#1
What is the primary role of law enforcement agencies?
To maintain public order and safety
ExplanationEnsure safety and order within communities.
#2
What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment in the United States Constitution?
To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures
ExplanationProtects against unlawful search and seizure.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a federal law enforcement agency in the United States?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
ExplanationPrimary federal investigative agency.
#4
What is the 'blue wall of silence' in law enforcement culture?
A code of silence among police officers regarding misconduct
ExplanationSilence among officers about misconduct.
#5
What does 'LEO' stand for in the context of law enforcement?
Law Enforcement Officer
ExplanationCommon abbreviation for police.
#6
What is the primary goal of intelligence-led policing?
To prevent crime by focusing on intelligence gathering and analysis
ExplanationPreventing crime through intelligence analysis.
#7
Which of the following is an example of a non-lethal weapon commonly used by law enforcement?
Pepper spray
ExplanationNon-lethal tool for subduing suspects.
#8
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of policing?
Community engagement
ExplanationEngaging with communities for effective policing.
#9
What does 'probable cause' refer to in law enforcement?
Reasonable belief that a crime has been or is being committed
ExplanationLegal basis for searches or arrests.
#10
What is 'use of force continuum' in law enforcement?
A guideline for determining appropriate responses to resistance
ExplanationGuidelines for responding to resistance.
#11
Which police reform movement emphasizes community-oriented policing?
The Black Lives Matter movement
ExplanationPromotes community involvement in policing.
#12
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a duty of law enforcement officers?
Providing medical treatment
ExplanationNot a standard duty of law enforcement.
#13
What is 'qualified immunity' in the context of law enforcement?
A doctrine protecting government officials from civil liability
ExplanationProtects officials from certain lawsuits.
#14
What is the 'Use of Force Continuum'?
A set of guidelines outlining the escalating levels of force that may be used by law enforcement officers
ExplanationGuidelines for escalating force in policing.
#15
Which US Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule'?
Mapp v. Ohio
ExplanationIllegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.
#16
What is the 'broken windows' theory in policing?
A theory emphasizing the importance of addressing small signs of disorder to prevent more serious crime
ExplanationAddressing minor disorder to prevent major crimes.
#17
What is the 'Castle Doctrine' in the context of self-defense laws?
A legal principle allowing individuals to defend their homes with deadly force
ExplanationAllows defense of home with lethal force.
#18
Which US President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Lyndon B. Johnson
ExplanationPresident who signed landmark civil rights legislation.
#19
What is the main purpose of 'stop and frisk' policies in law enforcement?
To gather intelligence on criminal activities
ExplanationCollecting information on criminal behavior.
#20
Which landmark case established the 'reasonable suspicion' standard for stop and frisk searches?
Terry v. Ohio
ExplanationCase setting standard for stop and frisk.