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Moduel 2 Flashcards

1
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. _______________ policing changed the way officers interacted with the community, as they became proactive in problem solving and developed a partnership with the community to reduce crime.

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• Community (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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In the community era of law enforcement, policing was highly influenced by several U.S. Supreme Court decisions and was forced to change established techniques in searches, interrogations, and other civil rights.

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• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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The use of fingerprints was established as a reliable means to identify a suspect because

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  • no two people have the same prints
  • a person’s fingerprints will not change as they age
  • fingerprints are capable of being classified
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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The ___________ established the district and circuit courts of the Federal Government.

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• Judiciary Act of 1789 (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. The U.S. Supreme Court case of In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967) ruled juveniles were entitled to due process, which included
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  • the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
  • the right against self-incrimination
  • the right to legal counsel
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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Juveniles are not entitled to which of the following adult rights in court proceedings?

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• the right to a jury trial (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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The sequence of a misdemeanor offence through the criminal justice system is entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections.

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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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The sequence of a felony offence through the criminal justice system is entry into the system, adjudication, prosecution and pretrial services, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections.

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• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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According to the U.S. Justice Department, victims did not report crimes to police because the victim felt/believed

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  • the crime was not important enough to report
  • the police would not or could not help
  • fearful of reprisal or getting the offender in trouble
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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10
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After a suspect has been arrested, a prosecutor ___________, which initiates the judicial proceedings and outlines the crime and probable cause.

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• files charges (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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Defendants who go to trial rather than accept a plea bargain arrangement are _____ likely to receive harsher sentences.

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• more (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)

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12
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Sentencing of a defendant is often guided by __________.

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• presentence investigations (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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13
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A program where offenders are allowed to remain free in the community under certain conditions; if conditions are violated, ______ may be revoked and incarceration ordered.

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probation (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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An officer’s role in the reentry/reintegration of a prisoner into a community includes _____

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the officer’s awareness of the date a prisoner will be released and his address in identifying potential offenders in criminal activity. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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Community policing is defined as having three components including

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  • Partnership among the community, government, and police.
  • Engagement with the community to address the root causes of crime and other community issues
  • Problem solving to prevent crime proactively
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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  1. The “veteran court” model uses _______________.
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  • a volunteer mentor who facilitates progress and treatment
  • job training
  • housing
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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17
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The criminal justice system is most likely to be further influenced in the future by _______________.

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• internet-based crimes (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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In the community era of law enforcement, police chiefs and officers changed tactics to work more with the community and develop a more intimate relationship to prevent crime.

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True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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In the ___________ era of law enforcement, policing was highly influenced by several U.S. Supreme Court decisions and was forced to change established techniques in searches, interrogations, and other civil rights.

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reform (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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20
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  1. The development and implementation of the AFIS – Automated Fingerprint Identification System enabled the rapid comparison of thousands of fingerprints.
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True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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21
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. The U.S. Supreme Court case of In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967) ruled juveniles were entitled to due process, which included the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, the right to self-incrimination, and the right to legal counsel.

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False (Correct Answer)

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22
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  1. One of the key differences between the juvenile and adult criminal justice system is non-law enforcement officers, such as school officials or parents, may refer juveniles into the juvenile justice system.
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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

23
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What is the sequence of a misdemeanor offence through the criminal justice system?

A

• Entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

24
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According to the U.S. Justice Department, over 65% of crimes lead to the arrest of an offender.

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• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

25
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A ______________ hearing is the determination if there is probable cause to believe the accused committed the crime in the jurisdiction of the court.

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• preliminary (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

26
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The _______________may issue a pardon or grant clemency.

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• State Governor (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

27
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  1. The officer has three main roles in prisoner reentry/reintegration into the community, one of which is enabling the officer to be aware of the date a prisoner will be released and his address in identifying potential offenders in criminal activity.
A

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

28
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Community policing was and is seen as a way for law enforcement to engage with the community.

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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

29
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  1. A large number of offenders entering the criminal justice system suffer serious mental illnesses and, if left untreated, pass through a revolving door into and out of the criminal justice system.
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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

30
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  1. The U.S. Supreme Court case in Kent v. United States, 383 U.S. 541 (1961) ruled a juvenile is entitled to a trial and the rationale of why the court would waive jurisdiction to an adult court.
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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

31
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. The sequence of a misdemeanor offence through the criminal justice system is entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections.

A

• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

32
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According to the U.S. Justice Department, ____ of all victimizations are not reported to police.

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• 52% (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

33
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A grand jury issues a/an ________________, which is a written statement of the essential facts of the offense and probable cause to move to trial.

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• indictment (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

34
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  1. A plea of _________ is where the accused does not contest the charges as presented by the prosecution; however, the accused does admit the truth of the facts and charges.
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no contest (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

35
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. _________ circumstances generally increase the severity of the crime and may include physical injury, retaliation for reporting the crime, use of a weapon and other factors.

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• Aggravating (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

36
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  1. The officer has three main roles in prisoner reentry/reintegration into the community, one of which is the officer’s involvement may replace the duties of parole/probation officers.
A

• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

37
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. The SARA model used in community policing is an acronym for ___________?

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• Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

38
Q

. In the ___________ era of law enforcement, police chiefs and officers changed tactics to work more with the community and develop a more intimate relationship to prevent crime.

A

• community (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

39
Q

In the reform era of law enforcement, policing was highly influenced by several _______________ and was forced to change established techniques in searches, interrogations, and other civil rights.

A

U.S. Supreme Court decisions (Correct Answer)

40
Q

The development and implementation of the ____________ system enabled the rapid comparison of thousands of fingerprints.

A

AFIS

41
Q

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the _____ and _______ courts of the Federal Government.

A

• district and circuit (Correct Answer)

42
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. The ___________ is a critical difference between a misdemeanor and a felony case in the criminal justice system.

A

• grand jury (Correct Answer)

43
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The primary purpose of an appeal is to correct a wrong that may have been committed and to render judgment about one or more issues that will influence future cases.

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• True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

44
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The “drug court” model uses _______________.

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  • graduated sanctions for noncompliance
  • incentives to complete the program
  • drug and/or alcohol use testing
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
45
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A critical component of a misdemeanor is the indictment from a grand jury, which enables the offender to have a trial.

A

False

46
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A prisoner may be eligible for _____ after serving a portion of the sentence in prison.

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Parole

47
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According to the FBI, internet-based crimes cost approximately ____ million dollars in 2015.

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275

48
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Individual state courts were created and functioning before the creation of organized Federal courts.

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True

49
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One of the key differences between the juvenile and adult criminal justice system is juveniles may be referred into the criminal justice system by __________.

A

• school officials
• parents
• social services/case management
all of the above (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)

50
Q

What is the sequence of a felony offense through the criminal justice system?

A

Entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

51
Q

The officer has three main roles in prisoner reentry/reintegration into the community, one of which is the officer’s involvement may replace the duties of parole/probation officers.

A

• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

52
Q

. Internet-based crime has proliferated as _______________.

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-technology has become more affordable
- accessibility of technology has increased
consumers are more trusting in the release of personal/financial records
-all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

53
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According to the U.S. Justice Department, over 65% of crimes lead to the arrest of an offender.

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• False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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