Deck 10: The Community and Community Policing

Question 1

It may take many years to address and overcome the deep-seated suspicions of the police that are held by some community residents, and that the resolve of the police and the community to develop a true partnership will be severely tested along the way.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In recent years, Aboriginal bands have developed legal aid services and programs to protect the Charter rights of Aboriginal peoples. These initiatives have been designed to address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal peoples at all stages of the criminal justice system-from arrest to incarceration-in most regions of the country.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Community policing requires that the police service develop the capacity to determine the priorities and concerns of the community being policed, if such a capacity does not already exist. In addition, it is essential that police services develop ways to solicit continual feedback from the community, so that policies and initiatives can be enhanced, modified, or, if found to be ineffective, discontinued.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Research has found that community residents, especially those who have been the victims of crime, tend to be very involved in community policing initiatives, and generally have a great deal of knowledge concerning police initiatives.

Question 5

Auxiliaries, also known as "reserve" police officers have been a feature of Canadian police services for many years. Citizens from the community are provided with training, a uniform, and probationary constable wages when working traffic control duties or on an assignment unaccompanied by a full-time police officer.

Question 6

Ontario's Police Services Act and the Adequacy Standards:

A) make no mention of the role of the community in policing.
B) specifically limit the policing activities that citizens can become involved in.
C) direct police services to involve the community in the design and delivery of policing services.
D) specify how police services are to involve members of Aboriginal and cultural and visible minority communities.

Question 7

In terms of community involvement in community policing:

A) the role of the community is often not adequately defined.
B) there may not be representation from all segments of the community.
C) those residents most likely to be "policed" are least likely to become involved in police-community relationships.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

Public opinion surveys and field research studies indicate that:

A) most adults and youth have a positive perception of the police.
B) community residents would like to have more contact with police officers.
C) there are resources in communities that can be mobilized to address problems of crime and social disorder.
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Research on Aboriginal and visible and cultural minority communities has revealed that:

A) these communities are often reluctant to become involved in police-community partnerships.
B) there is the view among many people in these communities that the police do not treat all groups of citizens equally.
C) establishing police-community partnerships with these communities is relatively simple and straightforward.
D) a and b.

Question 10

The information-gathering technique that brings together individuals in the community who share a common attribute, such as age or gender, in order to provide an opportunity for them to relate their perceptions, experiences, and observations is known as a:

A) community profile.
B) focus group.
C) community survey.
D) public forum.

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential barrier to the development of effective police-community partnerships?

A) citizen apathy and disinterest.
B) antagonistic feelings by citizens toward the police.
C) legislation limiting the types of police-community relationships that can be developed.
D) a and b.

Question 12

Integrated service teams are made up of representatives from:

A) minority groups within the community.
B) the various crime prevention programs that exist in the area.
C) various police agencies in a geographic area.
D) the police, health services/agencies, and community organizations.

Question 13

Volunteers in police services:

A) are typically limited by departmental policy to a small number of activities.
B) are engaged in a wide variety of activities.
C) need not have a background or security check.
D) must have a college or university degree.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the three general types of community policing committees:

A) the consultative community policing committee.
B) the multi-functional community policing committee.
C) the legislated community policing committee.
D) the interagency community policing committee.

Question 15

In terms of the membership of community policing committees:

A) persons from the legal profession should be excluded.
B) membership should be given only to those persons with previous volunteer experience.
C) membership on the committees should be limited to a one-year term.
D) none of the above.

Question 16

In the city of Vancouver, the issue of community includes:

A) large populations of youth; individuals that are under the age of 25
B) large populations of individuals that incorporate religion in their daily lives
C) large populations of individuals that are diverse in their sexual orientation
D) large populations of individual that are environmentally focused

Question 17

Community policing and social development can best be described as:

A) a strategy focused upon building capacity within a specific area of the community
B) a strategy to provide low income housing for the homeless within a community
C) a strategy focused upon the implementation of crime prevention programs within elementary schools
D) a strategy focused upon placing police officers in local community centers

Question 18

An example of a potential obstacle to establishing partnerships with the community is:

A) a lack of federal funding for a national program or initiative
B) in utilizing provincial or federal police services that are seen as being out of touch with the local area
C) controversial government policies or initiatives such Bill C-58
D) the lack of corporate sponsorships and the funding that they provide

Question 19

When dealing with volunteers, a major challenge for police services includes:

A) ensuring volunteers follow police policies and procedures
B) ensuring auxiliaries are accountable and compellable
C) the training of volunteers
D) the retaining of volunteers

Question 20

What are the key issues surrounding the community portion of the community policing equation?

Question 21

Discuss the concept behind community empowerment.

Question 22

What is a community profile, how are community profiles developed, and what role do they play in community policing?

Question 23

Describe the use of community surveys in the development of police-community partnerships.

Question 24

What are focus groups, and what role do they play in identifying the priorities and concerns of a community?

Question 25

What are the benefits and limitations of public forums as a way to gather information from the community?

Question 26

Describe the role of integrated service teams within the framework of community policing.

Question 27

Describe the role of volunteers in Ontario policing, noting the key issues surrounding recruitment, screening, training, and retention.

Question 28

Describe the role of auxiliaries in Canadian police services.

Question 29

Compare the three types of community policing committees: consultative community policing committees, multi-functional community policing committees, and interagency community policing committees.

Question 30

Discuss the issues relating to cultural and visible minority and Aboriginal communities and community policing.

Question 31

Describe the strategies used to gather information on and facilitate partnerships with the community.

Question 32

Identify the various roles and activities that exist for community residents. Provide examples of the programs that exist within your own community.