Exam 6: Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

The community policing philosophy is an approach that stresses police control of the community.

Which of the following is an example of a proactive strategy to combat crime?

Andrica is the chief of police for a mid-size department.  She has recently reviewed the data on how to serve the community better, including preventing crime and responding to calls.  Andrica would like to incorporate additional strategies to improve all issues, but wants to make sure she has officer buy-in for any new methods. Which of the following is true of Andrica in the police force?

The educational level of new police recruits is a factor that influences who applies to be a law enforcement officer.

Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer.  He has recently applied to his local sheriff's department.  He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language.  If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field. Which of the following would not be a standard part of Alan's curriculum through BLET?

The two most important elements of the police officer's working personality are ____________________ and ____________________.

Geographic concentrations of crime are called ____________________.

Police departments use several methods to measure police productivity. In light of the shift to community policing (and away from punitive crime control), can measures such as arrests and traffic stops still be used to gauge police productivity? In your answer, suggest alternative measures if appropriate.

Alan has always wanted to become a law enforcement officer.  He has recently applied to his local sheriff's department.  He holds a bachelor's degree from a state university and speaks Spanish as a second language.  If hired, he will participate in a 16-week basic law enforcement course before he goes into the field. How much money can Alan expect to make as a new recruit based upon the current data for non-collective- bargaining departments?

The performance of the police is not based solely on the types of people recruited; it is also shaped by their _______.

Police are mainly reactive when they respond to citizen calls reporting criminal activity.

The nature of police work can make officers very suspicious of citizens whom they encounter.

Explain how the broken windows theory impacts aggressive patrol.

Cooperation since 9/11 among the federal policing agencies has made progress in the sharing of intelligence .

In order to have a good rapport with the community, the police officers must depend on the confidence they have in their patrol partner.

David has worked for his municipal police department for 10 years.  He has seen his fair share of homicide and rape victims.  He remembers a the time when he use d to be excited to hear the next call for service.  Currently, he dreads to hear the radio calls for assistance.  David tries to remember that he is keeping his community safe by performing his job.  He also remembers that he has a family of his own he wants to keep safe as well. Because David has worked in his municipal police department for 10 years, he has grown accustomed to the symbols, beliefs, and customs of his the department.  This is often referred to as the

The percentage of crimes that police believe they have solved through an arrest is called

The police officer's job demands interpersonal skills such as quick to anger.

According to the research on policing, officers have a significant amount of discretionary time during their shifts. If you were a police administrator, how might you attempt to keep your officers accountable for their time? What style of policing would you promote to reflect your style?

Which special o perational unit in a police department enforces laws against prostitution?