Policing in America 66-75

Question 1

A federal initiative that provides additional resources to areas most in need of help to reduce or eliminate drug trafficking and which is now located in 43 states is the:

Answer 1

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program

Question 2

Epic is led by:

Answer 2

The Drug Enforcement Administration

Question 3

Experts available at EPIC have the ability to:

Answer 3

Trace weapons
Initiate lookouts for suspect vehicles
Initiate lookouts for suspects aircraft’s

Question 4

Two key components of bullying are:

Answer 4

Repeated harmful acts and an imbalance of power.

Question 5

Of the three leading causes of death for 15-24 year olds, (auto crashes, homicides, and suicides)______________is a common factor in all three?

Answer 5

Alcohol

Question 6

Youth gun violence is related to several other problems, such as:

Answer 6

Underage drinking and being disorderly in public

Question 7

What is the one unique problem that exists with hate crimes?

Answer 7

They are difficult to prosecute

Question 8

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, approximately ___ Americans are homeless

Answer 8

2.5 Million

Question 9

The new program developed in 2004 under which 24 million foreigners are expected to be checked annually at the nation’s airport is:

Answer 9

U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology

Question 10

Most states have enacted laws that make the juvenile system:

Answer 10

More punitive