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c.
airport scanners.
d.
all of the above.
63. Through the use of _____________ technology and software, police departments can analyze hot spots, crime trends,
and other crime patterns.
a.
CODIS
b.
IAFIS
c.
geographic information system
d.
TSA
64. Weapons such as pepper spray and air-fired beanbags or nets that are intended to incapacitate a suspect without
inflicting serious injuries are known as _________ weapons.
a.
lethal
b.
less-lethal
c.
nonlethal
d.
brutality
65. The Department of ____________ was formed after the events of September 11, 2001.
a.
International Affairs
b.
Terrorism
c.
FBI
d.
Homeland Security
66. Lawsuits charging brutality, false arrest, and negligence are brought in state and _______ courts.
a.
federal
b.
local
c.
county
d.
international
67. Rapport with the community is enhanced when citizens feel sure that the police will protect their persons and property
and the rights guaranteed by the:
a.
Magna Carta
b.
Constitution
c.
Declaration of Independence
d.
Federalist Papers
68. Which of the following is not a major effect on law enforcement resulting from police corruption?
a.
Suspects are left free to engage in further crime.
b.
Morale is damaged and supervision becomes lax.
c.
The image of the police suffers.
d.
Officers have better chances of promotion.
Micah was approached by a fellow officer concerning possible corruption within their department. Apparently, two
officers have been selling confiscated drugs on the streets. Micah reviewed both officers’ cases and noticed that their
arrests for drug crimes were down significantly. Both officers have also recently been receiving complaints from the
community. Micah dreaded what was about to happen to their department.
69. Micah most likely works for which unit in the police department?
a.
Special Victims Unit
b.
Homicide
c.
Vice
d.
Internal affairs
70. The officers whom Micah has to investigate are allegedly involved in a high level of corruption. The officers would
be considered
a.
meat eaters.
b.
grass eaters.
c.
moochers.
d.
chiselers.
71. Which most closely matches the blue-coat crime activities of Micah’s fellow officers?
a.
Mooching
b.
Chiseling
c.
Shakedown
d.
Shopping
72. Micah has uncovered a wealth of information that compromises both officers. Micah knows the media will exploit the
problems in the department. Micah is terrified that the department will lose its accreditation. The department has its
accreditation through which agency?
a.
Civilian Review Board
b.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
c.
Civil Liability Board
d.
Commission to Combat Police Corruption
73. As expected, the department was at risk of losing its accreditation once the media became aware of the situation.
Then another outside agency became involved with the authority to review the actions of the department called a
a.
Citizens United Agency
b.
Media Watchdog
c.
Community Action League
d.
Civilian Review Board
Dylan will be teaching an in-service for a group of officers tomorrow to review the use-of-force continuum. A nearby
department recently had an officer fire upon an unarmed suspect, which left the community enraged. Dylan plans to pay
particular attention to those methods that are considered less lethal to avoid a similar tragedy in his department.
74. Dylan is going to spend ample time on less-lethal force. Which is not one of the methods he will discuss?
a.
Nightstick
b.
Pepper spray
c.
Choke hold
d.
Taser
75. Which court case will Dylan spend significant time discussing in regard to the use of deadly force?
a.
Tennessee v. Garner
b.
Mapp v. Ohio
c.
Gideon v. Wainwright
d.
Miranda v. Arizona
76. Dylan needs to make sure the officers realize that when police officers exceed the level of force permissible, it is
considered
a.
less lethal.
b.
nonlethal.
c.
continuum force.
d.
excessive use of force.
77. One participant asks Dylan about the use of thermal imaging technology. Which case should Dylan refer to in his
answer?
a.
Tennessee v. Garner
b.
Mapp v. Ohio
c.
Gideon v. Wainwright
d.
Kyllo v. United States
Sean works with the U.S. government in combating terrorism. His sole objective is to prevent another September 11
catastrophe from happening on the U.S. soil. He works with various state and federal agencies not only in trying to
protect Americans from the threat of terrorism, but also in trying to safeguard protected constitutional rights from
unneeded intrusions. Sean works to fight both domestic and international terrorism.
78. Which of the following governmental agencies does Sean most likely work for?
a.
Department of Homeland Security
b.
Department of Health and Human Services
c.
Department of Terroristic Affairs
d.
Department of Commerce
79. Sean feels that his job of protecting constitutional rights is just as important as preventing another terrorist event.
Which piece of legislation has the potential to infringe on the rights of citizens in regard to searches and surveillance?
a.
The Patriot Act
b.
The Bauer Act
c.
The Vigilante Act
d.
The Counter Terrorism Surveillance Act
80. Sean needs assistance in preventing the boarding of a known terrorist onto an airplane. He contacts which agency for
assistance?
a.
Department of Homeland Security
b.
Bureau of Airline Safety
c.
Transportation Safety Administration
d.
Airline Safety Administration
81. Which of the following occurs when officers lie to provide an alibi for fellow officers engaged in unlawful activity?
a.
Premeditated theft
b.
Profiling
c.
Prejudice
d.
Perjury
82. Officers who use their power for personal gain and usually receive media attention for their actions when
discovered are called
a.
meat eaters.
b.
grass eaters.
c.
weed eaters.
d.
night eaters.
83. Which of the following occurs when officers use tools, keys, or other devices to force entry and steal property?
a.
Premeditated theft
b.
Mooching
c.
Chiseling
d.
Extortion
84. Certain specialized agencies provide police departments recognition for the best practices they employ. What type of
agency provides this recognition?
a.
Accrediting
b.
Citizen review committee
c.
Peer review courts
d.
Ethics violations department
85. ____________________ are officers who accept payoffs that circumstances of police work bring their way.
86. ____________________ are officers who aggressively misuse their power for personal gain.
87. _____________________ was passed after the attacks on September 11, 2001, and it increased governmental power
to search and surveil those suspected of committing terrorism.
88. If a police officer demands that a business purchase tickets to a police function, and implies that the business will
experience some type of negative action if the tickets are not purchased, this is called ___________.
89. An officer who lies under oath in order to provide an alibi for a fellow officer engaged in illegal activity is guilty of
____________________.
90. A group of citizens that investigates behavior of police officers or a police department is known as a(n)
____________________.
91. Lawsuits brought by citizens against police are known as ____________________ suits.
92. _________________ is used to determine an individual’s genetic fingerprint.
93. ____________________-recognition technology is a technique that examines the interior of the eye and matches its
unique characteristics with information in a database.
94. Pepper spray and nightsticks are considered types of ____________________ weapons.
95. Since September 11, 2001, American police have increasingly focused their activities on ____________________.
96. ____________________ model involves the department paying an officer for off-duty work.
97. The ____________________ model lets officers contract independently with permission.
98. The _________ unit is a branch of a police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violations of
rules and policies on the part of officers.
99. _________ includes issuing license tabs, window stickers, or courtesy cards that exempt users from arrest.
100. The ________ is a nonprofit organization formed by major law enforcement executives associations to develop
standards for police practices and policies.
101. The 2011 _____________ Act provides annual funding for the military, including provisions permitting terrorism
suspects to be arrested and detained indefinitely and permitting the military to detain and question terrorism suspects on
American soil.
102. ___________ is an investigative tool for police, but it can also be used to prevent and correct grave errors by
exonerating wrongly convicted people.
103. _________ centers run by states and large cities analyze and facilitate sharing of information to assist law
enforcement and homeland security agencies in preventing and responding to crime and terrorism threats.
104. _____________ is information, collected and analyzed by law enforcement officials, concerning criminal activities
and organizations such as gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime.
105. _______ is a data base which allows prints to be sent electronically.
106. The FBI created the _________ to coordinate and lead its counterterrorism efforts.
107. _______ crime is defined by the following activities: mooching, bribery, chiseling, extortion, shopping, shakedown,
premeditated theft, favoritism, perjury, and prejudice.
108. Why do victimless crimes pose a challenge for police corruption?
109. Why is it so difficult for internal affairs units to investigate crimes committed by the police?
110. What implications do new technologies have for police training?
111. Some law enforcement executives have been concerned that the increased focus on homeland security and fighting
terrorism has diverted funding from local police agencies. Do you believe that we are ignoring problems in our own
country while trying to fight terrorism? Discuss your opinion, and why you feel that way.
112. There have been many critics of the USA Patriot Act, who claim that the act infringes on individual rights and
possibly violates the U.S. Constitution. Do you agree with these critics, or does the Patriot Act help to keep our country
safer? Defend your position.
113. What new technologies aid police in the role of monitoring and controlling movements of suspects and/or inmates?
114. Explain the legal consequences that can occur for sworn law enforcement officers who are employed off duty by
private employers.
115. Explain the necessity of fusion centers in the War on Terror. Do fusion centers have the capability to infringe on the
rights of U.S. citizens?
116. What are the technological advances that can be used as investigative tools for law enforcement agencies?
117. Imagine that you are the chief of police of your local police department. Devise a use-of-force policy that your
officers could follow, including a discussion of what weaponry you would use.
118. Discuss the policing and related activities undertaken by private-sector security management.
119. Describe the new technologies that facilitate crime.
