Exam 1.1

Question 1

What are the levels of policing?

Answer 1

• International
• Federal
• State
• County
• Municipal Levels

Question 2

What are the positions that police personnel can be in the different levels of policing?

Answer 2

• Full-Time, Full Law Enforcement Powers
• Part-Time
• Officer contracted from outside institutions

Question 3

What are the primary functions of State-Level police?

Answer 3

• Distribute state-wide communications or computer systems
• Participate in crime scene analyses and investigations across multiple jurisdictions in the state
• Provide training for other police agencies
• Collect, review, and spread information on crime patterns

Question 4

What are some examples of State Police?

Answer 4

• Aircraft support
• Underwater search and rescue operations
• Canine assistance
• Traffic enforcement on highways

Question 5

Where do Local Police work?

Answer 5

Cities, towns (municipalities), and governmental entities

Question 6

What are responsibilities of Local Police?

Answer 6

• Maintain order
• Prevent crime
• Enforce traffic
• Investigate crime
• Conduct community outreach programs

Question 7

What are some responsibilities of deputy sheriffs?

Answer 7

• Routine patrol duties
• Criminal investigations
• Traffic enforcement

Question 8

What are some responsibilities of general sheriffs?

Answer 8

• Maintain jails
• Transport inmates to court
• Maintain safety and security of courthouses and jurors
• Serve court papers and extradite prisoners

Question 9

What are Federal Law Enforcement Agencies responsible for?

Answer 9

• Investigating and controlling federal crimes
• Providing training and logistical support to state and local police