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Chicago Police Exam #1What is Routine Activity Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A theory that is
suggested a routine to create an opportunity for crime
The two types of Deterrence? - CORRECT ANSWER-General Deterrence
Specific Deterrence
What is General Deterrence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Not committing a crime
because you know the consequence.
What is Specific Deterrence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Person who has already
been punished chooses not to commit another crime do to the fact that they
could be punished again
What is Deterrence Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crime can be controlled
using punishent
What is Rational Choice Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-People generally act
in their self-interest & make decisions to commit crime after weighing risks vs
rewards.
What is Control Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Why a person is not a
criminal.
What is Determinism? - CORRECT ANSWER-the doctrine that all events,
including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the
will. Some philosophers have taken determinism to imply that individual
human beings have no free will and cannot be held morally responsible for
their actions.
What is criminology? - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of crime and
punishment
What is the UCR program? - CORRECT ANSWER-A two part system. They
provide law enforcement with data for use in budget formulation, planning,
resource allocation, assessment of police operations, etc., to help address the
crime problem at various levels.
, Crime Triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Also referred to as the problem
analysis triangle, a strategy that focuses on immediate concerns present in
the environment in order to confront difficult issues.
"Offender,Victim,Location"
Five Principles of Classical School of Criminology - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rationality: Free will
Hedonism: People seek pleasure & try to avoid pain
Punishment: Works as deterrent to crime
Human Rights: No unreasonable harsh punishment
Due Process: Innocent until proven guilty
Example of a Informal Leader - CORRECT ANSWER-Activists/Community
Leader
"Doesn't hold position/power"
Example of a Positional Leader - CORRECT ANSWER-Decision making
power "Alderman"
What is a Community Profile? - CORRECT ANSWER-Characteristics of a
community that includes economic trends, social or community needs, political
constituents.
What is Community Policing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Engage/Collaborate
with communities in the fight against crime,meaningful partnerships
What are shared interests? "Community Culture" - CORRECT
ANSWER-A.Geographic Boundaries
B.Demographic Boundaries
C.Statistical Characteristics
D. Total Populations
What is labeling theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-labels given to people affect
not only how others respond to that person, but also the person's self image
What is Social Disorganization Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contends that
deviance and crime increase due to a breakdown in or absence of communal
relationships and other social institutions such as the family, school, church,
and local government
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