Module 5 Quiz
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1) True or False: Rapid response to 911 calls works better in discovery crimes than in involvement crimes.
1) False
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
1) True or False: Rapid response to 911 calls works better in discovery crimes than in involvement crimes. | 1) False |
In differential response to calls for service, what are the two factors that responses to citizens' calls to 911 are matched to? | Severity and type |
2) True or False: Research during the past 20 years has pointed out that we can depend on television portrayals for realistic examples of police work. | 2) False |
3) True or False: One of the newest forms of aggressive driving known to post a public safety threat is motorcycle swarms. | 3) True |
What type of vehicle program do agencies that cover a large geographical area, such as sheriff's departments and state patrols, utilize? | A take-home car program |
In effect, the Kansas City study failed to demonstrate that adding or taking away police patrols from an area made any difference within the ___________. | community |
4) True or False: Police officers are never allowed to use potentially deadly force (e.g., ramming a vehicle) to end a high-speed chase of a suspect, even if the suspect's actions risk the safety of other drivers and pedestrians. | 4) False |
What system allows individuals to voluntarily register their phone numbers and enter associated personal, medical, and disability information into a secure website? | smart 911 |
What is the name of the aggressive saturation patrol operation in Washington, D.C., run by Chief Cathy Lanier? | All Hands on Deck |
What type of policing is being used by a police department that has policies and crime fighting strategies based upon available scientific research? | evidence-based |
5) True or False: Data on what occurs when an officer encounters a citizen—when the officer is either on an assignment from the dispatcher or on self-initiated activities—can best be retrieved from researcher observations. | 5) True |
Which of the following is not one of the three traditional ways police work is done in the United States? | Proactive investigations |
At what response time does the probability of arrest drop sharply? | 4 minutes |
In what decade did the Kansas City study occur? | 1970s |
6) True or False: Predictive policing involves linking data and clues to potential suspects or victims by identifying at-risk groups, individuals, and locations. | 6) True |
7) True or False: Crime analysis goes hand-in-hand with community-oriented policing and problem-oriented policing. | 7) True |
Which of the following states is considered the "epicenter" of the prescription fraud drug trade? | Florida |
8) True or False: Jacobson v. United States is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case related to entrapment. | 8) True |
What is the purpose of repeat offender programs? | They are efforts directed at known repeated offenders through surveillance or case enhancement |
9) True or False: In recent years, there has been a decrease in the use of multiagency investigative task forces. | 9) False |
What is the primary role of surveillance cameras in policing? | To solve major cases |
What is the role of DNA technology in the work of cold-case squads? | It provides a fresh set of eyes for investigators |
What is intelligence-led policing? | Using data analysis and intelligence to target significant incidents and offenders |
What is a major difference between crime analysis and intelligence analysis in policing? | Crime analysis focuses on routine crimes, while intelligence analysis emphasizes organized crimes |
What is the legal defense for entrapment? | Affirmative defense |
When does a detective generally begin an investigation? | Upon receiving the incident report from the initial interview |
10) True or False: Undercover investigations are rarely used by federal law enforcement agencies. | 10) False |
According to the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, what's the focus of improved investigation of past crimes? | Concentrating resources on crimes with a high chance of being solved |
What is the significant factor that determines whether a case will be investigated under the MCI program? | Total weight of solvability factors |
11) True or False: The WashACT serves as a model nationwide in conducting training in the area of human trafficking. | 11) True |