Question 1

The operations division is usually the largest division within any given police department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Strong public opinion against policing strikes has historically made it very difficult for labor disputes to reach the point of a work stoppage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concept that every employee reports to an immediate supervisor is termed ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   open command
B)   unity of command
C)   command presence
D)   span of controlE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Line officers have more policing responsibilities compared to higher ranking positions such as police chiefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Collective bargaining typically results in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   highly formalized rules
B)   rewards based on merit
C)   protection for only the highest performing officers
D)   a collegial relationship between union representatives and police administratorsE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

______ is often regarded as the backbone of all police operations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Training
B)   Patrol
C)   Sleep
D)   EmpathyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Most police organizations are accurately described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   equal-parity agencies
B)   rank-equality agencies
C)   hierarchies
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following would be an example of a situation that would necessitate an incident command system to be activated?

Accepted Answer

A)   a large outdoor music festival
B)   a response to an active shooter
C)   a major holiday parade in one of the largest U.S. cities
D)   a celebratory parade following a postseason win of a local sports teamE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

______ is a characteristic that is seen as a drawback of using the paramilitary structure in a police organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Central command structure
B)   Strong enforcement of regulations and rules
C)   Discouragement of individual creativity
D)   Terminology similar to that of the militaryE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The frequent turnover of police chiefs may actually function as a cost-saving mechanism for police departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are a number of different designs for police organizations. Which of the following is a design mentioned in Chapter 3?

Accepted Answer

A)   reality
B)   functional
C)   date
D)   masterE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Some departments have shifted from 12-hour work shifts to 8-hour work shifts to save the department money in their overtime budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At the bottom of the hierarchal pyramid are the ______, who do the actual police work.

Accepted Answer

A)   police chiefs
B)   commanders
C)   line officers
D)   administratorsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Police Organization and Administration

Strong public opinion against policing strikes has historically made it very difficult for labor disputes to reach the point of a work stoppage.

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The frequent turnover of police chiefs may actually function as a cost-saving mechanism for police departments.

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At the bottom of the hierarchal pyramid are the ______, who do the actual police work.

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Collective bargaining typically results in ______.

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______ is often regarded as the backbone of all police operations.

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Some departments have shifted from 12-hour work shifts to 8-hour work shifts to save the department money in their overtime budget.

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The operations division is usually the largest division within any given police department.

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Line officers have more policing responsibilities compared to higher ranking positions such as police chiefs.

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______ is a characteristic that is seen as a drawback of using the paramilitary structure in a police organization.

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Which of the following would be an example of a situation that would necessitate an incident command system to be activated?

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Most police organizations are accurately described as ______.

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The concept that every employee reports to an immediate supervisor is termed ______.

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There are a number of different designs for police organizations. Which of the following is a design mentioned in Chapter 3?

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Strong public opinion against policing strikes has historically made it very difficult for labor disputes to reach the point of a work stoppage.

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The frequent turnover of police chiefs may actually function as a cost-saving mechanism for police departments.

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At the bottom of the hierarchal pyramid are the ______, who do the actual police work.

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Collective bargaining typically results in ______.

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______ is often regarded as the backbone of all police operations.

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Some departments have shifted from 12-hour work shifts to 8-hour work shifts to save the department money in their overtime budget.

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The operations division is usually the largest division within any given police department.

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Line officers have more policing responsibilities compared to higher ranking positions such as police chiefs.

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______ is a characteristic that is seen as a drawback of using the paramilitary structure in a police organization.

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Which of the following would be an example of a situation that would necessitate an incident command system to be activated?

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Most police organizations are accurately described as ______.

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The concept that every employee reports to an immediate supervisor is termed ______.

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There are a number of different designs for police organizations. Which of the following is a design mentioned in Chapter 3?

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