Instructions:
The midterm is based on your readings and other material that has been used to enhance your learning for each unit (or week) and can only be taken once.
• The midterm is worth a total of 100 points.
• The midterm is open book, but responses must be written using your OWN words.
• Select one (1) Essay Question from each unit/weeks, for a total of four (4) questions answered.
• See grading rubric on last page.
• Be sure to read the grading criteria by which your exam will be evaluated before you write your exam and again after you write your exam.
Essay Questions:
• Unit 1 (select one (1)):
1. What do Americans want from the police?
2. What do Americans not want from the police?
3. There are 3 distinct styles of policing. These are concepts and are not etched in stone as any community can choose, mix, or match. What style(s) are used in your community and make sure to identify the type of community you live and why you feel that style(s) are being used. They are:
a. "Legalistic" - enforce the laws the same for everyone.
b. "Watchman" - maintain status quo, respond to more serious crimes.
c. "Service Style" - service is the main priority, only arrest when they have to.
• Unit 2 (select one (1)):
4. A police agency has many options of units and positions, what factors do you feel influence or determine what and agency should have? Why?
5. Why, in your opinion do you feel that detectives should be in plain clothes for all of their assignments?
• Unit 3 (select one (1)):
6. Define discretion. Discuss the problems associated with police discretion. Include in your discussion an explanation of who has the most discretion in a police agency and why this is problematic.
7. There may be situations where a police officer, using his discretion, decided NOT to arrest and individual. Under what circumstances might this be an issue regarding liability for the officer, the department, and others?
• Unit 4 (select one (1)):
8. What is "suicide by cop"?
9. If officers are armed whether on or off-duty, (not mandated to be armed off-duty), should there be any different restrictions regarding the use of force? Keep in mind, that when off- duty, they would not be in uniform.
Research the Tennessee v. Garner case, then summarize the case and how it relates to the use
of force.
The requirements for your paper are:
1-2 pages in length, excluding reference page
Double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font
At least 3 supportive citations from this week's resources or independent research.