Law Enforcement Administration Practice Questions — Set 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of 'Police Corruption'?

Accepted Answer

An officer accepting a 'bribe' to ignore a traffic violation.

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An officer arresting a suspect for a crime they committed.

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An officer attending a community meeting on their day off.

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An officer helping a citizen change a flat tire.

Question 2

What is the 'Chief of the PNP's' maximum term of office?

Accepted Answer

Until they reach the age of 56 (compulsory retirement), unless removed for cause.

Answer

10 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 3

What is 'Forced Choice' in a police officer's use of force options?

Accepted Answer

A situation where the suspect forces the officer to use a specific level of force through their own actions.

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Being forced to work overtime. .

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Having to choose between two different police stations to work in.

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Having only one weapon available. .

Question 4

What is 'Delegation of Authority'?

Accepted Answer

The process of assigning duties and the corresponding authority to subordinates to perform specific tasks.

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Doing all the work yourself to ensure it's done right.

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Asking the President to make all the decisions.

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Giving your gun to a civilian to hold.

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'Police Surveillance'?

Accepted Answer

To secretly observe a person, place, or thing to gather evidence or intelligence about criminal activity.

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To monitor the weather for the city.

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To watch people for fun.

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To record movies for the police department.

Question 6

In the PNP, what is a 'District Office' (like in NCRPO)?

Accepted Answer

An organizational level between the Regional Office and the Stations, specific to large metropolitan areas like Manila.

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A station that only handles traffic accidents.

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A place where police uniforms are manufactured.

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A retirement home for former officers.

Question 7

What is 'Police Accountability'?

Accepted Answer

The requirement for police officers and the organization to be answerable for their actions and decisions to the public and legal authorities.

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Counting how many police officers are present during a roll call.

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Managing the police station's bank account.

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A list of all the crimes solved in a month.

Question 8

Which of the following is a 'Public Safety' agency under the DILG, but is NOT the PNP?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

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National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

Question 9

What is 'Chain of Custody' in a criminal investigation?

Accepted Answer

The continuous, documented chronological record showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, and analysis of physical evidence.

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The process of arresting a suspect and putting them in handcuffs.

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The list of officers who have been promoted recently.

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A chain used to lock the police station doors.

Question 10

What is 'Civilian Supremacy' in the context of the PNP?

Accepted Answer

The principle that the police, as a civilian organization, is always under the control and supervision of elected and appointed civilian leaders.

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Civilians can tell the police who to arrest without any evidence.

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Only civilians are allowed to investigate crimes.

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Police officers are not allowed to talk to civilians.