Question 1

When officers reach the assessment process in the SARA model of problem-solving, officers:

Accepted Answer

During the assessment process of the SARA model, officers evaluate the effectiveness of the response that was implemented in the previous step. This evaluation helps officers determine whether the response was successful or not, and what changes or adjustments may be necessary to further address the problem.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling's article was titled "'Broken Windows': The Police and Neighborhood Safety." This article introduced the idea of addressing minor crimes and disorder in an effort to prevent more serious crimes from occurring, which became a cornerstone of modern community policing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The RCPIs are part of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The problem-oriented policing process necessitates improving various...

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 identifying the root causes of crime issues and addressing those underlying problems, rather than simply responding to incidents as they occur. This approach can be more effective in reducing crime in the long-term. Zero-tolerance policing and targeted policing focus on specific types of crimes or offenders, while political-based policing refers to police actions that are influenced by political considerations.

Question 6

The concept of problem-solving policing can be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

Herman Goldstein is credited with developing the concept of problem-solving policing in the 1979 article "Improving Policing: A Problem-Oriented Approach".

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Community control of the police is not one of the most important benefits of community policing according to Herman Goldstein. Instead, Goldstein emphasizes the importance of acknowledging police functions, recognizing interrelationships among police functions, and forming alliances between the police and the public due to the limited capacity of police to accomplish their jobs on their own.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The question states that there are "more than" a certain number of RCPIs providing regional community policing training and technical assistance to law enforcement around the country. The only answer choice that fits this criterion is D, which states that there are 30 RCPIs. A, B, and C are all lower numbers and therefore cannot be correct.

Question 9

Newark, New Jersey, has been using the broken windows theory for more than 10 years and has seen violent crime cut by nearly ____________________ percent.

Accepted Answer

The question states that Newark, New Jersey, has seen violent crime cut by nearly a certain percent due to the broken windows theory. The only option that fits this criterion is D, which states a 73% reduction in violent crime.

Question 10

The 41st Precinct in the Bronx was nicknamed:

Accepted Answer

The 41st Precinct in the Bronx was nicknamed "Fort Apache" due to the high crime rates and dangerous conditions in the area during the 1970s. The nickname also became the title of a 1981 movie depicting the precinct and its struggles.

Question 11

The Office of Community Policing Services (COPS) is part of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Office of Community Policing Services (COPS)...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Team policing was actually one of the corporate strategies of policing described by the Executive Sessions on Policing. The other options listed (strategic policing, community policing, and problem-solving policing) were also identified as potential strategies for police departments to adopt.

Question 14

What involves a continued reliance on traditional policing operations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What involves a continued reliance on traditional...

Question 15

With incident-driven policing, officers tend to respond to similar incidents at the same location:

Accepted Answer

With incident-driven policing, officers tend to respond to the same incidents at the same location numerous times, as they are reacting to each individual incident as it occurs rather than addressing the underlying issues that cause these incidents to occur repeatedly. This can result in a cycle of reactive responses and a lack of true resolution to these issues.

Question 16

According to Herman Goldstein, traditional policing is:

Accepted Answer

According to Herman Goldstein, traditional policing is incident driven, meaning that police officers respond to calls for service and focus on reacting to immediate situations rather than proactively addressing underlying issues in the community.

Question 17

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, which was seen as inefficient and outdated. Police departments instead shifted towards patrol cars and motorized units for greater mobility and coverage of larger areas.

Question 18

The Executive Sessions on Policing focused and debated on the use and price of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Executive Sessions on Policing focused and...

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the human behaviors found by Wesley Skogan to be extremely disruptive to the community?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 20

Problem-oriented policing involves officers dealing with the:

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented policing focuses on addressing the underlying causes of incidents and finding long-term solutions, rather than simply addressing the immediate problem at hand.

Quiz 12: Community Policing: The Debate Continues