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