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Policing Unit Quiz 1.1

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?

a)

criminal

b)

local

c)

state

d)

federal

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda Warnings?

a)

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

b)

You have the right to remain silent.

c)

You have the right to plead guilty.

d)

You have the right to an attorney.

3.

Taking a person into physical custody for the purpose of charging them with a criminal offense is known as:

a)

booking

b)

detaining

c)

stop and frisk

d)

arrest

4.

This is the order of authority. It establishes definite lines of authority and channels of communication.

a)

patrol

b)

protect and serve

c)

chain of command

d)

police management

5.

The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.

a)

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

b)

reasonable suspicion

c)

probable cause

d)

a hunch

6.

At the beginning of their shift, police officers have a meeting with their shift sergeant called ____________.

a)

roll call

b)

shift start

c)

BOLO beginning

d)

organizational start-up

7.

The police must establish _______________ before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search.

a)

a hunch

b)

reasonable suspicion

c)

probable cause

d)

a probable guess

8.

The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:

a)

investigate them further for potential crimes

b)

assist them in solving a problem

c)

charge them with a criminal offense

d)

search them for weapons

9.

What is the police officer’s motto?

a)

to prevent escape

b)

to prove the law

c)

to protect and serve

d)

to serve and watch over

10.

This type of unethical police officer demonstrates moments of unethical behavior by accepting free meals, taking minor bribes, gratuities, etc.

a)

sunshine eater

b)

meat eater

c)

fruit eater

d)

grass eater

11.

This is the largest police department (number of officers) in the United States.

a)

Houston Police Department

b)

Los Angeles Police Department

c)

Chicago Police Department

d)

New York Police Department

12.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic responsibilities of the police?

a)

to commit crimes

b)

to preserve the peace

c)

to provide services

d)

to enforce the law

13.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four effective communication skills used by police officers?

a)

nonverbal

b)

patients

c)

listening

d)

reactionary

14.

This is the first city in the US to establish a full police department.

a)

Boston

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Cincinnati

d)

Houston

15.

A ____________ is the person that the police officer has a reasonable cause to believe committed a specific crime.

a)

citizen

b)

victim

c)

witness

d)

suspect

16.

Police departments divide different geographical areas within their jurisdiction into smaller units called ____________ in which they perform patrol duties.

a)

squads

b)

junior jurisdictions

c)

beats

d)

direct observational points

17.

A ____________ is the person who is the object of an incident, crime or harm caused against them.

a)

victim

b)

witness

c)

suspect

d)

citizen

18.

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.

a)

fruit eater

b)

meat eater

c)

grass eater

d)

sunshine eater

19.

This is today’s dominant policing strategy.

a)

preventive patrol

b)

restrictive patrol

c)

catch and release patrol

d)

probationary patrol

20.

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a police officer to conduct a traffic stop?

a)

to issue a citation or a warning for a traffic violation

b)

because the officer just felt like it

c)

to investigate a suspicious vehicle

d)

to help or aid a motorist

21.

This is the earliest known criminal code.

a)

Tennessee Code Annotated

b)

The Code of Hammurabi

c)

Uniform Crime Report

d)

Frankpledge Crime System

22.

This is the geographical area where the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers take place.

a)

jurisdiction

b)

miranda warnings

c)

trial

d)

warrant

23.

He created the London Metropolitan Police Force.

a)

Henry Fielding

b)

Sir Robert Peel

c)

August Vollmer

d)

Ted Bundy

24.

True or false: Every search conducted by the police requires a search warrant.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Witnesses, videos, photographs, a letter or even a piece of fabric are examples of...

a)

evidence

b)

government documents

c)

verdicts

d)

defendants

26.

Which of the following is an example of a State agency?

a)

Sheriffs Dept

b)

Tennessee Highway Patrol

c)

Murfreesboro Police

d)

C.I.A

27.

Which of the following is an example of a Federal agency?

a)

Sheriffs Dept

b)

Tennessee Highway Patrol

c)

Murfreesboro Police

d)

C.I.A

28.

Which of the following is an example of a Local police agency?

a)

Sheriffs Dept

b)

Tennessee Highway Patrol

c)

Military Police

d)

C.I.A

29.

__________ must give authorization before in work in the crime lab can be performed.

a)

anyone

b)

safety officer

c)

class leader

d)

teacher

30.

Horseplay is __________ at all times.

a)

encouraged

b)

forbidden

c)

hilarious

d)

important

31.

What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?

a)

the right to remain silent

b)

the right to have an attorney present during questioning

c)

the right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one

d)

All of these

32.
Can police question a person without reading them their Miranda rights?
a)
Yes
b)
No
33.
Can police arrest or detain a person without reading them their Miranda rights?
a)
Yes
b)
No
34.

Which is an example of an Interview tactic?

a)

Patients

b)

Aggressiveness

c)

Accusatory tone

d)

disrespect

35.

Which of the following is not an element of effective communication?

a)

Using clear and concise language

b)

Avoiding slang and meaningless words

c)

Speaking Fast

d)

Using proper grammar and pronunciation

36.

Which of the following is an appropriate communication technique when interacting with a person with impaired vision?

a)

Avoid announcing your arrival

b)

Move objects around to help them navigate

c)

Describe what is happening around them

d)

Leave without saying anything

37.

Which of the following is an example of active listening in a law enforcement interaction?

a)

Waiting silently without acknowledging the speaker

b)

Interrupting to speed up the conversation

c)

Focusing on both the person’s words and body language

d)

Ignoring nonverbal cues to avoid confusion

38.

Which barrier to communication might require an officer to ask simple yes/no questions and allow extra time for responses?

a)

Hearing loss

b)

Impaired vision

c)

Trouble speaking

d)

Defense mechanisms

39.

What are the three pillars of Criminal Justice?

a)

Courts, Corrections & Law Enforcement

b)

State, Local & Federal

c)

Law Enforcement, Courts & Federal

d)

Law Enforcement, Courts, Jurisdiction

40.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you " is commonly referred to as?

a)

The Golden Rule

b)

Police Motto

c)

One of the Miranda Rights

d)

Police Officers oath

41.

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of police officers?

a)

To serve as judges

b)

To manage prisons

c)

To write legislation

d)

To enforce laws

42.

Which of the following agencies operates at the federal level?

a)

City Police Department

b)

State Highway Patrol

c)

Sheriff's Office

d)

FBI

43.

What is the main purpose of reading Miranda rights to a suspect?

a)

To inform them of their legal protections

b)

To intimidate them

c)

To encourage confession

d)

To delay the investigation

44.

In order for effective verbal communication to occur, the message must be clear and

a)

Present

b)

Interpreted

c)

Concise

d)

Loud

45.

Persons in LPSCS careers must effectively communicate with:

a)

The public

b)

Co-workers

c)

Supervisors

d)

All of the above

46.

The individual who analyzes and interprets the message is the:

a)

Speaker

b)

Message

c)

Receiver

d)

Feedback

47.

Which one is NOT part of active listening

a)

Look at the person

b)

Encourage the person to talk

c)

Give advice

d)

Use empathy

48.

List three things that helps you communicate with those persons that is blind or vison impaired.

a)

hand gestures, subtitles, and braille keyboards

b)

text-to-speech software, magnifiers, and guide dogs

c)

sign language, large print, and closed captioning

d)

braille, audio descriptions, and assistive technology