Question 1

Which of the following is not consistent with the findings of Professor Sean Grennan in his study of patrol teams in New York City?

Accepted Answer

A)  There were no basic differences between the way males and females working as a patrol team reacted to violent confrontations.
B)  Female police officers, in most cases, were far more emotionally stable than their male counterparts.
C)  Female officers were more likely to calm a potentially violent situation.
D)  Female officers were more likely to suffer on-the-job injuries.

Question 2

One of the most controversial methods of ending job discrimination is

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A)  reverse employment.
B)  affirmative action.
C)  de facto hiring.
D)  equal employment opportunity.

Question 3

The first policewomen were working-class immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Supreme Court case that eliminated participation in criminal activity as a reason not to hire gays or to discriminate against them was

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowers v.Hardwick.
B)  Lawrence v.Texas.
C)  Vanguard Justice Society v.Hughes.
D)  Mieth v.Dothard.

Question 5

The first important job discrimination case was __________.

Accepted Answer

Griggs v.D...

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to the simultaneous expectation by white officers that African American officers will give members of their own race better treatment and hostility from members of the African American community who consider black officers to be traitors to their race?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double marginality
B)  De facto discrimination
C)  Adverse impact
D)  Reverse discrimination

Question 7

The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration was created to provide legal counsel to minority officers regarding job discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The __________ was enacted with the goal of assisting local governments in reducing the incidence of crime by increasing the effectiveness, fairness, and coordination of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

Omnibus Crime Contro...

Question 9

Kristen Leger found that there has been a growing acceptance by the public for ____________________ in the law enforcement role.

Accepted Answer

A)  women
B)  Hispanics
C)  African Americans
D)  gay people

Question 10

The __________ extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act and made its provisions applicable to state and local governments.

Accepted Answer

Equal Empl...

Question 11

The Supreme Court decision in Ricci v.DeStefano (2009) held that invalidating the results of test because no members of a protected minority scored high enough to be considered for promotion violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following cities has actively recruited openly gay police officers and has a large number of openly gay officers relative to the city's population?

Accepted Answer

A)  San Francisco
B)  Milwaukee
C)  San Diego
D)  Key West

Question 13

____________________ agencies tend to lead the way with the employment of Asian Americans in law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas
B)  California
C)  New York
D)  Arizona B

Question 14

Detail the case of Griggs v.Duke Power Company and explain the impact that this case has had on police hiring.

Accepted Answer

Griggs v. Duke Power Company was a landm...

Question 15

The IACP believes the recruitment of women is an important issue for law enforcement today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the concept of double marginality and how it affects Hispanic police officers.

Accepted Answer

Double marginality refers to the experience of being marginalized or disadvantaged in two different ways. In the context of Hispanic police officers, double marginality can be understood as the intersection of their ethnic or racial identity and their professional role as law enforcement officers.

Hispanic police officers may face marginalization within the police force due to their ethnicity. They may encounter discrimination, stereotyping, and lack of opportunities for advancement within the department. At the same time, they may also experience marginalization within their own Hispanic communities, where their role as law enforcement officers may be viewed with suspicion or even hostility. This dual experience of marginalization can have significant impacts on their professional and personal lives.

The concept of double marginality affects Hispanic police officers in various ways. It can lead to feelings of isolation and alienation, as they may struggle to find acceptance and support both within the police force and within their own communities. This can also create internal conflict as they navigate their dual identities and the expectations placed on them by both the police department and their cultural background.

Furthermore, double marginality can impact the effectiveness of Hispanic police officers in their roles. It can create barriers to building trust and rapport with the communities they serve, as well as within the police force itself. This can hinder their ability to effectively carry out their duties and contribute to a sense of disconnection from both sides.

Addressing double marginality among Hispanic police officers requires a multi-faceted approach. This includes promoting diversity and inclusion within law enforcement agencies, providing support and resources for officers from diverse backgrounds, and fostering positive relationships between the police and the communities they serve. Additionally, efforts to address systemic issues of discrimination and bias within the criminal justice system as a whole are essential in addressing the challenges faced by Hispanic police officers and other marginalized groups within law enforcement.

Question 17

A majority of ________ officers feel immigration issues should be handled by federal authorities.

Accepted Answer

Hispanic

Question 18

Describe the role the federal government played in removing equal employment opportunity barriers to women and minorities in policing.

Accepted Answer

The federal government has played a sign...

Question 19

The academic studies of women on patrol indicate that women

Accepted Answer

A)  can perform patrol duties as well as men can.
B)  perform in a less satisfactory manner than men on patrol.
C)  perform as well as men on patrol but only when teamed with a male partner.
D)  usually do not want to work patrol.

Question 20

_______________ discrimination is the indirect result of policies or practices that are not intended to discriminate but do, in fact, discriminate.

Accepted Answer

A)  De facto
B)  By-product
C)  Reverse
D)  Circumlocutory

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Which of the following is not consistent with the findings of Professor Sean Grennan in his study of patrol teams in New York City?

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One of the most controversial methods of ending job discrimination is

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The first policewomen were working-class immigrants.

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The Supreme Court case that eliminated participation in criminal activity as a reason not to hire gays or to discriminate against them was

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The first important job discrimination case was __________.

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The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration was created to provide legal counsel to minority officers regarding job discrimination.

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The __________ was enacted with the goal of assisting local governments in reducing the incidence of crime by increasing the effectiveness, fairness, and coordination of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

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Kristen Leger found that there has been a growing acceptance by the public for ____________________ in the law enforcement role.

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The __________ extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act and made its provisions applicable to state and local governments.

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The Supreme Court decision in Ricci v.DeStefano (2009) held that invalidating the results of test because no members of a protected minority scored high enough to be considered for promotion violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Which of the following cities has actively recruited openly gay police officers and has a large number of openly gay officers relative to the city's population?

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____________________ agencies tend to lead the way with the employment of Asian Americans in law enforcement.

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The academic studies of women on patrol indicate that women

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Which of the following is not consistent with the findings of Professor Sean Grennan in his study of patrol teams in New York City?

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One of the most controversial methods of ending job discrimination is

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The first policewomen were working-class immigrants.

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The Supreme Court case that eliminated participation in criminal activity as a reason not to hire gays or to discriminate against them was

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Which of the following terms refers to the simultaneous expectation by white officers that African American officers will give members of their own race better treatment and hostility from members of the African American community who consider black officers to be traitors to their race?

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The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration was created to provide legal counsel to minority officers regarding job discrimination.

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The __________ was enacted with the goal of assisting local governments in reducing the incidence of crime by increasing the effectiveness, fairness, and coordination of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

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The __________ extended the 1964 Civil Rights Act and made its provisions applicable to state and local governments.

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The Supreme Court decision in Ricci v.DeStefano (2009) held that invalidating the results of test because no members of a protected minority scored high enough to be considered for promotion violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Which of the following cities has actively recruited openly gay police officers and has a large number of openly gay officers relative to the city's population?

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