POLICE FINAL EXAM Flashcards
How does Tiffany Tan describe the police?
A) Diverse
B) Complex
C) Teamwork
D) Stop gap
B) Complex
How does Daniel describe the police?
A) Diverse
B) Complex
C) Stop gap
D) Teamwork
C) Stop gap
police are called for many problems, even ones that aren’t crimes. They help for now, but they aren’t the full solution.
How does Hejazi describe the police?
A) Teamwork
B) Diverse
C) Complex
D) Stop gap
A) Teamwork
policing needs teamwork. If everyone just does their own thing (like kids chasing a ball), it doesn’t work. But if police work like a pro soccer team, they can do a better job.
How does Nathan describe the police?
A) Teamwork
B) Diverse
C) Complex
D) Stop gap
B) Diverse
bring different experience
What led Nathan Twa to decide to become a police officer?
A) Inspired by a police officer during a ride-along
B) Career test in high school
C) Family encouragement
D) Motivated by an event
B) Career test in high school
What inspired Sayeh to want to become a police officer?
She saw a red uniform mounty, she came from a country where they put limit on women and when she went to talk with him he motivated and encouraged her
What inspired Wong to become a police officer?
He wanted to be a lawyer, and after graduating university and getting ready for law school, he felt he wanna be on his feet, go out and talk to people and be active so she decided to become cop
What event changed Tiffany Tan’s career path to law enforcement?
wanted to be crown council and wanted to be lawyer she messed up one test in uni and she dated RCMP officer and from him she got information and interest from him
How did Tiffany Tan’s family react to her becoming a police officer?
a very feminine view from an asian family household and friends too. After sfu crim courses and events she met they met people who supported her.
How did Wong’s family react to him becoming a police officer?
they were worried at first but later supportive/ some friends supported and some didn’t
What was Hejazi’s family’s initial reaction to her becoming a police officer?
after HS she joined the reserve and went overseas as a soldier, and moved around all the time. Family didn’t want her to move around like the military and when she stayed local as police they liked it more.
How did Nathan Twa’s family react to her becoming a police officer?
Super supportive. parents got a little worried because it is a dangerous job sometimes, distance from some friends after he wanted to become a police.
What does Nathan Twa find most exciting about patrol work?
A) Driving with lights and sirens
B) Helping vulnerable people
C) The dynamic nature of work and new situations every day
D) Catching criminals
C) The dynamic nature of work and new situations every day
What excites Wong most about patrol work?
A) Writing reports
B) Driving fast and using sirens
C) Giving voice to the voiceless
D) Preparing cases for Crown Counsel
B) Driving fast and using sirens
Which of the following does Tiffany Tan consider the most rewarding part of patrol work?
A) Solving legal disputes
B) the adrenaline
C) Going to difficult calls and helping vulnerable people
D) Organizing traffic control
B) the adrenaline
every situation is unexpected
What is a key challenge Hejazi mentioned about patrol work?
A) Dealing with traffic stops
B) Getting incorrect warrants
C) Returning with error-filled reports or dismissed warrants
D) Dealing with public complaints
C) Returning with error-filled reports or dismissed warrants
What does Tan identify as a major challenge in her work?
A) Being misunderstood by coworkers
B) The revolving door of the criminal justice system
C) Dealing with traffic tickets
D) Lack of adrenaline in the job
B) The revolving door of the criminal justice system
What challenge does Wong highlight about the criminal justice system?
A) Officers not following rules
B) Too many traffic stops
C) Lack of support for following up with Crown Counsel and grey areas in problem-solving
D) Miscommunication with dispatchers
C) Lack of support for following up with Crown Counsel and grey areas in problem-solving
According to Nathan Twa, what makes patrol work especially challenging?
A) Too many paperwork tasks
B) Long shifts and low pay
C) Making quick decisions in grey areas
D) Investigating cold cases
C) Making quick decisions in grey areas
According to Nathan Twa, what is the most common type of call he responds to?
A) Domestic disputes
B) Mental health calls
C) Property offences like thefts and mischiefs
D) Noise complaints
C) Property offences like thefts and mischiefs
Which of the following is the most common type of call Hejazi attends?
A) Traffic accidents
B) Property crimes
C) Mental health and addiction-related calls
D) Parking disputes
C) Mental health and addiction-related calls
What does Wong most frequently get called for?
A) Reports of missing pets
B) Check well-being calls
C) Traffic violations
D) Robbery in progress
B) Check well-being calls
Which combination of issues does Tiffany Tan say is most common in her calls?
A) Traffic enforcement and youth crimes
B) Property damage and drug trafficking
C) Residential disputes, domestic disputes, mental health, and drug issues
D) Gang-related violence and robber
C) Residential disputes, domestic disputes, mental health, and drug issues
According to Tan, what is an example of a non-crime issue that police are still called to handle?
A) Jaywalking in residential areas
B) Business owners asking to move high individuals from public streets
C) Road construction complaints
D) Graffiti tagging
B) Business owners asking to move high individuals from public streets
(drug possession & drug use)
What percentage of Wong’s calls does he estimate are unrelated to crime?
A) 30%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%
C) 70%
Which of the following non-crime issues does Wong handle most often?
A) False alarms
B) Noise complaints
C) Mental health-related situations requiring hospital intervention
D) Dog bite reports
C) Mental health-related situations requiring hospital intervention
Which issue does Twa frequently encounter that is not necessarily a crime?
A) Parking violations
B) Landlord-tenant disputes and mental health or suicide-related calls
C) Jaywalking complaints
D) Pet rescue calls
B) Landlord-tenant disputes and mental health or suicide-related calls
What does Hejazi say most non-crime service calls are related to?
A) Noise control and curfew violations
B) Public intoxication at sports events
C) Social work, especially involving homeless individuals and drug addicts
D) Civil lawsuits
C) Social work, especially involving homeless individuals and drug addicts
social worker don’t wanna deal with homeless issues so they just call the police to do the job
According to Nathan Twa, what is the biggest misconception the public has about police officers?
A) They have full legal authority over every situation
B) They are always undercover
C) Police officers are out there to ruin your day
D) They don’t carry weapons
C) Police officers are out there to ruin your day
What does Hejazi say is a common public misconception about police patrol presence?
A) Police are there to catch speeding drivers
B) Police are always writing tickets
C) They are there for no reason
D) Police only respond to emergencies
C) They are there for no reason
What do Wong and Tan both identify as a major misconception about policing?
A) Police officers are always angry
B) The justice system is straightforward and easy to understand
C) Policing is just about arresting people
D) Everything is black and white when in reality, the justice system is complex
D) Everything is black and white when in reality, the justice system is complex
How does fear manifest for Tiffany Tan during police work?
A) She avoids dangerous calls
B) She becomes more passive
C) She experiences adrenaline and tunnel vision while focusing on the task
D) She calls backup immediately
C) She experiences adrenaline and tunnel vision while focusing on the task
How does Wong describe his experience with fear in policing?
A) Fear fades away after a few years
B) It paralyzes decision-making
C) It is a sobering reality that evolves over a career and helps keep people safe
D) It causes overreaction in most cases
C) It is a sobering reality that evolves over a career and helps keep people safe
(that fear helps he get the work done and keep u and coworker alive)
According to Hejazi, what is the root of her fear during police operations?
A) Being alone on patrol
B) Paperwork and court cases
C) The concern for officer safety and ensuring enough information is gathered
D) Interacting with angry civilians
C) The concern for officer safety and ensuring enough information is gathered
(make sure right decision are made and everyone is safe and enough information before going through a door)
Which method does Twa use to manage his fear while on the job?
A) Ignoring it completely
B) Using humor and distraction
C) Practicing breathing techniques to stay focused
D) Asking for constant supervision
C) Practicing breathing techniques to stay focused
Hejazi believes it’s important to have all the information before entering a potentially dangerous situation.
A) True
B) False
TRUE
Which of the following is a common reason why people want to become police officers?
A) To work in an office full-time
B) To avoid dealing with people
C) To experience excitement like lights and sirens
D) To focus only on administrative paperwork
C) To experience excitement like lights and sirens (adrenaline)
People want excitement, Able to do community connectiveness, Many opportunities to do different role without changing career, Who are curious, like problem solving, Ability to lead a office (don’t want to sit at a desk for the whole day) the flexibility attracts people to policing
What is one reason policing is attractive to those who like variety in their career?
A) It allows for frequent job changes to other careers
B) It requires minimal training
C) It offers many different roles without changing careers
D) It does not require problem solving
C) It offers many different roles without changing careers
What type of people are especially drawn to policing?
A) People who prefer to work alone
B) People who are inquisitive and like solving problems
C) People who enjoy routine, repetitive tasks
D) People who dislike taking responsibility
B) People who are inquisitive and like solving problems
What was the example used to show that policing attracts problem solvers?
A) A car chase
B) A burglary case
C) A nitrogen suicide case
D) A traffic stop
C) A nitrogen suicide case
Why is recruiting GOOD police officers challenging?
A) The job doesn’t require any qualifications
B) The work is too repetitive
C) Not everyone is fit for the unique challenges of policing
D) Officers have too much vacation time
Policing is challenging: not only the work BUT recruiting “GOOD” POLICE OFFICERS IS EVEN MORE CHALLENGING
C) Not everyone is fit for the unique challenges of policing
What are some flexible benefits used to attract more officers?
A) Unlimited vacation, free travel
B) Fitness incentives, health benefits, and financial support
C) Desk jobs only
D) Weekly promotions
B) Fitness incentives, health benefits, and financial support
MONEY, FITNESS, HEALH benefits
Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is difficult to hire “good” police officers?
A) Not everyone is eligible
B) Everyone wants to be a police officer
C) Not everyone who is eligible is desirable
D) Not everyone who wants to be a police officer can be one
B) Everyone wants to be a police officer
Why might some people NOT want to become a police officer?
A) They are excited by the danger
B) They prefer working in unpredictable environments
C) They fear risk, danger, and hostility
D) They want a career in law enforcement
THAN why is it hard to hire “good” police officers?
Not everyone wants to become a police officer
Not everyone who want s to become an officer can be one
Not everyone who can become an officer is eligible
Not everyone who is eligible is desirable
- Not everyone wants to become a police officer
different person goals
Fear (taking risk for danger),
don’t want to deal with hostility
Compensation (stable income) ppl who want to be billionaire
- Not everyone who wants to become an officer can be one
Vision (eye vision)
Hearing (auditory stimuli, able to listen to others)
Health (full mobility, carry certain amount of weight)
Citizenship (status requirement)
- Not everyone who can become an officer is eligible
Past Behavior
Job testing (Written test, physical agility test, Oral
interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological testing, medical examination,
Ride Along other requirements
- Not everyone who is eligible is desirable
Personal fit is important when hiring because police agencies want applicants who align with their philosophy, tradition, model, and culture. Since each agency has a different environment, not everyone may be the right fit. Departments want officers who are happy and well-suited to the role so that the time and money invested in training them isn’t wasted.
What was the main focus of Todak (2017)’s study?
A. How officers use force
B. How people choose police careers during a legitimacy crisis
C. How police departments handle crime
D. How media affects public opinion
B. How people choose police careers during a legitimacy crisis
How many participants were in Todak’s (2017) study?
A. 28
B. 14
C. 42
D. 32
C. 42
What method did Todak (2017) use?
A. Survey
B. Experiment
C. Focus groups
D. Semi-structured interviews
D. Semi-structured interviews
How many women were in the study? (todak)
A. 14
B. 28
C. 16
D. 11
B. 28
When did participants first feel motivated to become police officers? (todak)
A. After graduation
B. During police academy
C. As children, teenagers, or in college
D. After watching police shows
C. As children, teenagers, or in college
Why did many want to avoid other jobs? todak
A. They disliked school
B. They feared danger
C. They didn’t want a desk job
D. They wanted to be famous
C. They didn’t want a desk job
What long-term goal did 16 participants have? todak
A. Become firefighters
B. Work for the media
C. Full police career or federal law job
D. Get into politics
C. Full police career or federal law job
What was one major concern about police work? todak
A. Not enough pay
B. Fear of becoming cynical or overly protective
C. Not being famous
D. Too much community service
B. Fear of becoming cynical or overly protective
What was a fear about use of force? todak
A. Getting fired
B. Not being believed
C. Hurting someone or yourself
D. Taking too many reports
C. Hurting someone or yourself
What kind of preparation did participants do? todak
A. Watched movies
B. Took general courses
C. Martial arts, ride-alongs, and criminal justice education
D. Volunteered at a hospital
C. Martial arts, ride-alongs, and criminal justice education
What did Todak find about women’s preparation? todak
A. They avoided firearms
B. They trained less than men
C. They showed more effort and seriousness
D. They focused only on interviews
C. They showed more effort and seriousness
What effect did the police legitimacy crisis have on motivation? todak
A. It stopped people from applying
B. It increased fear
C. It didn’t stop motivated people
D. It changed the job completely
C. It didn’t stop motivated people
Participants still exhibit:
Positive motivations
Realistic expectations
Good preparation
How do recruitment videos influence applicants? todak
A. They don’t influence at all
B. They explain laws
C. They shape what people think the job is like
D. They are only used for entertainment
C. They shape what people think the job is like
Where were the videos collected from? simpson
A. Police archives
B. News stations
C. Websites, YouTube, and Facebook
D. Security footage
C. Websites, YouTube, and Facebook
What did most videos show?
A. Desk work and paperwork
B. Talking to community members
C. High-speed driving and use of firearms
D. Traffic stops only
C. High-speed driving and use of firearms
What kind of music was common in the videos?
A. Classical
B. Calm and relaxing
C. Fast-paced and intense
D. Sad and slow
C. Fast-paced and intense
What kind of officers were mostly shown in the videos?
A. Female officers
B. Civilian helpers
C. Male officers in action
D. Retired officers
C. Male officers in action
What type of policing was shown the least?
A. Undercover work
B. Community policing
C. SWAT actions
D. Traffic stops
B. Community policing
What is a danger of action-heavy videos?
A. People become too brave
B. They raise police budgets
C. People expect thrills and get disappointed
D. They increase arrests
C. People expect thrills and get disappointed
What problem comes from unrealistic job expectations?
A. Better teamwork
B. Faster hiring
C. Frustration and quitting
D. Less pay
C. Frustration and quitting
What did Linos (2018) study?
A. Police use of force
B. Changing job ad wording
C. Social media training
D. Pay raises for officers
B. Changing job ad wording
What happened when ads focused on public service?
A. More people applied
B. No change
C. Fewer people applied
D. Only men applied
C. Fewer people applied
What ad wording raised application numbers?
A. Helping the public
B. Strict law enforcement
C. Personal challenge and career growth
D. Uniform benefits
C. Personal challenge and career growth
What is Sam’s current role?
A. Patrol officer
B. Firearms instructor
C. Community media relations officer
D. Police academy trainer
C. Community media relations officer
Where did Sam attend university and what did he study?
A. UBC - Sociology
B. SFU - Criminology
C. SFU - Psychology
D. UBC - Law
B. SFU - Criminology
When did Sam become a constable with PMPD?
sept 2017
What is a key part of Sam’s job?
A. Patrol investigations
B. Budget management
C. Proactive media release on social media
D. Forensics and lab work
C. Proactive media release on social media
What test measures uncontrollable physiological responses?
A. Psychological test
B. Medical test
C. Polygraph test
D. POPAT
C. Polygraph test
What is covered in Block 1 of training?
A. Fieldwork only
B. Advanced community topics
C. Law, firearms, use of force, driving
D. Patrol shift scheduling
C. Law, firearms, use of force, driving
How long is Block 1 of police training?
A. 1 month
B. 3 months
C. 5 months
D. 2 weeks
B. 3 months
What happens during Block 2 of training?
A. Final graduation
B. Field training with a training officer
C. Legal exam
D. Academy graduation
B. Field training with a training officer
5 months
What is Block 3 focused on?
A. Field patrol experience
B. Psychological screening
C. Advanced policing and certification
D. Resume building
C. Advanced policing and certification
2 months
Where does Block 3 training take place?
A. PMPD HQ
B. SFU
C. Vancouver Police College
D. JIBC
D. JIBC
What regulations guide police training in BC?
A. RCMP Act
B. JIBC Code
C. Police Act regulations
D. Municipal Code of Conduct
C. Police Act regulations
Which strategy is used to attract recruits?
A. Billboard ads
B. Cold calls
C. Social media like Instagram
D. Radio interviews
C. Social media like Instagram
What kind of videos are used in recruitment?
A. Comedy skits
B. Patrol dash cams
C. Ride along videos
D. Training bloopers
C. Ride along videos
What is issues in recruiting and retention?
Career is in high demand
Limited academy sports
Salary not competitive enough
Existence of danger
Patrol work unfavourable
What happens when other agencies lower standards?
A. Improves discipline
B. Creates ripple effects
C. Increases pay
D. Helps diversity
B. Creates ripple effects
means that changes in hiring (like increasing numbers or diversity) can lead to wider impacts—such as better community trust, improved police performance, and greater public safety. One change causes many others, like ripples spreading out in water.
What type of policing do all recruits end up doing at first?
A. Cybercrime
B. Front-line patrol
C. Undercover
D. Forensics
B. Front-line patrol
What is a strategy to attract more diverse applicants?
A. Lower training requirements
B. Increase salary
C. Focus on community engagement and outreach
D. Only hire university grads
C. Focus on community engagement and outreach
What’s surprising to some new officers?
A. They don’t need training
B. It’s not stressful
C. It’s very administratively intensive
D. There are no exams
C. It’s very administratively intensive
If Sam had to describe policing in one word, what would it be and why?
A. Predictable – because calls follow a set routine
B. Dynamic – because the work is diverse and schedules change
C. Boring – because most calls are low priority
D. Stressful – because the job is always intense
B. Dynamic – because the work is diverse and schedules change
How does Sam define community policing?
A. Strict law enforcement and patrol visibility
B. Anything that focuses on enforcement within the community
C. Anything that humanizes officers and connects them to the community
D. Zero-tolerance strategies in neighborhoods
C. Anything that humanizes officers and connects them to the community
Which of the following is an example Sam gave of organic or inorganic community policing?
A. Traffic stops
B. Coffee with a Cop
C. Curfew checks
D. Writing parking tickets
B. Coffee with a Cop
What is the main goal of community policing according to Sam?
A. Enforce laws strictly and consistently
B. Focus on arrest rates in high-crime areas
C. Engage with the public beyond enforcement duties
D. Build police stations in every neighborhood
C. Engage with the public beyond enforcement duties
What is one successful community policing program Sam helped implement?
A. Safe Streets Act
B. Neighbourhood Speed Watch
C. Youth Academy
D. Tactical Response Training
C. Youth Academy
Why was the Youth Academy important to Sam personally?
A. It was part of his university research
B. It was his first job out of school
C. It helped him become interested in policing
D. It gave him a chance to teach criminal law
C. It helped him become interested in policing
How does Sam suggest engaging with traditional and social media for community outreach?
A. Only respond when media contacts the police
B. Wait for incidents to go viral
C. Be proactive and share updates, stories, and solutions
D. Avoid media to maintain privacy
C. Be proactive and share updates, stories, and solutions
How does Sam feel policing is represented in contemporary media?
A. Very accurately, especially in TV shows
B. Mostly positive and helpful
C. Often incorrectly, with many myths and unfair portrayals
D. Strictly focused on law enforcement procedures
C. Often incorrectly, with many myths and unfair portrayals
Where is the RCMP Police Dog Services Training Centre located?
A. Coquitlam, BC
B. Innisfail, Alberta
C. Ottawa, Ontario
D. Regina, Saskatchewan
B. Innisfail, Alberta
What breed of dog does the RCMP mainly breed for police work?
A. Labrador Retriever
B. Belgian Malinois
C. German Shepherd
D. Doberman Pinscher
C. German Shepherd
How many potential police service dogs are born each year in the RCMP program?
A. Around 50
B. Around 75
C. Around 100
D. Around 150
C. Around 100
At what age do imprinting families receive their Potential Police Service Dog (PPSD)?
A. 3-4 weeks
B. 5-6 weeks
C. 7-8 weeks
D. 10-12 weeks
C. 7-8 weeks
What is the role of an imprinter for a PPSD?
A. Train them in obedience
B. Prepare them for tactical operations
C. Socialize and expose them to different environments
D. Only feed and walk them
C. Socialize and expose them to different environments
What percentage of dogs born in the RCMP program successfully become police service dogs?
A. 25%
B. 33%
C. 50%
D. 75%
B. 33%
How many dog handlers are part of IPDS?
A. 24
B. 36
C. 46
D. 56
C. 46
What test must all IPDS handlers pass annually?
A. RCMP Physical Readiness Exam
B. PSD PARE and PDSTC validation
C. Dog Obedience License
D. Police Fitness Test Canada
B. PSD PARE and PDSTC validation
How many calls did IPDS respond to in 2023?
A. 4,500
B. 6,200
C. 9,977
D. 12,000
C. 9,977
What type of support does IPDS provide to front-line policing?
A. Financial support
B. Surveillance and deployment to locate people or items
C. Legal support during court proceedings
D. Strategic planning
B. Surveillance and deployment to locate people or items
How does most contact between citizens and the police usually begin?
A. During a court hearing
B. Through patrol observation
C. Citizen-initiated process
D. Police conducting traffic stops
C. Citizen-initiated process
What has a stronger impact on public perception of the police?
A. Media reports
B. Positive encounters
C. Neutral encounters
D. Negative encounters
D. Negative encounters
According to Skogan (2006), how much greater is the impact of a negative police encounter compared to a positive one?
A. 1 to 2 times greater
B. 2 to 5 times greater
C. 4 to 14 times greater
D. 10 to 20 times greater
C. 4 to 14 times greater
What is the assumption about when the public’s interaction with police begins?
A. When the call is dispatched
B. When a crime is reported
C. When police arrive on scene
D. When a citizen goes to the station
C. When police arrive on scene
In reality, who is the first to influence how a police call is perceived?
A. The public
B. The police officer on scene
C. The dispatcher
D. The call-taker
A. The public
What is the correct sequence of judgment leading up to the police arriving on scene?
A. Police officer → Call-taker → Radio Operator → Public
B. Public → Call-taker → Radio Operator → Police officer
C. Radio Operator → Public → Police officer → Call-taker
D. Call-taker → Public → Radio Operator → Police officer
B. Public → Call-taker → Radio Operator → Police officer
What does the police officer use from the scene to make decisions?
A. Information from their patrol car
B. Social media tips
C. Information obtained on scene
D. Reports from other agencies
C. Information obtained on scene
What term is used to describe all workers within operational communication centres?
A. Radio operators
B. Dispatchers
C. Call takers
D. Operators
B. Dispatchers
Which position is responsible only for taking calls from the public, not the police?
A. Dispatcher
B. Information operator
C. Call taker
D. Radio operator
C. Call taker
Who sends the public’s calls to police officers and is responsible for officer safety?
A. Call taker
B. Dispatcher
C. Information operator
D. Radio operator
D. Radio operator
Which role provides extra support for officers, helps radio operators when they are busy, and has a diverse support role?
A. Call taker
B. Dispatcher
C. Information operator
D. Field supervisor
C. Information operator
Why do more calls tend to occur during day shifts?
A. Officers are more alert
B. Police stations are open only in the day
C. More people are awake and active during the day
D. Crime only happens during the day
C. More people are awake and active during the day
Which number is used in Canada for non-emergency police calls?
A. 911
B. 811
C. 211
D. A local non-emergency number
D. A local non-emergency number
Which of the following is an example of a civil matter, not a criminal one?
A. My car was stolen
B. Someone is breaking into my house
C. My tenant won’t pay rent
D. He just hit me
C. My tenant won’t pay rent
Which of the following is an example of a criminal matter?
A. My neighbor’s fence crosses my yard
B. My friend won’t return my Xbox
C. The store won’t take back my shoes
D. Someone just broke into my neighbor’s house
D. Someone just broke into my neighbor’s house
Why is word choice important for police call takers?
A. It helps police officers talk more clearly
B. Synonyms may indicate different levels of urgency
C. It helps make the report longer
D. It ensures calls are transferred faster
B. Synonyms may indicate different levels of urgency
Which list of words would likely cause a call taker to treat the call as a higher priority?
A. Shouting, arguing, jabbing
B. Arguing, talking, standing
C. Shouting, screaming, stabbing
D. Talking, walking, leaving
C. Shouting, screaming, stabbing
What is one challenge that call takers face?
A. Always working the night shift
B. Pressure to speak softly
C. Dealing with complainants in different emotional states
D. Having too much time to complete calls
C. Dealing with complainants in different emotional states
What do radio operators use to dispatch police officers to a call?
A. Social media reports
B. Their own interviews with witnesses
C. Files generated by call takers
D. Satellite images
C. Files generated by call takers
Which of the following is a responsibility of a radio operator?
A. Responding directly to the scene
B. Interviewing witnesses
C. Sending the right number of officers to a file
D. Taking initial public calls
C. Sending the right number of officers to a file
What are two challenges that radio operators face?
A. Too much free time and no calls
B. Poor lighting and bad reception
C. Sparse radio time and handling multiple calls
D. Misplaced officer gear and slow computers
C. Sparse radio time and handling multiple calls
What do police officers primarily rely on to make decisions about how to respond to a call?
A. Media reports
B. Their own assumptions
C. Information from the radio operator
D. The weather conditions
C. Information from the radio operator
Which of the following is an example of a decision a police officer might make before arriving at a scene?
A. Whether to call their supervisor
B. Whether to respond with lights and sirens
C. Whether to return to the station
D. Whether to interview witnesses first
B. Whether to respond with lights and sirens
What influenced the police’s initial reaction in the Walmart robbery example?
A. Media footage
B. Body language
C. A suspect wearing all black with a black backpack
D. A verbal confession
C. A suspect wearing all black with a black backpack
In the board game night example, why did the police show up?
A. A person was actually attacked
B. Police heard shouting from the station
C. A neighbor misinterpreted a joke as a threat
D. A friend called them as a prank
C. A neighbor misinterpreted a joke as a threat
What does “hindsight is 20/20” mean in the context of police communication?
A. Police always make the right call
B. It’s easy to judge actions after knowing the full context
C. Callers always exaggerate details
D. Officers only act after gathering all facts
B. It’s easy to judge actions after knowing the full context
What did the “kidnapping” road trip example highlight?
A. The public always gives clear details
B. The media misreported the event
C. Police shouldn’t trust callers
D. Police decisions are based on what is known at the time
D. Police decisions are based on what is known at the time
Which of the following best describes the nature of police work according to the conclusion?
A. It is simple and predictable
B. It is based only on facts verified after arrival
C. It involves complex judgments and potential for error
D. It avoids relying on the public’s input
C. It involves complex judgments and potential for error
What does CANSEBP stand for?
A) Canadian System for Enhanced Behavioral Policing
B) Canadian Society for Evidence-Based Policing
C) Canadian Authority for National Safety and Evidence-Based Practices
D) Canadian Scientific Evidence Bureau for Policing
B) Canadian Society for Evidence-Based Policing
What is the name of the Evidence-Based Policing group in the United States?
A) ASEBP
B) SEBP
C) CANSEBP
D) USBEP
A) ASEBP
Evidence-Based Policing is most similar in concept to which of the following?
A) Engineering
B) Business
C) Medicine
D) Technology
C) Medicine
Evidence-Based Policing is directly compared to medicine because both fields aim to make decisions based on the best available scientific research and data, not on guessing, tradition, or assumptions.
When you go to the doctor, you expect them to diagnose your condition using tests and research and then treat you using proven, effective methods.
What do people expect from doctors that is also expected in Evidence-Based Policing?
A) Speedy service
B) Personal opinions
C) Scientific evidence for decision-making
D) Public approval
C) Scientific evidence for decision-making
What is the main idea behind Evidence-Based Policing?
A) Use military-style training in policing
B) Return to older methods of policing
C) Use scientific research to guide police practices
D) Follow political recommendations
C) Use scientific research to guide police practices
Who said police practices should be based on scientific evidence?
A) Peel
B) Sherman
C) Skogan
D) Wilson
B) Sherman
How long has it been since Sherman’s assertion about policing and science was published?
A) 10 years
B) 15 years
C) Nearly 20 years
D) Over 30 years
C) Nearly 20 years
What happened after Sherman’s claim about using science in policing?
A) Police rejected scientific evidence
B) More focus was placed on using scientific evidence
C) The public stopped trusting research
D) Research in policing became illegal
B) More focus was placed on using scientific evidence
What is a shared goal between Evidence-Based Policing and Medicine?
A) Guessing what works best
B) Following outdated rules
C) Using the best available evidence
D) Relying on public opinion
C) Using the best available evidence
What does Evidence-Based Policing rely on instead of anecdotal evidence?
A) Officer experience and community traditions
B) The intuition and instincts of senior police staff
C) Rigorous research and scientific studies
D) Media reports and public opinion
C) Rigorous research and scientific studies
Anecdotal evidence is information based on personal stories or individual experiences, not on scientific data or research.
What research method did Telep & Somers use to explore understanding of evidence-based policing among officers?
A) Field experiments
B) Interviews with chiefs only
C) Surveys with consistent wording across three U.S. samples
D) Observation of patrol behavior
C) Surveys with consistent wording across three U.S. samples
What type of question was used to find out if officers had heard of the term “evidence-based policing”?
A) Open-ended
B) Close-ended (Yes/No)
C) Multiple-choice
D) Ranking scale
B) Close-ended (Yes/No)
How did Telep & Somers collect officers’ own definitions of evidence-based policing?
A) Pre-defined checklist
B) Open-ended question
C) Focus groups
D) Essay submissions
B) Open-ended question
What percentage of officers provided a completely accurate definition of evidence-based policing?
A) 10%
B) 5%
C) 25%
D) 40%
B) 5%
What percentage of officers gave an incorrect definition of evidence-based policing?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 30%
D) 50%
C) 30%
What relationship did the study find between officer rank and accurate definition of EBP?
A) Negative relationship
B) Positive relationship – higher rank, more accurate
C) No relationship
D) Inverse relationship
B) Positive relationship – higher rank, more accurate
What was found between education and accuracy of defining EBP?
A) No link
B) Officers with diplomas were most accurate
C) Higher education linked to better definitions
D) Lower education was more accurate
C) Higher education linked to better definitions
What is the problem with continuing campaigns like gun buyback programs that research shows are ineffective?
A) They increase illegal gun use
B) They are not evidence-based and waste resources
C) They help criminals trade weapons
D) They remove guns from only police
B) They are not evidence-based and waste resources
What main issue prevents the progress of evidence-based policing according to the lecture?
A) Officers refuse to work with researchers
B) Crime rates are too high
C) Lack of shared understanding and definition of EBP
D) Technology isn’t advanced enough
C) Lack of shared understanding and definition of EBP
EBP
How can we push EBP forward if we are not all speaking the same language? (if all the police agency dont have the same philosophy for it and understands and defines it in the correct way)
Who should be promoting understanding of EBP? (should professors go out and teach the police agency? Is it the job of the chief when new officers join?? Is it an individual job to self teach? even if there is someone willing to teach it they could have the incorrect understating?
Who should be incentivizing the practice of EBP? (Should it be a condition of employment? should it be asking how you used evidence in your career?)
Which of the following changes to police uniforms was shown to improve the public’s perception of officers?
A) Officers wearing black gloves
B) Officers wearing high-visibility vests
C) Officers wearing long batons
D) Officers wearing black sunglasses
B) Officers wearing high-visibility vests
Made police look more approachable
What effect did wearing an external load-bearing vest have on the public’s perception of police officers?
A) It made officers appear more approachable and friendly.
B) It increased respect but also made officers seem more aggressive.
C) It had no impact on how officers were perceived.
D) It led to more positive views of police officers’ safety.
B) It increased respect but also made officers seem more aggressive.
In the research on police uniforms, what was the public’s perception of officers wearing black sunglasses?
A) Officers were viewed as more approachable.
B) Officers were viewed as intimidating and harder to approach.
C) Officers were seen as more professional.
D) There was no significant change in perception.
B) Officers were viewed as intimidating and harder to approach.
What did the research about police car designs in Irvine reveal about public preference?
A) The public preferred undercover police cars for traffic patrol.
B) The public preferred marked police cars because they were easily identifiable.
C) The public had no opinion on the design of police cars.
D) The public preferred white and blue police cars.
B) The public preferred marked police cars because they were easily identifiable.
Why did police in Orange County start using lighter-colored gloves instead of black ones?
A) They were easier to clean.
B) It was more comfortable for officers.
C) It was based on research showing black gloves made officers appear more aggressive.
D) It was a new trend in police fashion.
C) It was based on research showing black gloves made officers appear more aggressive.
What was the impact of the research on the public’s perception of undercover police cars?
A) The public preferred undercover cars as they were more discreet.
B) The public felt undercover police cars were unfair and viewed them negatively.
C) The public had no clear opinion on undercover cars.
D) The public thought undercover cars were more effective in preventing crime.
B) The public felt undercover police cars were unfair and viewed them negatively.
Police preferred black and white cars over white and blue
Because of Rylan they changed from white and blue to look white and black while he was doing his PHD and his research
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 29, according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2015)?
A) Traffic collisions
B) Heart disease
C) Cancer
D) Diabetes
Correct answer: A) Traffic collisions
What traffic-related issues are increasingly a concern for police across North America?
A) Traffic collisions and distracted driving
B) Traffic collisions and speeding
C) Impaired driving and unsafe lane changes
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which theory explains why speeding is more likely to occur when there is an absence of a capable guardian, a motivated offender, and a suitable target?
A) Social learning theory
B) Routine activities theory
C) Strain theory
D) Differential association theory
B) Routine activities theory
Which of the following is NOT a traffic intervention aimed at reducing speeding, as mentioned in the research?
A) Narrow roads
B) Speed bumps or humps
C) Reducing the size of lanes
D) Increased police presence at traffic lights
D) Increased police presence at traffic lights
What was the purpose of the “Constable Scarecrow” project conducted in Coquitlam?
A) To reduce speeding in residential areas only
B) To test whether a scarecrow could reduce speeding on arterial roads
C) To assess the impact of narrow roads on traffic speed
D) To measure the effect of police uniforms on speeding
B) To test whether a scarecrow could reduce speeding on arterial roads
During the 5-week field study of the Constable Scarecrow project, how were the results measured?
A) By counting the number of vehicles speeding during the day and night
B) Using a speed recording device to track vehicle speeds
C) Observing the number of vehicles involved in accidents
D) Recording the number of vehicles stopped by police officers
B) Using a speed recording device to track vehicle speeds
What was the impact of the “scarecrow” on speeding vehicles when deployed along arterial routes?
A) It increased the number of vehicles speeding
B) It had no significant effect on speeding
C) It reduced the odds of vehicles speeding by 0.73 times
D) It only worked during the day but not at night
C) It reduced the odds of vehicles speeding by 0.73 times
Why did the scarecrow have no effect in residential areas according to the study?
A) The scarecrow was removed too early
B) Residential areas had lower traffic speeds to begin with
C) The scarecrow was too small to be effective
D) There were not enough vehicles to create a significant impact
B) Residential areas had lower traffic speeds to begin with
The scarecrow had no effect in residential areas because drivers were already going slower. Residential streets often have things like speed bumps and narrow roads that naturally reduce speeding. There’s also less reason to speed in these areas. So, the scarecrow didn’t change much.
Which of the following is a key conclusion from the Constable Scarecrow project study?
A) The scarecrow had no effect on speeding vehicles in any area
B) The scarecrow reduced speeding in both arterial and residential areas equally
C) The scarecrow was effective in reducing speeding along arterial routes but not in residential areas
D) The scarecrow only worked during the day and not at night
C) The scarecrow was effective in reducing speeding along arterial routes but not in residential areas
What does the Constable Scarecrow project exemplify in terms of policing?
A) Reactive policing methods
B) Evidence-based policing
C) Traditional traffic enforcement strategies
D) Psychological manipulation of drivers
B) Evidence-based policing
What is the relationship between the results of the scarecrow field study and evidence-based policing?
A) The study shows the importance of using anecdotal evidence to make decisions in policing.
B) The study supports the use of scientific research and field studies to inform police practices.
C) The study suggests that officers should rely on their own experiences when addressing traffic issues.
D) The study indicates that scarecrows can replace traditional policing methods.
B) The study supports the use of scientific research and field studies to inform police practices.
What is a common reason new police recruits may become frustrated and leave the job?
A) They are not allowed to carry weapons
B) They receive too much training before starting
C) The job is not as exciting as they expected
D) They have to work in the same area for too long
C) The job is not as exciting as they expected
this leads to RETENTION ISSUE
According to the TedTalk “How Policewomen Make Communities Safer,” what is the main reason policewomen help create safer communities?
A) They arrest more people than policemen
B) They use more physical force in dangerous situations
C) They rely more on communication and de-escalation than force
D) They work fewer hours and avoid risky calls
C) They rely more on communication and de-escalation than force
Policewomen are more likely to talk things through and calm people down instead of using violence. This makes people feel safer and helps avoid unnecessary fights or arrests.
