CJE 4014 Final Exam (97 Questions & Answers
2023-24)
Which era of policing sought to get closer to the community and work with members of
the
community to fight crime? - Correct answer community-problem solving era
During which decade did the crime rate in the United States double, and the police found
themselves facing off against rioters and demonstrators, and landmark decisions like
Miranda v.
Arizona were seen by many as "handcuffing" the police? - Correct answer 1960s
Berkley, California police chief
was responsible for a number of significant
advancements in policing, including putting two-way radios in police cars, developing
the first crime laboratory at a police department, and creating the first criminology
program at an
American universitv. - Correct answer August Vollmer
This law enforcement agency served as the model from which American police
departments were built in the mid-1800s. - Correct answer London Metropolitan Police
Department
During the late 1800s, increasing crime rates led to the creation of specialized police
officers who were familiar with criminals and their tactics, called - Correct answer
detectives
Historically, the practice of using force against suspects during interrogations to get
them to
disclose information was called - Correct answer the third degree
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, True or false. Police departments are required to equally emphasize law enforcement,
order
maintenance, and service. - Correct answer False
Within the United States, the police are part of which branch of government? - Correct
answer Executive
True or false. Police officers spend a majority of their time on law enforcement activities.
- Correct answer False
The three primary roles of police include - Correct answer law enforcement, order
maintenance, and service
True or false. The first police departments were modeled after the military. - Correct
answer True
The first police department in the United States was created in - Correct answer Boston
___________ is largely credited with creating the London Metropolitan Police
Department. - Correct answer Sir Robert Peel
Performing wellness-checks on elderly citizens is an example of which primary police
responsibility? - Correct answer Service
True or false. Regardless of severity, all laws are enforced equally. - Correct answer
False
During which era of policing was corruption widespread, officers poorly trained, and
selection and promotion tied to political party affiliation? - Correct answer political era
The best source of knowledge about the police is - Correct answer Scientific research
is unique to policing and separates it from all other occupations. - Correct answer The
authority to use force in many situations
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2023-24)
Which era of policing sought to get closer to the community and work with members of
the
community to fight crime? - Correct answer community-problem solving era
During which decade did the crime rate in the United States double, and the police found
themselves facing off against rioters and demonstrators, and landmark decisions like
Miranda v.
Arizona were seen by many as "handcuffing" the police? - Correct answer 1960s
Berkley, California police chief
was responsible for a number of significant
advancements in policing, including putting two-way radios in police cars, developing
the first crime laboratory at a police department, and creating the first criminology
program at an
American universitv. - Correct answer August Vollmer
This law enforcement agency served as the model from which American police
departments were built in the mid-1800s. - Correct answer London Metropolitan Police
Department
During the late 1800s, increasing crime rates led to the creation of specialized police
officers who were familiar with criminals and their tactics, called - Correct answer
detectives
Historically, the practice of using force against suspects during interrogations to get
them to
disclose information was called - Correct answer the third degree
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, True or false. Police departments are required to equally emphasize law enforcement,
order
maintenance, and service. - Correct answer False
Within the United States, the police are part of which branch of government? - Correct
answer Executive
True or false. Police officers spend a majority of their time on law enforcement activities.
- Correct answer False
The three primary roles of police include - Correct answer law enforcement, order
maintenance, and service
True or false. The first police departments were modeled after the military. - Correct
answer True
The first police department in the United States was created in - Correct answer Boston
___________ is largely credited with creating the London Metropolitan Police
Department. - Correct answer Sir Robert Peel
Performing wellness-checks on elderly citizens is an example of which primary police
responsibility? - Correct answer Service
True or false. Regardless of severity, all laws are enforced equally. - Correct answer
False
During which era of policing was corruption widespread, officers poorly trained, and
selection and promotion tied to political party affiliation? - Correct answer political era
The best source of knowledge about the police is - Correct answer Scientific research
is unique to policing and separates it from all other occupations. - Correct answer The
authority to use force in many situations
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