CRJS Practice Test

What does UCR stand for?

Criminology is concerned with what to do about criminal activity once it has occurred, while criminal justice is interested in how and why crime happens.

The first organized police force in English history was established by:

French sociologist Emile Durkheim believes that:

_____ of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that all Canadians have the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.

Beginning in the 1960’s, police entered the _____ era, which is known for a notable depersonalization of service, as well as an increased focus on technology, and mobility.

What shift in responsibility occurs under the principles of crime prevention?

Police officers in Canada can detain, question, and search a suspect for investigative purposes before making an arrest.

It is NOT possible for a crime to involve more than one principal offender.

If a police officer stops a motorist for speeding and sees a firearm in the backseat of the car, the officer can search the vehicle and seize the firearm under the _____ .

The criminal justice system is based on a _____ approach, while crime prevention is based on a _____ approach.

Common law is often referred to as “judge made law”.

Sir Robert Peel claimed the police were powerless without the approval, cooperation, and support of the public.

Criminal law in Canada relies heavily on the laws and traditions of:

Any statements made during the course of an investigative interview can potentially be used as evidence later on.

_ Crime prevention is centered around heightened surveillance and restricting communities’ freedoms.

The main role of the criminal justice system in helping to produce a civil and orderly society is the control of individuals.

The principle which requires that judges follow the decision of relevant cases that have come before them is known as:

Parole rates and parole violations are very high in Canada.

The British watch and ward system was established under the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829.