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d.
DNA fingerprinting is used as evidence in criminal trials in many states.
57. DNA profiling gained national attention due to the ____ trial.
a.
Martha Stewart
b.
O.J. Simpson
c.
Rodney King
d.
Scopes Monkey
58. Computerized mathematical models of a suspect’s face constructed from minimal information is referred to
as:
a.
digital diagrams.
b.
genetic algorithms.
c.
augmented reality (AR) technology.
d.
Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
59. A DNA match indicates a ________ to 1 chance that the suspect is the offender.
a.
1 million
b.
5 million
c.
1 billion
d.
4 billion
60. A public–private partnership initiative in the New York Police Department (NYPD) called ________ is
geared primarily toward equipping the private sector with information and training to effectively defend against
terrorism.
a.
NYPD SHIELD
b.
NYPD-ONE
c.
AFIS
d.
COLLABORATE
Mark is learning about the history of police. He wants to find out if police were always the way they are now: those who
protect the public, serve the community, and attempt to catch criminals. He dives into his history book and finds that the
first organized police force was established in 1829.
61. In his studies of policing before 1829, Mark learns about what early practice?
a.
Just and peaceful patrol
b.
Public justice and town hangings
c.
Tithings and the hue and cry
d.
Peacekeeping and patrol
62. The thirteenth century of policing can be described as an era where police were:
a.
night watchman, carried out investigations, executed warrants, and secured prisoners.
b.
everyone, charged with the task of protecting their neighbors and town.
c.
mostly private-monied police whose use of violence was notorious.
d.
corrupt and unsuccessful at stopping crime and influenced by the wealthy.
63. Mark is considering a career in law enforcement and would like to stay in his hometown providing basic law
enforcement services. But, he is also interested in the court system and public order. What is the best fit for Mark’s
aspirations?
a.
State police
b.
County police
c.
Sheriff
d.
Municipal police
64. Mark wants to work in the federal law enforcement field, with historical roots in crime fighting. He wants a versatile
job. He should seek employment as an:
a.
FBI agent
b.
CIA analyst
c.
DHS agent
d.
USMS agent
The municipal police department in a large city in 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.
65. 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
66. Bryan has been considering a career move to some form of surveillance or policing that focuses on loss instead of
crime. Where would Bryan most likely be successful?
a.
Office of Homeland Security
b.
Private policing
c.
USMS
d.
FBI
67. Bryan’s role of using technology in policing is somewhat new, but when he looks back at the history of the police, he
can see that much of what he does with wiretapping and surveillance was determined by the courts in the _____.
a.
1970s
b.
1980s
c.
1990s
d.
2000s
Since the early 1920s and continuing to present day, strides have been made to keep policing professional and educated,
and several efforts have been made to increase the caliber of police officers. The public has always been critical of these
changes because they often come as a response to an incident.
68. Sylvester joined the police force right out of high school and has just received his college degree and some advanced
training from the police. This will help him do his job better and is thankful to the:
a.
IACP
b.
LEAA
c.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
d.
Bachelor of Scientific Research (BSR)
69. What era was deemed one of reform, where police should be evaluated on their courteousness and helpfulness, not for
their crime-fighting abilities?
a.
1960s
b.
1970s
c.
1980s
d.
1990s
70. Dissatisfied with their status in society, which event occurred to heighten interest in police reform?
a.
Boston Police Strike
b.
Rodney King beating
c.
Watts Riot
d.
Bow Street Run
71. ____________________ is credited with the passage of the Metropolitan Police Act that established the first
organized police force in London.
72. The ____________________ was created to help the shire reeve in controlling the county and later took on
judicial functions.
73. The ____________________ was considered by many to be the most important law enforcement officer in
colonial America.
74. The origin of US police agencies can be traced to early ____________________ society.
75. Turmoil and crisis were hallmarks of policing during the _____.
76. As the eighteenth century 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.
77. The policy of self-help that prevailed in villages demanded that everyone respond if a citizen raised a
___________ to get their aid.
78. Secret Service is a branch of the Department of ____________________.
79. The ____________________ are responsible for fugitive investigations.
80. The ____________________ assists local and state authorities in investigating illegal drug use.
81. The FBI, DEA, ATF, and USMS are housed under the __________.
82. The __________, created in 1835, was one of the first state police agencies formed.
83. The states’ strategic plan for homeland security prioritizes _______, protection, and preparation to respond
and recover.
84. ____________________ gives the police the power to analyze detailed visuals of crime patterns.
85. _____________ are typically set up for the purpose of sharing information and intelligence, emphasizing
terrorism prevention and crime fighting with extensive use of technology.
86. The Gun Control act of 1968 and the Organized Crime control act of 1970 gave this federal agency, the ______,
power over illegal sale, importation, and criminal misuse of various commodities.
87. In medieval England, an appointed official who administered and supervised the legal affairs of a small community
was referred to as a ______.
88. The __________________ is a public–private partnership geared primarily toward equipping the private sector with
information and training to defend against terrorism.
89. Using mathematical models, __________ can identify up to 250 characters (minutiae) of a fingerprint.
90. A majority of predatory crimes are concentrated in geographic ________ that can be identified by crime mapping.
91. Discuss the English roots of policing, including an elaboration of how this history has influenced the
structure, duties, and functions of modern US policing.
92. Discuss two problems confronting today’s police departments. How do these challenges compare to the
challenges faced during early days of policing?
93. Discuss the roles and perception of early US police agencies and the impact of professionalism on the
perception of the police.
94. Discuss three of the events that occurred between 1960 and present day that continue to influence modern
policing.
95. Discuss the impact of technology on policing through the use of specific examples.
96. Discuss the functions of four major federal law enforcement agencies
97. Differentiate between the roles of state, county, and local law enforcement.
98. Discuss the contributions of private security to the criminal justice system.
99. Discuss, using specific examples, ways in which technology has changed law enforcement.
100. Explain the concept of collaboration between federal, state, and local police agencies in regard to the war
on terror.
