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15 Cards in this Set
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The higher the percentage of black officers on the police force, the higher the arrest rates for crimes such as assault. |
True |
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Factors such as the living and working environment of the officer often affect their discretion. |
True |
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More than 50 percent of citizens who experience force at the hands of the police report an injury |
False |
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The Supreme Court has ruled that under certain circumstances, a valid search may be conducted without a search |
True |
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In consent search, individuals waive their constitutional rights |
True |
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One of the core beliefs at the heart of the police culture today is that it is impossible to win the war against crime without bending the rules |
True |
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Surveys of male officers show that ________ of officers tend to view policing as a masculine profession and do not think women can handle the physical requirements of the job |
Many |
A. Just a few B. Many C. Some D. The majority |
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Which of the following is false regarding education and the police? |
Educated officers have greater disciplinary problems due to job boredom. |
A. Educated officers are better able to communicate with the public. B. Administrators believe that educated officers generate fewer citizen complaints C. Educated officers have greater disciplinary problems due to job boredom. D. Higher educated officers have greater self confident and assurance. |
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An officer approaches a group of teenagers drinking beer, she checks everyone's ID and arrests all who are underage. This example best typifies which officer style? |
Law enforcer |
A. Crime fighter B. Social agent C. Law enforcer D. Watchman |
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Stress reduction programs may include which of the following? (See hints) |
All of the Above |
A. Diet information B. Biofeedback C. Meditation D. All of the above |
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What pattern does research reveal regarding officers' involvement in use-of-force incidents? (See hints) |
All of the above |
A there is little evidence that use-of-force incidents are racially motivated B. A small portion of officers account for a sizable portion of the abuses C. A problem officers tend to be young and inexperienced members of the force D. All of the above |
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When police routinely use excessive force against suspects, it is considered: |
A. Mooching B. Abuse of power C. Chiseling D. Grappling |
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__________ enforcement/policing occurs when police abuse or exploit their discretion. |
Selective |
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In the case of _____________, the Supreme Court created objective standards for questioning by police after a defendant has been taken into custody. |
Miranda v. Arizona |
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Perhaps the greatest factor in controlling the use of _______ are the threat of civil judgements against in divulge officers |
Police Brutality |
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