Question 1

Describe smart policing and its importance.

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Question 2

As of early 2014,80 individuals who had been abroad and were suspected to have been involved in terrorist activity had returned to Canada and were being monitored.

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In early 2014, Canadian security agencies were monitoring approximately 80 individuals who had returned to Canada and were suspected of having been involved in terrorist activities abroad.

Question 3

Define "shiny new toy syndrome" and discuss its significance in the adoption of technology in modern-day policing.

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Question 4

Police services have been slow to discard policies and programs that are not effective.

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Many police services have been criticized for being slow to change or discard policies and programs that have been shown to be ineffective, often due to bureaucratic inertia, resistance to change, or the challenge of implementing new strategies.

Question 5

Most police initiatives include an evaluation component.

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Question 6

Police officers have estimated that it can require 70 to 90 police officers a year to maintain 24/7 surveillance of one suspected terrorist.

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Question 7

The two-days/two-nights/four-off shift schedule provides the most effective use of patrol resources.

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The effectiveness of a shift schedule in providing patrol resources depends on various factors including the specific demands of the community, the size of the police force, and the geographic area covered. There is no one-size-fits-all "most effective" shift schedule.

Question 8

The federal government of Canada plays a major role in coordinating and funding a national strategic plan for police research.

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In Canada, policing and police research are primarily the responsibilities of provincial and municipal governments, rather than the federal government. The federal government may be involved in specific initiatives or funding, but it does not play a major role in coordinating or funding a national strategic plan for police research.

Question 9

In the early 21st century,governments are far more reluctant than in previous decades to provide police services with additional resources without supporting documentation.

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Governments are increasingly demanding accountability and evidence of effectiveness before allocating additional resources to police services, reflecting a broader trend towards data-driven decision-making and fiscal responsibility.

Question 10

Police officers in Canada made an average hourly wage of $27.12 in 2012 (controlling for the cost-of-living increases).

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Question 11

Researchers in the U.S.have calculated that money diverted from correctional institutions to policing would buy at least four times as much reduction in crime.

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The statement is based on research findings that suggest reallocating funds from correctional institutions to policing can result in a more significant reduction in crime, as policing is often more effective in preventing crime than incarceration.

Question 12

A university-based police scholar has referred to the state of police research in Canada as "exceptional,coherent,consistent,and exemplary."

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The state of police research in Canada has been described as "disjointed, inconsistent, and generally not exemplary," indicating significant room for improvement in the coherence and quality of research in this area.

Question 13

Define darknet and discuss the two challenges/consequences its existence presents for police services.

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Question 14

What factors have contributed to the globalization of policing?

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Quiz 11: Going Forward: Critical Issues in Canadian Policing