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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 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 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) 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) Building relationships between police and community members to prevent crime collaboratively **
B) Use of high‑tech surveillance without community input
C) Reactive law enforcement through rapid response units
D) Centralized decision-making and strict discipline
  • 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) Focus solely on arresting offenders after crimes occur
D) Enhance the use of force to deter crime
  • 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) Addressing minor signs of disorder (e.g., vandalism, loitering) can prevent more serious crimes **
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) Philippine National Police (PNP) **
B) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
C) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
D) Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
  • 7. Which agency in the Philippines is chiefly responsible for investigation of major crimes such as homicide, organized crime, and transnational crime?
A) NBI
B) Philippine Coast Guard
C) BJMP
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) Allows autonomous local police forces separate from national control
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) Excessive use of community-based policing programs
B) Too much independence given to local governments in law enforcement
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) Involve only domestic gangs but operate internationally
B) Occur only within one country’s borders
C) Are limited to financial fraud committed online
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 bar fight between locals
B) Petty theft in a local neighborhood
C) Human trafficking across international borders
D) A traffic violation
  • 12. Under a transnational policing framework, national police forces must often work with?
A) Foreign law‑enforcement agencies and international organizations
B) Only local governments
C) Local private security firms exclusively
D) Military forces as the first response
  • 13. A key limitation of purely reactive policing (responding only after crime occurs) in dealing with transnational crime is that?
A) Reactive policing is more cost-effective
B) Transnational crime often requires proactive intelligence and prevention efforts
C) Transnational crime rarely crosses jurisdictions
D) Reactive policing always leads to fewer human rights concerns
  • 14. The “Democratic Policing” model emphasizes that policing should?
A) Remain completely independent from civilian oversight
B) Uphold rule of law, human rights, transparency, and accountability to the public
C) Be strictly paramilitary in structure
D) Prioritize enforcement over community input
  • 15. In the Philippine context, civilian oversight and accountability of policing is challenging because of?
A) Lack of any police regulation laws
B) Overlapping jurisdiction among agencies and institutional complexity
C) Complete transparency in all police operations
D) The absence of community-based policing initiatives
  • 16. Which of the following best describes “intelligence-led policing”?
A) Relying on community complaints only
B) Random patrols without prior planning
C) Using only foot patrols regardless of crime trends
D) Using crime data, intelligence and analysis to prioritize police resources strategically
  • 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) Cooperate with foreign counterparts, share intelligence, and coordinate operations
C) Act unilaterally without sharing information abroad
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) Professional Model Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Community 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) Eliminates the requirement for national-level coordination
C) Reduces the need for police training
D) Strengthens trust and cooperation between citizens and police, which can help in crime prevention
  • 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) Clearer lines of responsibility
C) Greater efficiency with no overlap
D) Duplication of efforts, jurisdictional conflicts, and inefficiency
  • 21. In the fight against transnational crime, a country’s policing strategy must consider which of the following external factors?
A) Domestic crime rates only
B) Local traffic regulations only
C) Global economic conditions, international law, and migration flows
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) Community Policing
B) Reactive Rapid Response Policing
C) Militarized Policing
D) Professional Model Policing
  • 23. One reason transnational criminal networks are difficult to dismantle is that they?
A) Always operate only within a single country
B) Exploit differences in legal jurisdictions and weak cooperation between countries **
C) Avoid using communication or international transit
D) Never involve financial crimes
  • 24. Effective policing against transnational crime relies not only on law enforcement but also on?
A) Political manipulation
B) International cooperation, intelligence sharing, and legal harmonization between states
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) Domestic policing should ignore global trends
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) File a request through the ASEANAPOL network
B) Directly send agents to arrest the suspect
C) Wait for the suspect to return voluntarily
D) Contact the suspect’s family for information
  • 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) Automatically extradite without review
C) Verify that the offense is covered under the treaty and that due process is followed
D) Ignore the request if politically inconvenient
  • 29. ASEAN law enforcement cooperation is often facilitated through?
A) ASEANAPOL, joint investigations, and intelligence sharing
B) Military occupation of crime areas
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) Rely solely on Interpol Red Notices
B) Publicize the theft on social media only
C) Directly enter Thailand and seize the artifact
D) ASEANAPOL coordination
  • 31. When implementing INTERPOL procedures, an officer must ensure that?
A) Notices are distributed only to the local police
B) Suspects are arrested without following any national law
C) Information is shared publicly without restrictions
D) The operation respects member countries’ laws and avoids extraterritorial violations
  • 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) Use mutual legal assistance agreements or pursue prosecution if the suspect returns
C) Kidnap the suspect
D) Give up the investigation
  • 33. Which of the following best illustrates ASEAN cooperation in transnational crime?
A) Ignoring border-crossing criminal activity
B) A single country unilaterally pursuing criminals abroad
C) Sharing intelligence about human trafficking routes among member states
D) Limiting cooperation to domestic law enforcement
  • 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) Direct prosecution in foreign courts
B) Automatic arrest in any member country
C) Requesting assistance to locate and provisionally arrest a suspect
D) Confiscation of property without trial
  • 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) Ignoring cooperation to protect national secrets
B) Individual country investigations only
C) International media exposure
D) Coordinated ASEANAPOL cybercrime task forces
  • 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) Each country acting independently
C) Publicizing all operations in advance
D) Ignoring domestic laws for speed
  • 40. INTERPOL’s I-24/7 global police communications system is used to?
A) Evade diplomatic procedures
B) Replace national police reporting
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) Ignore due process if the suspect is dangerous
C) Ensure the offense is extraditable under the treaty and comply with Philippine judicial review
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) Relying solely on NGOs
D) Isolated national campaigns
  • 43. A Philippine law enforcement officer handling an international fraud case should first?
A) Arrest suspects abroad
B) Post details on social media
C) Contact INTERPOL for notices and coordinate with foreign counterparts
D) Conduct operations without foreign authorization
  • 44. Implementing law enforcement agreements internationally requires adherence to?
A) Both domestic laws and treaty obligations
B) Media pressure
C) Only local laws
D) Personal judgment of investigators
  • 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) Facilitate legal transfer of fugitives while respecting sovereignty
B) Ignore human rights considerations
C) Avoid domestic prosecution
D) Allow unlimited cross-border arrests
  • 47. Applying INTERPOL tools effectively in the Philippines requires?
A) Using the system only for local crimes
B) Ignoring international cooperation protocols
C) Leveraging notices, diffusions, and databases to locate suspects and stolen property
D) Publishing suspect information in newspapers
  • 48. ASEANAPOL operational plans are most effective when?
A) Countries share intelligence, harmonize procedures, and conduct joint actions
B) Implemented without coordination
C) Plans remain confidential with no sharing
D) Only the most powerful countries take action
  • 49. Mutual legal assistance requests in international policing are used to?
A) Replace extradition procedures entirely
B) Obtain evidence, documents, or witness cooperation from another country
C) Directly seize property in foreign countries
D) Evade domestic laws
  • 50. A Philippine police officer applying international agreements on law enforcement must always?
A) Prioritize speed over legality
B) Follow treaty provisions, maintain due process, and respect sovereignty
C) Act without coordination with DOJ or foreign authorities
D) Ignore diplomatic protocols
  • 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) Community Policing
C) Political Model
D) Professional Model
  • 52. Police officers use crime data to identify recurring theft hotspots and create tailored patrol strategies. Which model is this?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 53. Officers organize neighborhood watch meetings and collaborate with residents to reduce petty crimes. This scenario demonstrates
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Political Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 54. A police department implements strict training, uniform procedures, and standardized reporting to ensure impartial enforcement. This reflects?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community Policing
C) Professional Model
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) Political Model
D) Community Policing
  • 56. Officers conduct a detailed analysis of domestic violence incidents to develop preventative strategies. This application reflects which model?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community 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) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
C) Political 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) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Political Policing
C) Community Policing
D) Professional Model
  • 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) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Political Policing
C) Community 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) Community Policing
C) Problem-Oriented Policing
D) Political Model
  • 61. Officers assign specialized units to investigate cybercrime using formal protocols, emphasizing expertise and professionalism. This reflects?
A) Community Policing
B) Political Model
C) Professional Model
D) Problem-Oriented Policing
  • 62. Neighborhood residents participate in reporting minor crimes and help implement preventive measures with local police. This scenario is?
A) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Political Policing
D) Community Policing
  • 63. A police precinct evaluates repetitive motor vehicle thefts and implements long-term strategies to reduce incidents. Which model is applied?
A) Community Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Political Model
D) Professional Model
  • 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) Political Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Community 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) Political Model
C) Community 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) 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) Community Policing
B) Political Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Problem-Oriented 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) Problem-Oriented Policing
B) Community 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) Community Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Political Policing
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) 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) Professional Model
B) Community Policing
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) Political Policing
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
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) Community Policing
B) Professional Model
C) Political Policing
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) Community Policing Model
B) Problem-Oriented Policing
C) Professional Model
D) Political Model
  • 76. Evaluating the role of police in a multicultural society, which practice best enhances legitimacy and trust?
A) Implementing strict punitive measures regardless of social context
B) Engaging community leaders to understand cultural norms and reduce conflict
C) Uniform enforcement of laws without cultural sensitivity
D) Prioritizing politically influential groups
  • 77. A government evaluates whether police interventions are effective in reducing social disorder. Which factor should be considered first?
A) Number of arrests made
B) Impact on community trust and social cohesion
C) Budget spent on operations
D) Media coverage
  • 78. When assessing the importance of policing in social life, one critical role of police is?
A) Serving political leaders exclusively
B) Maintaining public order, protecting rights, and fostering community security
C) Reducing the number of police personnel
D) Only enforcing laws with zero tolerance
  • 79. Evaluating multicultural policing programs, a key measure of success is?
A) Frequency of high-profile arrests
B) Police uniforms and ranks
C) Reduced ethnic or cultural tensions and equitable access to justice
D) Number of tickets issued
  • 80. The police’s role in governance includes which of the following?
A) Enforcing laws impartially, advising government on security, and protecting citizens
B) Issuing executive orders
C) Replacing judicial functions
D) Administering legislation directly
  • 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) Increasing patrols without community consultation
C) Surveying public perceptions across all cultural groups
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) Media portrayal of police activities
C) High number of arrests
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) Ignoring citizen complaints
C) Prioritizing arrest statistics over social outcomes
D) Reviewing transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights
  • 85. Evaluating the social role of police, which of the following is most crucial?
A) Preventing disorder and fostering trust
B) Maintaining hierarchical authority internally
C) Avoiding involvement in social programs
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) Presence of high-ranking officers
B) Number of traffic tickets issued
C) Citizen satisfaction, reduced intergroup tension, and fair enforcement
D) Enforcement against a single demographic
  • 87. The effectiveness of multicultural policing is best assessed by?
A) Frequency of press releases
B) Strict uniform enforcement
C) Number of arrests in minority communities
D) Decreased complaints of discrimination and increased cooperation with all community groups
  • 88. Evaluating police roles in government affairs, which function is essential?
A) Conducting elections
B) Creating laws
C) Overseeing the judiciary
D) Acting as an advisor on security policy and supporting lawful government operations
  • 89. When assessing the societal impact of policing, which factor indicates long-term success?
A) Community perception of safety and police fairness
B) High arrest rates regardless of community feedback
C) Strict enforcement without consultation
D) Number of citations issued
  • 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) Analyzing complaint patterns and resolution outcomes
C) Enforcing laws uniformly without cultural adaptation
D) Avoiding community engagement
  • 91. Evaluating the police as a social institution, which measure best reflects their role in maintaining social cohesion?
A) Community involvement, trust-building, and fair conflict resolution
B) Physical presence in neighborhoods
C) Use of force statistics only
D) Number of arrests
  • 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) Enforcement of laws only in high-income areas
D) Use of aggressive tactics exclusively
  • 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) Limiting engagement to one cultural community
B) Participation of community leaders and residents from diverse groups
C) Increasing enforcement visibility only
D) Issuing fines to increase revenue
  • 95. Which evaluation criterion best reflects the police’s role in balancing order and rights?
A) Transparency, accountability, and community perception of legitimacy
B) Political influence over operations
C) Strict enforcement of minor infractions
D) Number of arrests per officer
  • 96. Evaluating multicultural policing, success is demonstrated when?
A) Only law enforcement statistics improve
B) Enforcement is concentrated on select neighborhoods
C) Intergroup conflicts decrease and citizens of all backgrounds cooperate with police
D) Police avoid community interaction
  • 97. When assessing policing in governance, which evaluation question is most appropriate?
A) Is the budget spent faster than planned?
B) Are political leaders satisfied?
C) Are more tickets being issued?
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) Feedback from residents of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
B) Officer patrol schedules
C) Number of internal meetings
D) Presence of advanced technology
  • 99. Evaluating the importance of police in social life, which factor best reflects social legitimacy?
A) Heavy use of force in all situations
B) Strict enforcement of minor offenses
C) Number of arrests per precinct
D) Citizens voluntarily report crimes and engage with police
  • 100. Multicultural policing evaluation emphasizes?
A) Limiting police-community interaction
B) Enforcing laws only in politically important areas
C) Equity, inclusion, and responsiveness to all community groups
D) Focusing solely on punitive outcomes
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