CRJ 100 Week 5 Midterm Exam Latest (Verified Answers)

CRJ 100 Week 5 Midterm Exam Latest (Verified Answers) UCR data suggests that the average police officer makes less than one felony arrest every ____ months. Answer Selected Answer: 4 Correct Answer: 4  Question 3 4 out of 4 points The statement “Aggressive policing increases community perception that police arrest many criminals and therefore most violators get caught” is an example of what? Answer Selected Answer: a deterrent effect Correct Answer: a deterrent effect  Question 4 4 out of 4 points Regardless of the size of the policing organization this person has general administrative control and sets policy for all of the department’s operating branches Answer Selected 341 Test Bank Answer: Chief of Police Correct Answer: Chief of Police  Question 5 4 out of 4 points In Martin Innes’ study of investigation techniques he found that police rely heavily on _________ that includes canvas of neighborhoods, interviews with friends/family and constructing victim/suspect timelines to solve a crime. Answer Selected Answer: General coverage Correct Answer: General coverage  Question 6 0 out of 4 points What pattern does research reveal regarding officers' involvement in use-of-force incidents? Answer Selected Answer: A small portion of officers account for a sizable portion of the abuses. Correct Answer: All of the above are correct.  Question 7 4 out of 4 points Which policing style utilizes the least amount of discretion? Answer Selected Answer: Law enforcer Correct Answer: Law enforcer  Question 8 4 out of 4 points 342 Chapter 14: Crime and Justice in the New Millennium An officer approaches a group of teenagers drinking beer, she checks everyone's ID and arrests all who are underage. This example best typifies which officer style? Answer Selected Answer: Law enforcer Correct Answer: Law enforcer  Question 9 4 out of 4 points The blue curtain is a term used to describe: Answer Selected Answer: the secrecy and insulation from others in society that is a consequence of the police subculture. Correct Answer: the secrecy and insulation from others in society that is a consequence of the police subculture.  Question 10 4 out of 4 points What U.S. Supreme Court decision set forth the "reasonable officer" standard for police use of deadly force? Answer Selected Answer: Graham v. Connor Correct Answer: Graham v. Connor  Question 11 4 out of 4 points The National Crime Victimization Survey asks participants to report on the frequency and characteristics of all but which one of the following crimes? Answer Selected Answer: Murd er Correct 343 Test Bank Answer: Murd er  Question 12 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is not a problem associated with the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)? Answer Selected Answer: Incomplete acts are lumped together with completed ones. Correct Answer: Incomplete acts are lumped together with completed ones.  Question 13 4 out of 4 points Which of the following groups experience violent crimes at a higher rate than other groups? Answer Selected Answer: African Americans Correct Answer: African Americans  Question 14 4 out of 4 points Which view of criminality argues that people commit crimes if they believe it will provide immediate benefits without the threat of longterm risks? Answer Selected Answer: Choice theory Correct Answer: Choice theory  Question 15 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is one of the problems associated with the validity of the Uniform Crime Report? Answer 344 Chapter 14: Crime and Justice in the New Millennium Selected Answer: If an offender commits multiple crimes, only the most serious is recorded. Correct Answer: If an offender commits multiple crimes, only the most serious is recorded.  Question 16 4 out of 4 points The contemporary criminal justice system can be divided into three main components: Answer Selected Answer: Law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system. Correct Answer: Law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system.  Question 17 0 out of 4 points The corrections system is vast and costs federal, state, and local governments: Answer Selected Answer: About $215 billion per year. Correct Answer: About $70 billion per year.  Question 18 4 out of 4 points For every 1000 crimes, approximately ____ people are sent to prison. Answer Selected Answer: 20 Correct Answer: 20  Question 19 4 out of 4 points In the formal criminal justice process all defendants must go through which stage to ensure proper 345 Test Bank sentencing/punishment/dismissal/closure? Answer Selected Answer: Arraignm ent Correct Answer: Arraignm ent  Question 20 4 out of 4 points The exercise of power is granted to those who control the criminal justice system. In policing they are given the power to; Answer Selected Answer: use force, when necessary Correct Answer: use force, when necessary  Question 21 4 out of 4 points What federal agency is responsible for witness security? Answer Selected Answer: U.S. Marshals Correct Answer: U.S. Marshals  Question 22 4 out of 4 points What federal agency is responsible for the transportation of federal prisoners? Answer Selected Answer: U.S. Marshals Correct Answer: U.S. Marshals  Question 23 346 Chapter 14: Crime and Justice in the New Millennium 4 out of 4 points Roughly how many metropolitan police agencies employ just one sworn officer? Answer Selected Answer: 80 0 Correct Answer: 80 0  Question 24 4 out of 4 points Which of the following officers was part of the watch system of policing that thrived in 13th century England? Answer Selected Answer: All of these Correct Answer: All of these  Question 25 4 out of 4 points Which federal law enforcement agency has unlimited jurisdiction? Answer Selected Answer: No federal agency has unlimited jurisdiction. Correct Answer: No federal agency has unlimited jurisdiction We offer online tutoring and help with assignments for all modules. For assistance contact: