Policing Knowledge Quiz

Who is typically the top administrator of the police department?

• Police officer

• Police chief

• Detective

• Sergeant

What does proactive policing emphasize?

• Reacting to crimes after they occur

• Stopping crimes before they occur

• Increasing police presence in neighborhoods

• Reducing police budgets

What is a sting operation?

• A public awareness campaign

• A police operation where officers pose as criminals

• A community outreach program

• A routine patrol

What is the goal of community-oriented policing (COP)?

• To increase police funding

• To create a more cooperative working environment between police and the public

• To reduce the number of police officers

• To centralize police operations

What is the purpose of foot patrols?

• To reduce police visibility

• To take officers out of cars and strengthen ties with the community

• To increase response times

• To focus on traffic violations

What are hot spots of crime?

• Areas with low crime rates

• Places from which a significant portion of police calls originate

• Locations of police stations

• Areas with high police presence

What does the internal affairs branch investigate?

• Traffic violations

• Charges of corruption or misconduct against police officers

• Community complaints

• Budget discrepancies