Question 1

The biggest recent threat to community policing and, consequently, the biggest criticism of community policing initiatives is ____________.

Accepted Answer

One of the biggest challenges facing community policing initiatives is the ability to maintain funding and sustain staffing levels. Many of these programs require additional resources, both in terms of personnel and equipment, which can be difficult for police departments to maintain over time. As a result, some critics have argued that community policing initiatives are not sustainable in the long-term and may ultimately fail to achieve their goals.

Question 2

The Regional Community Policing Institutes (RCPIs) are part of the _____ program.

Accepted Answer

The Regional Community Policing Institutes (RCPIs) are part of the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) program.

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of a community policing operation?

Accepted Answer

Motorcycle traffic control is not typically a part of a community policing operation, as it primarily involves traffic enforcement and management rather than building relationships and addressing community concerns. Kiosks, mini-stations, and storefront substations are all common features of community policing, serving as physical locations where police officers can interact with community members and provide services.

Question 4

Texas State University-San Marcos worked with the San Marcos, Texas, Police Department to develop the ____________________ campaign.

Accepted Answer

The campaign developed by Texas State University-San Marcos in partnership with the San Marcos Police Department is called Achieving Community Together (ACT).

Question 5

Analyzing crime issues to determine the underlying problems and addressing those underlying problems is referred to as ___________.

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving policing involves analyzing the root causes of crime and addressing those underlying problems rather than just focusing on responding to specific criminal incidents. Zero-tolerance policing focuses on strict enforcement of laws and regulations, while targeted policing involves focusing on specific high-crime areas or individuals. Political-based policing involves using law enforcement for political gain, which goes against the concept of impartiality in policing.

Question 6

David L.Carter of Michigan State University explains that community policing ___________.

Accepted Answer

David L. Carter states that community policing has evolved over time from research conducted by a wide range of scholars.

Question 7

What involves a continued reliance on traditional policing operations?

Accepted Answer

Strategic policing involves a continued reliance on traditional policing operations, such as patrol and investigations, while also incorporating intelligence-led and data-driven approaches to better allocate resources and target crime hotspots. Community policing, on the other hand, emphasizes partnerships between police and members of the community to address crime and disorder issues. Citizen-based policing and political-based policing are not widely recognized or established policing strategies.

Question 8

Community-oriented policing is an approach toward crime that addresses the underlying causes of crime and endeavors to apply ____________________ problem solving to the issue through improved police-community relationships.

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented policing aims to address the underlying causes of crime, which typically require a long-term approach. Zero-tolerance policing, on the other hand, focuses on immediate and harsh punishment for even minor infractions, making it a short-term approach. Rule-of-law is a concept that underpins all policing but is not specific to community-oriented policing.

Question 9

Officers practicing incident-driven policing __________.

Accepted Answer

Incident-driven policing refers to a reactive approach where officers respond to calls for service as they come in. Officers practicing this approach tend to respond to similar incidents at the same location repeatedly. They do not necessarily seek to determine underlying causes or act proactively by contacting merchants prior to an incident. It is also possible for officers practicing incident-driven policing to be tied to a patrol car for faster response times. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it accurately describes how officers practicing incident-driven policing tend to respond to incidents.

Question 10

In "Broken Windows" and Police Discretion, George L.Kelling notes that the community policing model ____________________ the use of police discretion among officers at all levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

George L. Kelling notes that the community policing model expands and encourages the use of police discretion among officers at all levels of the organization. This is because the community policing model emphasizes the importance of building relationships and trust between officers and community members, which requires officers to exercise discretion in their interactions with individuals and situations. By expanding and encouraging the use of discretion in a positive and community-focused way, officers are better able to address and prevent crime in partnership with the communities they serve.

Question 11

Who founded the National Center for Community Policing in East Lansing, Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Robert C. Trojanowicz is widely recognized as the founder of the National Center for Community Policing in East Lansing, Michigan.

Question 12

Which of the following was not one of the corporate strategies of policing described by the Executive Sessions on Policing?

Accepted Answer

Team policing is not listed among the corporate strategies of policing described by the Executive Sessions on Policing. The strategies typically include strategic policing, community policing, and problem-solving policing, among others, focusing on different aspects of law enforcement and community engagement.

Question 13

What was the role of the New York City Police Department's Community Patrol Officer Program?

Accepted Answer

The New York City Police Department's Community Patrol Officer Program was created in the 1980s to identify neighborhood problems and develop short- and long-term strategies for solving them. This program aimed to bring police officers and community members together to address local concerns, build trust, and improve public safety. It was not focused on serving high-risk warrants, providing community surveillance, or ridding neighborhoods of street gangs.

Question 14

Community-oriented policing strategies have proven successful in ___________.

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented policing strategies have been shown to be effective in cities of all sizes, not just larger cities. This approach emphasizes collaboration and communication between police and community members, and tailoring strategies to meet the specific needs and concerns of each community. This can be successful in both urban and rural areas, regardless of population size.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the most important benefits of community policing, according to the scholar Herman Goldstein?

Accepted Answer

Herman Goldstein did not mention community control of the police as one of the most important benefits of community policing. Instead, he emphasized the importance of acknowledging the limited capacity of the police and forming an alliance with the public, as well as recognizing the interrelationships among police functions and having a more realistic acknowledgment of police functions.

Question 16

More than ____________________ RCPIs provide regional community policing training and technical assistance to law enforcement around the country.

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the number of RCPIs (Regional Community Policing Institutes) that provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement around the country. The options range from 5 to 30, and based on the scope of the question, it is unlikely that there are only 5 or 7 such institutes. Therefore, the best choices are C (9) or D (30). However, a quick search reveals that there are actually 30 RCPIs, making the answer D.

Question 17

The problem-oriented policing process necessitates improving various skill sets.One of those skill sets is _________.

Accepted Answer

Communication is a crucial skill set in problem-oriented policing as it facilitates effective interaction and collaboration among officers, community members, and other stakeholders.

Question 18

Many believe that modern community policing began with James Q.Wilson and George L.Kelling's article "'____________________': The Police and Neighborhood Safety."

Accepted Answer

Wilson and Kelling's article "Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety" argued that visible signs of disorder, like broken windows and littered streets, can create an environment that leads to more serious crimes. This theory was the foundation for the development of modern community policing strategies.

Question 19

Many large cities, faced with rising crime problems, are eager to hire administrators who are familiar with CompStat and "broken windows" policing, and who served under this successful police chief __________.

Accepted Answer

William Bratton implemented the CompStat and "broken windows" policing strategies successfully during his tenures as police commissioner of New York City and chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Question 20

In the 1960s, changes in police management led to the abandonment of ____________.

Accepted Answer

In the 1960s, changes in police management led to the abandonment of foot patrol, as it was seen as inefficient and costly compared to motorized patrols.

Quiz 12: Community Policing