Question 1

The text states that during problem solving and decision making,it is important to deal with symptoms rather than causes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Spouse Assault Replication Program,a study cosponsored by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,analyzed more than 4,000 incidents,from six jurisdictions,in which males had assaulted their female intimate partners.What were the results?

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A)  Arresting batterers infrequently reduced subsequent aggression against female intimate partners although not all comparisons met the statistical significance level.
B)  Arresting batterers infrequently reduced subsequent aggression against female intimate partners with all comparisons meeting the statistical significance level.
C)  Arresting batterers was consistently related to reduced subsequent aggression against female intimate partners although not all comparisons met the statistical significance level.
D)  Arresting batterers was consistently related to reduced subsequent aggression against female intimate partners with all comparisons meeting the statistical significance level.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In the DOC model,DOC stands for ______________,_____________ and _____________.

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dilemmas ,...

Question 4

Using the SARA model,the final step in problem solving is

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A)  assessment.
B)  analysis.
C)  arbitration.
D)  assistance.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

According to the text,________________ handgun laws are a controversial issue.

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The answer of According to the text,________________ handgun laws are...

Question 6

Recent research on residential burglary in England has shown that

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A)  victims were more likely than nonvictims to be victimized again.
B)  victims were not more likely than nonvictims to be victimized again.
C)  prior victimization had no impact on predicting future revictimization.
D)  interventions targeted at repeat victims resulted in displacement.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The mission of the Problem-Oriented Policing Center is to advance the concept and practice of

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A)  the SARA model.
B)  community-oriented policing.
C)  problem-oriented policing.
D)  traditional policing.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The first step in analysis,determining what information is needed,should

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A)  be guided by past perspectives.
B)  ask whether or not answers can be obtained.
C)  ask questions that lead to tangible results.
D)  be skipped if the nature of the problem seems obvious.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

According to the text,community policing focuses on

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A)  efficiency.
B)  doing things right.
C)  effectiveness.
D)  Both a and bE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the four factors of crime-specific planning.

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The four factors of crime-specific plann...

Question 12

Straw purchasers are purchasers fronting for people linked to

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A)  illegal gun trafficking.
B)  drug kingpins.
C)  car theft rings.
D)  counterfeiting operations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Crime mapping focuses on

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A)  the criminal.
B)  the location of crimes.
C)  the victim.
D)  the police response.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

According to the text,______________ is sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

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The answer of According to the text,______________ is sometimes called...

Question 15

"Safe storage" laws are also called CAP laws; CAP stands for ________________.

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Child Acce...

Question 16

Problem solving is based on the belief that patterns and trends can be discovered that reflect the causes of the problem.The five principles of analysis include all of the following except:

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A)  Individual problems require individual analysis.
B)  Analysis does not need to be complex.
C)  Analysis is based on common sense.
D)  There is one way to do the analysis.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a basic element in a problem-solving approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grouping incidents as problems
B)  Adopting a reactive stance
C)  Seeking the ultimate goal of effectiveness
D)  Focusing on substantive problems as the heart of policingE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A __________________ is an area where incidents of crime and disorder tend to cluster in close proximity to one another.

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The answer of A __________________ is an area where incidents...

Question 19

Strategies for general violence prevention include public dialogue,community mediation,and addressing violence as a public health problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eck suggests several nontraditional measures that indicate if a problem has been affected by the intervention and include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced instances of repeat victimization.
B)  reduced citizen fear related to the problem.
C)  decreased citizen satisfaction.
D)  increased profits for legitimate businesses in the target area.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Describe the four factors of crime-specific planning.

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The Spouse Assault Replication Program,a study cosponsored by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,analyzed more than 4,000 incidents,from six jurisdictions,in which males had assaulted their female intimate partners.What were the results?

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According to the text,community policing focuses on

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According to the text,________________ handgun laws are a controversial issue.

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The text states that during problem solving and decision making,it is important to deal with symptoms rather than causes.

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Recent research on residential burglary in England has shown that

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Crime mapping focuses on

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Problem solving is based on the belief that patterns and trends can be discovered that reflect the causes of the problem.The five principles of analysis include all of the following except:

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The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.

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The first step in analysis,determining what information is needed,should

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Which of the following is not a basic element in a problem-solving approach?

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Strategies for general violence prevention include public dialogue,community mediation,and addressing violence as a public health problem.

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Eck suggests several nontraditional measures that indicate if a problem has been affected by the intervention and include all of the following except

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A __________________ is an area where incidents of crime and disorder tend to cluster in close proximity to one another.

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In the DOC model,DOC stands for ______________,_____________ and _____________.

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Using the SARA model,the final step in problem solving is

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According to the text,______________ is sometimes called alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

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"Safe storage" laws are also called CAP laws; CAP stands for ________________.

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