#1
What is the primary goal of community policing?
To build positive relationships between police and the community
ExplanationPromotes positive police-community relations for enhanced safety and cooperation.
#2
Which of the following is a key principle of modern policing?
Proactive problem-solving
ExplanationEmphasizes addressing issues before they escalate, fostering a proactive approach.
#3
What is the role of a police dispatcher?
Respond to emergency calls and dispatch officers to incidents
ExplanationCoordinates responses to emergencies by dispatching appropriate personnel.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of police patrol strategy?
Satellite patrol
ExplanationSatellite patrol is not a recognized police patrol strategy.
#5
What is the primary purpose of a police interrogation?
To gather evidence
ExplanationAims to collect information and evidence during questioning.
#6
Which of the following is a duty of crime scene investigators?
Collecting and analyzing physical evidence
ExplanationInvolves gathering and analyzing physical evidence at crime scenes.
#7
What does the acronym 'LEO' stand for in the context of law enforcement?
Law Enforcement Officer
ExplanationRefers to individuals serving in the capacity of law enforcement.
#8
What is the 'broken windows theory' in policing?
A theory emphasizing strict law enforcement for minor offenses to prevent major crimes
ExplanationAdvocates addressing minor offenses to deter larger criminal activities.
#9
What is the 'use of force continuum' in law enforcement?
A set of guidelines defining the escalation of force options available to police officers
ExplanationEstablishes levels of force appropriate in different situations for officer and public safety.
#10
Which agency is responsible for enforcing federal laws related to counterterrorism and national security in the United States?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
ExplanationHandles federal law enforcement with a focus on counterterrorism and national security.
#11
What is the primary goal of the Broken Windows policing strategy?
To reduce major crimes by focusing on minor infractions
ExplanationTargets minor offenses to prevent the escalation of more serious crimes.
#12
Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'plain view doctrine'?
Arizona v. Hicks
ExplanationDefines when law enforcement can seize evidence visible without a warrant.
#13
Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule'?
Mapp v. Ohio
ExplanationRuled that unlawfully obtained evidence cannot be used in court.
#14
What is the 'blue wall of silence' in law enforcement culture?
A metaphorical code of silence among police officers regarding misconduct within their ranks
ExplanationDescribes the unwritten rule discouraging officers from reporting colleagues' misconduct.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the 'Ferguson Effect' theory?
To predict the rise in crime rates following police misconduct
ExplanationPosits an increase in crime rates after incidents of police misconduct.
#16
What is the primary goal of 'predictive policing'?
To use data analysis to forecast when and where crimes are likely to occur
ExplanationUtilizes data analysis to predict and prevent future crimes.
#17
Which Supreme Court case established the 'good faith exception' to the exclusionary rule?
United States v. Leon
ExplanationRecognizes admissible evidence if officers acted in good faith despite a technical error.