Chapter 3 A Bad Dude Flashcards
What is the main purpose of the author’s work in law enforcement training?
a)To teach officers self-defense tactics
B) To train officers in community outreach programs
C) To educate officers about implicit bias and its effects
D) To help officers improve their investigative skills
C) To educate officers about implicit bias and its effects
Why do some police departments hesitate to adopt implicit bias training?
a)They believe it is unnecessary and ineffective
B) They prefer other training methods that feel more familiar
C) They do not have enough funding for the training
D) They already have strong community relations
B) They prefer other training methods that feel more familiar
What event was being discussed among the trainers in Sacramento in September 2016?
a)The shooting of Philando Castile
B) The shooting of Terence Crutcher
C) The arrest of a prominent activist
D) The passage of new police reform laws
B) The shooting of Terence Crutcher
According to the passage, what impact do high-profile police shootings have on officers?
a)They feel motivated to undergo more training
B) They feel demoralized and concerned about public perception
C) They become more aggressive in their policing tactics
D) They stop responding to certain types of calls
B) They feel demoralized and concerned about public perception
What was the reaction of some police trainers to the video of Terence Crutcher’s shooting?
a)They were eager to discuss its implications in training
B) They ignored the video completely
C) They were reluctant to focus on it
D) They believed it was an isolated incident
C) They were reluctant to focus on it
What does the passage suggest about the effectiveness of implicit bias training?
a)It completely eliminates biased policing
B) It educates officers but cannot fully solve the problem
C) It is widely accepted and implemented in all police departments
D) It has not led to any significant change in police behavior
B) It educates officers but cannot fully solve the problem
Why did the FBI agent provide medical aid to Tamir Rice?
a)He was specifically trained in emergency medical response
B) The officers on the scene did not immediately provide assistance
C) He was ordered to do so by the police chief
D) He was a family member of Tamir Rice
B) The officers on the scene did not immediately provide assistance
What emotions does the author express about their work in implicit bias training?
a.)Confidence and certainty that change is happening quickly
B) Frustration and doubt about whether their efforts make a difference
C) Indifference toward police-community relations
D) Excitement about the overwhelming success of their program
B) Frustration and doubt about whether their efforts make a difference
According to the passage, why do mothers of Black children feel uncertain about advising their sons on interactions with police?
a.)They are unsure of their legal rights
B) They believe no advice can guarantee their children’s safety
C) Their children refuse to follow their advice
D) Police officers refuse to engage with community members
B) They believe no advice can guarantee their children’s safety
What larger societal issue does the passage highlight?
a.)The need for better police pay and benefits
B) The challenges of community-based policing in urban areas
C) Racial bias and its role in police shootings
D) The rise of crime rates in major U.S. cities
C) Racial bias and its role in police shootings
What effect do repeated police-shooting videos have on some people?
a.)They make people more understanding of law enforcement challenges
B) They increase feelings of anger, fear, and panic
C) They encourage people to become police officers
D) They have no significant effect on public perception
B) They increase feelings of anger, fear, and panic
What statistic does the author provide to help address concerns about police violence?
a.)50% of police encounters involve the use of force
B) More than 99% of police contacts occur without the use of force
C) Police shootings have decreased by 75% in recent years
D) Black individuals are never stopped disproportionately
B) More than 99% of police contacts occur without the use of force
How did the helicopter observer describe Terence Crutcher?
a.)“He looks confused.”
B) “He’s following orders.”
C) “That looks like a bad dude.”
D) “He’s a threat to everyone.”
C) “That looks like a bad dude.”
Why was Officer Betty Shelby charged with felony manslaughter?
a.)She fired without provocation
B) She unlawfully and unnecessarily escalated the situation
C) The video evidence showed her committing premeditated murder
D) She had prior complaints against her
B) She unlawfully and unnecessarily escalated the situation
What was the outcome of Officer Shelby’s trial?
a.)She was convicted and sentenced to prison
B) She was found guilty but given probation
C) She was acquitted of all charges
D) She resigned immediately after the trial
C) She was acquitted of all charges
What reason did Officer Shelby give for shooting Crutcher?
a.)She believed he was reaching for a gun
B) He threatened her with a weapon
C) She thought he was resisting arrest
D) She claimed she feared for her life
D) She claimed she feared for her life
How did the jury foreman describe the jury’s decision-making process?
a.)The jury had no doubts about Shelby’s innocence
B) The jury was confident Crutcher was at fault
C) Some jurors believed Shelby had other options but could not convict her
D) The jury was pressured into acquitting Shelby
C) Some jurors believed Shelby had other options but could not convict her
Why are police officers rarely convicted in shooting cases?
a.)Jurors often sympathize with officers and believe they act out of fear
B) The justice system is corrupt
C) Video evidence is usually inconclusive
D) Prosecutors refuse to press charges
A) Jurors often sympathize with officers and believe they act out of fear
How did Terence Crutcher’s life change after he was robbed and beaten?
a.)He became more motivated and finished college
B) He suffered depression and turned to drugs
C) He joined law enforcement to prevent violence
D) He moved to another city to start fresh
B) He suffered depression and turned to drugs
What was found in Terence Crutcher’s car after he was shot?
a.)A gun and drugs
B) His Bible, gospel CDs, and college textbooks
C) A large sum of cash
D) A weapon he was reaching for
B) His Bible, gospel CDs, and college textbooks
What emotional and psychological impact did the killing of unarmed black individuals have on black communities, according to the research? A) Black respondents showed no change in mental health after the killing of unarmed black men.
B) Black respondents reported feeling more depressed and stressed after the killing of unarmed black men, but not after the killing of armed black men.
C) Black respondents reported a significant mental health improvement after the death of an unarmed black man.
D) White respondents experienced more stress than black respondents after such killings.
B) Black respondents reported feeling more depressed and stressed after the killing of unarmed black men, but not after the killing of armed black men
According to the studies described in the article, how does race influence people’s perceptions of black individuals?
A) People are more likely to rate black men as taller, heavier, and stronger than white men.
B) People perceive black body movements as less threatening than those of white individuals.
C) Racial bias does not affect the perception of threat in law enforcement contexts.
D) Black men are typically viewed as less capable of causing harm than white men.
A) People are more likely to rate black men as taller, heavier, and stronger than white men.
What does the research discussed in the article suggest about the influence of racial bias on police behavior and perceptions?
A) Officers are more likely to focus on white faces when prompted to think about crime.
B) Racial bias may cause officers to perceive black individuals as more dangerous and more likely to engage in violent behavior.
C) White individuals are less likely to be associated with crime in the minds of police officers.
D) Black officers exhibit the same level of racial bias when assessing situations as white officers.
B) Racial bias may cause officers to perceive black individuals as more dangerous and more likely to engage in violent behavior.
What personal struggles did Terence Crutcher face before his death?
a.)He was involved in organized crime
B) He suffered injuries from a past attack and turned to drugs
C) He was falsely accused of multiple crimes
D) He was a well-known troublemaker
B) He suffered injuries from a past attack and turned to drugs
