PA Act 120 Study Exam #1 Accurately Solved

PA Act 120 Study Exam #1 Accurately Solved

Where do police get there power from ? - ANSWER-PA Constitution



What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - ANSWER-1.
Reduce Opportunity

2. Reduce Desire

3. Set Limits of Behavior



What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - ANSWER-1. Laws Of Anglo
Saxons

2. The Kings Court

3. Industrialization



Who is Robert Peel ? - ANSWER-The father of modern day policing



Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - ANSWER-1. Secure Public
Respect

2. Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws

3. Prevent Crime & Disorder



How many members of the commission are there ? - ANSWER-19



What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - ANSWER-20
%



What are the three components to commit crime ? - ANSWER-1. Desire

2. Ability

3. Opportunity

, What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - ANSWER-Commit a felony



Police Officers Can Use __________ Force - ANSWER-Reasonable



What was the Kansas City Project ? - ANSWER-Found that traditional routine
patrol in marked police cars does not appear to affect the level of crime



Three Factors from the Evolution of American Policing - ANSWER-1.
Corruption & Brutality was Common

2. Uniformed Police had visible presence

3. Changes In Technology



In the professional era, Police became more _________ from the public. -
ANSWER-Insulated



What are the legal functions of police ? - ANSWER-1. Keep the peace

2. Investigate Criminal Activity

3. Detain

4. Arrest

5. Serve The Court



What are the Basic Powers from the state ? - ANSWER-1. Rules of Criminal
Procedure

2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act

3. Crimes Code

4. Training