Question 1

In the ________ step of SARA,a problem-oriented policing model,a police officer determines whether the program was put into effect as intended and whether the goals were met.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment
B)  scanning
C)  response
D)  analysisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

In the SARA model of problem-oriented policing,the ________ step identifies anything that may be causing or influencing the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  response
B)  assessment
C)  scanning
D)  analysisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

________ is the extent of an individual's authority,or the number of individuals that one person is responsible for overseeing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line activity
B)  Chain of command
C)  Span of control
D)  Unity of commandE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a police resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  None of these are considered as police resources.
B)  People
C)  Money
D)  CriminalsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

What were the findings of the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Project?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of patrol in a neighborhood had no effect on the offense rates,response time,and level of public fear.
B)  The level of patrol in a neighborhood affected the offense rate but not the response time.
C)  The level of patrol did not affect any factors except the level of public fear.
D)  The level of patrol in a neighborhood affected everything but the level of public fear.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In New York City,the entire subway system shut down due to massive power outage.People who usually took the subway were stranded and had to find alternate transportation.Police provided assistance and directions to the people.The assistance by the police here is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  all of these.
B)  providing a service.
C)  enforcing the law.
D)  maintaining order.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Who is responsible for preserving the integrity of a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detectives
B)  Dispatchers
C)  Crime scene technicians
D)  Patrol officersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Dr.Collins uses insect evidence to determine the time and place of death.Dr.Collins is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic pathologist.
B)  phrenologist.
C)  forensic entomologist.
D)  forensic anthropologist.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the comparison between rural and urban communities and policing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urban officers are more supportive of community policing strategies than rural officers.
B)  Crime is not as prevalent in rural communities as it is in urban areas.
C)  The attitudes of rural officers toward their work differ from those of officers in urban areas.
D)  All of these statements are false.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

________ is an example of enforcing the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Making an arrest
B)  Locating a missing person
C)  Giving someone directions
D)  Managing crowdsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

About ________ of all calls to police result in the dispatch of a police officer.

Accepted Answer

A)  half
B)  three-fourth
C)  one-fourth
D)  one-thirdE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a component of SARA,a model of problem-oriented policing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis
B)  Adjustment
C)  Scanning
D)  ResponseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Officers assigned to ________ generally report higher levels of satisfaction in their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  dispatch duty
B)  administrative duty
C)  forsenics
D)  foot patrolsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a part of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical abuse
B)  Emotional abuse
C)  All of these answers are correct.
D)  AbandonmentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Almost half of all policing agencies in the United States have fewer than ________ sworn officers.

Accepted Answer

A)  10,000
B)  10
C)  100
D)  1,000E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which age group has the greatest confidence in police?

Accepted Answer

A)  21-30
B)  65 and older
C)  40-49
D)  18 and underE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Why do police have the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automobiles are often used in the commission of crimes.
B)  All of these answers are correct.
C)  There is a relationship between crime and traffic incidents.
D)  Police use their investigative skills to elicit statements and document facts relating to traffic collisions.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

As part of the ________ step in the SARA model of problem-oriented policing,a department will most likely learn how other jurisdictions have dealt with the same problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis
B)  response
C)  assessment
D)  scanningE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Support activities of police include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  communications.
B)  providing custody.
C)  forensics.
D)  follow-up investigations.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

________ have the utmost confidence in the police.

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans
B)  Hispanics
C)  Whites
D)  Middle EasternersE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Policing Operations

Which of the following is NOT a police resource?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of SARA,a model of problem-oriented policing?

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In the ________ step of SARA,a problem-oriented policing model,a police officer determines whether the program was put into effect as intended and whether the goals were met.

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Officers assigned to ________ generally report higher levels of satisfaction in their jobs.

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Which age group has the greatest confidence in police?

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Support activities of police include all of the following EXCEPT:

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________ have the utmost confidence in the police.

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the comparison between rural and urban communities and policing?

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Who is responsible for preserving the integrity of a crime scene?

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Almost half of all policing agencies in the United States have fewer than ________ sworn officers.

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________ is an example of enforcing the law.

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As part of the ________ step in the SARA model of problem-oriented policing,a department will most likely learn how other jurisdictions have dealt with the same problem.

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In New York City,the entire subway system shut down due to massive power outage.People who usually took the subway were stranded and had to find alternate transportation.Police provided assistance and directions to the people.The assistance by the police here is an example of:

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Which of the following is a part of elder abuse?

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In the SARA model of problem-oriented policing,the ________ step identifies anything that may be causing or influencing the problem.

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What were the findings of the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Project?

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About ________ of all calls to police result in the dispatch of a police officer.

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________ is the extent of an individual's authority,or the number of individuals that one person is responsible for overseeing.

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Dr.Collins uses insect evidence to determine the time and place of death.Dr.Collins is a:

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Why do police have the responsibility of enforcing traffic laws?

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