HOSMERIT
PA ACT 120 STUDY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024
Where do police get there power from ? - ✔✔PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - ✔✔
- Reduce Opportunity
- Reduce Desire
- Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - ✔✔
- Laws Of Anglo Saxons
- The Kings Court
- Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - ✔✔The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - ✔✔
- Secure Public Respect
- Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
- Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - ✔✔19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - ✔✔20 %
, What are the three components to commit crime ? - ✔✔
- Desire
- Ability
- Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - ✔✔Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use Force - ✔✔Reasonable
What was the Kansas City Project ? - ✔✔Found that traditional routine patrol in marked police
cars does not appear to affect the level of crime
Three Factors from the Evolution of American Policing - ✔✔1. Corruption & Brutality was
Common
- Uniformed Police had visible presence
- Changes In Technology
In the professional era, Police became more from the public. - ✔✔Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - ✔✔1. Keep the peace
- Investigate Criminal Activity
- Detain
- Arrest
- Serve The Court
What are the Basic Powers from the state ? - ✔✔1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
PA ACT 120 STUDY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024
Where do police get there power from ? - ✔✔PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - ✔✔
- Reduce Opportunity
- Reduce Desire
- Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - ✔✔
- Laws Of Anglo Saxons
- The Kings Court
- Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - ✔✔The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - ✔✔
- Secure Public Respect
- Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
- Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - ✔✔19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - ✔✔20 %
, What are the three components to commit crime ? - ✔✔
- Desire
- Ability
- Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - ✔✔Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use Force - ✔✔Reasonable
What was the Kansas City Project ? - ✔✔Found that traditional routine patrol in marked police
cars does not appear to affect the level of crime
Three Factors from the Evolution of American Policing - ✔✔1. Corruption & Brutality was
Common
- Uniformed Police had visible presence
- Changes In Technology
In the professional era, Police became more from the public. - ✔✔Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - ✔✔1. Keep the peace
- Investigate Criminal Activity
- Detain
- Arrest
- Serve The Court
What are the Basic Powers from the state ? - ✔✔1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
