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Excessive use of force refers to the unacceptable use of force on a department-wide basis.

A) True
B) False

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Match the term to the definition. A)The level of force used by the police relative to the suspect's level of resistance B)The application of force greater than that required to compel compliance from a suspect C)The unacceptable use of force,often on a department-wide basis D)Situations in which the use of force by police violates a law or statute E)The use of physical restraint by a police officer when dealing with a member of the public -Police use of force

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1983 lawsuits are civil suits filed in state court.

A) True
B) False

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Prior to the Supreme Court ruling in Tennessee v.Garner,the use of deadly force by the police was governed by the ________ rule.


A) fleeing felon
B) objective reasonableness
C) defense of life
D) imminent danger

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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In most big-city police departments,which branch is tasked with investigating charges of wrongdoing involving members of the department?


A) Internal Affairs Division
B) Concerned Citizens Division
C) Civilian Review Board
D) Office of the Chief

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Police ________ is the abuse of police authority for personal or organizational gain.

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The Supreme Court has supported sovereign immunity for individual police officers.

A) True
B) False

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Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Reselling drugs confiscated by the police

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The two key elements in the definition of police corruption are


A) abuse of authority and absence of integrity.
B) absence of integrity and personal gain.
C) absence of integrity and cash benefit.
D) misuse of authority and personal gain.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Law enforcement supervisors are


A) immune from civil liability for the actions of their officers.
B) civilly responsible for the actions of their officers.
C) civilly liable only for their own actions.
D) protected from civil liability under the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is not a discretionary decision that might be made by a patrol officer?


A) The decision to stop and frisk a suspect
B) The decision to file a crime report
C) The decision to charge the suspect with a crime
D) The decision to make an arrest

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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C

Which of the following situations could lead to a civil suit for police negligence?


A) A police officer makes an arrest without just cause.
B) A police officer uses excessive force against a member of the public.
C) A police officer conducts a search without probable cause.
D) A police officer injures an innocent bystander during a high-speed vehicle pursuit.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Stress is a serious threat to law enforcement personnel today.List and define three areas of stress that affect police officers and explain how these stressors impact the officers' lives.Identify several ways in which stress may be reduced.

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How do police officers enter the police subculture?


A) They apply for admission after graduating from the academy.
B) They are admitted into the subculture after completing their probationary period.
C) They are socialized into the subculture.
D) They join the subculture when they are first hired.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The courts have supported drug testing of police officers based on ________ that drug abuse is occurring.


A) proof beyond a reasonable doubt
B) probable cause
C) anonymous tips
D) reasonable suspicion

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Match the example to the type of corruption. A)Violent crimes B)Criminal enterprise C)Denial of civil right D)Role malfeasance E)Gratuities -Destroying evidence

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Explain the concept of racial profiling.What arguments could be made to support the use of racial profiling by the police? Do you agree with these arguments? Why or why not? Are there situations in which the use of racial or characteristics may be appropriate when targeting a suspected offender? Explain your response.

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The "slippery slope" perspective suggests that accepting minor gratuities can lead to more serious violations of the law.

A) True
B) False

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More highly-educated police officers are more likely to leave police work.

A) True
B) False

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________ used a person's demeanor,actions,bearing,and manner to identify an offender before he or she can act.

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