What is one responsibility or duty of law enforcement?

take payment from the public for public use

The era that describes close ties that were formed between the police and local political leaders

colonial era and early republic

Police developed differently in the South because of the use of slavery and the agrarian (rural) region because white enslavers feared uprisings from enslaved Blacks.

colonial era and early republic

This era describes the need and later creation of law enforcement. This period of reform looked differently in the American Northeast, South, and West.

colonial era and early republic

The creation of foot patrols, the creation of sheriffs, and U.S. marshals were used in the _______________ period of reform.

colonial era and early republic

In this period of police reform, the relationship served both groups in that the political "machines" recruited and maintained police. While the police helped the machine leaders get out the vote for the candidate.

colonial era and early republic

During this era, Progressives found the slogan, "The police have to stay out of politics, and politics has to get out of police."

colonial era and early republic

The watch system and slave patrols were used during this era of policing

colonial era and early republic

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and other organizations wanted to assist and support police by shifting the focus to fighting crime, away from political influence, and standardizing police training. This period of reform was known as _____________.

colonial era and early republic

The idea that police should make direct contact with their residents by law enforcement walking the block is one example of the _____________ policing era.

colonial era and early republic

The idea that policing should work more on the little problems such as maintaining order, providing services, and adopting strategies to reduce fear of crime is known as

colonial era and early republic

During this period of police reform, Progressives focused on two goals: more efficient government and more government programs to help people. Which period of reform does this describe?

colonial era and early republic

The use and training of technology, the use of crime control, and emphasis on professionalism best describe the

colonial era and early republic

August Vollmer wanted to establish professional law enforcement. He initiated the use of motorcycle units, fingerprinting, and handwriting analysis. This period of reform took place in the _________ era of policing.

colonial era and early republic

PACE or Police Athletics for the Community Engagement, in which police officers from the Omaha Police Department mentor and coach kids in sports, is an example of the _____________ policing era.

colonial era and early republic

What is police discretion?

Police ability to make decisions in their employment.

Police ability to make schedules and implement strategies.

Police ability to go undercover and perform sting operations.

Police ability to conduct research and implement research-based practices.

What is the blue curtain?

an informal code of silence in which fellow officers do not report a colleague’s errors, misconduct, or crimes

Police ability to make schedules and implement strategies.

Police ability to go undercover and perform sting operations.

Police ability to conduct research and implement research-based practices.

Historically, law enforcement were comprised of white males, officers with high school education, and a legacy of law enforcement. Now, what shift is taking place in law enforcement?

Changing image of police officers to include minorities and women, more community-oriented, more technology and education

Police ability to make schedules and implement strategies.

Informal codes of silence in which fellow officers do not report a colleague’s errors, misconduct, or crimes

Police ability to conduct research and implement research-based practices.

What are some examples of the strain and stress of law enforcement?

The strain and stress of employment, the violence that is witnessed, and corrupt officers.

Police ability to make schedules and implement strategies.

Informal codes of silence in which fellow officers do not report a colleague’s errors, misconduct, or crimes

Police ability to conduct research and implement research-based practices.

What is use of force?

The amount of force an officer can use to get a subject to comply.

It is the amount of force needed to move objects in motion.

It is the amount of force needed for police officers to comply.

The amount of risk needed for subjects and officers to make contact.

Choose the best statement that describes the use of force model.

The officer begins contact with the subject. The officer can meet and increase one level of force in order to get a subject to comply.

It is the amount of force needed for police officers to comply.

The subject begins contact with officer. The subject's compliance with the officer determines the level of force.

The subject begins contact with the officer. The officer can meet and increase one level of force in order to get a subject to comply.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is crime?

a legal act in which someone is rewarded

an illegal act in which someone can be punished

volunteering

being lazy in school (This should be a crime!)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is actus reus?

Criminal act

Intent or motive

The link between the criminal act and harm caused

The link between the criminal act and the intent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is mens rea?

Criminal act

Intent or motive

The link between the criminal act and harmed caused

The link between the criminal act and the intent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causation?

Criminal act

Intent or motive

The link between the criminal act and harmed caused

The link between the criminal act and the intent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is concurrence?

Criminal act

Intent or motive

The link between the criminal act and harm caused

The link between the criminal act and the intent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A requirement needed by most law enforcement agencies is

driver's license

fitness requirments

no felony convictions

all of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is time-in-rank?

a type of marching

a military term

a promotion system in which officers must spend time in a rank before testing up and out to another position

elementary school students line up

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Law Enforcement Unit Test

What is crime?

What is actus reus?

What is mens rea?

What is causation?

What is concurrence?

A requirement needed by most law enforcement agencies is

What is time-in-rank?

What is one responsibility or duty of law enforcement?

What duty of policing involves conducting investigations, appearing in court, and making traffic stops?

What duty of policing involves managing large public gatherings and cracking down on minor offenses to curb deviant behavior?

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