51. An ______ is a person who has access to criminal networks and shares information with authorities in exchange for
money or special treatment under conditions of anonymity.
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52. In _____, the U.S. Supreme Court established that police may stop a suspect and search for evidence without a
warrant under certain circumstances.
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53. In _____, the U.S. Supreme Court established a clearly defined procedure for custodial interrogation.
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54. Juvenile officers operate either as _____ in a police department, or as part of the _____ of a police department.
specialists, juvenile unit
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55. _____ is essential in providing individualized justice.
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56. Most courts have concluded that ______ need not be present for children to effectively waive their rights to remain
silent.
parents or attorneys
57. In _____, the U.S. Supreme Court held that constitutional privileges against self-incrimination apply in juvenile as
well as adult cases.
58. _____ that include targeting gang areas and arresting members for any law violation, have not proven to be effective
against gangs.
59. Regarding gender, police tend to be more lenient toward ______ than ______ committing acts of delinquency.
60. _____ is an evaluation of the fairness of the manner in which an offender’s or another group’s problem or dispute was
handled by police.
61. Implemented in Boston, ______ is one of the most successful examples of problem-oriented policing focusing on
reducing juvenile crime and violence.
62. The conflict police officers face that revolve around the requirement to do their duty as law enforcement officers and a
desire to aid in rehabilitating youthful offenders is called ___.
63. The system of paid watchmen patrolling at night to protect homes is called the ____ system.
64. A strategy that emphasizes reducing fear and organizing the community is called _____.
65. The decision by police not to arrest female suspects is called the ______.
66. The greater likelihood of African Americans being arrested for crimes as opposed to White suspects is an example of a
____ bias.
67. The requirement that police inform suspects of their constitutional rights is called the ____.
68. When police take into account a juvenile’s appearance, speech, and demeanor, it is called a ____ factor.
69. When police conform to the community’s norms in deciding on an arrest, it is called a(n) ____ factor.
70. Targeting gangs and arresting members for any law violation is referred to as a _____.
71. Discuss the history of juvenile policing in the early American colonies through the 1930s.
72. Advocates of community policing regard the approach as useful in juvenile justice for a number of reasons. Name the
reasons indicated in the text. Explain your view on community policing and delinquency.
73. What is an informant? Discuss role conflict in regard to using juveniles as informants. Do you agree or disagree with
the practice? Explain.
74. Discuss Arizona v. Gant (2009). What is the history of the case, what constitutional amendment is under scrutiny, and
how did the Court rule? Do you agree or disagree with the Courts holding? Explain.
75. Discuss the aspects (i.e., history, constitutional issues) of the Fare v. Michael C. and California v. Prysock cases. Do
you agree or disagree with the Court’s holdings? Explain.
76. Explain how environmental factors would influence a police officer’s use of discretion. Do you think environmental
factors are important in discretionary decision making? Why or why not?
77. Discuss gender bias in police treatment of male and female offenders. Provide an example.
78. Discuss police in schools, including an example of a school-based program with a school and police partnership.
Explain your view of police officers in schools.
79. What are the pros and cons of the police using different delinquency prevention strategies?
80. Discuss Operation Ceasefire, including the names of some of the agencies involved in this effort. Why do you think
this initiative was successful?