Question 1

The least-effort principle proposes that:

Accepted Answer

A) criminals tend to commit crimes near but not too close to their residence. 
B) criminals tend to target victims who offer the least resistance. 
C) criminals tend to target areas near major roads that offer escape routes. 
D) criminals tend to be lazy. 
A) criminals tend to commit crimes near but not too close to their residence. 
B) criminals tend to target victims who offer the least resistance. 
C) criminals tend to target areas near major roads that offer escape routes. 
D) criminals tend to be lazy.

Question 2

Using the SARA model, the step that involves learning the problem's causes, scope, and -effects is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the SARA model, the step that...

Question 3

The primary work unit in the professional model is the ______________-an isolated event that requires police response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary work unit in the professional...

Question 4

Which of the following is not a basic element in a problem-solving approach?

Accepted Answer

A) grouping incidents as problems 
B) adopting a reactive stance 
C) seeking the ultimate goal of effectiveness 
D) focusing on substantive problems as the heart of policing 
A) grouping incidents as problems 
B) adopting a reactive stance 
C) seeking the ultimate goal of effectiveness 
D) focusing on substantive problems as the heart of policing

Question 5

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents.It calls for recognizing that incidents are often merely overt symptoms of problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply because it was a convenient number or address to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A departmental-wide strategy aimed at solving persistent community problems is called:

Accepted Answer

A) community-wide policing. 
B) reactive policing. 
C) the SARA model. 
D) problem-oriented policing. 
A) community-wide policing. 
B) reactive policing. 
C) the SARA model. 
D) problem-oriented policing.

Question 10

A problem-solving approach to policing was developed partially in response to concerns for:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency and effectiveness. 
B) effectiveness and synergy. 
C) efficiency and completeness. 
D) control and function. 
A) efficiency and effectiveness. 
B) effectiveness and synergy. 
C) efficiency and completeness. 
D) control and function.

Question 11

When using alternative dispute resolution techniques, the mediator guides the parties -involved to resolve the dispute as he or she would want it solved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the DOC model, the "D" stands for discretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____________________________ is approaching criminal justice problems by considering the underlying problems that are categorized by the type of offense.

Accepted Answer

Crime-spec

Question 15

In the DOC model, DOC stands for ______________, _____________ and _____________.

Accepted Answer

dilemmas,

Question 16

When discussing the SARA model, ______________ is acting to alleviate the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When discussing the SARA model, ______________ is...

Question 17

Eck suggests several nontraditional measures that indicate if a problem has been affected by the intervention and include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced instances of repeat victimization. 
B) reduced citizen fear related to the problem. 
C) decreased citizen satisfaction. 
D) increased profits for legitimate businesses in the target area. 
A) reduced instances of repeat victimization. 
B) reduced citizen fear related to the problem. 
C) decreased citizen satisfaction. 
D) increased profits for legitimate businesses in the target area.

Question 18

According to the text, community policing focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency. 
B) doing things right. 
C) effectiveness. 
D) both a and b 
A) efficiency. 
B) doing things right. 
C) effectiveness. 
D) both a and b

Question 19

According to the text, the definition of a problem draws attention to six required elements of a problem.The acronym is:

Accepted Answer

A) PEEPER. 
B) CHEERS. 
C) SARA. 
D) HUDDLE 
A) PEEPER. 
B) CHEERS. 
C) SARA. 
D) HUDDLE

Question 20

Community-oriented policing means changing the daily work of the police to include -investigating problems as well as incidents.It means:

Accepted Answer

A) targeting past problems. 
B) focusing on future problems. 
C) working with the bad guys and not just the good guys. 
D) working with the good guys and not just against the bad guys. 
A) targeting past problems. 
B) focusing on future problems. 
C) working with the bad guys and not just the good guys. 
D) working with the good guys and not just against the bad guys.

The least-effort principle proposes that:

Using the SARA model, the step that involves learning the problem's causes, scope, and -effects is _______________.

The primary work unit in the professional model is the ______________-an isolated event that requires police response.

Which of the following is not a basic element in a problem-solving approach?

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents.It calls for recognizing that incidents are often merely overt symptoms of problems.

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the response.

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply because it was a convenient number or address to use.

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.

A departmental-wide strategy aimed at solving persistent community problems is called:

A problem-solving approach to policing was developed partially in response to concerns for:

When using alternative dispute resolution techniques, the mediator guides the parties -involved to resolve the dispute as he or she would want it solved.

In the DOC model, the "D" stands for discretion.

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.

_____________________________ is approaching criminal justice problems by considering the underlying problems that are categorized by the type of offense.

In the DOC model, DOC stands for ________, _ and _______.

When discussing the SARA model, ______________ is acting to alleviate the problem.

Eck suggests several nontraditional measures that indicate if a problem has been affected by the intervention and include all of the following except:

According to the text, community policing focuses on:

According to the text, the definition of a problem draws attention to six required elements of a problem.The acronym is:

Community-oriented policing means changing the daily work of the police to include -investigating problems as well as incidents.It means:

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Understanding and Involving the Community

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: A Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

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Exam 4: Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

The least-effort principle proposes that:

Using the SARA model, the step that involves learning the problem's causes, scope, and -effects is _______________.

The primary work unit in the professional model is the ______________-an isolated event that requires police response.

Which of the following is not a basic element in a problem-solving approach?

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents.It calls for recognizing that incidents are often merely overt symptoms of problems.

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the response.

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply because it was a convenient number or address to use.

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.

A departmental-wide strategy aimed at solving persistent community problems is called:

A problem-solving approach to policing was developed partially in response to concerns for:

When using alternative dispute resolution techniques, the mediator guides the parties -involved to resolve the dispute as he or she would want it solved.

In the DOC model, the "D" stands for discretion.

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.

_____________________________ is approaching criminal justice problems by considering the underlying problems that are categorized by the type of offense.

In the DOC model, DOC stands for ______________, _____________ and _____________.

When discussing the SARA model, ______________ is acting to alleviate the problem.

Eck suggests several nontraditional measures that indicate if a problem has been affected by the intervention and include all of the following except:

According to the text, community policing focuses on:

According to the text, the definition of a problem draws attention to six required elements of a problem.The acronym is:

Community-oriented policing means changing the daily work of the police to include -investigating problems as well as incidents.It means:

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Understanding and Involving the Community

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: A Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

Filters

In the DOC model, DOC stands for ________, _ and _______.