Question 1

A large retail store that has had a disproportionate number of shoplifting incidents over the last several years is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Crime analysis can play a role in every type of policing.

Accepted Answer

Crime analysis can provide valuable insights and intelligence in all types of policing, such as community policing, intelligence-led policing, problem-oriented policing, and more. It can help police agencies to identify crime patterns, hotspots, and trends, optimize resource allocation, prioritize response, prevent crime, and enhance public safety.

Question 3

Which type of policing uses analysis of up-to-date computerized crime, arrest, and "quality of life" data is used to produce statistics and maps in strategy meetings to hold managers accountable?

Accepted Answer

Compstat (short for COMPuter STATistics) is a type of policing that uses analysis of up-to-date computerized crime, arrest, and "quality of life" data to produce statistics and maps in strategy meetings to hold managers accountable. This technique was created in the NYPD in the mid-1990s and has since been adopted by many other police departments across the United States. It is also known as data-driven policing.

Question 4

Which policing strategy, that is not considered a crime reduction strategy, allows police departments to organize its' crime analysis and crime reduction activities?

Accepted Answer

Stratified Policing is a strategy that allows police departments to organize their crime analysis and crime reduction activities but is not itself considered a direct crime reduction strategy. It focuses on structuring the approach to addressing crime, rather than directly implementing specific tactics to reduce it.

Question 5

Which type of policing is the strategy in which police systematically identify areas within a city that have disproportionate amounts of crime and employ responses in those specific areas?

Accepted Answer

Hot Spots policing is the strategy in which police systematically identify areas within a city that have disproportionate amounts of crime and employ responses in those specific areas. Community policing focuses on building relationships between the police and the community, broken windows policing targets minor crimes to prevent more serious ones, Compstat is a data-driven approach to reducing crime, and problem-oriented policing aims to address the root causes of crime rather than just responding to it.

Question 6

Which type of policing asserts that police must work with the community and draw from other resources outside police to prevent and solve crime problems?

Accepted Answer

Community policing emphasizes the importance of police-community partnerships and collaboration with other agencies and entities to address crime and disorder. This approach recognizes that police alone cannot solve all community problems and therefore requires a multi-disciplinary and community-wide effort.

Question 7

Which contemporary policing strategy has no systematic evaluations of its' effectiveness on crime reduction?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence Led Policing lacks systematic evaluations of its effectiveness on crime reduction compared to other strategies.

Question 8

Police officers and detectives are already given the responsibility of addressing calls for service and investigations, so as the activity becomes more complex, higher ranks are assigned responsibility for addressing them.Which policing strategy is responsible for the assignment of ranks?

Accepted Answer

Stratified policing involves assigning responsibilities to different ranks based on the complexity of the activity. Therefore, it is responsible for the assignment of ranks. The other strategies mentioned, such as problem-oriented policing, predictive policing, and Compstat, do not directly involve rank assignments.

Question 9

In regards to stratified policing, which activity facilitates action-oriented accountability at the line level for evidence-based strategies implemented for immediate and short-term problems?

Accepted Answer

Daily roll calls facilitate action-oriented accountability at the line level for evidence-based strategies implemented for immediate and short-term problems. The process involves discussing specific incidents and strategies implemented to address them, as well as reviewing progress and making necessary adjustments. Monthly meetings and incidents may also provide accountability, but daily roll calls specifically target immediate and short-term issues. Problem-Oriented Policing is a broader framework that involves analyzing underlying causes of recurring problems and implementing long-term solutions, but does not necessarily provide immediate accountability for short-term issues.

Question 10

A homicide is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A homicide is a serious incident, as it involves the taking of another person's life.

Question 11

Which activity is NOT included in the Stratified Policing Structure?

Accepted Answer

Annual meetings are not included in the Stratified Policing Structure, as they are less frequent than the other options listed. While regular meetings are important for communication and coordination within the structure, annual meetings may not be necessary or practical for day-to-day operations.

Question 12

Which is a category within short-term problems?

Accepted Answer

Repeat incidents are a category within short-term problems because they are incidents that have happened more than once in a short period of time.

Question 13

Repeat incidents and patterns are short-term levels of activity.

Accepted Answer

Repeat incidents and patterns refer to short-term levels of activity that occur multiple times in close proximity, rather than long-term trends.

Question 14

Problem-oriented policing has not shown to prevent or reduce crime.

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing has been shown to be effective in preventing and reducing crime when implemented correctly. Studies have found that problem-oriented policing can lead to significant reductions in targeted crimes and contribute to overall decreases in crime rates in specific areas. However, it is important for police departments to properly identify and analyze the underlying issues behind the crime problems they are addressing, as well as actively involve the community in finding solutions. When done properly, problem-oriented policing can be a valuable tool in crime prevention and reduction.

Question 15

Research on the effectiveness of police has found that which type of policing has shown the most promise for reducing and preventing crime?

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Question 16

Crime analysis is most integral in broken windows policing.

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Question 17

The research on community policing is clear that is has no effect on reducing or preventing crime.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Research has found that community policing can be effective in reducing crime and improving community relations with law enforcement.

Question 18

If policing is to have a preventative role, crime reduction strategies must be focused and approached in a systematic way.This can achieve through which kind of approach?

Accepted Answer

The problem-solving approach is a systematic method that police use to identify and analyze crime problems, develop solutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts. This approach is focused on identifying the underlying causes of crime so that preventative strategies can be developed and implemented. It involves engaging with the community to identify problems and solutions, developing data-driven and evidence-based strategies, and measuring the impact of those strategies. This approach helps police to be more proactive in preventing crime rather than just reacting to it after it has occurred.

Question 19

Which of the following are NOT elements of the standard model of policing?

Accepted Answer

Directed motorized patrol is a strategy that focuses on specific areas or problems, which is not part of the standard model of policing that emphasizes a more generalized approach.

Question 20

Which policing strategy lacks a specific set of tactics or police responses, but is an "advanced" analytical approach used to deploy patrol officers in the immediate and short term?

Accepted Answer

Predictive Policing uses data analysis and algorithms to identify potential crime hotspots and deploy patrols in those areas before crimes occur. It does not prescribe specific tactics or responses, but rather is a more analytical approach to policing.

Quiz 3: Effectiveness of Police in Reducing Crime and the Role of Crime Analysis