Exam 13: Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

There is strong evidence that attitudes toward the police affect law-abiding behaviors.

In most forms, problem-oriented policing is ______.

There is little research that substantiates a direct link between disorder and actual crime, especially serious crime.

Community policing originated in the 1980s at ______.

When people who hold generally unfavorable views of the police have contact with the police, they will tend to evaluate the police unfavorably in that contact.

Explain the underlying reasons for the poor relationship between the police and racial minorities up until, and through the 1960s.

Research indicates that White citizens generally have more favorable attitudes toward the police than African American citizens.

Team policing involved allowing citizens from minority communities to participate in ride along with police officers in an effort to improve race relations.

Community-oriented policing peaked in popularity in the 1970s and was designed to combat potential issues relating to procedural justice.

From 1960 to 1970, the violent crime rate in the United States ______.

The "scanning" stage of the SARA model of problem solving is where problems are identified and prioritized.

One of the underlying reasons for the poor relationship between the police and racial minorities in the 1960s was the lack of diversity in policing.

Explain why it is difficult for the police to change citizens' attitudes toward the police.

Research suggests that the greatest impact of community policing programs is that it may improve citizen's perceptions of the police.

The origins of community policing can be traced to the Neighborhood Foot Patrol Center at Michigan State University.

List and describe the three key features of community policing.

Research suggests which group of citizens has the most favorable attitudes toward the police?

Research supports the notion that improving the quality of police contacts with citizens will lead to more positive overall attitudes toward the police.

Which of the following is a legitimate criticism of "Broken Windows Theory"?

Assess the role of "community relations bureaus" and "team policing" in improving the relationship between citizens and the police.