Question 1

Josiah is an investigator who is investigating a crime. Currently, he is using inductive reasoning to determine a rational theory of the crime. Josiah is engaged in which stage of investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   preliminary investigation
B)   continuing investigation
C)   reconstructing the crime
D)   focusing the investigationE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following sources of stress may come from the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)   general orders for the police department
B)   female officers may confront sexual harassment
C)   probation officers not supervising probationers
D)   poor attitude from individuals when issuing ticketsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Who of the following are specialized members of police agencies that investigate crimes by obtaining evidence and information related to illegal activities?

Accepted Answer

A)   police officers
B)   detectives
C)   sheriffs
D)   deputiesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Direct evidence is the most sophisticated and reliable type of physical evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of police agencies require a minimum of a 4-year degree?

Accepted Answer

A)   1%
B)   10%
C)   20%
D)   50%E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a broader term that refers to the examination, evaluation, and explanation of physical evidence in law?

Accepted Answer

A)   toxicology
B)   physical anthropology
C)   criminology
D)   forensic scienceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The police personality described by Jerome Skolnick determined that the police role consists of two important variables: danger and authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Mauri has worked as a patrol officer for 1 year. In the last year, she has experienced unexplained weight gain, loss of interest in hobbies, and an increased use of alcohol and tobacco products. Which of the following should Mauri do?

Accepted Answer

A)   increase the number of sick days she takes
B)   engage in relaxing activities
C)   attend happy hours with colleagues each day
D)   enroll in a field officer training programE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What was the purpose of the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)   to determine if random patrol had a measurable effect on crime
B)   to determine what patrol officers do while on duty
C)   to measure response times for officer calls for service
D)   to measure citizen approval of patrol officersE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

What does the problem analysis triangle do for officers?

Accepted Answer

A)   suggests ways to separate offenders and victims
B)   identifies appropriate solutions to crime
C)   identifies motives of offenders
D)   suggests areas of crime needing more informationE) All of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 11

Describe how physical evidence can provide information related to the modus operandi of a crime.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

During the graveyard shift, patrol officers are more likely to encounter ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   be on the lookout calls
B)   domestic disturbances
C)   occupational hazards
D)   suicide by cop situationsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In most agencies, female and minority officers always have the same career options as their counterparts

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

A police officer receives a call asking the officer to locate an elderly person with Alzheimer's who has wandered away from a nursing home. This would be categorized as which basic policing task?

Accepted Answer

A)   protecting the innocent
B)   preventing crime
C)   enforcing the laws
D)   performing welfare tasksE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Once academy training is completed, new police officers are allowed to patrol on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the criticisms of police discretion is that it makes it difficult for officers to appear impartial, and it could be a catalyst for corruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In order for crime to occur, there must be an offender, a victim, and a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   weapon
B)   motive
C)   location
D)   conflictE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Paulo is a police officer who is helping determine whether a crime has taken place. He is assisting in securing descriptions of the suspect from witnesses and protecting the crime scene. Paulo is engaged in which stage of investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   preliminary investigation
B)   continuing investigation
C)   reconstructing the crime
D)   focusing the investigationE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which police strategy advocates that police identify the underlying causes of recurring incidents of crime and disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   community policing
B)   problem-oriented policing
C)   collaborative policing
D)   partnership policingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding investigators?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most of their time is spent making arrests.
B)   They usually solve their cases.
C)   Most of their time is spent wading through paperwork.
D)   They usually are very streetwise individuals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 6: Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Josiah is an investigator who is investigating a crime. Currently, he is using inductive reasoning to determine a rational theory of the crime. Josiah is engaged in which stage of investigation?

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Which of the following sources of stress may come from the criminal justice system?

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Who of the following are specialized members of police agencies that investigate crimes by obtaining evidence and information related to illegal activities?

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Direct evidence is the most sophisticated and reliable type of physical evidence.

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Approximately what percentage of police agencies require a minimum of a 4-year degree?

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Which of the following is a broader term that refers to the examination, evaluation, and explanation of physical evidence in law?

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The police personality described by Jerome Skolnick determined that the police role consists of two important variables: danger and authority.

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Mauri has worked as a patrol officer for 1 year. In the last year, she has experienced unexplained weight gain, loss of interest in hobbies, and an increased use of alcohol and tobacco products. Which of the following should Mauri do?

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What was the purpose of the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Experiment?

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What does the problem analysis triangle do for officers?

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Describe how physical evidence can provide information related to the modus operandi of a crime.

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During the graveyard shift, patrol officers are more likely to encounter ______.

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In most agencies, female and minority officers always have the same career options as their counterparts

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A police officer receives a call asking the officer to locate an elderly person with Alzheimer's who has wandered away from a nursing home. This would be categorized as which basic policing task?

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Once academy training is completed, new police officers are allowed to patrol on their own.

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One of the criticisms of police discretion is that it makes it difficult for officers to appear impartial, and it could be a catalyst for corruption.

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In order for crime to occur, there must be an offender, a victim, and a _____.

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Paulo is a police officer who is helping determine whether a crime has taken place. He is assisting in securing descriptions of the suspect from witnesses and protecting the crime scene. Paulo is engaged in which stage of investigation?

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Which police strategy advocates that police identify the underlying causes of recurring incidents of crime and disorder?

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Which of the following is true regarding investigators?

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