CJ-205 3-0 Check Your Knowledge Quiz
Teacher: David Prince
Class: Policing in the United States
Date: 2022/2023
1. Which of the following was the primary reason for the changes in discriminatory hiring
practices within the police force? Select one.
a. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
b. The Civil Rights Act of 1991
c. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
d. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution
Answer: D- The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution
2. Traditionally, which of the following has been the primary method used by law
enforcement agencies to communicate important messages to the public? Select one.
a. Cable television
b. Internet
c. News media
d. Twitter
Answer: C- News media
3. What is the title of a non-sworn, paid, part-time position for young adults 18 years of
age or older who are interested in a law enforcement career? Select one.
a. Analyst
b. Police cadet
c. Polygrapher
d. Field training officer
Answer: B- Police cadet
4. When dealing with a citizen who has a complaint regarding police services, which of
the following can help improve citizen-police communication? Select all that apply.
