Professional Policing 1

Question 1

Who is the father of modern policing?

Answer 1

Sir Robert Peel

Question 2

The Texas Rangers were founded by whom?

Answer 2

Steven F. Austin

Question 3

When did Texas become an independent republic?

Answer 3

1836

Question 4

How long does a sheriff have to get his TCOLE license?

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

How long does a constable have to get his TCOLE license?

Answer 5

270 days

Question 6

How often is a sheriff election held?

Answer 6

Every 4 years

Question 7

Which section of the Texas Constitution details elections for constables?

Answer 7

Article 5, Section 18

Question 8

Which section details sheriffs?

Answer 8

Article 5, Section 23

Question 9

What is the name of the commission that recommended college education for police officers in 1931?

Answer 9

Wickersham Commission

Question 10

Who is August Vollmer?

Answer 10

Reformist Berkley, CA Police Chief

Question 11

What is the oldest law enforcement office?

Answer 11

Sheriff

Question 12

Where does the name of that office come from?

Answer 12

9th Century Shire Reeve

Question 13

What is the difference between the watch and the ward?

Answer 13

Watch: Night watch; Ward: Day patrol

Question 14

Why didn’t Texas have a Watch and Ward system?

Answer 14

Too much land, not enough population

Question 15

How many tries do you get to pass TCOLE?

Answer 15

3

Question 16

How long do you have to report and arrest to TCOLE?

Answer 16

30 days

Question 17

What are the 3 forms of discipline TCOLE can administer?

Answer 17

Written Warning, Suspension, Termination

Question 18

How many rounds do you have to shoot with your handgun in annual firearms proficiency?

Answer 18

50

Question 19

What is posse comitatus?

Answer 19

The right of sheriff to form a posse to enforce the law.

Question 20

What is TCOLE penalty for a felony conviction?

Answer 20

a

Question 21

Where do British Police get the nickname “Bobbies”?

Answer 21

Robert Peel

Question 22

Who policed Texas when it was a province of Mexico?

Answer 22

Spanish Military

Question 23

How many CE hours are required? How often?

Answer 23

40 hrs every 2 years

Question 24

How long do you have to answer TCOLE receiving notice of disciplinary hearings?

Answer 24

20 days

Question 25

How many hours of training on civil process do constables have to get?

Answer 25

20 hours

Question 26

What is the first colony to elect sheriffs?

Answer 26

PA in 1705

Question 27

How long do you have to wait after Class B misdemeanor conviction to get a license?

Answer 27

10 years

Question 28

During what period were officers reassigned from walking beats to cars?

Answer 28

1900s-1940s

Question 29

What are the 3 time spans for historical policing?

Answer 29

1900s-1940s, 1950-1970s, 1980 through present

Question 30

What period is characterized by reform?

Answer 30

1900s-1940s

Question 31

What period saw development of federal law enforcement?

Answer 31

1900s-1940s

Question 32

What agency funded criminal justice projects?

Answer 32

LEAA

Question 33

What period saw increased interest in evaluation research?

Answer 33

1980s to today

Question 34

List three things that make you ineligible to receive a TCOLE license?

Answer 34

Dishonorable discharge? Family Violence? One more

Question 35

Name 4 of the characteristics of the traditional service model?

Answer 35

a

Question 36

What is the $ threshold for small claims court?

Answer 36

$10,000

Question 37

Name differences between community policing and traditional policing?

Answer 37

a

Question 38

Define quality customer service?

Answer 38

Basic protection, positive and friendly attitude.