LEA2-COMPOL
  • 1. Which of the following best characterizes the “Political-Era” model of policing?
A) Police agencies organized under a strict bureaucratic hierarchy with professional standards and training
B) Police using science-based crime analysis and proactive problem-solving strategies
C) Police functioning as a decentralized, community-based force responding to local political bosses
D) Police emphasizing zero-tolerance enforcement and rapid response to disorder **
  • 2. The shift from the “Political-Era” to the “Professional Model” of policing was largely motivated by a desire to?
A) Minimize political interference and promote uniform standards of conduct
B) Increase police presence in rural communities
C) Focus on reactive patrol rather than community engagement
D) Adopt military-style policing tactics
  • 3. Under the “Community Policing” model, which of the following is most emphasized?
A) Reactive law enforcement through rapid response units
B) Building relationships between police and community members to prevent crime collaboratively **
C) Centralized decision-making and strict discipline
D) Use of high‑tech surveillance without community input
  • 4. The “Problem-Oriented Policing” (POP) model encourages police to:
A) Analyze underlying conditions that contribute to recurring crime and solve root causes **
B) Ignore community consultation in favor of crime statistics
C) Enhance the use of force to deter crime
D) Focus solely on arresting offenders after crimes occur
  • 5. The “Broken Windows Theory,” often associated with policing models, suggests that?
A) Addressing minor signs of disorder (e.g., vandalism, loitering) can prevent more serious crimes **
B) Increased patrol presence is unnecessary if crime rates are low
C) Serious crimes should always be prioritized over minor disorders
D) Only serious crimes cause long-term community decline
  • 6. In the context of Philippine policing, the primary national civilian law-enforcement agency is the?
A) Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
B) Philippine National Police (PNP) **
C) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
D) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
  • 7. Which agency in the Philippines is chiefly responsible for investigation of major crimes such as homicide, organized crime, and transnational crime?
A) PNP Traffic Group
B) Philippine Coast Guard
C) NBI
D) BJMP
  • 8. The regional structure of the PNP aims to ensure that policing in the Philippines?
A) Allows autonomous local police forces separate from national control
B) Remains centralized under one command for the entire country
C) Enables coordination between national directives and local community needs
D) Relies solely on private security agencies for local law enforcement
  • 9. Which of the following is a major challenge for effective policing in the Philippine context?
A) Too much independence given to local governments in law enforcement
B) Excessive use of community-based policing programs
C) Over-reliance on international peacekeeping missions
D) Fragmentation of enforcement mandates among multiple agencies
  • 10. The term “transnational crime” refers to crimes that?
A) Occur only within one country’s borders
B) Are limited to financial fraud committed online
C) Involve only domestic gangs but operate internationally
D) Cross national borders or have effects across multiple countries
  • 11. Which of the following is commonly considered a form of transnational crime?
A) A traffic violation
B) A bar fight between locals
C) Petty theft in a local neighborhood
D) Human trafficking across international borders
  • 12. Under a transnational policing framework, national police forces must often work with?
A) Military forces as the first response
B) Only local governments
C) Local private security firms exclusively
D) Foreign law‑enforcement agencies and international organizations
  • 13. A key limitation of purely reactive policing (responding only after crime occurs) in dealing with transnational crime is that?
A) Reactive policing always leads to fewer human rights concerns
B) Reactive policing is more cost-effective
C) Transnational crime often requires proactive intelligence and prevention efforts
D) Transnational crime rarely crosses jurisdictions
  • 14. The “Democratic Policing” model emphasizes that policing should?
A) Remain completely independent from civilian oversight
B) Prioritize enforcement over community input
C) Be strictly paramilitary in structure
D) Uphold rule of law, human rights, transparency, and accountability to the public
  • 15. In the Philippine context, civilian oversight and accountability of policing is challenging because of?
A) Lack of any police regulation laws
B) Complete transparency in all police operations
C) Overlapping jurisdiction among agencies and institutional complexity
D) The absence of community-based policing initiatives
  • 16. Which of the following best describes “intelligence-led policing”?
A) Using crime data, intelligence and analysis to prioritize police resources strategically
B) Random patrols without prior planning
C) Relying on community complaints only
D) Using only foot patrols regardless of crime trends
  • 17. When dealing with transnational organized crime, a national police force must do which of the following for effective action?
A) Act unilaterally without sharing information abroad
B) Cooperate with foreign counterparts, share intelligence, and coordinate operations
C) Avoid cooperation to maintain national sovereignty
D) Focus only on arrests within domestic borders
  • 18. Which of these policing models is least likely to focus primarily on root causes of crime and more on enforcement and control?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Intelligence‑led Policing
C) Professional Model Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 19. A major advantage of community policing in a country like the Philippines is that it?
A) Reduces the need for police training
B) Eliminates the requirement for national-level coordination
C) Strengthens trust and cooperation between citizens and police, which can help in crime prevention
D) Automatically reduces all types of crime
  • 20. The fragmentation of law-enforcement responsibilities among agencies such as the PNP, NBI, and others can lead to?
A) Duplication of efforts, jurisdictional conflicts, and inefficiency
B) Greater efficiency with no overlap
C) Clearer lines of responsibility
D) Reduced need for inter-agency cooperation
  • 21. In the fight against transnational crime, a country’s policing strategy must consider which of the following external factors?
A) Global economic conditions, international law, and migration flows
B) Domestic crime rates only
C) Local community complaints only
D) Local traffic regulations only
  • 22. Which policing approach would most likely involve working with community members to identify recurring minor offences that escalate into major issues?
A) Reactive Rapid Response Policing
B) Professional Model Policing
C) Militarized Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 23. One reason transnational criminal networks are difficult to dismantle is that they?
A) Exploit differences in legal jurisdictions and weak cooperation between countries **
B) Never involve financial crimes
C) Avoid using communication or international transit
D) Always operate only within a single country
  • 24. Effective policing against transnational crime relies not only on law enforcement but also on?
A) International cooperation, intelligence sharing, and legal harmonization between states
B) Political manipulation
C) Local community policing only
D) Ignoring international norms
  • 25. The comparative study of policing models helps criminology students understand that?
A) Domestic policing should ignore global trends
B) Transnational crime is irrelevant to domestic policing models
C) Policing must adapt to social, political, and cultural contexts of each society
D) One policing model fits all societies equally well
  • 26. If a Philippine law enforcement officer wants to request information about a suspect who fled to Indonesia, the best first step is to?
A) Wait for the suspect to return voluntarily
B) Contact the suspect’s family for information
C) Directly send agents to arrest the suspect
D) File a request through the ASEANAPOL network
  • 27. INTERPOL notices are primarily used to?
A) Alert member countries about suspects or criminal activity for coordinated action
B) Replace national law enforcement investigation procedures
C) Punish suspects directly in foreign countries
D) Publicly accuse someone of a crime without evidence
  • 28. Under an extradition treaty, if Country A requests the extradition of a suspect from the Philippines, the Philippine authorities must?
A) Conduct a trial in the Philippines before extradition
B) Ignore the request if politically inconvenient
C) Verify that the offense is covered under the treaty and that due process is followed
D) Automatically extradite without review
  • 29. ASEAN law enforcement cooperation is often facilitated through?
A) Private security companies
B) Bilateral agreements only
C) Military occupation of crime areas
D) ASEANAPOL, joint investigations, and intelligence sharing
  • 30. A Philippine investigator needs to track a stolen cultural artifact in Thailand. Which mechanism should they use first?
A) Rely solely on Interpol Red Notices
B) Directly enter Thailand and seize the artifact
C) Publicize the theft on social media only
D) ASEANAPOL coordination
  • 31. When implementing INTERPOL procedures, an officer must ensure that?
A) Information is shared publicly without restrictions
B) Notices are distributed only to the local police
C) The operation respects member countries’ laws and avoids extraterritorial violations
D) Suspects are arrested without following any national law
  • 32. A suspect in a drug trafficking case flees to a country with no extradition treaty with the Philippines. The best legal approach is to?
A) File a domestic case only
B) Give up the investigation
C) Use mutual legal assistance agreements or pursue prosecution if the suspect returns
D) Kidnap the suspect
  • 33. Which of the following best illustrates ASEAN cooperation in transnational crime?
A) Limiting cooperation to domestic law enforcement
B) Sharing intelligence about human trafficking routes among member states
C) Ignoring border-crossing criminal activity
D) A single country unilaterally pursuing criminals abroad
  • 34. During international law enforcement operations, Philippine authorities must ensure?
A) Arrests without notifying foreign authorities
B) Public disclosure of all investigation details
C) Bypassing treaties if convenient
D) Full respect for the sovereignty and legal system of the cooperating country
  • 35. A Red Notice issued by INTERPOL allows
A) Confiscation of property without trial
B) Requesting assistance to locate and provisionally arrest a suspect
C) Direct prosecution in foreign courts
D) Automatic arrest in any member country
  • 36. When applying extradition procedures, the Philippine DOJ evaluates?
A) Only the political influence of the suspect
B) None of the above
C) Whether the offense is recognized under Philippine law and treaty obligations
D) Whether the suspect is wealthy
  • 37. A case involving cybercrime spanning multiple ASEAN countries would benefit most from?
A) Coordinated ASEANAPOL cybercrime task forces
B) International media exposure
C) Ignoring cooperation to protect national secrets
D) Individual country investigations only
  • 38. If a Philippine officer needs to implement a mutual legal assistance agreement (MLA) with Japan, the proper action is to?
A) Share intelligence on social media
B) Arrest suspects in Japan without consent
C) Directly conduct operations in Japan
D) Submit a formal MLA request via diplomatic channels or DOJ
  • 39. An ASEANAPOL meeting results in a plan to monitor cross-border smuggling. Applying this requires?
A) Coordinated checkpoints, intelligence sharing, and joint operations
B) Each country acting independently
C) Ignoring domestic laws for speed
D) Publicizing all operations in advance
  • 40. INTERPOL’s I-24/7 global police communications system is used to?
A) Coordinate real-time alerts on criminals, stolen property, or threats
B) Publish suspects’ personal details publicly
C) Evade diplomatic procedures
D) Replace national police reporting
  • 41. To apply an extradition treaty successfully, Philippine authorities must?
A) Ignore due process if the suspect is dangerous
B) Ensure the offense is extraditable under the treaty and comply with Philippine judicial review
C) Publicize the extradition plan
D) Deport suspects without consent
  • 42. ASEAN cooperation in combating human trafficking typically involves?
A) Ignoring cross-border networks
B) Joint investigations, intelligence exchange, and victim protection programs
C) Isolated national campaigns
D) Relying solely on NGOs
  • 43. A Philippine law enforcement officer handling an international fraud case should first?
A) Post details on social media
B) Contact INTERPOL for notices and coordinate with foreign counterparts
C) Arrest suspects abroad
D) Conduct operations without foreign authorization
  • 44. Implementing law enforcement agreements internationally requires adherence to?
A) Personal judgment of investigators
B) Media pressure
C) Both domestic laws and treaty obligations
D) Only local laws
  • 45. A Philippine officer planning a joint operation with Malaysia to dismantle a transnational drug ring must?
A) Independently raid Malaysian properties
B) Coordinate through ASEANAPOL and follow agreed protocols
C) Ignore Malaysian law for expedience
D) Publicly announce the operation
  • 46. The primary benefit of extradition treaties is to?
A) Ignore human rights considerations
B) Facilitate legal transfer of fugitives while respecting sovereignty
C) Avoid domestic prosecution
D) Allow unlimited cross-border arrests
  • 47. Applying INTERPOL tools effectively in the Philippines requires?
A) Publishing suspect information in newspapers
B) Leveraging notices, diffusions, and databases to locate suspects and stolen property
C) Using the system only for local crimes
D) Ignoring international cooperation protocols
  • 48. ASEANAPOL operational plans are most effective when?
A) Only the most powerful countries take action
B) Countries share intelligence, harmonize procedures, and conduct joint actions
C) Implemented without coordination
D) Plans remain confidential with no sharing
  • 49. Mutual legal assistance requests in international policing are used to?
A) Directly seize property in foreign countries
B) Replace extradition procedures entirely
C) Obtain evidence, documents, or witness cooperation from another country
D) Evade domestic laws
  • 50. A Philippine police officer applying international agreements on law enforcement must always?
A) Ignore diplomatic protocols
B) Follow treaty provisions, maintain due process, and respect sovereignty
C) Prioritize speed over legality
D) Act without coordination with DOJ or foreign authorities
  • 51. A small town mayor requests police to prioritize political allies over neutral law enforcement. Which policing model is being applied?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Political Model
C) Professional Model
D) Community Policing
  • 52. Police officers use crime data to identify recurring theft hotspots and create tailored patrol strategies. Which model is this?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Community Policing
D) Political Policing
  • 53. Officers organize neighborhood watch meetings and collaborate with residents to reduce petty crimes. This scenario demonstrates
A) Community Policing
B) Political Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 54. A police department implements strict training, uniform procedures, and standardized reporting to ensure impartial enforcement. This reflects?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 55. A police chief assigns officers to patrol areas based on requests from influential politicians. Which policing model is being practiced?
A) Political Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 56. Officers conduct a detailed analysis of domestic violence incidents to develop preventative strategies. This application reflects which model?
A) Political Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Community Policing
  • 57. A precinct holds regular “Coffee with the Cops” events to build rapport and address local concerns. Which model is this?
A) Professional Model
B) Political Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 58. A national law enforcement agency adopts merit-based promotion, formal training, and clear career paths. This is an example of?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Policing
  • 59. Police respond to a surge in burglaries by mapping patterns, consulting residents, and implementing specific patrol strategies in high-risk areas. This illustrates?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Policing
  • 60. A mayoral administration instructs the police to suppress opposition rallies to maintain political order. Which model is being applied?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Political Model
C) Community Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 61. Officers assign specialized units to investigate cybercrime using formal protocols, emphasizing expertise and professionalism. This reflects?
A) Community Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Model
  • 62. Neighborhood residents participate in reporting minor crimes and help implement preventive measures with local police. This scenario is?
A) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Policing
  • 63. A police precinct evaluates repetitive motor vehicle thefts and implements long-term strategies to reduce incidents. Which model is applied?
A) Political Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Community Policing
  • 64. Officers are recruited based on connections rather than qualifications, and law enforcement priorities are influenced by local politicians. This represents?
A) Political Model
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 65. A police station organizes local youth programs to prevent delinquency and strengthen relationships. Which model is this?
A) Professional Model
B) Political Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 66. Investigators develop a formal crime-reporting system, enforce standardized procedures, and follow codified rules. This scenario represents?
A) Professional Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political Model
D) Community Policing
  • 67. Police collaborate with city planners to redesign poorly lit streets that encourage crime, based on recurring incident analysis. This illustrates?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Policing
  • 68. Officers participate in local festivals and community activities to enhance trust and gather intelligence on local concerns. Which model is applied?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Policing
  • 69. A police department assigns officers to work closely with business owners to address recurring shoplifting incidents through joint solutions. This approach represents?
A) Political Model
B) Professional Model
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 70. After analyzing repeated traffic accidents at the same intersection, police collaborate with engineers to redesign road layout. This is an example of?
A) Political Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 71. A newly appointed mayor influence police promotion and deployment decisions to reward campaign supporters. This most closely reflects the?
A) Political Model
B) Community Policing Model
C) Problem-Oriented Policing Model
D) Professional Model
  • 72. A police unit follows strict investigative guidelines, ensures training certifications, and adheres to standardized procedures. This demonstrates?
A) Community Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Policing
  • 73. Residents complain about noise disturbances every weekend. Police analyze the pattern, identify hotspots, and coordinate with barangay leaders to reduce incidents. This is applying?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Political Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 74. Officers visit various ethnic communities to better understand their concerns and encourage reporting of crimes. This initiative is part of?
A) Political Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 75. A police chief removes political interference by implementing merit-based promotions and strict training standards. This best applies the?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Political Model
C) Community Policing Model
D) Professional Model
  • 76. Evaluating the role of police in a multicultural society, which practice best enhances legitimacy and trust?
A) Prioritizing politically influential groups
B) Uniform enforcement of laws without cultural sensitivity
C) Implementing strict punitive measures regardless of social context
D) Engaging community leaders to understand cultural norms and reduce conflict
  • 77. A government evaluates whether police interventions are effective in reducing social disorder. Which factor should be considered first?
A) Budget spent on operations
B) Media coverage
C) Number of arrests made
D) Impact on community trust and social cohesion
  • 78. When assessing the importance of policing in social life, one critical role of police is?
A) Serving political leaders exclusively
B) Reducing the number of police personnel
C) Only enforcing laws with zero tolerance
D) Maintaining public order, protecting rights, and fostering community security
  • 79. Evaluating multicultural policing programs, a key measure of success is?
A) Number of tickets issued
B) Frequency of high-profile arrests
C) Police uniforms and ranks
D) Reduced ethnic or cultural tensions and equitable access to justice
  • 80. The police’s role in governance includes which of the following?
A) Replacing judicial functions
B) Administering legislation directly
C) Issuing executive orders
D) Enforcing laws impartially, advising government on security, and protecting citizens
  • 81. Evaluating community policing in a diverse society, the most important criterion is?
A) Strict adherence to standard operating procedures only
B) Building relationships with all cultural groups to ensure fairness and responsiveness
C) Minimizing public interaction
D) Focusing only on urban centers
  • 82. When a police department reviews its strategies to reduce bias, which action demonstrates effective evaluation?
A) Counting only arrests and convictions
B) Ignoring minority complaints
C) Surveying public perceptions across all cultural groups
D) Increasing patrols without community consultation
  • 83. Evaluating police effectiveness in social life, which indicator best reflects preventive success?
A) Number of laws enforced
B) Media portrayal of police activities
C) High number of arrests
D) Low crime rates accompanied by strong community engagement
  • 84. Which approach best evaluates whether police goals align with democratic governance?
A) Reviewing transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights
B) Prioritizing arrest statistics over social outcomes
C) Ensuring all police resources are controlled by political elites
D) Ignoring citizen complaints
  • 85. Evaluating the social role of police, which of the following is most crucial?
A) Maintaining hierarchical authority internally
B) Exercising discretion only in favor of the wealthy
C) Avoiding involvement in social programs
D) Preventing disorder and fostering trust
  • 86. A city council evaluates police initiatives in ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Which criterion is most relevant?
A) Citizen satisfaction, reduced intergroup tension, and fair enforcement
B) Presence of high-ranking officers
C) Number of traffic tickets issued
D) Enforcement against a single demographic
  • 87. The effectiveness of multicultural policing is best assessed by?
A) Decreased complaints of discrimination and increased cooperation with all community groups
B) Number of arrests in minority communities
C) Strict uniform enforcement
D) Frequency of press releases
  • 88. Evaluating police roles in government affairs, which function is essential?
A) Creating laws
B) Acting as an advisor on security policy and supporting lawful government operations
C) Overseeing the judiciary
D) Conducting elections
  • 89. When assessing the societal impact of policing, which factor indicates long-term success?
A) Number of citations issued
B) Community perception of safety and police fairness
C) Strict enforcement without consultation
D) High arrest rates regardless of community feedback
  • 90. A national police agency evaluates its strategies to handle multicultural disputes. Which practice demonstrates effective evaluation?
A) Analyzing complaint patterns and resolution outcomes
B) Avoiding community engagement
C) Enforcing laws uniformly without cultural adaptation
D) Using only internal metrics like patrol hours
  • 91. Evaluating the police as a social institution, which measure best reflects their role in maintaining social cohesion?
A) Physical presence in neighborhoods
B) Use of force statistics only
C) Community involvement, trust-building, and fair conflict resolution
D) Number of arrests
  • 92. When judging police performance in a multi-ethnic city, which factor is most significant?
A) Use of aggressive tactics exclusively
B) Equal treatment and representation across cultural groups
C) Enforcement of laws only in high-income areas
D) Promotion of officers based on political connections
  • 93. Evaluating the goal of law enforcement in society, the most important outcome is?
A) Public compliance through fear
B) Focus on high-profile cases only
C) Public safety, crime prevention, and protection of civil liberties
D) Maximum use of punitive measures
  • 94. A police evaluation of multicultural outreach programs should focus on
A) Increasing enforcement visibility only
B) Limiting engagement to one cultural community
C) Issuing fines to increase revenue
D) Participation of community leaders and residents from diverse groups
  • 95. Which evaluation criterion best reflects the police’s role in balancing order and rights?
A) Transparency, accountability, and community perception of legitimacy
B) Number of arrests per officer
C) Strict enforcement of minor infractions
D) Political influence over operations
  • 96. Evaluating multicultural policing, success is demonstrated when?
A) Only law enforcement statistics improve
B) Police avoid community interaction
C) Enforcement is concentrated on select neighborhoods
D) Intergroup conflicts decrease and citizens of all backgrounds cooperate with police
  • 97. When assessing policing in governance, which evaluation question is most appropriate?
A) Is the budget spent faster than planned?
B) Do police operations respect legal frameworks, human rights, and democratic principles?
C) Are political leaders satisfied?
D) Are more tickets being issued?
  • 98. A police department evaluates its community programs in a multicultural city. Which evidence is most valuable?
A) Feedback from residents of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
B) Number of internal meetings
C) Officer patrol schedules
D) Presence of advanced technology
  • 99. Evaluating the importance of police in social life, which factor best reflects social legitimacy?
A) Strict enforcement of minor offenses
B) Number of arrests per precinct
C) Citizens voluntarily report crimes and engage with police
D) Heavy use of force in all situations
  • 100. Multicultural policing evaluation emphasizes?
A) Enforcing laws only in politically important areas
B) Equity, inclusion, and responsiveness to all community groups
C) Limiting police-community interaction
D) Focusing solely on punitive outcomes
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