Soc 3344 Study Guide Test 3 Sp 07 Chapter 9 1. Which of the following best defines utilitarianism? a. It examines the consequences in order to determine if an action is right or wrong. b. It examines the duty to act, not the consequences of an action as a determinant of ethical behavior. c. It examines the intent of the action as a determinant of ethical behavior. d. Its meaning is best understood in terms of the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. 2. Which of the following best defines “deontological ethics?” a. It examines the consequences in order to determine if an action is right or wrong. b. It examines the duty to act, not the consequences of an action as a determinant of ethical behavior. c. It examines the intent of the action as a determinant of ethical behavior. d. Its meaning is best understood in terms of the greatest happiness for the greatest number. 3. Which of the following best describes the sole legitimate purpose of government as it was outlined in the Federalist Papers? a. to maintain order in society b. to define the role of police agencies c. to protect life, liberty, and property d. to protect citizens from criminals 4. Which of the following is NOT a source of police ethics discussed in the text? a. justice b. religion c. law d. agency policy 5. Which of the following is a purpose served by departmental written policies? a. to set forth the agency’s philosophy of policing b. to articulate the broad goals of the department c. to reflect the community’s expectations of the department d. all of the above 6. Which of the following is NOT a purpose served by a police department’s formal policies? a. outline the agency’s principles of organization and management b. articulate the broad goals of the department c. reflect the community’s expectations of the department d. identify the parameters of organizational flexibility 7. Which of the following groups developed the code of ethics for law enforcement? a. NCAA b. NAACP c. IACP d. ACLU 8. In 1989 the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics that was originally written in 1957 was expanded to include which of the following issues? a. discretion b. legitimate source of authority c. cooperation with other police agencies d. all of the above 9. __________ are developed through the process of socialization. a. Social norms b. Professional codes of ethics c. Personal values d. Ethics 10. Which of the following is an inappropriate value taught to rookies by veteran officers? a. Decisions about enforcing the law. b. Disrespect for police authority should be punished.c. Use of force should be used on those who need it and when it helps solve a crime. d. all of the above 11. What differentiates police crime from crimes committed by police officers? a. Police crime involves the officer’s use of official powers to engage in criminal conduct. b. Police crime is always committed while on duty. c. Police crime takes place in patrol cars. d. All crimes committed by police officers are police crimes. 12. Which of the following is best defined as “behavior that requires the misuse of authority for personal gain”? a. deviance b. autonomy c. corruption d. extortion 13. Which of the following best describes bribery? a. It is officer initiated and includes the threat of arrest if the offender does not give something of value. b. It is citizen initiated and includes an offer to have an officer do or not do something. c. It is officer initiated and includes the promise of increased patrol. d. It is citizen initiated and is merely a gesture of appreciation. 14. When a citizen offers a police officer something of value to influence the officers’ performance of duty, this conduct is called: a. extortion. b. bribery. c. corruption. d. gratuity. 15. Which of the following best describes the difference between extortion and bribery? a. Extortion involves networks of officers. b. Extortion involves only high-ranking officers. c. Extortion is initiated by the citizen. d. Extortion is initiated by the officer. 16. The use of threat of arrest or harassment by an officer against someone who has committed or is suspected of committing a crime to avoid arrest is known as: a. bribery. b. coercion. c. corruption. d. extortion. 17. Which of the following best describe the two problems illegal drug use presents to police agencies. a. recruiting applicants who are drug free and ensuring the integrity of officers, once employed b. ensuring the integrity of officers and preventing drug use among teenagers c. preventing drug use among teenagers and recruiting applicants who are drug free d. preventing drug use among undercover officers and teenagers 18. What percentage of police officers in the “medium-sized police department” studied by Kraska and Kappeler reported using illegal drugs while on duty? a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 50 19. Which of the following best describes the results of the Knapp commission’s inquiry into the NYPD? a. They found widespread corruption at all levels of the department. b. They found only a few “rotten apples.” c. They found corruption at only the lowest levels. d. They found no corruption. 20. The Knapp Commission characterized corrupt police officers as: a. enforcement and vice.b. patrol and investigation. c. grass-eaters and meat-eaters. d. passive and aggressive. 21. Sherman suggests that police organizations can be classified into several types according to the level of corruption in the department. Which of the following is best described as “agencies with individual officers who use their position for personal gain?” a. rotten apples and rotten pockets b. pervasive unorganized c. pervasive organized d. pervasive community based 22. Sherman suggests that police organizations can be classified into several types according to the level of corruption in the department. Which of the following is best described as “large numbers of officers working alone on corrupt activities?” a. rotten apples and rotten pockets b. pervasive unorganized c. pervasive organized d. pervasive community based 23. Sherman suggests that police organizations can be classified into several types