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WorksheetsPolicing Unit Quiz 1.1
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?
criminal
local
state
federal
Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda Warnings?
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to remain silent.
You have the right to plead guilty.
You have the right to an attorney.
Taking a person into physical custody for the purpose of charging them with a criminal offense is known as:
booking
detaining
stop and frisk
arrest
This is the order of authority. It establishes definite lines of authority and channels of communication.
patrol
protect and serve
chain of command
police management
The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
reasonable suspicion
probable cause
a hunch
At the beginning of their shift, police officers have a meeting with their shift sergeant called ____________.
roll call
shift start
BOLO beginning
organizational start-up
The police must establish _______________ before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search.
a hunch
reasonable suspicion
probable cause
a probable guess
The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:
investigate them further for potential crimes
assist them in solving a problem
charge them with a criminal offense
search them for weapons
What is the police officer’s motto?
to prevent escape
to prove the law
to protect and serve
to serve and watch over
This type of unethical police officer demonstrates moments of unethical behavior by accepting free meals, taking minor bribes, gratuities, etc.
sunshine eater
meat eater
fruit eater
grass eater
This is the largest police department (number of officers) in the United States.
Houston Police Department
Los Angeles Police Department
Chicago Police Department
New York Police Department
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police?
to commit crimes
to preserve the peace
to provide services
to enforce the law
Which of the following is NOT one of the four effective communication skills used by police officers?
nonverbal
patients
listening
reactionary
This is the first city in the US to establish a full police department.
Boston
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Houston
A ____________ is the person that the police officer has a reasonable cause to believe committed a specific crime.
citizen
victim
witness
suspect
Police departments divide different geographical areas within their jurisdiction into smaller units called ____________ in which they perform patrol duties.
squads
junior jurisdictions
beats
direct observational points
A ____________ is the person who is the object of an incident, crime or harm caused against them.
victim
witness
suspect
citizen
This type of unethical police officer actively seeks out illegal money-making opportunities. It is the most serious form of police corruption and includes major bribes, committing crimes, protecting corrupt officers, etc.
fruit eater
meat eater
grass eater
sunshine eater
This is today’s dominant policing strategy.
preventive patrol
restrictive patrol
catch and release patrol
probationary patrol
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a police officer to conduct a traffic stop?
to issue a citation or a warning for a traffic violation
because the officer just felt like it
to investigate a suspicious vehicle
to help or aid a motorist
This is the earliest known criminal code.
Tennessee Code Annotated
The Code of Hammurabi
Uniform Crime Report
Frankpledge Crime System
This is the geographical area where the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers take place.
jurisdiction
miranda warnings
trial
warrant
He created the London Metropolitan Police Force.
Henry Fielding
Sir Robert Peel
August Vollmer
Ted Bundy
True or false: Every search conducted by the police requires a search warrant.
True
False
Witnesses, videos, photographs, a letter or even a piece of fabric are examples of...
evidence
government documents
verdicts
defendants
Which of the following is an example of a State agency?
Sheriffs Dept
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Murfreesboro Police
C.I.A
Which of the following is an example of a Federal agency?
Sheriffs Dept
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Murfreesboro Police
C.I.A
Which of the following is an example of a Local police agency?
Sheriffs Dept
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Military Police
C.I.A
•__________ must give authorization before in work in the crime lab can be performed.
anyone
safety officer
class leader
teacher
Horseplay is __________ at all times.
encouraged
forbidden
hilarious
important
What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?
the right to remain silent
the right to have an attorney present during questioning
the right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one
All of these
Which is an example of an Interview tactic?
Patients
Aggressiveness
Accusatory tone
disrespect
Which of the following is not an element of effective communication?
Using clear and concise language
Avoiding slang and meaningless words
Speaking Fast
Using proper grammar and pronunciation
Which of the following is an appropriate communication technique when interacting with a person with impaired vision?
Avoid announcing your arrival
Move objects around to help them navigate
Describe what is happening around them
Leave without saying anything
Which of the following is an example of active listening in a law enforcement interaction?
Waiting silently without acknowledging the speaker
Interrupting to speed up the conversation
Focusing on both the person’s words and body language
Ignoring nonverbal cues to avoid confusion
Which barrier to communication might require an officer to ask simple yes/no questions and allow extra time for responses?
Hearing loss
Impaired vision
Trouble speaking
Defense mechanisms
What are the three pillars of Criminal Justice?
Courts, Corrections & Law Enforcement
State, Local & Federal
Law Enforcement, Courts & Federal
Law Enforcement, Courts, Jurisdiction
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you " is commonly referred to as?
The Golden Rule
Police Motto
One of the Miranda Rights
Police Officers oath
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of police officers?
To serve as judges
To manage prisons
To write legislation
To enforce laws
Which of the following agencies operates at the federal level?
City Police Department
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Office
FBI
What is the main purpose of reading Miranda rights to a suspect?
To inform them of their legal protections
To intimidate them
To encourage confession
To delay the investigation
In order for effective verbal communication to occur, the message must be clear and
Present
Interpreted
Concise
Loud
Persons in LPSCS careers must effectively communicate with:
The public
Co-workers
Supervisors
All of the above
The individual who analyzes and interprets the message is the:
Speaker
Message
Receiver
Feedback
Which one is NOT part of active listening
Look at the person
Encourage the person to talk
Give advice
Use empathy
List three things that helps you communicate with those persons that is blind or vison impaired.
hand gestures, subtitles, and braille keyboards
text-to-speech software, magnifiers, and guide dogs
sign language, large print, and closed captioning
braille, audio descriptions, and assistive technology
