Chapter 6-POLICING AND THE LAW

The police do not make an arrest every time they are legally authorized to do so.

• FALSE

• TRUE

The structure of law enforcement agencies is dissimilar to that of military units.

• True

• False

The Fourth Amendment strictly limits the discretion police officers have in searching for and seizing evidence.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Stops are searches. Frisks are seizures.

• True

• False

An arrest is more invasive than a stop.

• True

• False

Which of the following influences policing styles?

• Community size.

• Local economic trends.

• The population's racial and ethnic diversity.

• All of them

This mode of policing emphasizes the maintenance of order rather than law enforcement.

• Legalistic style.

• Service style.

• Watchman style.

• Zero tolerance.

This mode of policing emphasizes enforcement of the letter of the law.

A)

B)

C)

D)

• Community policing.

• Legalistic style.

• Service style.

• Watchman style.

This mode of policing is concerned primarily with serving the community and its citizens.

• Community policing.

• Service style.

• Watchman style.

• Zero-tolerance policing.

A reason based on known facts to think that a criminal offense has taken place is called _____.

• Probable Cause.

• Reasonable doubt.

• Stare decisis.

• Suspicion.