Question 1

Police departments suffer numerous penalties for not being accredited.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A process of professional self-regulation that is used in virtually in all professions is called

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A)  accreditation.
B)  approval.
C)  endorsement.
D)  professionalization.
E)  authorization.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The program which rests on the assumption that because of the police subculture, police officers cannot objectively investigate complaints against fellow officers is referred to as

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A)  community overview.
B)  citizen oversight.
C)  independent review.
D)  citizen complaint audit.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Michael Dowd was a highly decorated police officer for New York City who exposed corruption while testifying to the Knapp Commission.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is a consent decree?

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A)  a formal statement issued to the press after a civil trial
B)  a formal agreement by both sides to settle a suit
C)  a means by which police avoid civil suits
D)  an injunction issued by a judge to stop misconduct investigationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which police department concluded that "Our personnel evaluations have little or no credibility at any level in the organization"?

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A)  New York
B)  Chicago
C)  St.Louis
D)  Los Angeles
E)  HoustonF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

What is the name of the New York Times reporter who exposed one of the biggest corruption scandals in the New York City Police Department, resulting in the Knapp Commission investigation?

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A)  David Burnham
B)  Frank Serpico
C)  Mike Smith
D)  David Brinkley
E)  Sue ReidF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

What are the four goals of EI systems?

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Question 9

Who brings most pattern or practice suits against police departments?

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A)  district attorneys
B)  individual citizens
C)  public interest groups
D)  the U.S.Justice DepartmentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The first case in which the court applied the exclusionary rule was

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A)  Miranda v.Arizona.
B)  Gideon v.Wainwright.
C)  U.S.v.Dickerson.
D)  Mapp v.Ohio.
E)  Weeks v.United States.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is a weakness concerning internal mechanisms of accountability?

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A)  They are too remote from the activities they are supposed to monitor.
B)  They are biased and interested in public opinion.
C)  They are an elective mechanism and therefore not always used.
D)  They run the risk of being too close to the officers they have to monitor.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the text, having someone answer for his or her conduct is called

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A)  accountability.
B)  answerability.
C)  liability.
D)  dependability.
E)  taking care of business.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

What are the limitations of the Supreme Court as a mechanism of accountability for the police?

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Question 14

The Mapp and Miranda cases contributed to police accountability by

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A)  creating penalties for police misconduct.
B)  creating the need for performance evaluations.
C)  advancing the civil rights movement.
D)  making police aware of criminals' rights.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The ratio of sergeants to officers is referred to as the

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A)  routine supervision.
B)  delegation.
C)  span of control.
D)  mentoring.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

What are the differences and similarities between civilian review boards and police auditors?

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Civilian review boards and police auditors both serve as oversight mechanisms for law enforcement agencies, but they have some key differences.

Similarities:
1. Oversight: Both civilian review boards and police auditors are designed to provide independent oversight of police conduct and operations.
2. Accountability: They both aim to hold law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions and ensure that they are operating within the bounds of the law and ethical standards.
3. Transparency: Both mechanisms seek to increase transparency in police operations and build trust between the community and law enforcement.

Differences:
1. Composition: Civilian review boards are typically made up of community members who are not employed by the police department, while police auditors are often professionals with expertise in law enforcement and oversight.
2. Authority: Civilian review boards may have the authority to investigate complaints against police officers and recommend disciplinary action, while police auditors may have a more limited role in conducting audits and making recommendations for improvement.
3. Focus: Civilian review boards often focus on individual complaints and incidents of police misconduct, while police auditors may have a broader focus on systemic issues within the police department.

In summary, while both civilian review boards and police auditors serve as oversight mechanisms for law enforcement, they differ in their composition, authority, and focus. Both are important tools for ensuring accountability and transparency in policing, but they serve different roles within the oversight framework.

Question 17

The program COMPSTAT was originally developed in

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A)  Philadelphia.
B)  Milwaukee.
C)  New York City.
D)  Dallas.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

What are the key elements of the COMPSTAT program discussed in this chapter?

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Question 19

One of the central tasks of police management is _________, a responsibility that falls primarily on the sergeants.

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A)  planning
B)  routine supervision
C)  strategic planning
D)  budgeting
E)  span of controlF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a problem with using civil suits as an accountability measure for the police?

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A)  Trend data on settlements and judgments are misleading.
B)  Some departments get sued more because of lawyer availability.
C)  Suits filed might reflect a history of the department settling on lawsuits.
D)  Lawsuits filed are an accurate reflection of the amount of misconduct.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Michael Dowd was a highly decorated police officer for New York City who exposed corruption while testifying to the Knapp Commission.

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