Question 1

Which of the following refers to for-profit firms or individuals who provide security services?

Accepted Answer

A)   private security
B)   proprietary services
C)   contract services
D)   public security

Question 2

Which of the following agencies is responsible for identifying and closing weak spots in the nation's borders as well as in economic, transportation, and infrastructure security?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Secret Service
B)   Transportation Security Administration
C)   U.S. Customs and Border Protection
D)   Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Question 3

What is the difference between proprietary and contract services in the private security/police industry?

Accepted Answer

In the private security/police industry,...

Question 4

What delineates the functions of state-level agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   federal law
B)   municipal police commissions
C)   state statues
D)   state bureau of investigation

Question 5

During which era did police corruption surface due to close ties between police and politicians?

Accepted Answer

A)   the reform era
B)   the political era
C)   the community era
D)   the homeland security era

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the Department of Justice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Its main priority is to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks.
B)   It is the legal arm of the U.S. government.
C)   It is the state-level law enforcement agency.
D)   Its operations are based outside the authority of the federal government.

Question 7

During which era was there greater emphasis placed on numbers of arrests, citations, and response times?

Accepted Answer

A)   the reform era
B)   the community era
C)   the political era
D)   the homeland security era

Question 8

Why were the London police formed in the early 1800s?

Accepted Answer

The London police, formally known as the...

Question 9

Describe two concerns associated with arming private security officers.

Accepted Answer

There are several concerns associated wi...

Question 10

Agents in the state bureaus of investigation typically report to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   state attorney general
B)   state highway patrol
C)   state department of public safety
D)   state police organization

Question 11

Which of the following is true of private security personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are not bound by Miranda provisions regarding suspects' rights as sworn police officers.
B)   They have the same arrest authority as sworn police officers.
C)   They attend the same academies and have the same training as sworn police officers.
D)   They are not bound by use of force policies like sworn police officers.

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a common element that is generally required of all law enforcement positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   successful completion of a medical examination
B)   ability to carry a firearm
C)   successful completion of basic training
D)   ability to relocate

Question 13

Explain the development of private policing and its current status and issues.

Accepted Answer

Private policing has developed as a resp...

Question 14

In early England, the sheriff was responsible for which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   He maintained law and order in the tithings.
B)   He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes.
C)   He collected taxes and served as magistrate.
D)   He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it.

Question 15

When compared to highway patrol, state police organizations typically perform ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   tasks that are broader in scope
B)   tasks that are narrowing in scope
C)   more traffic-related tasks
D)   more roadway emergency tasks

Question 16

Which of the following is generally required as a condition of placement in a law enforcement position?

Accepted Answer

A)   have U.S. citizenship
B)   be thirty-seven years of age or older
C)   successfully complete a drug test
D)   disclose chronic medical conditions that may impair performance

Question 17

One of the top priorities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is to protect the United States against cyber-attacks and high-technology crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of proprietary private police security?

Accepted Answer

A)   A grocery store chain hires a company to provide their stores with security guards.
B)   A bank hires an organization to provide around-the-clock security.
C)   A celebrity contracts with a company to provide personal protection overnight.
D)   A retail store hires several individuals to be part of their security department.

Question 19

State public safety agencies tend to perform general police functions such as highway patrol, traffic control, and crash investigations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe how political considerations could work against corrupt officers during the political era.

Accepted Answer

During the political era, law enforcemen...

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