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Chicago Police Exam 1 EXAM 202 5 - 2026
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What is Routine Activity Theory? - ANSWER>>A theory that is suggested a routine to create an opportunity for crime The two types of Deterrence? - ANSWER>>General Deterrence Specific Deterrence What is General Deterrence? - ANSWER>>Not committing a crime because you know the consequence. What is Specific Deterrence? - 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? - ANSWER >>Crime can be controlled using punishent What is Rational Choice Theory? - ANSWER>>People generally act in their self-interest & make decisions to commit crime after weighing risks vs rewards. What is Control Theory? - ANSWER>>Why a person is not a criminal. What is Determinism? - 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? - ANSWER>>The study of crime and punishment What is the UCR program? - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER>>Activists/Community Leader "Doesn't hold position/power" Example of a Positional Leader - ANSWER>>Decision making power "Alderman" What is a Community Profile? - ANSWER>>Characteristics of a community that includes economic trends, social or community needs, political constituents. What is Community Policing? - ANSWER >>Engage/Collaborate with communities in the fight against crime,meaningful partnerships What are shared interests? "Community Culture" - ANSWER>>A.Geographic Boundaries B.Demographic Boundaries C.Statistical Characteristics D. Total Populations What is labeling theory? - 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? - 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 What is the SARA model? - ANSWER>>Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment S.A.R.A model - ANSWER>>Scanning: Identify Recurring Problems Analysis: Analyze problems though research Response= Brainstorm ideas for intervention
Dwelling - ANSWER>>Enclosed space used or intended for the use of human habitation (home/residence) Offense - ANSWER>>Violation of any penal statute Petty Offense - ANSWER>>Fines/not punishable by an unauthorized disposition Peace Officer - ANSWER>>A duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses Penal Institution - ANSWER>>A penitentiary, prison, jail or house of corrections Can an alleged victim sue an officer in civil court - ANSWER>>Yes Two or more people agree to commit a crime - ANSWER >>Conspiracy Jursidiction - ANSWER>>an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice, or where the crime was committed Reasonable Belief - ANSWER>>A belief that would be held by an ordinary and prudent man in the same circumstances as the actor. Crime - ANSWER>>A violation of criminal law for which some governmental authority applies formal penalties. consciously aware - ANSWER>>having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts. Recognizing what is going on, the results of actions and decisions Conscientious objective - ANSWER>>Intent to accomplish that result or Engage in that conduct Inchoate Offenses - ANSWER>>Conduct deemed criminal without actual harm being done, provided that the harm that would have occurred is one the law tries to prevent. a. Attempt b. Solicitation c. Conspiracy
Methods of Prosecution - ANSWER>>Complaint, Information, Indictment 3 branches of government - ANSWER>>Judicial (Interpret Laws) Executive (Enforces laws) Legislative (Makes Laws) MAACK BART - ANSWER>>Murder (1st/2nd Degree) Agg. Battery (with GBH or permanent disability or disfigurement) Agg. Criminal Sexual Assault Criminal Sexual Assault (Pred Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child) Kidnapping (Agg. Kidnapping) Burglary (Residential Burglary) Arson (Agg. Arson) Robbery Treason +And other felonies which involves the use or threat or physical force or violence against any individual* 1st Amendment - ANSWER>>freedom of speech 4th Amendment - ANSWER>>Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures 5th Amendment - ANSWER>>The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process 6th Amendment - ANSWER>>Right to a speedy trial 8th Amendment - ANSWER>>No cruel or unusual punishment 14th Amendment - ANSWER>>Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws Due Process Terry vs. Ohio - ANSWER>>Allowed the police to stop and search a suspect if he has reasonable suspicion that the person has committed a crime.
Will driving on a suspended or revoked D/L result in jail time - ANSWER>>Yes What is a highway - ANSWER>>Roadway with shoulders and berm What is a Roadway - ANSWER>>Portion of highway designated for vehicles to travel What does Chapter 625 contain? - ANSWER>>Traffic laws What is an antique vehicle and what is it allowed to do? - ANSWER>>Over 25 years of age Only allowed to go to and from show or exhibition What is a crosswalk? - ANSWER>>The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway What is an intersection? - ANSWER>>Prolongation of the curb line, point where two or more roads meet or cross Motorcycle - ANSWER>>a motor vehicle with two wheels with a seat/saddle What is a Motor Driven Cycle - ANSWER>>Less than 150cc engine What is a GVWR - ANSWER>>Gross Vehicle Weight Rating What is merging traffic? - ANSWER>>Both vehicles need to adjust vehicle speed and lateral positioning What is a sidewalk - ANSWER>>Adjacent/parallel to the roadway, between roadway and property lines, sidewalk does not have to be paved or improved What is a street - ANSWER>>Area between the boundary lines of the road What is a stop in regards to a vehicle? - ANSWER>>Complete cessation of all movement What are the specific Speed Limits? - ANSWER>>Speed limits posted on all roadways and highways Municipal laws can be stricter than State laws Roadway 30mphs
Alleyways 15mph What is "Right-of-Way"? - ANSWER>>Vehicle allows a pedestrian or another vehicle to proceed yield. then first car there goes first. or car on left must yield to car on right. What is a Driver? - ANSWER>>Person who is physically in control of the vehicle Drivers license the average person has? - ANSWER>>Class D What is a motor vehicle? - ANSWER>>A motor vehicle is every vehicle which is self propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways which is pulled by a self propelled vehicle. (does not include mopeds) Also, vehicles designed to run upon the highways that are pulled by motor vehicles are themselves motor vehicles. Registration/Plates in Illinois - ANSWER >>Must be displayed front & back Not less than 5 inches from the ground What can car registration be verified through: - ANSWER >>LEADS License Plate TEMP plate issued by SOS Driver License Phases "Permit" - ANSWER >>Age 15 50hrs, 10hrs at night Supervised by parent/21 yrs or older, night time restrictions, no convictions for 9 months Drivers License Phases "Initial" - ANSWER>>2nd phase Age 16- 17 Night time restrictions No convictions prior to 18 yrs old Drivers License Phase "Full" - ANSWER>>Age 18- 20
A show up is conducted by bring witness to view the offender: - ANSWER>>Within 1 hour of the incident
