6.4. Levels of Policing and Role of Police

What is the definition of a 'Commissioned' employee in law enforcement, as described in the chapter?

What defines a 'Civilian' employee in law enforcement according to the text?

For candidates interested in the FBI with a diversified bachelor's degree, how many years of professional experience are required before applying?

Besides a bachelor's degree in a specific field like accounting or computer science, what other educational qualification from an accredited law school is accepted for an FBI special agent application?

What is described in the chapter as the primary duty of state police officers?

According to the chapter, approximately how many counties are there in the United States?

At the county level of policing, who is the elected head of the law enforcement agency?

For officers in municipal/city police departments, when do college degrees generally become a required educational background?

What is the name of the multi-agency unit in Jackson County, Oregon, that was created to work towards controlling gangs and drugs in the valley?

How many different agencies converged to form the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) unit?

In 2015, what was the stated percentage increase in gang-related aggravated assault cases investigated by MADGE and the Medford Police Department?

In 2015, how many documented gang members and associates did MADGE and the Medford Police Department identify as participating in organized crime activities?

According to the 'Becoming an Officer Example' box, what must a person typically be before they can become a homicide detective?

The text contrasts the limited promotional opportunities of the small Ashland Police Department (APD) with the more glamorous divisions offered by which larger police department?

Which of the following is listed under the heading 'COMMISSIONED- Divisions within a Law Enforcement Agency'?

Which of the following is provided as an example of a civilian position at a law enforcement agency?

Which federal agency is represented by the acronym ATF?

In addition to their primary duty, what other functions are many state police agencies described as performing?

What is the typical designator for a person who works for a city's police force?

For candidates applying to be an FBI special agent with a master's degree or Ph.D., how many years of professional experience are required?

What is described as the minimum educational and work experience requirement for most law enforcement-related careers in the federal arena?

What are the commissioned employees of state police agencies generally called?

In their respective counties, what facilities can a Sheriff be responsible for in addition to general law enforcement?

Regarding the educational background of candidates testing for municipal/city police positions, what does the text observe?

According to the chapter, why are promotional opportunities described as minimal in a smaller police department like the Ashland Police Department (APD)?

To illustrate the importance of civilian employees, the text gives an example of a citizen dialing 9-1-1. Which civilian employee answers the phone in this scenario?

The chapter emphasizes that one federal, state, county, or city police agency cannot do it all alone and that agencies must work together to succeed. What concept in policing does this illustrate?

Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a daily contact for a city police officer?

Which of the following is listed under 'Miscellaneous Policing Jobs' that may fall under various jurisdictions or be civilian positions?

What key power, as described in the chapter, differentiates a 'Commissioned' officer from a 'Civilian' employee?

In the list of 'Federal job possibilities,' which agency is abbreviated as USMS?

According to the chapter, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) works for which state department?

Which of the following is listed in the text as an example of a sheriff's office in Oregon?

Which of the following is listed in the chapter as a municipal/city police department in Oregon?

According to the 'Becoming an Officer Example,' how frequently might a larger department with hundreds of homicides a year have openings for the glamorous position of homicide detective?

Which division, offered by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), is mentioned as an example of a more glamorous division not typically available at smaller departments?

In the discussion about the importance of civilian staff, which employee is identified as the civilian who logs and follows through with the chain of custody for evidence like heroin?

The text describes careers in the federal arena as broad and vast with rewards that outweigh local agencies. What does it identify as the 'catch'?

What is mentioned as a common characteristic of the hats worn by state police troopers?

In a county-level law enforcement agency, who do the deputies work directly under?

According to the chapter, for a city to have its own police force, what must it have?

The chapter states that law enforcement agencies, regardless of level, generally have jobs available within which two major areas?

According to the chapter, what is a common misconception candidates have when considering a career in policing?

Which of the following is listed as a specific type of crime investigated within the commissioned Detective/Investigations division?

Which of the following is listed as a civilian division or position within a law enforcement agency?

Which of the following agencies is explicitly listed as a member of the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) unit?

Based on the list provided in the text, which of the following entities is NOT a member of the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement (MADGE) unit?

The chapter concludes its discussion of an officer's daily contacts by stating that these contacts are what to every police officer?

Under what specific condition is a criminal justice major accepted as a qualifying bachelor's degree for an FBI special agent application?

Unlike many other professions, what does the chapter say can change about a police officer's daily job from one year to the next?