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1
Rehabilitation is ________.
a place to go to solve all one's problems
a means to restore a person to constructive/healthy activity
none of the above
society gives to who need mental health assistance
2
This type of police work emphasizes police-initiated activities by the officer and department:
reactive police work
traditional police work
proactive police work
pure police work
3
The most widely used illegal drug amongst teenagers is:
heroin
simulants
marijuana
crack
4
This is a general statement that gives guidance to officers as to the proper course of action:
goal
departmental policy
objective
regulation
5
No person convicted of a felony may be considered for membership in ACJA/LAE.
true
false
6
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the appellate process?
enforcing judgements
enforcing court order
error correction
controlling discretion
7
What trend does not have an impact on counterterrorism?
federalization
privatization
militarization
they all have an impact
8
Between 1980 and 2013, the imprisonment rate (just for prisons) in the United States ______.
decreased by 75%
remained stable
increased approximately 500%
increased approximately 200%
9
Truancy and curfew violations are examples of ...
delinquent acts
violations
minor infractions
status offense
10
Research suggests anger management programs reduces violent recidivism vs. people who don't
8-10%
27-29%
3-5%
16-18%
11
A Standing Rule can be adopted by a majority vote at any Business Meeting without notice
false
true
12
ACJA/LAE was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on August 31, 1954.
true
false
13
The initial meeting of LAE was held on December 18 in:
Hayward, CA
Alameda, CA
Sacramento, CA
Bakersfield, CA
14
What was the name of the first detective unit created in England?
Bow Street Runners
Peelers
Posse Comitatus
Bertillion system
15
Childhood risk factors for persistent delinquency include all of the following, except:
poor academic performance
family violence
interracial background
poor cognitive development
16
The National initiation fee for membership in the ACJA/LAE is:
$40
$20
$27
$24
17
Today about ___________ of African American children live in a two-parent household.
one-fifth
one-third
one-quarter
half
18
The scales in the LAE emblem symbolize...
rehabilitation
fairness
justice
prosecution
19
Approximately what percent of teens today that give birth are unmarried?
90%
50%
66%
75%
20
In 2010, of the more than 600 juveniles arrested for murder, only _____ were female.
213
309
66
25
21
Which correctional population quadrupled between 1980's and 2000's?
parole
prisons
probation
jail
22
In terms of morality rates, police officers are not even in the top 25 occupations.
false
true
23
Illegally obtained evidence may be used against the police in disciplinary hearings.
false
true
24
A trial before a judge without a jury is called a(n)...
justice trial
bench trial
informal trial
magistrate trial
25
How many states have sex offender registration laws?
23
45
31
50
26
The National Crime Victimization Survey collects data on individuals age _____ and older.
10
12
18
21
27
what is the best predictor of future criminality?
grades in high school
past criminality
parenting style
blood type and personality
28
An "eye for an eye" is an example of a punishment based on...
deterrence
incapacitation
retribution
rehabilitation
29
A person with high self-control is not likely to:
tutor students
compare colleges to attend
study martial arts
use inhalants and smoke weed
30
The most important factor in setting normal penalties is the...
seriousness of the crime
prior record of offender
skill of the defense attorney
persuasiveness of the prosecutor
31
By the 1960's, all states had some form of ________.
crime lab
state police
none of the above
fail-proof safeguard of social profiling
32
______ risk factors are based on things that cannot change (gender, age)
Social
Static
Inflexible
Historic
33
Which of the following is used in cybercrime?
all of the above
the computer as incidental to the crime itself
the computer as a target
computer as a tool for the commission of a crime
34
The effective treatment of sex offendes depend on all of the following
except
thorough assessment
polygraph assessment
chemical castration
identification of deviant arousal patterns
35
A sum of money paid to the government by a person convicted of an offense as punishment is...
a fine
community service
a restitution
compensation
36
_____ identifies the behaviors necessary for adequate performance.
career growth
job task analysis
cognitive learning
reliability
37
in 2014, women compromised _______ of the jail population.
25%
35%
15%
5%
38
In grand jury proceedings, the burden of proof for the prosecutor is:
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
probable cause
clear and convincing evidence
reasonable suspicion
39
The American Criminal Justice Association was founded in which year?
none of the above
1937
1946
1924
40
___________ the choice to commit delinquent acts can be controlled by the threat of punishment.
general deterrence
retribution
restorative justice
specific deterrence
41
_______ risk factors are based on things that can change (attitude, values, behavioral pattern)
Dynamic
Individual
Flexible
Actuarial
42
What Amendment to the Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments?
5th
6th
4th
8th
43
What type of crime is generally handled by major trial courts?
misdemeanor crimes
felony crimes
violations
all crimes
44
The medical model advocated a(n) ______ sentencing model.
tough-on-crime
indeterminate
punitive
determinate
45
Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?
The individual sustains interest in play activities
The individual frequently fails to finish projects
The individual has difficulty regulating emotions
The individual cannot organize tasks or work
46
If a person is indicted, she/he is...
exonerated
charged with a crime
convicted of a crime
found guilty in contempt of court
47
Research links antisocial behavior to a person’s diet draws which theoretical perspective?
biosocial theory
behaviorism
choice thory
personal trait theory
48
The first president of LAE was
Oscar Jahnsen
Jim Hooker
Karen Campbell
Laura Bedard
49
The FBI was created to take over some of the duties of what agency?
The U.S. Marshall
The Postal Inspector
The Secret Service
The Revenue Cutter Service
50
Rehabilitation enjoyed the most popularity during which period?
1980-2000's
Enlightenment
1950-1970's
Nineteenth century
51
The greatest expense for any public service organization is ______.
the physical structure that houses to organization
the care of the inmates
the staff
the programming
52
Around ninety percent of felony convictions result from:
a plea bargain
a trial by jury
a bench trial
a preliminary hearing
53
Which of the following best describes the
parens patriae
philosophy of the juvenile court?
best interests of the community
best interests of the child
best interests of the government
deterrence, retribution, and rehabilitation
54
The Student Paper Competition must be on the theme of the upcoming National Conference.
false
true
55
What is a major weakness of the Uniform Crime Report?
only reports federal crimes
it is based only on crimes reported to the police
the dates are only available for some states
provide information for only serious, violent offenses
56
Crime trends, cybercrime, eyewitness identification, and shrinking budgets are ___________.
none of the above
examples of historical policing issues
examples of contemporary policing issues
examples of issues police departments will face soon
57
Which of the following is not a police stressor?
shift work
demands of court appearances
all of the above are police stressors
inadequate resources to do the job
58
Approximately what percent of American children are considered to be "at-risk?"
10%
25%
30%
45%
59
Habeas Corpus
literally means...
"you have the body"
"court order"
"petition of the accused"
"fair trial"
60
The prize awarded for 1st place in the scholarship competition is/are:
$500
$400
$250
$150
61
A prison sentence that ranges from one to five years is a(n)
mandatory minimum sentencing
indeterminate sentencing
parole sentence
determinate sentencing
62
There are three (3) symbols on the ACJA/LAE emblem what are they?
star, web, scales
handcuffs, baton, gun
scales, web, peace sign
scales, star, gun
63
When dealing with critical incidents officers experience the most stress _____ after the event.
1 week
6 hours
3 days
24 hours
64
Who is the current National president of ACJA/LAE?
Steve Atcheley
Ron Pincomb
Karen Campbell
Sam Dameron
65
The star on the LAE emblem represents...
criminal activity
justice
excellence
knowledge
66
What is the primary concern of the PSI?
help judges decide on appropriate sentence
help courtroom work groups decide on appropriate sentence
help probation officers monitor their caseloads
help juries decide an appropriate sentencing
67
______________ is manifested by constant criticism and rejection of the child by the parents.
physical neglect
physical abuse
educational neglect
emotional abuse
68
Today in the US there are more public officers then there are private security agents?
true
false
69
The concept barriers came about in:
1965
1973
1969
1971
70
______ most closely approximates the United States in terms of its incarceration rate.
United Kingdom
Japan
Russia
Germany
71
The first prison exclusively for women was opened in _____?
1839
1868
1897
1917
72
Under our form of government the executive branch is responsible for...
reinterpreting the meaning of laws
making laws
deciding what happens to law violators
law enforcement
73
What is the minimum size of a jury in noncapital criminal cases?
6 persons
12 persons
3 persons
9 persons
74
The ______ child may suffer the most from resource dilution.
youngest
only
middle
oldest
75
The deadline for the National Student Paper Competition is December 31.
true
false
