Police Agencies Jurisdictions Overview

Summary

The United States has three major legislative and judicial jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local, each with its own police agencies to enforce laws. The principle of unity of command ensures that every individual in a police agency has only one supervisor to answer to, maintaining clear lines of authority. A proactive approach to crime involves crime prevention, aiming to reduce crime before it occurs. Police are expected to enforce and support the law, not just engage in crime-fighting activities. The span of control refers to the number of personnel or units a commander supervises. The broken windows model of policing focuses on preserving the peace by addressing minor disorders to prevent more serious crimes.

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Within the police agency it is important for individual personnel to know who is in charge. Therefore, the principle of unity of command must be firmly established within the department. When unity of command exists: Question 75Answer A. Every individual has only one supervisor to answer to, and under normal circumstances, to take orders from B. Individuals answer to and take orders from, only those of the same rank C. Orders are not given to personnel D. Individuals answer to and take orders from only those of lower rank E. Individuals answer to and take orders from any supervisor
The correct answer for the principle of unity of command within a police agency is:
A. Every individual has only one supervisor to answer to, and under normal circumstances, to take orders from.
This ensures clear lines of authority and reduces confusion.
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Which of the following is a proactive approach to the problem of crime? Question 76Answer A. Investigating traffic crashes B. Crime prevention C. Criminal investigation D. Span of control E. Police management
It looks like you're working on a test or quiz related to criminal justice or police work. The proactive approach to the problem of crime would be:
- B. Crime prevention
Crime prevention involves measures taken to reduce crime and deter criminal activities before they occur.
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Which of the following statements best describes police involvement in enforcing the law? Question 77Answer A. The police are expected to not only enforce the law but also support the law B. The police spend the majority of their time involved in law enforcement activities C. The police are able to enforce all laws D. The police are exempt from the law E. Most police officers are involved in intensive, ongoing crime-fighting activities
The statement that best describes police involvement in enforcing the law is:
A. The police are expected to not only enforce the law but also support the law.
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Within the police agency, the number of personnel or units supervised by a particular commander is known as: Question 78Answer A. Federal Standards B. Legal Liability C. Strategic Accounting D. Span of Control E. Chain of Command
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The correct answer for the number of personnel or units supervised by a particular commander within a police agency is:
- D. Span of Control
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The broken windows model of policing focuses on which element of the police mission? Question 79Answer A. Narcotics Enforcement B. Preserving the peace C. Investigating crimes and apprehending offenders D. Providing needed enforcement-related services E. Enforcing and supporting the law
The broken windows model of policing focuses on:
- B. Preserving the peace
This model emphasizes maintaining order and addressing small signs of disorder, like broken windows, to prevent more serious crimes.
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