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Chpt. 5 Flashcards

1
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The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) gives statistical data on crimes in a metropolitan area. It is compiled by which governmental agency?

A

The FBI.

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An interesting change in society is that people are less likely to keep cash in their homes because…

A

They have resorted to credit cards.

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3
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Which theory stipulates that crime occurs in certain neighborhoods based upon a lack of police presence and a lack of stakeholder input?

A

Broken windows.

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4
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A scholar by the name of Wesley Skogan did a survey of numerous neighborhoods and identified two major categories that affect the quality of life in a community, which are…

A

Human and physical disorder.

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5
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The police routinely patrol residential and commercial areas looking for suspicious persons and other indications of crime, which is called…

A

Proactive patrol.

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6
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According to Skogan, which of the following physical disorders is extremely disruptive to a community?

A

Vandalism.

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______, initiated by the police departments, is defined as an effort at maintaining order and delivering services in a proactive relationship with the community.

A

Community policing.

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What concept involves the combined efforts of the business community and private security industry in cooperation with the police?

A

Business improvement districts.

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9
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A government survey indicated that 60% of all burglaries occur during what portion of the day?

A

Daytime.

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The Business Improvement District concept involves the combined efforts of the business community and…

A

Private security industry.

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Loss prevention is a major concern in hospitals and healthcare facilities. The major security problems in this industry are…

A

Employee theft.

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12
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The federal Clery Act mandates that colleges and universities that receive federal funds must report crime data to inform the public about…

A

Crimes on campus.

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13
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Some condominium and co-op complexes use security guards and electronic…

A

Real time text insertion.

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14
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Many of the housing authorities are governmental or quasi-governmental agencies and have…

A

Proprietary security force.

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15
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Visitor control in a hospital prevents…

A

Unauthorized persons from entering the facility or patients rooms.

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16
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Hospitals and _____ generally use both proprietary security and contract security agencies.

A

Healthcare facilities.

17
Q

What measure has not proven helpful in preventing the theft of drugs at a hospital or healthcare facility?

A

Retail alert systems.

18
Q

When airport security measures were investigated, undercover investigators gained unauthorized entry to…

A

Restricted areas.

19
Q

Security screening points or checkpoints were set up in all U.S. airports in 1973 under the control of what?

A

FAA.

20
Q

About 15% of airline passengers are selected for…

A

Secondary screenings.

21
Q

The Clery Act was passed to increase what at college campuses?

A

Accountability.

22
Q

Undercover investigators determined that the most common method used to gain access to unauthorized areas is…

A

Piggybacking.

23
Q

Since 9/11, what agency has been given the task of protecting the nation’s transportation systems and ensuring freedom of movement?

A

Transportation Security Administration.

24
Q

What was attacked in 1993 by terrorists and was a definite precursor to 9/11?

A

New York World Trade Center.

25
Q

Certain neighborhoods can send out signals that encourage crime, such as deteriorated houses, broken windows left unrepaired, and chronic disorderly behavior.

A

True.

26
Q

The crime problem in public housing can be attributed to a combination of high-density population, poverty, and lack of adequate resources.

A

True.

27
Q

Lawrence Sherman and George Kelling expounded on the “broken windows” theory of policing and neighborhood safety.

A

False.

28
Q

Many train and bus companies operate contract security companies.

A

False.

29
Q

Libraries and archives use electronic markings on books and other valuables that trigger sensors at exits to reduce thefts.

A

True.

30
Q

The ATA is a major professional organization representing the airline transportation association.

A

False.

31
Q

The FFA and the airline industry agreed in 2001 to end the practice of using armed police at the security screening points because it was considered dangerous.

A

False.

32
Q

Parking lot and garage security usually includes bright lighting.

A

True.

33
Q

Ninety-five percent of all international commerce enters the United States through its ports.

A

True.

34
Q

The major security problems at parking lots and garages are assaults, robberies, personal thefts and thefts from autos.

A

True.

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