Unit 1:
Criminology
Criminology
What is an example of crime differing over space?
Answers may vary. Some examples:
Marijuana is legal in some states, but not others.
Physician-assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands, but only in a few states in the U.S.
What is a victimization survey?
A survey that asks participants about their experiences as victims of crime
Who is usually the first point of contact when you call 911?
The municipal/local police.
What is a "techno-fix"?
Using new technology to try and "fix" a problem
What is one trait of callous-unemotional children?
Possible answers:
Lack of affect, remorse or empathy
Predatory/manipulative
Unrepentant
Cold/cruel
What does NCVS stand for?
National Crime Victimization Survey
What was a characteristic of the Reform Era of policing?
Better training
More supervision of police
Higher standards for who could become a police officer
Strained relationships between the police and the public due to social upheaval
What is one advantage to body-worn cameras?
More accountability for the police
Public is more aware of their actions
People can’t make unsubstantiated allegations against police
Footage can be used as evidence
Explain what a sociological theory of crime entails.
Based on social determinism:
Crime is influenced by relations, social interactions, social expectations, and pressures exerted by peers and institutions
What is the "dark figure of crime"?
The actual amount of crime that takes place (including crime the police do NOT know about).
What was the Unit 3 reading about?
The Department of Justice investigation into the policies and practices of the Chicago Police Department and their use of force.
What is one of the minimum requirements to become a police officer in the U.S.?
Not have been convicted of a felony
Have or be eligible to have a driver’s license in the state where the department is located
Be at least twenty-one years of age
Meet weight and eyesight requirements
What is the difference between robbery, larceny, and burglary?
Robbery: Taking something by force
Larceny: Taking something without force
Burglary: Unlawful entry into a place with the intent to commit a crime
What changed in 2021 that led to fewer police agencies reporting crime data to the FBI crime statistics collection program?
The FBI retired its old crime data collection program and switched to a new system that gathers more information about crime.
According to the Unit 3 reading, what percentage of officer misconduct complaints were sustained (officer was found to have engaged in misconduct) within the 5 year period that was studied?
2%
What is one component of procedural justice? (Hint: there are 4 components)
Respectfulness: Being treated with dignity
Neutrality: Being treated fairly
Voice: Being allowed to speak or tell your side of the story
Trustworthiness: People want to interact with officers who seem concerned about their needs and take them seriously