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  • 1. Which of the following best characterizes the “Political-Era” model of policing?
A) Police emphasizing zero-tolerance enforcement and rapid response to disorder **
B) Police functioning as a decentralized, community-based force responding to local political bosses
C) Police using science-based crime analysis and proactive problem-solving strategies
D) Police agencies organized under a strict bureaucratic hierarchy with professional standards and training
  • 2. The shift from the “Political-Era” to the “Professional Model” of policing was largely motivated by a desire to?
A) Increase police presence in rural communities
B) Minimize political interference and promote uniform standards of conduct
C) Adopt military-style policing tactics
D) Focus on reactive patrol rather than community engagement
  • 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) Focus solely on arresting offenders after crimes occur
B) Enhance the use of force to deter crime
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) Increased patrol presence is unnecessary if crime rates are low
C) Only serious crimes cause long-term community decline
D) Addressing minor signs of disorder (e.g., vandalism, loitering) can prevent more serious crimes **
  • 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) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
C) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
D) Philippine National Police (PNP) **
  • 7. Which agency in the Philippines is chiefly responsible for investigation of major crimes such as homicide, organized crime, and transnational crime?
A) BJMP
B) Philippine Coast Guard
C) NBI
D) PNP Traffic Group
  • 8. The regional structure of the PNP aims to ensure that policing in the Philippines?
A) Remains centralized under one command for the entire country
B) Relies solely on private security agencies for local law enforcement
C) Enables coordination between national directives and local community needs
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) Fragmentation of enforcement mandates among multiple agencies
B) Over-reliance on international peacekeeping missions
C) Excessive use of community-based policing programs
D) Too much independence given to local governments in law enforcement
  • 10. The term “transnational crime” refers to crimes that?
A) Involve only domestic gangs but operate internationally
B) Are limited to financial fraud committed online
C) Occur only within one country’s borders
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) Human trafficking across international borders
C) A bar fight between locals
D) Petty theft in a local neighborhood
  • 12. Under a transnational policing framework, national police forces must often work with?
A) Local private security firms exclusively
B) Military forces as the first response
C) Foreign law‑enforcement agencies and international organizations
D) Only local governments
  • 13. A key limitation of purely reactive policing (responding only after crime occurs) in dealing with transnational crime is that?
A) Transnational crime often requires proactive intelligence and prevention efforts
B) Reactive policing always leads to fewer human rights concerns
C) Reactive policing is more cost-effective
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) The absence of community-based policing initiatives
B) Lack of any police regulation laws
C) Complete transparency in all police operations
D) Overlapping jurisdiction among agencies and institutional complexity
  • 16. Which of the following best describes “intelligence-led policing”?
A) Random patrols without prior planning
B) Relying on community complaints only
C) Using crime data, intelligence and analysis to prioritize police resources strategically
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) Avoid cooperation to maintain national sovereignty
B) Act unilaterally without sharing information abroad
C) Cooperate with foreign counterparts, share intelligence, and coordinate operations
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) Intelligence‑led Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model Policing
D) Problem-Oriented 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) Reduces the need for police training
C) Strengthens trust and cooperation between citizens and police, which can help in crime prevention
D) Eliminates the requirement for national-level coordination
  • 20. The fragmentation of law-enforcement responsibilities among agencies such as the PNP, NBI, and others can lead to?
A) Clearer lines of responsibility
B) Greater efficiency with no overlap
C) Duplication of efforts, jurisdictional conflicts, and inefficiency
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) Local traffic regulations only
B) Domestic crime rates only
C) Local community complaints only
D) Global economic conditions, international law, and migration flows
  • 22. Which policing approach would most likely involve working with community members to identify recurring minor offences that escalate into major issues?
A) Community Policing
B) Militarized Policing
C) Professional Model Policing
D) Reactive Rapid Response Policing
  • 23. One reason transnational criminal networks are difficult to dismantle is that they?
A) Never involve financial crimes
B) Always operate only within a single country
C) Exploit differences in legal jurisdictions and weak cooperation between countries **
D) Avoid using communication or international transit
  • 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) Transnational crime is irrelevant to domestic policing models
B) Policing must adapt to social, political, and cultural contexts of each society
C) Domestic policing should ignore global trends
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) File a request through the ASEANAPOL network
B) Wait for the suspect to return voluntarily
C) Contact the suspect’s family for information
D) Directly send agents to arrest the suspect
  • 27. INTERPOL notices are primarily used to?
A) Publicly accuse someone of a crime without evidence
B) Punish suspects directly in foreign countries
C) Replace national law enforcement investigation procedures
D) Alert member countries about suspects or criminal activity for coordinated action
  • 28. Under an extradition treaty, if Country A requests the extradition of a suspect from the Philippines, the Philippine authorities must?
A) Ignore the request if politically inconvenient
B) Conduct a trial in the Philippines before extradition
C) Automatically extradite without review
D) Verify that the offense is covered under the treaty and that due process is followed
  • 29. ASEAN law enforcement cooperation is often facilitated through?
A) Private security companies
B) ASEANAPOL, joint investigations, and intelligence sharing
C) Military occupation of crime areas
D) Bilateral agreements only
  • 30. A Philippine investigator needs to track a stolen cultural artifact in Thailand. Which mechanism should they use first?
A) Directly enter Thailand and seize the artifact
B) Rely solely on Interpol Red Notices
C) ASEANAPOL coordination
D) Publicize the theft on social media only
  • 31. When implementing INTERPOL procedures, an officer must ensure that?
A) The operation respects member countries’ laws and avoids extraterritorial violations
B) Notices are distributed only to the local police
C) Suspects are arrested without following any national law
D) Information is shared publicly without restrictions
  • 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) Kidnap the suspect
D) Give up the investigation
  • 33. Which of the following best illustrates ASEAN cooperation in transnational crime?
A) Sharing intelligence about human trafficking routes among member states
B) Limiting cooperation to domestic law enforcement
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) Public disclosure of all investigation details
B) Bypassing treaties if convenient
C) Full respect for the sovereignty and legal system of the cooperating country
D) Arrests without notifying foreign authorities
  • 35. A Red Notice issued by INTERPOL allows
A) Direct prosecution in foreign courts
B) Confiscation of property without trial
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) None of the above
B) Whether the suspect is wealthy
C) Whether the offense is recognized under Philippine law and treaty obligations
D) Only the political influence of the suspect
  • 37. A case involving cybercrime spanning multiple ASEAN countries would benefit most from?
A) Individual country investigations only
B) Ignoring cooperation to protect national secrets
C) Coordinated ASEANAPOL cybercrime task forces
D) International media exposure
  • 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) Directly conduct operations in Japan
C) Arrest suspects in Japan without consent
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) Ignoring domestic laws for speed
B) Publicizing all operations in advance
C) Coordinated checkpoints, intelligence sharing, and joint operations
D) Each country acting independently
  • 40. INTERPOL’s I-24/7 global police communications system is used to?
A) Evade diplomatic procedures
B) Coordinate real-time alerts on criminals, stolen property, or threats
C) Replace national police reporting
D) Publish suspects’ personal details publicly
  • 41. To apply an extradition treaty successfully, Philippine authorities must?
A) Deport suspects without consent
B) Publicize the extradition plan
C) Ignore due process if the suspect is dangerous
D) Ensure the offense is extraditable under the treaty and comply with Philippine judicial review
  • 42. ASEAN cooperation in combating human trafficking typically involves?
A) Isolated national campaigns
B) Joint investigations, intelligence exchange, and victim protection programs
C) Ignoring cross-border networks
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) Conduct operations without foreign authorization
C) Arrest suspects abroad
D) Contact INTERPOL for notices and coordinate with foreign counterparts
  • 44. Implementing law enforcement agreements internationally requires adherence to?
A) Media pressure
B) Both domestic laws and treaty obligations
C) Personal judgment of investigators
D) Only local laws
  • 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) Avoid domestic prosecution
B) Allow unlimited cross-border arrests
C) Ignore human rights considerations
D) Facilitate legal transfer of fugitives while respecting sovereignty
  • 47. Applying INTERPOL tools effectively in the Philippines requires?
A) Ignoring international cooperation protocols
B) Publishing suspect information in newspapers
C) Using the system only for local crimes
D) Leveraging notices, diffusions, and databases to locate suspects and stolen property
  • 48. ASEANAPOL operational plans are most effective when?
A) Implemented without coordination
B) Only the most powerful countries take action
C) Countries share intelligence, harmonize procedures, and conduct joint actions
D) Plans remain confidential with no sharing
  • 49. Mutual legal assistance requests in international policing are used to?
A) Replace extradition procedures entirely
B) Directly seize property in foreign countries
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) Act without coordination with DOJ or foreign authorities
B) Follow treaty provisions, maintain due process, and respect sovereignty
C) Ignore diplomatic protocols
D) Prioritize speed over legality
  • 51. A small town mayor requests police to prioritize political allies over neutral law enforcement. Which policing model is being applied?
A) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Model
  • 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) Political Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 53. Officers organize neighborhood watch meetings and collaborate with residents to reduce petty crimes. This scenario demonstrates
A) Professional Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Political Policing
  • 54. A police department implements strict training, uniform procedures, and standardized reporting to ensure impartial enforcement. This reflects?
A) Political Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented 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) Professional Model
B) Political Model
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 56. Officers conduct a detailed analysis of domestic violence incidents to develop preventative strategies. This application reflects which model?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Model
  • 57. A precinct holds regular “Coffee with the Cops” events to build rapport and address local concerns. Which model is this?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 58. A national law enforcement agency adopts merit-based promotion, formal training, and clear career paths. This is an example of?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community 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) Political Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented 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) Professional Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political 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) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Community 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) Political Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 63. A police precinct evaluates repetitive motor vehicle thefts and implements long-term strategies to reduce incidents. Which model is applied?
A) Professional Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political 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) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
C) Political 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) Political Policing
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 66. Investigators develop a formal crime-reporting system, enforce standardized procedures, and follow codified rules. This scenario represents?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Political Model
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) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented 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) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Community Policing
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) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Model
  • 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) Political Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 71. A newly appointed mayor influence police promotion and deployment decisions to reward campaign supporters. This most closely reflects the?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing Model
B) Professional Model
C) Political Model
D) Community Policing Model
  • 72. A police unit follows strict investigative guidelines, ensures training certifications, and adheres to standardized procedures. This demonstrates?
A) Political Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model
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) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Policing
  • 74. Officers visit various ethnic communities to better understand their concerns and encourage reporting of crimes. This initiative is part of?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Policing
  • 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) Prioritizing politically influential groups
B) Engaging community leaders to understand cultural norms and reduce conflict
C) Implementing strict punitive measures regardless of social context
D) Uniform enforcement of laws without cultural sensitivity
  • 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) Impact on community trust and social cohesion
C) Number of arrests made
D) Media coverage
  • 78. When assessing the importance of policing in social life, one critical role of police is?
A) Maintaining public order, protecting rights, and fostering community security
B) Reducing the number of police personnel
C) Only enforcing laws with zero tolerance
D) Serving political leaders exclusively
  • 79. Evaluating multicultural policing programs, a key measure of success is?
A) Reduced ethnic or cultural tensions and equitable access to justice
B) Number of tickets issued
C) Police uniforms and ranks
D) Frequency of high-profile arrests
  • 80. The police’s role in governance includes which of the following?
A) Administering legislation directly
B) Replacing judicial functions
C) Enforcing laws impartially, advising government on security, and protecting citizens
D) Issuing executive orders
  • 81. Evaluating community policing in a diverse society, the most important criterion is?
A) Strict adherence to standard operating procedures only
B) Focusing only on urban centers
C) Building relationships with all cultural groups to ensure fairness and responsiveness
D) Minimizing public interaction
  • 82. When a police department reviews its strategies to reduce bias, which action demonstrates effective evaluation?
A) Ignoring minority complaints
B) Surveying public perceptions across all cultural groups
C) Counting only arrests and convictions
D) Increasing patrols without community consultation
  • 83. Evaluating police effectiveness in social life, which indicator best reflects preventive success?
A) Media portrayal of police activities
B) Low crime rates accompanied by strong community engagement
C) Number of laws enforced
D) High number of arrests
  • 84. Which approach best evaluates whether police goals align with democratic governance?
A) Ignoring citizen complaints
B) Reviewing transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights
C) Ensuring all police resources are controlled by political elites
D) Prioritizing arrest statistics over social outcomes
  • 85. Evaluating the social role of police, which of the following is most crucial?
A) Preventing disorder and fostering trust
B) Avoiding involvement in social programs
C) Maintaining hierarchical authority internally
D) Exercising discretion only in favor of the wealthy
  • 86. A city council evaluates police initiatives in ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Which criterion is most relevant?
A) Number of traffic tickets issued
B) Enforcement against a single demographic
C) Citizen satisfaction, reduced intergroup tension, and fair enforcement
D) Presence of high-ranking officers
  • 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) Acting as an advisor on security policy and supporting lawful government operations
B) Conducting elections
C) Overseeing the judiciary
D) Creating laws
  • 89. When assessing the societal impact of policing, which factor indicates long-term success?
A) High arrest rates regardless of community feedback
B) Number of citations issued
C) Community perception of safety and police fairness
D) Strict enforcement without consultation
  • 90. A national police agency evaluates its strategies to handle multicultural disputes. Which practice demonstrates effective evaluation?
A) Using only internal metrics like patrol hours
B) Enforcing laws uniformly without cultural adaptation
C) Analyzing complaint patterns and resolution outcomes
D) Avoiding community engagement
  • 91. Evaluating the police as a social institution, which measure best reflects their role in maintaining social cohesion?
A) Number of arrests
B) Use of force statistics only
C) Physical presence in neighborhoods
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) Enforcement of laws only in high-income areas
C) Use of aggressive tactics exclusively
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) Maximum use of punitive measures
D) Public safety, crime prevention, and protection of civil liberties
  • 94. A police evaluation of multicultural outreach programs should focus on
A) Issuing fines to increase revenue
B) Participation of community leaders and residents from diverse groups
C) Increasing enforcement visibility only
D) Limiting engagement to one cultural community
  • 95. Which evaluation criterion best reflects the police’s role in balancing order and rights?
A) Strict enforcement of minor infractions
B) Political influence over operations
C) Transparency, accountability, and community perception of legitimacy
D) Number of arrests per officer
  • 96. Evaluating multicultural policing, success is demonstrated when?
A) Intergroup conflicts decrease and citizens of all backgrounds cooperate with police
B) Police avoid community interaction
C) Enforcement is concentrated on select neighborhoods
D) Only law enforcement statistics improve
  • 97. When assessing policing in governance, which evaluation question is most appropriate?
A) Are more tickets being issued?
B) Are political leaders satisfied?
C) Do police operations respect legal frameworks, human rights, and democratic principles?
D) Is the budget spent faster than planned?
  • 98. A police department evaluates its community programs in a multicultural city. Which evidence is most valuable?
A) Presence of advanced technology
B) Feedback from residents of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
C) Number of internal meetings
D) Officer patrol schedules
  • 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) Limiting police-community interaction
B) Focusing solely on punitive outcomes
C) Equity, inclusion, and responsiveness to all community groups
D) Enforcing laws only in politically important areas
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