Question 1

If a police officer responds to a domestic violence call, what can they do to stop the activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  deter 
B)  intervene 
C)  investigate 
D)  pursue 
A)  deter 
B)  intervene 
C)  investigate 
D)  pursue B

Question 2

Why is community policy considered to be smarter law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Varies. While both traditional and community policing models instruct police to fight crime, make arrests, and use lethal force when necessary, community police officers do so with intentionality, and specifically, with long-term solutions in mind. As a result, community policing is considered to be smarter law enforcement.

Question 3

______ policing relies on data collection and analytics that targets current and future crime trends.

Accepted Answer

A)  Community 
B)  Traditional 
C)  Predictive 
D)  Legalistic 
A)  Community 
B)  Traditional 
C)  Predictive 
D)  Legalistic C

Question 4

The separation of police from the public they serve became the impetus for the traditional policing model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Law enforcement communities consider ______ to be the backbone of policing.

Accepted Answer

A)  authority 
B)  rapid response 
C)  investigations 
D)  patrol 
A)  authority 
B)  rapid response 
C)  investigations 
D)  patrol

Question 6

Who is at the bottom of the chain-of-command in a police organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  captain 
B)  lieutenant 
C)  patrol officer 
D)  corporal 
A)  captain 
B)  lieutenant 
C)  patrol officer 
D)  corporal

Question 7

What marks the organizational structure of traditional policing?

Accepted Answer

A)  militarization 
B)  chain-of-command 
C)  communication 
D)  rapid response 
A)  militarization 
B)  chain-of-command 
C)  communication 
D)  rapid response

Question 8

According to the cornerstones of traditional policing, police can prevent crime from happening through ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention 
B)  deterrence 
C)  incapacitation 
D)  retribution 
A)  intervention 
B)  deterrence 
C)  incapacitation 
D)  retribution

Question 9

The first cornerstone of traditional policing involves ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  preventative patrol 
B)  rapid response 
C)  investigations 
D)  problem-solving 
A)  preventative patrol 
B)  rapid response 
C)  investigations 
D)  problem-solving

Question 10

Identify and discuss at least two or three principles of community policing. Do you think these principles have remained applicable and kept pace with the evolution of policies and practices in policing today?

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should refer

Question 11

The problem-solving aspect of community policing is considered to be proactive, not reactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following components include the collaboration among law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational transformation 
B)  community partnerships 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  unity of command 
A)  organizational transformation 
B)  community partnerships 
C)  problem-solving 
D)  unity of command

Question 13

What term is used to describe the geographical area in the city or county where officers patrol?

Accepted Answer

A)  track 
B)  beat 
C)  grid 
D)  route 
A)  track 
B)  beat 
C)  grid 
D)  route

Question 14

Which of the following promotes the concept that officers should be selected with community policing values in mind?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving 
B)  organizational transformation 
C)  community partnerships 
D)  unity of command 
A)  problem-solving 
B)  organizational transformation 
C)  community partnerships 
D)  unity of command

Question 15

Community policing is thought to be too "soft" on crime, and as a result, many departments abandon this model during times of serious crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under the community policing model, the public is considered to be a passive receiver of police service and only viewed as a source of information when needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Walking or driving around an area with the goal of discovering and/or deterring criminal activity by increasing police presence is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid response 
B)  deterrence 
C)  preventive patrol 
D)  investigation 
A)  rapid response 
B)  deterrence 
C)  preventive patrol 
D)  investigation

Question 18

Which of the following statements pertaining to community policing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is reactive, not proactive. 
B)  Its organizational structure is hierarchical. 
C)  It is thought to be too soft on crime. 
D)  Its goal is to fight crime. 
A)  It is reactive, not proactive. 
B)  Its organizational structure is hierarchical. 
C)  It is thought to be too soft on crime. 
D)  Its goal is to fight crime.

Question 19

Decentralized decision making and accountability are important aspects of which community policing component?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving 
B)  unity of command 
C)  community partnerships 
D)  organizational transformation 
A)  problem-solving 
B)  unity of command 
C)  community partnerships 
D)  organizational transformation

Question 20

Police departments in the community policing era reverted to foot patrol in an attempt to renew closeness to the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a police officer responds to a domestic violence call, what can they do to stop the activity?

Why is community policy considered to be smarter law enforcement?

______ policing relies on data collection and analytics that targets current and future crime trends.

The separation of police from the public they serve became the impetus for the traditional policing model.

Law enforcement communities consider ______ to be the backbone of policing.

Who is at the bottom of the chain-of-command in a police organization?

What marks the organizational structure of traditional policing?

According to the cornerstones of traditional policing, police can prevent crime from happening through ______.

The first cornerstone of traditional policing involves ______.

Identify and discuss at least two or three principles of community policing. Do you think these principles have remained applicable and kept pace with the evolution of policies and practices in policing today?

The problem-solving aspect of community policing is considered to be proactive, not reactive.

Which of the following components include the collaboration among law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust?

What term is used to describe the geographical area in the city or county where officers patrol?

Which of the following promotes the concept that officers should be selected with community policing values in mind?

Community policing is thought to be too "soft" on crime, and as a result, many departments abandon this model during times of serious crime.

Under the community policing model, the public is considered to be a passive receiver of police service and only viewed as a source of information when needed.

Walking or driving around an area with the goal of discovering and/or deterring criminal activity by increasing police presence is referred to as ______.

Which of the following statements pertaining to community policing is true?

Decentralized decision making and accountability are important aspects of which community policing component?

Police departments in the community policing era reverted to foot patrol in an attempt to renew closeness to the community.

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Community Policing and Terrorism

Community Policing and Gangs

Community Policing and Hate Crime

Community Policing and Militarism

Community Policing and Drugs

Net Widening and Social Control

Community Policing and the Use of Force

Police and the Media

Community Policing: The Men and Women in Uniform

Community Policing and Police Administration

Community Policing, Engagement, and Outreach

The Future of Community Policing

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Exam 1: Community Policing and Community Issues

If a police officer responds to a domestic violence call, what can they do to stop the activity?

Why is community policy considered to be smarter law enforcement?

______ policing relies on data collection and analytics that targets current and future crime trends.

The separation of police from the public they serve became the impetus for the traditional policing model.

Law enforcement communities consider ______ to be the backbone of policing.

Who is at the bottom of the chain-of-command in a police organization?

What marks the organizational structure of traditional policing?

According to the cornerstones of traditional policing, police can prevent crime from happening through ______.

The first cornerstone of traditional policing involves ______.

Identify and discuss at least two or three principles of community policing. Do you think these principles have remained applicable and kept pace with the evolution of policies and practices in policing today?

The problem-solving aspect of community policing is considered to be proactive, not reactive.

Which of the following components include the collaboration among law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust?

What term is used to describe the geographical area in the city or county where officers patrol?

Which of the following promotes the concept that officers should be selected with community policing values in mind?

Community policing is thought to be too "soft" on crime, and as a result, many departments abandon this model during times of serious crime.

Under the community policing model, the public is considered to be a passive receiver of police service and only viewed as a source of information when needed.

Walking or driving around an area with the goal of discovering and/or deterring criminal activity by increasing police presence is referred to as ______.

Which of the following statements pertaining to community policing is true?

Decentralized decision making and accountability are important aspects of which community policing component?

Police departments in the community policing era reverted to foot patrol in an attempt to renew closeness to the community.

Community Policing in the 21st Century

Identifying and Responding to Problems Within the Community: Three Case Studies

Community Policing and Terrorism

Community Policing and Gangs

Community Policing and Hate Crime

Community Policing and Militarism

Community Policing and Drugs

Net Widening and Social Control

Community Policing and the Use of Force

Police and the Media

Community Policing: The Men and Women in Uniform

Community Policing and Police Administration

Community Policing, Engagement, and Outreach

The Future of Community Policing

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