WorksheetsLE2 Unit 2 review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
There are three components of the criminal justice system. Police, Courts and _______
Prisons
Prosecutions
Investigations
Corrections
When a criminal justice agency is said to have jurisdiction, this means:
The agency has powers of investigation in a specific geographical area, but no powers of arrest.
There is a defined geographical area where the agency has powers of arrest, investigation, and prosecution.
Power to issue handgun permits to carry that are lawful in all 50 states.
they have a rank structure similiar to the US military
The main difference between probation and parole regarding convicted persons serving their sentences in a non-custodial setting and supervised by a probation or parole officer is:
Persons who served some part of their sentence in custody and then are released on probation while those on parole do not serve any part of their sentence in jail.
Persons who served some part of their sentence in custody and then are released on parole while those on probation do not serve any part of their sentence in jail.
Probation is only for lesser offenses while parole is for those convicted of murder, rape, arson, and robbery.
Parole is a less-costly option than probation.
What is not the mission of law enforcement in protecting a democratic society?
To fight crime
To serve and protect
To protect the vested interests of the police department
To provide “due process” and “equal protection” for all
To promote public safety
Whom specifically do the police serve?
The chief
The city council
The citizens
The courts
Police have authority to do in our society....?
The authority to arrest
The authority to mediate or to charge
The authority to use force
All of the above
Everyone has some form of prejudice. Officers must not act on theirs.
True
False
This officer is actively corrupt.
Grass-eater
Meat-eater
This officer engages in criminal activities.
Grass-eater
Meat-eater
This officer takes bribes and gratuities.
Grass-eater
Meat-eater
Which of the following is not one of qualifications a police department would use in their hiring process to weed out the good potential employees from the bad ones?
Clean or limited criminal record
Good work history
No limits on history of drug abuse
At least some college education or military experience
A written code of ethics is an effective way to reduce corruption.
True
False
During a large public event in the city, how can police drones be effective in maintaining security and surveillance?
By predicting weather patterns accurately
By delivering packages to remote locations
By providing aerial views, monitoring large areas quickly, tracking suspects discreetly, and enhancing overall situational awareness.
By providing medical assistance during emergencies
What are some ethical considerations that need to be addressed when deploying police drones in a city-wide surveillance program to enhance public safety?
Battery life, Noise pollution, Speed limitations
Privacy concerns, data usage, transparency, misuse prevention, discrimination safeguards
Explain the importance of following regulations when using police drones during a city-wide event where Hannah, Benjamin, and Daniel are in charge of drone operations.
It is important to follow regulations when using police drones to ensure safety, privacy protection, and legal compliance, especially during large public events.
Ignoring regulations can lead to accidents during the event
Regulations are unnecessary for police drones during public events
Following regulations hinders drone performance at the event
What are the potential benefits of using police drones in law enforcement?
Increased privacy protection for citizens
Reduced response time for emergency situations
Enhanced community relations through direct interaction
Multiple potential benefits of using police drones include aerial surveillance, search and rescue support, traffic monitoring, evidence collection, and improved situational awareness.
In the city of Techville, how can the police department ensure the ethical use of drones during the annual TechFest, attended by Charlotte, Mason, and Jackson?
Implementing strict operational guidelines, regular training on ethical issues, and establishing oversight committees.
Allowing unrestricted use of drones by all officers without guidelines.
Using drones for surveillance without any public notification.
Deploying drones based on officers' personal judgments without oversight.
How do police drones impact the efficiency of crime scene investigation at the scene of a bank robbery?
By providing immediate aerial views, helping in the reconstruction of events, and gathering evidence more quickly.
By replacing all ground officers at a crime scene.
By interfering with traditional investigation methods.
By solely relying on drones for witness interviews.
What is a "hot spot" in community policing?
A location with a high concentration of criminal activity
A place where police officers gather
A community event organized by police
A new police station
What is the purpose of collaboration in community policing?
To increase police funding
To identify and solve problems for mutual benefit
To reduce the number of police officers
To enforce stricter laws
Broken Window Theory
A model for computer crimes
The study of historical crimes
A technique in crime mapping
The idea that visible signs of disorder and neglect create an environment conducive to crime
Citizen Oversight:
Community involvement in policing decisions
Computer-aided monitoring of police vehicles
Legal actions against police misconduct
A type of criminal profiling
Cold Cases:
Criminal activities in cold climates
Crimes committed under extreme conditions
Unsolved criminal cases
Cases involving cold-blooded criminals
Community Policing:
A type of police subculture
Civilian oversight of police activities
Policing focused on cybercrimes
Policing strategy emphasizing community engagement
Deadly Force:
Force used by cybercrime investigators
Lethal force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm
Force used in community policing
Non-lethal force used by law enforcement
Police Subculture:
Shared values and norms among police officers
Culture of police in the digital age
A specific type of crime subculture
Subculture focused on cybercrimes
Reasonable Force
Use of force beyond legal limits
Force used for arbitrary reasons
Appropriate force in a given situation
Force used by the Internal Affairs unit
Following 9/11, what new federal department was created to centralize national security efforts?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Homeland Security
National Security Agency
Department of Justice
The shift to a homeland security focus led to a greater emphasis on which of the following?
De-escalation training
Reactive patrol strategies
Intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism
Community partnerships
What is the primary purpose of a body-worn camera for a patrol officer?
To increase officer autonomy
To record every arrest for media publication
To document interactions and increase accountability
To capture crime scene photos
Predictive policing is a strategy that uses data analytics to:
Forecast when and where crimes are likely to occur
Predict a suspect's motive
Determine the guilt or innocence of a suspect
Predict an officer's behavior in a given situation
A Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) allows officers to:
Conduct high-speed pursuits
File arrest reports without physically being present at the jail
Access databases and receive dispatch information from their patrol vehicle
Issue traffic tickets from a central office
The use of drones in policing is most often debated for its implications on:
Officer safety
Citizen privacy
Cost-effectiveness
Public relations
Which of the following is a non-lethal technology that has become more common in the 21st century?
Service pistols
High-powered rifles
Conducted energy devices
Shotguns
The rise of social media has impacted law enforcement in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
It has become a tool for intelligence gathering.
It allows departments to communicate with the public.
It has eliminated the need for traditional news media relations.
It has created new challenges for officer conduct.
What is the most significant challenge presented by the rise of cybercrime for local law enforcement?
The need for more patrol vehicles
The legal limitations on digital searches
The lack of specialized training and resources
The increase in violent crime
The increased scrutiny of police actions in the 21st century is largely due to:
Less crime being committed
The widespread use of smartphones and social media
New federal laws limiting police authority
A decrease in police training standards
Which of the following is a major goal of police reform in the 21st century?
Eliminating officer discretion
Increasing police accountability and transparency
Decreasing police presence in communities
Removing police from school campuses
What is the purpose of police departments hosting "citizen academies"?
To train citizens to become police officers
To recruit new police officers
To educate the public about police work and build trust
To help citizens conduct their own investigations
Hot-spot policing is a strategy that focuses police resources on:
Entire cities
Small, high-crime areas
Wealthy neighborhoods
Urban areas only
CompStat is a management system that uses data to:
Analyze crime patterns and hold commanders accountable to respond
Recruit new police officers to help combat the increased crime
Manage officer payroll as citizens scrutinize police budgets
Track officer patrol routes to maximize efficiency in response to crime
The concept of problem-oriented policing has been updated in the 21st century to include an emphasis on:
Arresting more people
Data-driven analysis and technology
More foot patrols
Less communication with the public
Body-worn camera footage is most often used in court to:
Provide an objective record of an incident
Identify suspects in a crowd
Replace officer testimony
Conduct a search without a warrant
The term "digital evidence" refers to:
Evidence from a video camera only
Evidence that is not physical
Information and data stored on a computer or digital device
A digital photographs of a crime scene
The "broken windows" theory has been criticized in the 21st century for potentially leading to:
More police corruption
Over-policing of minority communities
A decrease in arrests for violent crime
A lack of focus on quality of life issues
The concept of community-based crime prevention has gained popularity in the 21st century because it suggests that:
Police alone are responsible for crime prevention
Citizens play an active role in preventing crime
Crime is a problem that can only be solved by the federal government
Police should not be involved in crime prevention
The application of technologies that use measurable characteristics, such as fingerprints, DNA, facial features, and voiceprints, to identify and track individuals for criminal identification is the definition of
Biometrics
ALPR
Comp-Stat
UAV
A powered aerial vehicle without a human pilot, operated remotely or autonomously, used by law enforcement agencies for various purposes is the definiton of
Biometrics
ALPR
Comp-Stat
UAV
A strategic management and accountability system for law enforcement agencies that uses real-time data and analytics to reduce crime, identify problems, and improve police effectiveness is the definition of:
Biometrics
ALPR
Comp-Stat
UAV
Camera and computer systems that use optical character recognition to capture, convert, and analyze license plate images, transforming them into computer-readable data is the definition of:
Biometrics
ALPR
Comp-Stat
UAV
A small, decentralized substation or office established in a high-visibility, accessible location within a community to increase presence and contact with citizens is the definition of:
Community Relations Officer
Crisis Intervention
Restorative Justice
Neighborhood Storefront
Specialized police programs that involve training officers to respond effectively and safely to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises is the definition of:
Community Relations Officer
Crisis Intervention
Restorative Justice
Neighborhood Storefront
A dedicated liaison between a police department and the public, focusing on improving trust, through various community programs, educational initiatives, and partnerships with local groups is the definition of:
Community Relations Officer
Crisis Intervention
Restorative Justice
Neighborhood Storefront
A process that shifts the focus from punishment to repairing the harm caused by a crime to address the harm, meet victims' needs for healing, and encourage offenders to take responsibility is the definition of:
Community Relations Officer
Crisis Intervention
Restorative Justice
Neighborhood Storefront
