PA Act 120 Study Exam #1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Where do police get there power from ? - Correct Answer - PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - Correct Answer - 1. Reduce Opportunity
2. Reduce Desire
3. Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - Correct Answer - 1. Laws Of Anglo Saxons
2. The Kings Court
3. Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - Correct Answer - The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - Correct Answer - 1. Secure Public Respect
2. Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
3. Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - Correct Answer - 19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - Correct Answer - 20 %
What are the three components to commit crime ? - Correct Answer - 1. Desire
2. Ability
3. Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - Correct Answer - Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use __________ Force - Correct Answer - Reasonable What was the Kansas City Project ? - Correct 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 - Correct 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. - Correct Answer - Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - Correct 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 ? - Correct Answer - 1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
4. Training
What three options do we have as police officers while using discretion ? - Correct Answer - 1. Written Warning
2. Verbal Warning
3. Citation
According to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, police officers have immunity from Negligent behavior but not... - Correct Answer - 1. Gross Negligence
2. Maliciousness
3. Willful Acts
What are the four levels of culpability in Civil Law ? - Correct Answer - 1. Negligence
2. Reckless Disregard
3. Willful
Where do police get there power from ? - Correct Answer - PA Constitution
What are the three primary elements for Crime Repression ? - Correct Answer - 1. Reduce Opportunity
2. Reduce Desire
3. Set Limits of Behavior
What are the 3 roots of American Policing ? - Correct Answer - 1. Laws Of Anglo Saxons
2. The Kings Court
3. Industrialization
Who is Robert Peel ? - Correct Answer - The father of modern day policing
Name the 3 primary missions of a police officer ? - Correct Answer - 1. Secure Public Respect
2. Be Impartial To Enforcement Of Laws
3. Prevent Crime & Disorder
How many members of the commission are there ? - Correct Answer - 19
What percentage of calls are actually police related matters ? - Correct Answer - 20 %
What are the three components to commit crime ? - Correct Answer - 1. Desire
2. Ability
3. Opportunity
What is the fastest way to lose certification ? - Correct Answer - Commit a felony
Police Officers Can Use __________ Force - Correct Answer - Reasonable What was the Kansas City Project ? - Correct 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 - Correct 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. - Correct Answer - Insulated
What are the legal functions of police ? - Correct 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 ? - Correct Answer - 1. Rules of Criminal Procedure
2. Municipal Police Jurisdiction Act
3. Crimes Code
4. Training
What three options do we have as police officers while using discretion ? - Correct Answer - 1. Written Warning
2. Verbal Warning
3. Citation
According to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1871, police officers have immunity from Negligent behavior but not... - Correct Answer - 1. Gross Negligence
2. Maliciousness
3. Willful Acts
What are the four levels of culpability in Civil Law ? - Correct Answer - 1. Negligence
2. Reckless Disregard
3. Willful
