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