Criminal Justice Practices
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Course Introduction
Criminal Justice Practices explores the foundational principles, contemporary methods, and evolving strategies used within the criminal justice system. The course examines the roles and procedures of law enforcement, courts, and corrections while considering ethical considerations and sociopolitical influences on justice practices. Students will analyze case studies, develop practical skills, and discuss reforms aimed at promoting fairness, accountability, and effectiveness in public safety and crime control.
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Police Operations Theory and Practice 6th Edition by Kren M. Hess
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Chapter 1: Police Operations In Context
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Q1) As the U.S.population becomes more diverse,it is projected that the U.S.population will drop to ________ percent White,compared to 87% White in 1950.
A) 41
B) 51
C) 61
D) 71
E) 81
Answer: B
Q2) considered the "father of modern policing"
A)intelligence
B)community policing
C)decentralization
D)discretion
E)goals
F)objectives
G)Peel, Sir Robert
H)regulations
I)Vollmer, August
Answer: G
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Chapter 2: Communication: The Foundation Of Police Operations
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Q1) Special problems in communicating via radios and cell phones include A) lack of interoperability.
B) interference on the line and dropped calls
C) keeping police operations secure.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.
Answer: D
Q2) Communication that flows laterally among those on the same "level" within an organization is considered
A) horizontal.
B) vertical.
C) diagonal.
D) perpendicular.
E) none of the other choices.
Answer: A
Q3) It is rare that a law enforcement officer will encounter an individual who is deaf or blind.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Operational Skills: Performing Within The Law
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Q1) Illegal arrests may taint crucial evidence of guilt.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Arrests may result in civil suits or criminal prosecutions of officers.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Kyllo v.United States dealt with the issue of searches and
A) the automobile exception.
B) "plain feel" evidence.
C) thermal imaging.
D) "plain view" evidence.
E) third-party consent.
Answer: C
Q4) The law of arrest is strict and technical.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Patrol: The Backbone Of Police Operations
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Q1) Problem-oriented policing was formally introduced by
A) Herman Goldstein.
B) Gerald Garner.
C) Carl Klockars.
D) James Spurlock.
E) Jack Rahtz.
Q2) Most jurisdictions use some form of foot patrol in combination with automobile patrol.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to Spelman and Brown,in reported serious crimes,arrests were attributed to fast police response time in ___________ of the cases.
A) less than 3 percent
B) 15-20 percent
C) nearly 33 percent
D) half
E) more than 66 percent
Q4) Bicycle patrol is growing in popularity.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Traffic: Policing In A Country On The Move
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Q1) ______________ ______________ describes road and environmental design changes that make it more difficult for a vehicle to speed.
Q2) Even in minor crashes,or so-called fender benders,thorough investigations are always required.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Few of the physical symptoms of intoxication are similar to those produced by medical conditions such as diabetes,epilepsy,or concussion.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Whren v.United States held that the validity and constitutionality of a stop depends on whether police officers ______________ made the stop.
A) would have
B) could have
C) should have
D) all of the other choices
E) none of the other choices
Q5) Discuss Pennsylvania v.Mimms and Pennsylvania v.Muniz.
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Chapter
Responding To The Call
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Q1) When officers are faced with a suicide by cop (SBC)situation,they should never attempt to slow down the situation,as the pacing of the event rests in the hands of the subject.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Responsibilities of officers responding to a call regarding a criminal act include
A) arriving as rapidly, yet as safely, as possible.
B) securing and controlling persons at the scene.
C) providing emergency care for any injured people at the scene.
D) all of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.
Q3) Panhandlers are always aggressive and play upon a citizen's fears.
A)True
B)False
Q4) CompStat began in
A) 1995 in Chicago, Illinois.
B) 2001 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
C) 1993 in Dallas, Texas.
D) 1994 in New York, New York.
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Chapter 7: Violence: At Home, In The Classroom, On The Job
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Q1) SROs alone can go a long way when it comes to guaranteeing a safe school environment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Three types of teen dating violence are
A) sexual, emotional, and economical.
B) physical, emotional, and sexual.
C) emotional, physical, and psychological.
D) none of the other choices.
Q3) defense used by women who have been beaten by their husbands and who then kill those husbands,apparently while completely sane and in control
A)battered woman syndrome
B)stake-in-conformity variables
C)bullying
D)child abuse
E)elder abuse
F)sociological theories
G)instrumental violence
H)lockdown
I)zero-tolerance policies
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Chapter 8: Emergency Situations: When Disaster Strikes
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Q1) A critical-incident stress debriefing (CISD)should be available to all personnel involved in a critical incident.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Discuss the five strategic goals developed by FEMA when it became part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Q3) A/an _____________ area is where surviving victims are separated according to the severity of their injuries.
Q4) During an emergency,the period that is most crucial from the standpoint of rescue operations is the ____________________________________.
Q5) Describe in detail the four phases of most emergencies.
Q6) Why should officers carry binoculars in their patrol car?
A) for distance surveillance of suspects
B) for safe viewing of hazmat placards from a distance
C) for identifying possible threats
D) because all SOPs require officers to have binoculars in the vehicle
Q7) Common __________ __________ include overruns in overtime and excessive paperwork.
Q8) The standard placard color for flammable materials is _______________.
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Chapter 9: Terrorism: From Hometown Security To Homeland Security
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Q1) Due to the Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act,federal laws affecting possession of firearms will no longer apply to off-duty police officers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The belief that the media's coverage of terrorism inspires more terrorism is called the _________________ effect.
Q3) Chemical agents
A) are more lethal than biological agents.
B) include nerve agents, blood agents, choking agents, and blistering agents.
C) are more difficult to control than biological agents.
D) include anthrax, botulism, and smallpox.
E) are unlikely to be used because the raw materials are difficult to obtain and use.
Q4) The "Lackawanna Six" were part of
A) an al Qaeda cell.
B) a cyberterrorist group.
C) a bioterrorist group.
D) an antiabortion group.
E) a Black supremacist group.
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Chapter 10: Criminal Investigation
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Q1) The two forms of positive identification available to investigators are (1)____________ ________________________ and (2)_______________________________________.
Q2) Overt investigations are conducted openly,usually with officers either in uniform or introducing themselves as officers.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The most common method to enter a structure to commit burglary is breaking a window.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Physical evidence in a homicide includes A) a body.
B) fibers.
C) blood.
D) any of the other choices.
E) none of the other choices.
Q5) Robberies are only classified as residential.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Responding To Children And Juveniles: Our
Nations Future
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Q1) Problems associated with rave parties are
A) parking problems.
B) drug trafficking and violence.
C) overdoses.
D) all are problems of rave parties.
Q2) Criteria that should be met before an AMBER Alert is sent include that law enforcement should
A) confirm that a child age 21 or under has been abducted.
B) confirm that the abduction occurred in one of the 31 states that have AMBER Alert plans.
C) confirm that the child has been missing for at least 12 hours.
D) believe that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm.
E) all of the other choices.
Q3) Curfew violations are known as ______________ offenses.
A) status
B) criminal
C) aggravated
D) felonious
E) concurrent
Q4) __________ __________ is a common part of a youth's development.
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Chapter 12: Gangs And Drugs: Two National Threats
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Q1) _____________is a new Web-based information system that allows law enforcement officers to stay current with information regarding gangs.
A) Law Enforcement Online
B) NAGIA
C) The Eurogang program
D) NGIC Online
Q2) Most meth labs are large in scale.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A gang's turf is its
A) nickname.
B) geographic territory.
C) motto.
D) unique graffiti.
E) preferred illegal activity.
Q4) The buy money in an undercover drug buy is called the ___________.
Q5) The G.R.E.A.T.program uses a reactive approach of battling violence after it has begun.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: The Importance Of Physical And Mental Health:
Getting The Job And Keeping Fit For Duty
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Q1) Studies have shown that fit officers are more productive.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Employee wellness programs
A) are absolutely essential.
B) have only been established by a few police departments.
C) are not as important as physical fitness programs.
D) are required by federal law.
E) both are absolutely essential and have only been established by a few police departments.
Q3) Hepatitis B is much more treacherous than hepatitis C.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Suicide among law enforcement officers is about 15 percent higher than the general public because of the stresses involved in police work.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the major categories of stressors for police officers and give three or four examples of each.
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Q1) a pool of defendants from which astronomical financial judgments can be collected; created by suing every possible individual and agency involved in an incident
A)exculpatory evidence
B)Civil Rights Act
C)collective deep pocket
D)intentional tort
E)libel
F)litigious
G)malfeasance
H)malicious prosecution
I)ministerial acts
J)negligence
K)nonfeasance
L)vicarious liability
M)perjury
N)strict liability
O)slippery slope
Q2) ______________ refers to the standards of fair and honest conduct.
Q3) A civil wrong is called a ______________.
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