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Q: The program called _______________, as stated in the text, believes that the use of -mind-altering substances does not necessarily constitute abuse. a. Random Student Drug Testing b. Life Skills Training c. DARE d. Safety First

Q: Mixing chemicals in clandestine methamphetamine labs creates substantial risks of: a. explosions. b. fires. c. chemical burns. d. all of the above

Q: The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) estimated the economic cost of drug abuse to be $193 billion, which included all of the following except: a. use of resources to address health issues. b. use of resources to address crime issues. c. consequences to include withdrawal from the workforce. d. consequences to include family issues.

Q: According to the text, which strategy is not listed as a way to deal with the drug problem? a. raids b. undercover operations c. increasing education in schools d. improving intelligence

Q: When was the first national drug control strategy published? a. 1973 b. 1980 c. 1989 d. 1991

Q: In what year was the first "war" on drugs declared? a. 1965 b. 1970 c. 1973 d. 1985

Q: Many believe that marijuana is a _______________ drug. a. harmless b. troublesome c. gateway d. none of the above

Q: _______________ is the most commonly abused illicit drug at all ages. a. Glue b. Cocaine c. Marijuana d. Methamphetamine

Q: One of the most reliable sources of information on the drug problem listed in the text is _______________, a national survey of adolescent drug use. a. Cities with Drugs b. Monitoring the Future c. Kids on Drugs d. Gateway Drugs

Q: Which U.S. city developed the DARE program? a. Los Angeles b. Chicago c. San Diego d. Boston

Q: In addition to individual counseling program approaches, environmental changes can also reduce the alcohol-related death toll. These include: a. making it illegal to drive after any drinking if one is under 21. b. increasing the number of liquor outlets near colleges so students won"t have to drive. c. voluntary screening of persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. d. lowering the legal blood-alcohol limit to .02.

Q: A harm reduction strategy used to address a rave problem: a. strictly enforces all drug laws. b. acknowledges that some illegal drug use is inevitable. c. bans raves completely. d. calls for intense regulation of raves.

Q: The theory that teaches that milder illicit drug usesuch as marijuanaleads directly to experimentation with and addiction to hard drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin is called: a. addiction theory. b. NSDUH theory. c. weed & seed theory. d. gateway theory.

Q: Binge drinking is defined as having _______________ or more drinks in a row at least once in the past 2 weeks. a. three b. four c. five d. six

Q: Which of the following is not a condition making neighborhoods susceptible to drug dealing? a. serves as recruiting grounds due to a high population of underemployed or unemployed tenants b. frequent property owner inspections c. limited natural surveillance of property d. tenants and nearby residents with drug histories

Q: Closed drug markets: a. are those in which dealers sell only to people they know or who are vouched for by other buyers. b. are usually outdoors. c. usually sell small amounts of drugs. d. are vulnerable to market disruptions.

Q: According to the text, methamphetamine labs pose all the following risks except: a. injury from explosions. b. child endangerment. c. environmental hazards. d. the ability to travel without danger to the "cook."

Q: Open drug markets: a. are usually outside, in areas where few people frequent. b. usually sell large amounts of drugs. c. are difficult to disrupt. d. sell to all potential customers, eliminating only those suspected of being police or some other threat.

Q: Marijuana use is significantly more prevalent among teen drivers than: a. oxycontin. b. alcohol. c. methamphetamine. d. cocaine.

Q: The use of drug sting operations is one of the strategies police have used in order to reduce the demand for drugs. These operations have sometimes been criticized because: a. they focus on the user, not the dealer. b. they are ineffective. c. they may be considered entrapment. d. they are too dangerous.

Q: Drug abatement statutes, as stated in the text, make it easier to do all the following except: a. shut down crack houses. b. regulate the sale of cold tablets containing pseudoephedrine. c. pay for drug dealers' attorneys. d. seize drug traffickers' illegally obtained assets.

Q: Which of the following statements does not apply to the Safety First drug education program? a. Teenagers can make responsible decisions if given an honest, science-based drug -education. b. By following the gateway theory, a drug education mainstay, teenagers can avoid drug use. c. Total drug abstinence may not be a realistic alternative for teenagers. d. Use of mind-altering substances does not necessarily constitute abuse.

Q: Which part of the United States has the lowest methamphetamine use? a. northern b. western c. southern d. eastern

Q: According to your text, how many 12th graders reported smoking marijuana daily? a. 6.6% b. 2.6% c. 9.3% d. 17.2%

Q: The drug-war strategy that our nation has followed for the past 30 years: a. includes more police, more interdiction, and more incarceration. b. is less expensive today than in 1972 when the war on drugs began. c. emphasizes treatment, prevention, and education. d. has been proven to be very successful.

Q: The most commonly used illicit drug is: a. heroin. b. cocaine. c. methamphetamine. d. marijuana.

Q: In 1914, the Harrison Act made ________________ certain drugs illegal. a. buying b. selling c. using d. all of the above

Q: The phrase "war on drugs" was coined by: a. Franklin D. Roosevelt. b. Richard Nixon. c. Bill Clinton d. George H.W. Bush

Q: Discuss the importance of place and the crime prevention methods used to prevent crime.

Q: Partnerships across the country are working on reducing crime and disorder, some focusing on one specific area, and others taking more comprehensive approaches. Describe three -programs and their results.

Q: Explain how partnerships and problem solving can address the prevention of retail -shoplifting.

Q: List and briefly describe the five traffic enforcement and safety concerns described in this chapter. Include a plan or strategy for dealing with each concern.

Q: List and briefly describe the five principles underlying CPTED.

Q: ________________ is one of the most common violent crime on American college -campuses.

Q: ________________ occurs when individuals channel their energies toward a common -purpose and accomplish what they could not accomplish alone.

Q: ________________ refers to making potential objectives of criminals more difficult to obtain.

Q: ________________ is an organization that provides training materials that emphasize -community policing from a local perspective, community partnerships, problem solving, strategic planning, and assessment.

Q: ________________ are variables that predict an increased probability of a person later -committing an offense.

Q: Focusing only on those living around at-risk places rather than an entire neighborhood is called ________________.

Q: ________________ is changes to make crime more difficult, risky, less regarding or less excusable and is one of the oldest forms of crime prevention.

Q: As the text states, ________________ of prevention benefits occurs when criminals believe that the opportunity blocking of one type of criminal activity is also aimed at other types of criminal activity.

Q: The ________________ seeks to identify, arrest and prosecute offenders while simultaneously working with citizens to improve quality of life.

Q: ________________ describes a wide range of road design changes that make it more -difficult for a vehicle to speed.

Q: The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is located within the -Department of ________________.

Q: The Community Crime Patrol puts two-person, radio-equipped teams of observers into the neighborhoods near the campus during potential high-crime hours.

Q: Human trafficking always involves interstate transportation of victims and federal law enforcement agencies are always involved.

Q: Many police departments furnish citizens with information on how to prevent auto theft. Information may be provided in the form of pamphlets, newspaper stories, public service announcements on television, or speeches made to civic organizations.

Q: Target hardening refers to making potential objectives of criminals more difficult to obtain.

Q: Among the unintended consequences of video surveillance are displacement, increased suspicion or fear of crime, and reduction of reported crime.

Q: Crime prevention is a large part, in fact a cornerstone, of community policing.

Q: Traffic-related issues continue to top the list of citizens' complaints against police.

Q: For a growing number of cities across the United States, violent crime is accelerating at an alarming pace.

Q: According to the text, diffusion and contagion are key factors in the risk factor prevention paradigm.

Q: As stated in the text, achieving statistically significant reductions in crime can be difficult.

Q: Three federal initiatives to assist communities in implementing community policing are the COPS Office, the Community Policing Consortium and the Weed and Seed program.

Q: Driving under the influence of drugs is not considered a form of impaired driving.

Q: Those who participate in the CAT program waive their rights against search and seizure -protection.

Q: CPTED has been a strategy for dealing with crime for decades with some proven success.

Q: Community policing and crime prevention are the same program.

Q: The Community Policing Consortium is funded and administered by the IACP.

Q: Crime prevention is a cornerstone of community policing.

Q: Target hardening is a major component of CPTED.

Q: Norfolk, Virginia, cut homicides by more than 10 percent and reduced overall crime rates citywide by 26 percent and in some neighborhoods by as much as 40 percent. A good share of the credit goes to what crime prevention program? a. PACE b. NEAT c. FAST d. NCPC

Q: Which of the following is not one of the recommendations for dealing with the mentally ill? a. using less lethal weapons b. deploying specialized police officers c. deploying specialized nonpolice responders d. all of the above

Q: One way to address the problem of crimes against businesses is to develop: a. stakeholders. b. community programs. c. police"business partnerships. d. specialized police.

Q: Many factors contribute to aggression and violence in bars. Which of the following is not a factor to consider? a. type of establishment b. opening time c. aggressive bouncers d. price discounting of drinks

Q: Using advanced technology to fight crime includes using: a. red-light cameras. b. passive alcohol sensors. c. ignition interlocks. d. all of the above

Q: Eck suggests that _______________ blocking changes to make crime more difficult, riskier, less rewarding or less excusable is one of the oldest forms of crime prevention. a. place b. opportunity c. diffusion d. contagion

Q: According to the text, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported in 2009 that _______________ killed 676 people and injured 113,000. a. drunk driving b. driving too slow c. red-light running d. speeding

Q: The Governors Highway Safety Association, in a 2012 report Speeding and Aggressive -Driving, makes recommendations that include: a. aggressive driving enforcement. b. targeted enforcement. c. promote best practices in automated enforcement strategies. d. all of the above

Q: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that speeding was a -contributing factor in what percentage of fatal crashes? a. 10 b. 15 c. 27 d. 32

Q: The Fourth Amendment protects _______________ when discussing video surveillance. a. people not places b. places c. law enforcement in public d. governments

Q: Which of the following is an effective program to deter thefts of or from vehicles? a. improving surveillance at lot entrances/exits b. warning offenders c. conducting lock-your-car campaigns d. using "bolt on" security devices

Q: Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to aggression and violence in bars? a. drinking of alcohol b. high proportion of young female c. aggressiveness of bouncers d. refusal of service to intoxicated patrons strangers

Q: A community may be concerned about street prostitution for a number of reasons, including: a. moral concerns. b. civil rights concerns. c. spillover effect concerns. d. all of the above

Q: In June 2012 the FBI initiated a three-day law enforcement action that resulted in the -recovery of 79 children. This operation was called: a. Operation Missing Child. b. Operation Child Safe. c. Operation Cross Country. d. Operation Bring Them Home.

Q: Some of the unintended consequences of video surveillance are: a. displacement. b. increased suspicion. c. increased reported crime. d. all of the above

Q: According to the text, victims of ATM robberies: a. are usually robbed between midnight and 4 A.M. b. are usually robbed by two or more offenders. c. are usually robbed by an unarmed offender. d. that are robbed are usually drive-through ATMs.

Q: According to the text, as of August 2005, all 50 states require that the BAC of drivers be less than: a. 1.0 b. .08 c. .05 d. .80

Q: Enforcement responses to reduce speeding include all of the following except: a. increasing speed limits. b. enforcing speeding laws. c. use of photo radar. d. using speed display boards.