Community Policing Solved
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Course Introduction
Community Policing is a course designed to explore the philosophy, strategies, and practices that underpin collaborative partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. The course examines the historical development of community policing, emphasizing problem-solving approaches, communication, and trust-building activities that aim to reduce crime and improve public safety. Students will analyze successful community policing models, learn about the challenges of implementation in diverse communities, and discuss the evolving role of officers as partners and problem-solvers rather than solely as law enforcers. The course encourages critical thinking about how community engagement and cooperation can contribute to fair, effective, and sustainable policing solutions.
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Multicultural Law Enforcement 6th Edition by
Robert M. Shusta
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Chapter 1: Multicultural Communities
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Q1) What are the dimensions of diversity that influence the personal and professional lives of law enforcement personnel?
A) primary
B) secondary
C) both
D) none
Answer: C
Q2) According to the authors,the terms "mosaic" and 'tapestry" are not as effective descriptions of America's multicultural society as the term "melting pot."
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) A _________ dimension is a core characteristic with which a person is born that remains with the individual in all stages of his or her life.
Answer: primary
Q4) A process of _______ takes place when top management has mandated change and a person is forced to adopt a new standard of behavior.
Answer: socialization
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Chapter 2: The Changing Law Enforcement Agency
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Q1) What is the most commonly used term for homosexual woman?
A) bisexual
B) lesbian
C) gay
D) transgender Answer: B
Q2) ___________ is the approach to one's occupation or career,with a sense of dedication and expertise.
Answer: Professionalism
Q3) The Hispanic population is generally growing at such a rate that it is difficult for public sector agencies,especially law enforcement,to achieve parity.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q4) Leadership is exercised when one takes initiative,guides,or influences others in a particular direction.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Multicultural Representation in Law Enforcement
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Q1) ___________ in the textbook refers to persons of a different race,ethnicity,or sexual orientation from the majority population.
Answer: Diversity
Q2) According to the authors,the following are the contributing reasons for the recruitment crisis?
<b>For question 5,indicate the answer that is NOT correct:</b>
A) The percentage of the population between 16 and 24 years old has shrunk
B) Millions of young people between the ages of 15 and 29 are arrested each year for crimes that disqualify them for police work
C) Serious budget shortfalls in most states have forced cities and counties to reduce law enforcement personnel through layoffs, attrition, and decreasing department size
D) There are too many applicants to screen
Answer: D
Q3) A high school education is usually required for most police departments.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Cross-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement
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Q1) With non-native speakers of English,an officer should rely on tone of voice to interpret the real meaning of what a citizen is trying to express.
A)True
B)False
Q2) There is a strong link among the elements of hierarchy,formality,and high-context communication.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The smile can be a source of confusion for many people in law enforcement when they encounter people from Asian cultures.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What must officers be when communicating with people from various backgrounds?
A) firm
B) authentic
C) subjective
D) objective
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Q5) _________ communication,including tone of voice,plays a key role in the dynamics between any two people.
Chapter 5: Law Enforcement Contact With Asian-Pacific
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Q1) Who were the first Asians to arrive in the United States in sizeable numbers?
A) Cambodians
B) Chinese
C) Vietnamese
D) Indians
Q2) It is not important for law enforcement to be aware of the different stereotypes of Asian-Pacific Americans.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander are the two categories established by the U.S.government in 1997.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Why is it important to be aware of stereotypes when dealing with this population?
Q5) At least 50 distinct ethnic and cultural groups can be included under the Asian-Pacific American designation.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Law Enforcement Contact With Asian-Pacific
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Q1) Perceptions of African Americans (as with perceptions of all groups)are seen,by others,as reality whether or not they are valid.
A)True
B)False
Q2) _______,more than class,tends to determine how the larger society reacts to and treats blacks.
Q3) Many police officers feel that they are putting their lives in danger when they go into certain African American communities where the crime rate is high.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The use of excessive force by police is a controversial and complex issue,and is a problem heavily concentrated in minority communities.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Some whites base their image of blacks largely on the actions of America's criminal class.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Law Enforcement Contact With Latino-Hispanic
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Q1) The majority of Mexican-Americans migrated into the United States before 1910.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the medium age of the Latino-American population?
A) 27
B) 33
C) 32
D) 45
Q3) Nearly one-fifth of all Hispanics are foreign born.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The concept of "La familia" is one of the most significant considerations in working and communicating with Latino-Hispanic Americans.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Women are socialized into the role of "marianismo" based on the belief of the Virgin Mary.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The word _________ does not describe a racial group. Page 9
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Chapter 8: Law Enforcement Contact With Arab Americans
and Other Middle Eastern Groups
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Q1) Which is a non-Arab country?
A) Iraq
B) Iran
C) Aden
D) Jordan
Q2) Arabs in general are very warm and expressive people,both verbally and nonverbally.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Alcohol is forbidden in the Muslim religion.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _________ means submission to the will of God.
Q5) The ________ is the holy text for Muslims,and is regarded as the word of God.
Q6) "Muslims" refer to people who practice the religion,Islam.
A)True
B)False
Q7) The predominant religion among Arabs is Islam.
A)True
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Chapter 9: Law Enforcement Contact With Native Americans
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Q1) Traditionally,rather than being described as part of the American people's common legacy,Native American cultural heritage has often been presented as bits of colorful "exotica."
A)True
B)False
Q2) One Indian perception about communication style is that Euro-Americans,due to their excessive openness,are superficial and thus _____________.
Q3) The prevailing non-Indian view is that man is superior to all other forms of life and that the universe is his to be used as he sees fit.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A ________ trait must be understood as just that: a behavior,action,or attitude that is not intended to be a personal insult.
Q5) What is the relationship between the use of offensive and derogatory ethnic terms towards Native Americans (NA)and the history of law enforcement with NA?
Q6) __________ signed an executive order establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs?
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Chapter 10: Multicultural Law Enforcement and Terrorism, homeland
Security and Disaster Preparedness
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Q1) The Department of Homeland Security was not created as a cabinet level department.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The __________ divides terrorist related activities into the categories of terrorist incidents and terrorism prevention.
Q3) __________ was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make local communities safer and better prepared to response to any emergency situation.
Q4) Terrorism is the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government,civilian population,or any segment thereof,in furtherance of political or social objectives.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Among other functions,OSLLE serves as the primary Department liaison to state,local,tribal and territorial law enforcement.
A)True
B)False
Q6) ___________ was signed into law by President George Bush on October 26,2001.
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Chapter 11: Hate-Bias Crimes: Victims,
laws, investigations, and Prosecutions
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Q1) Bias is a preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their race,religion,disability,sexual orientation,ethnicity,gender,or gender identity.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The descendants of African Americans continue to be victims of bias,discrimination,and crimes motivated by hate.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is a criminal offense called that is committed against a person,property,or society and motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias against a race,religion,or disability,sexual orientation,or ethnicity?
A) hate crime
B) hate incident
C) bias
D) racism
Q4) __________ violence can occur when people of one ethnicity or race move into a residence or open a business in a neighborhood composed of people from a different race or ethnicity.
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Chapter 12: Hate-Bias Crimes: Reporting, monitoring, and Response Strategies
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Q1) As part of the UCR program,who publishes statistics annually in Hate Crime Statistics?
A) DEA
B) SBI
C) FBI
D) ATF
Q2) Establishing a good ______system within public organizations and the justice system,is essential in every area of the country.
Q3) A _________________ is defined as an involvement of statewide and regional commitments by criminal justice agencies to work with other public and private entities,including the IRS.
Q4) It is not crucial that law enforcement agencies network and share hate group information to other agencies.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The goal of the Christian identity group is to broaden the influence of the white supremacist movement under the guise of Christianity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Racial Profiling
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Q1) The Whren decision by the Supreme Court enhanced the already extensive power of police to detain individual citizens under the banner of the war on drugs by allowing pretext stops through the "objective" standard test.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Courts have held that matching a profile alone is not the equivalent of the reasonable suspicion or probable cause necessary to conduct an investigative detention or ________.
Q3) In the Travis opinion,the majority concluded that "race or ethnic background may become legitimate consideration when investigators have information on the subject of a particular suspect (Travis,62 F.3 at 54).
A)True
B)False
Q4) Does racial profiling exist? How difficult is it to determine if an individual was stopped solely based upon their race?
Q5) Jihad can mean "holy war" against infidels or nonbelievers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Community Policing and Multicultural
Response Strategies for Gangs, the Homeless,and the
Mentally Ill
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Q1) In the 2012 U.S.Conference of Mayors report on the homeless,one finding revealed that under approximately 20% of homeless people needing shelter did not receive it because of a bed shortage
A)True
B)False
Q2) Gang membership can stem from low school attachment and academic achievement,and negative labeling by teachers.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Order maintenance is the police handling of incidents that are not crimes,but public nuisance matters about which the police officer uses discretion to decide a course of action.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Boys and Girls Clubs of America have developed special gang prevention and intervention initiatives targeting youth ages 10 to 17.
A)True
B)False
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