#1
Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest form of organized law enforcement?
Mesopotamians
ExplanationMesopotamians are credited with the earliest form of organized law enforcement.
#2
Who is often considered the 'father of modern policing'?
Sir Robert Peel
ExplanationSir Robert Peel is often considered the 'father of modern policing'.
#3
Which of the following is considered one of the earliest forms of law enforcement in medieval England?
Sheriffs
ExplanationSheriffs are considered one of the earliest forms of law enforcement in medieval England.
#4
Who is credited with the establishment of the first professional police force in London in 1829?
Sir Robert Peel
ExplanationSir Robert Peel is credited with establishing the first professional police force in London in 1829.
#5
What significant event in policing history led to the formation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States?
The Lindbergh kidnapping
ExplanationThe Lindbergh kidnapping led to the formation of the FBI.
#6
What is the Broken Windows Theory in the context of law enforcement?
A theory that emphasizes cracking down on small crimes to prevent larger ones
ExplanationBroken Windows Theory advocates cracking down on small crimes to prevent larger ones.
#7
What is the significance of the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966) in law enforcement?
It established the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney
ExplanationMiranda v. Arizona established the rights to remain silent and to an attorney.
#8
Which law enforcement agency is responsible for enforcing federal laws related to firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives?
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
ExplanationATF is responsible for enforcing federal laws related to firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol, tobacco.
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'community-oriented policing' approach?
Building partnerships with community members
ExplanationCommunity-oriented policing involves building partnerships with community members.
#10
What is the 'blue wall of silence' in law enforcement culture?
A code of silence among police officers regarding misconduct
ExplanationThe 'blue wall of silence' refers to a code of silence among police officers regarding misconduct.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a principle of community policing?
Police militarization
ExplanationPolice militarization is not a principle of community policing.
#12
What is the primary purpose of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)?
To facilitate international cooperation in combating transnational crime
ExplanationINTERPOL facilitates international cooperation in combating transnational crime.
#13
What is the concept of 'hot spots policing'?
A strategy that focuses on addressing crime in specific geographic locations
ExplanationHot spots policing focuses on addressing crime in specific geographic locations.
#14
What is the primary focus of the 'broken windows' approach to policing?
Addressing disorderly behavior and minor offenses
ExplanationThe 'broken windows' approach focuses on addressing disorderly behavior and minor offenses.
#15
What is the primary goal of intelligence-led policing?
To prevent crime through strategic use of information
ExplanationThe primary goal of intelligence-led policing is to prevent crime through strategic use of information.
#16
What is the significance of the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case Terry v. Ohio?
It established the 'reasonable suspicion' standard for stop and frisk
ExplanationTerry v. Ohio established the 'reasonable suspicion' standard for stop and frisk.