Police Styles Personality Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is meant by 'Double Marginality' in the Black American experience?

Having a dual role as police officers and community advocates.

Experiencing discrimination in two different countries.

Being marginalized by both the police force and the general public.

Having multiple outsider status as women and minority police officers. (correct)

What percentage of local police officers today are minorities?

10%

15%

40%

27% (correct)

What are the Six Core Beliefs of police culture?

Police are the only real crime fighters, No one else understands the real nature of police work, Loyalty to colleagues above everything else, The war against crime cannot be won without bending the rules, Members of the public are basically unsupportive and unreasonably demanding. (correct)

Police should avoid confrontation, Always agree with superiors, Only trust other police officers, Follow the law at all costs, Avoid using force.

Police must work alone, Always suspect the public, Prioritize paperwork over action, Never question colleagues, Uphold strict personal morals.

Police should prioritize community policing, Always follow the rules, Believe in rehabilitation over punishment, Trust the public's judgment, Rely on technology for crime fighting.

How were police officers of color treated when police agencies began to be integrated?

Differently by their fellow officers and looked on with suspicion by other people of color. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of minority police officers mentioned in the text?

More aggressive and self-assured. Signup and view all the answers

During the 70s, what major event was a catalyst for structural changes in Supreme Court decisions related to controlling police operations?

End of the Vietnam War Signup and view all the answers

In the 80s, what became a major focus for police unions leading to their growth?

Increased salaries for police officers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant impact of Rodney King's case in the 90s on the era of policing reform?

Beginning of community policing Signup and view all the answers

Which major event led to federal agencies reorganizing their focus towards terrorism prevention in the 2000s?

Events of 9/11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the U.S. Department of Justice within the federal government?

Enforcing federal laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the crime fighter and the social agent police styles?

The crime fighter focuses on investigating serious crimes, while the social agent is happy to help with community calls. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of corrupt officer actively engages in misconduct for personal gain, such as demanding bribes or cooperating with criminals?

Meat eaters Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical stressor faced by police officers according to the text?

Experiencing difficulties due to workload and schedule Signup and view all the answers

How can corruption in police departments be controlled based on the text?

By strengthening the internal administrative review process Signup and view all the answers

Which Supreme Court case permits the use of deadly force to prevent a fleeing felon from escaping?

Tennessee v. Garner Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the watchman police style mentioned in the text?

Taking action only when necessary, usually observed in older officers Signup and view all the answers

What is typically called the warning given to individuals in custody and being interrogated?

Miranda warning Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a lineup in the legal context?

To identify suspects by witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the Exclusionary rule related to?

Illegal searches and seizures Signup and view all the answers

Which amendments are violated if the identification procedure is suggestive?

5th and 14th amendments Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 major exceptions to the Exclusionary rule?

Inevitable discovery, Independent source, Good faith Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included in a booking record?

Name, address, physical description, and date of birth of the offender Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of private policing?

Prevention of loss Signup and view all the answers

What technology is commonly used in private policing for surveillance?

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) Signup and view all the answers

Which policing style involves officers taking the initiative against crime proactively?

Aggressive patrol Signup and view all the answers

What system requires officers to spend a certain amount of time in each rank before moving up the administrative ladder?

Time-in-rank system Signup and view all the answers

What type of police operations involve deceiving criminals into committing illegal acts?

Sting Operations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of policing emphasizes proactive problem-solving over reactive crime-fighting?

Problem-oriented policing Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of having educated police officers?

Better communication with the public Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the first black officer hired in Washington D.C.?

1861 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Policing and Race

Double marginality refers to the experience of Black Americans facing marginalization from both their own communities and the larger society.
Currently, only 12% of local police officers are minorities.

Police Culture

The Six Core Beliefs of police culture include:
- The assumption of danger
- Authority and maintaining social order
- Efficiency and speed
- Group loyalty
- Solidarity and brotherhood
- Suspicion of the public

Integrating Police Agencies

When police agencies began to be integrated, police officers of color were often treated poorly, facing discrimination, and were relegated to lower-ranking positions.

Minority Police Officers

One characteristic of minority police officers mentioned in the text is that they often feel pressure to conform to the dominant police culture.

Supreme Court Decisions

The 1970s saw a major event that led to structural changes in Supreme Court decisions related to controlling police operations: the exclusionary rule.

Police Unions

In the 1980s, police unions grew significantly, focusing mainly on collective bargaining and officer benefits.

Policing Reform

The Rodney King case in the 1990s had a significant impact on the era of policing reform, highlighting issues of police brutality and racial profiling.

Federal Agencies

The 2000s saw federal agencies reorganizing their focus towards terrorism prevention, following the 9/11 attacks.

U.S. Department of Justice

The primary role of the U.S. Department of Justice within the federal government is to enforce federal laws and protect the rights of citizens.

Police Styles

The main difference between the crime fighter and the social agent police styles is that crime fighters focus on law enforcement, while social agents focus on community service.

Police Corruption

The mercenary officer is a type of corrupt officer that actively engages in misconduct for personal gain, such as demanding bribes or cooperating with criminals.

Police Stress

A typical stressor faced by police officers according to the text is the fear of being accused of wrongdoing.

Controlling Corruption

Corruption in police departments can be controlled by implementing strong leadership, clear policies, and accountability mechanisms.

Use of Deadly Force

The Tennessee v. Garner Supreme Court case permits the use of deadly force to prevent a fleeing felon from escaping.

Watchman Police Style

The watchman police style is characterized by a focus on maintaining social order and upholding traditional values.

Miranda Rights

The typical warning given to individuals in custody and being interrogated is the Miranda warning, which informs them of their rights.

Lineups

The purpose of a lineup in the legal context is to identify suspects through eyewitness testimony.

Exclusionary Rule

The Exclusionary Rule is related to the use of illegally obtained evidence in court proceedings.

Identification Procedures

The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments are violated if the identification procedure is suggestive.

Exclusionary Rule Exceptions

The three major exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule are:
- Inevitable discovery
- Independent source
- Good faith

Booking Records

A booking record typically includes information such as an individual's name, address, and charges.

Private Policing

The primary focus of private policing is on profit-driven security services.
Technology commonly used in private policing for surveillance includes CCTV cameras.

Policing Styles

The proactive police style involves officers taking the initiative against crime proactively.
The reactive police style involves responding to crime after it has occurred.

Police Operations

Sting operations involve deceiving criminals into committing illegal acts.
Community-oriented policing emphasizes proactive problem-solving over reactive crime-fighting.

Police Education

One benefit of having educated police officers is that they are better equipped to handle complex situations and make informed decisions.

Police History

The first black officer was hired in Washington D.C. in 1861.

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Find out which police style personality you are: the crime fighter, the social agent, the law enforcer, or the watchman. Discover the working personalities adopted by police officers and see where you fit in.