Basics of Law Enforcement (Review) – Flashcards
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By _____, 25 U.S cities employed women as police officers.
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1915
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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a emergency response operational strategy?
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minor traffic accident
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A centralized law enforcement agency....
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Combines criminal investigations w/ patrol of state highways
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According to the 2001 Status of Women in Policing Survey, about what percentage of U.S law enforcement officers is female?
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12.7%
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Roles within police agencies generally fall into one of the two categories_______ operations.
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line or staff
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Alice Stebbins Wells is considered...
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the first police woman in the world
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Which of the following was a national study of police practices?
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Crime stoppers
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The opportunity of law enforcement officers to exercise choice in their daily activities is called...
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Police discretion
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The Chain of Command is an important concept in law enforcement. The chain is organized from the _____ to the ______
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highest, lowest
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Which state created the first modern state police agency?
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Pennsylvania
