Criminal Justice 101- 2nd Quiz
Which of the following situations best describes the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule? a-An officer believes he is acting correctly under the rules of evidence, but is actually incorrect b-An officer forgets to Mirandize a suspect c-An officer lies to a citizen about having a search warrant, and seizes evidence based on that d-An officer knowingly seizes evidence improperly, but asks forgiveness of the court later e-An officer believes the suspect is truly guilty, and seizes evidence without a warrant
a- An officer believes he is acting correctly under the rules of evidence, but is actually incorrect
Which of the following is not a required component of the Miranda warnings? a- notification that suspects have the right to a speedy trial b- notification that suspects have the right to an attorney during interrogation c-notification that suspects have the right to remain silent d-notification that any statement suspects make can be sued against them in court e-notification that the state will pay for an attorney if suspects cannot afford one
a- notification that suspects have the right to a speedy trial
Homeland security has become an important priority for law enforcement agencies at all levels since a-The attack on September 11, 2001 b-The battles against Native Americans in the 1800's c-The Professional Model Era began in 1970 d-Sir Robert Peel organized the first professional police department in the 1870's e-The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1971
a-The attack on September 11, 2001
Which of the following statements about women in policing is true? a-Women have been serving as police officers since the early 1900s b-Most small police departments have a high proportion of women who are sworn officers c-Police departments only began hiring women as police officers in 1998 d-Most women in police work have not met the expectations of their superiors e-Most people still believe that women are not tough enough to confront dangerous criminals
a-Women have been serving as police officers since the early 1900s
The idea that crime control does not rest solely with the police is in line with the concept of: a-community crime prevention b-police political involvement c-mandatory arrest laws d-the exclusionary rule e-the service function of police
a-community crime prevention
Preventive patrol emphasizes: a- making police presence known b-solving cold cases c-responding to 911 calls d-incident driven policing e-large numbers of arrests
a-making police presence known
Police officers who provide first aid, rescue animals, or help the homeless are fulfilling which of the following police functions? a-service b-law enforcement c-order maintenance d-deterring crime e-departmental
a-service
The majority of searches: a-take place without a warrant b-require written permission c-take place with a warrant d-are later determined to be unconstitutional e-need a warrant, but don't have one
a-take place without a warrant
In which of the following situations must Miranda warnings be given? a-traffic stops b-custodial interrogations c-stop-and frisk d-seizure of property e-Police must provide Miranda warnings in all of these situations
b- custodial interrogations
Police forces throughout the United States are characterized by: a-fragmentation and a national orientation b-fragmentation and a local orientation c-consolidation and a local orientation d-consolidation and a national orientation e-fragmentation and consolidation
b- fragmentation and a local orientation
Which historical era of policing involved close ties between police and local leaders or government? a- the home security era b-the political era c-the professional era d-the community policing era e-the reform era
b- the political era
Laws such as the USA PATRIOT Act have caused controversy about: a-the need for stricter supervision of students in schools b-the proper balance between government authority and citizen's rights c-the large number of police officers in small states d-the number of private security firms being licensed e-the concern over legalizing marijuana
b-The proper balance between government and authority and citizens' rights
Which of the following is not one of the five factors that officers must take into account when exercising discretion? a-The relationship b-The rank of the responding officer c-The nature of the crime d-The relationship between the alleged criminal and victim e-The relationship between the police and the criminal
b-The rank of the responding officer
A significant deprivation of liberty, involving taking a person into custody, transporting them to a police station or jail, and processing them into the criminal justice system, is called a(n): a-affidavit b-arrest c-interrogation d-stop e-search
b-arrest
This is the unit of a police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violation of rules and policies on the part of officers. a-patrol b-internal affairs c-resource officers d-SWAT e-NCIS
b-internal affairs
The police function of controlling crime by intervening in situations when the law has been violated and the police must apprehend the guilty person. a-service b-law enforcement c-corrections d-departmental e-community action
b-law enforcement
The police function involving a broad mandate to prevent behavior that disturbs the peace or involves face-to-face conflict is called: a-peace abiding b-order maintenance c-community action d-corrections e-service
b-order maintenance
Which doctrine permits officers to notice and use as evidence items that are visible to them when they are in a location that they are permitted to be in? a-public safety doctrine b-plain view doctrine c-exigent circumstances doctrine d-Monroe doctrine e-stop and frisk doctrine
b-plain view doctrine
What is the exclusionary rule designed to deter? a-teachers from giving failing grades in public schools b-police from violating citizens' rights during criminal investigations c-lawyers from excluding potential jurors based on race d-corrections officers from searching inmates without probable cause e-politicians from illegally taking campaign contributions
b-police from violating citizens' rights during criminal investigations
Most police work is reactive, which means that police primarily: a-operate according to "hunches" b-respond to citizen calls for service c-focus on administrative tasks d-set up undercover stings just in case a crime might occur e-stop crime before it happens
b-respond to citizen calls for service
What type of search are people protected from according to the 4th amendment? a-police searches b-unreasonable searches c-multiple searches d-intrusive searches e-all searches
b-unreasonable searches
According to this rule, a suspect who, during a frisk, which is not justified by proper observation and reasonable suspicion, is found to be carrying drugs or weapons can seek to have the evidence excluded. a-Rule against perpetuities b-Exigent circumstances rule c- Exclusionary rule d-Rule of Law e- Golden Rule
c- Exclusionary rule
Which of these is not one of the three patrol function components? a-answering calls for assistance b-probing suspicious circumstances c-investigating cold cases d-maintaining a police presence e-all of these are patrol function components
c- investigating cold cases
How many Americans have face-to-face contact with law enforcement each year? a-all of them, as either a victim or a perpetrator b-one in three, and two of those are calls to a natural disaster c-one in five, and one-fifth of those are calls to an auto collision d-one in twenty, and half of those are calls to a violent crime e-one in fifty, and one-third of those are calls to a terrorist related incident
c- one in five, and one-fifth of those are calls to an auto collison
This type of search allows officers to conduct a permissible warrantless search of a person, vehicle, home, or location after receiving permission from the person in question. a-Inevitable b-Terry search c-Consent d-No knock e-Exclusionary
c-Consent
The percentage of crimes that police believe they have solved through an arrest is called: a-differential response b-line functions c-clearance rate d-incident-driven policing e-preventive patrol
c-clearance rate
Terry v. Ohio endorsed stop and frisk searches to ensure this a-Suspect's safety b-Suspects rights c-None of these d-Victim's rights e-Officer safety
c-none of these
Which of the following is an example of a proactive strategy to combat crime? a-responding to suspected crimes using a stakeout b-responding to citizens who approach an officer and ask for help c-none of these are proactive d-responding to citizen calls for service e-responding to a crime after the perpetrator has fled
c-none of these are proactive
The police function that includes the familiar sight of uniformed and armed officers on call 24 hours a day, also called the backbone of police operations: a-special units b-captain c-patrol d-administrative e-detectives
c-patrol
What does the Fourth Amendment state that a warrant must be based on? a-substantive suspicion b-reasonable experience c-probable cause d-none of these; the Fourth Amendment does not discuss warrants e-none of these; a warrant does not need to be based on anything specific
c-probable cause
The process in which members learn the symbols, beliefs, and values of a group is known as: a-isolation b-internal affairs c-socialization d-spiritualization e-working personality
c-socialization
A "pat down" search is also known as a: a-plain view search b-Miranda search c-stop-and-frisk search d-valid consent search e-probable guilt search
c-stop-and- frisk search
What does the Fourth Amendment specifically state it guarantees citizens protection against? a-cruel and unusual punishment b-trial without a jury c-unreasonable search and seizure d-government intrusion into privacy e-none of these
c-unreasonable search and seizure
In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court establish that criminal defendants must be read their rights? a- Chimel v. California (1969) b- Mapp v. Ohio (1961) c- Miranda v. Arizona (1966) d- Maryland v. Wilson (1977) e- Terry v. Ohio (1968)
c. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Most mid to large departments will frequently have units such as vice, homicide, juvenile, and plainclothes officers, which are referred to as: a-cells b-fusion centers c-comp stats d-specialized units e-service groups
d- specialized units
Which of the following must police officers seeking a warrant present to a judge? a-indictment b-agreement c-report d-affidavit e-compsat
d-affidavit
Officers who participate in violations of law and departmental policy for personal gain are guilty of: a- brutality b-disparity c-excessive force d-corruption e- the blue wall of silence
d-corruption
Evidence that would have been discovered even without the need for a warrant can be admissible under the: a-exclusionary rule b-warrantless doctrine c-golden rule d-inevitable discovery rule e-good faith exception
d-inevitable discovery rule
A brief interference with a person's freedom of movement with a duration that can be measured in minutes is called a(n): a-arrest b-interrogation c-search d-stop e-affidavit
d-stop
The symbols, beliefs, and attitudes shared by members of a subgroup within a larger society are collectively referred to as a: a-tithing b-mandate c-bureaucracy d-subculture e-frankpledge
d-subculture
The medieval English system in which groups of families agreed to uphold the law, keep order, and bring violators, to court was known as: a- Bow Street Runners b- knights of the round table c-the frankpledge d-the hue and cry e- bobbies
e- the frankpledge
Why is the relationship between public and private law enforcement a concern for police officials? a-Proprietary private security personnel are not usually regulated by the state or city b-There is a question about the boundary between the work for the police and that of private agencies c-The goals of private security agents may not always serve the public interest because private agents work for the people who employ them d-The recruitment and training of lower-level security personnel is a concern e-All of the above are concerns
e-All of the above are concerns
Police officers assigned for duty in schools to assist in order maintenance while also developing positive relationships with students that my assist in delinquency prevention as known as what type of officers: a-NCVS b-GRC c-UCR d-SWAT e-SRO
e-SRO
According to your textbook, if a police department cannot show that it effectively combats corruption among officers, the public may demand that the department be investigated by: a-the police chief b-an SRO c-the senate investigation committee d-a presidential task force e-a civilian review board
e-a civilian review board
Which of these would be a possible patrol strategy? a-foot vs. motorized patrol b-preventive patrol c-aggressive patrol d-hot spots e-all of these
e-all of these
According to the textbook, which two elements of police work define the working personality? a-aggressiveness and attitude b-safety and independence c-intelligence and strength d-organization and unity e-danger and authority
e-danger and authority
The "Police Tactics: Interrogation" video including examples of interrogation using: a-cooking over a slow fire b-shoulder rubs, coffee, doughnuts, holding hands c-intimidation on a juvenile d-all of the above e- good cop, bad cop
e-good cop, bad cop
According to the Supreme Court, exigent circumstances might exist when: a-officers do not want to wait for a warrant b-officers are friendly with the suspects c-officers believe evidence is hidden d-officers believe they might find important evidence e-officers believe others might be in grave danger
e-officers believe others might be in grave danger
Which type of police officers accounts for two-thirds of all sworn officers? a-undercover b-vice c-juvenile d-detective e-patrol
e-patrol
Runaways and neglected children, as well as people who suffer from homelessness, drug addiction, mental illness, or alcoholism, pose challenges for the police and are called: a- citizen watch groups b-public safety exceptions c-fusion centers d-hot spots e-special populations b- public safety expceptio
e-special populations