Question 1

Television portrays the activity of police as primarily conducting investigations and arresting criminals; however, in reality this work consumes only an estimated 10 to 25 percent of an officer's time.

Accepted Answer

The majority of a police officer's time is often spent on duties such as patrolling, traffic enforcement, responding to non-criminal calls, and paperwork, rather than solely on investigations and arrests.

Question 2

The "problem analysis triangle" consists of three key elements that include: an offender, a victim, and the police response. By studying this triangle it becomes possible to formulate an effective community policing response.

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The "problem analysis triangle" consists of three key elements: an offender, a victim, and a location (not the police response). This model is used to understand and address crime and disorder problems by focusing on these three aspects to develop strategies for prevention.

Question 3

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have developed a problem-solving model called CAPRA, which stands for Clients, Acquire/analyze information, Partnerships, Response and Assessment.

Accepted Answer

CAPRA is a problem-solving model developed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and it indeed stands for Clients, Acquire/analyze information, Partnerships, Response, and Assessment, designed to approach issues systematically.

Question 4

The PARE problem solving process utilizes the "5 W's (who, what, where, when, and why) during the analysis portion and includes how the information was gathered and, the degree of impact that the crime had upon the victim.

Accepted Answer

The PARE problem-solving process does not specifically utilize the "5 W's" during the analysis portion. The "5 W's" are a general information-gathering technique, not specific to PARE.

Question 5

Police managers must provide principle-centred leadership to ensure that an "entrepreneurial" atmosphere exists to encourage officers to experiment, create and develop their creative capacities to deal with community problems without fear of being punished for unintentional mistakes and failures.

Accepted Answer

Principle-centered leadership in policing encourages an environment where officers feel empowered to innovate and address community issues creatively, understanding that learning from unintentional mistakes is part of the process without fear of punitive actions for those mistakes. This approach fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, enhancing problem-solving and community engagement.

Question 6

Problem-solving:

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Problem-solving is a fundamental element of community policing, which emphasizes the importance of police and community collaboration to identify and solve community problems, rather than being a new model by itself or excluding community involvement.

Question 7

A problem can be:

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A problem can encompass a single incident, multiple recurring incidents, or a broader substantive concern within a community, indicating that all the options provided are correct representations of what can constitute a problem.

Question 8

Problem-oriented policing (POP):

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Problem-oriented policing (POP) is a strategy that emphasizes solving problems that are significant to communities, which is a core aspect of community policing. It involves identifying specific issues and coming up with strategies to solve them, rather than just responding to incidents as they occur.

Question 9

Herman Goldstein:

Accepted Answer

Herman Goldstein was the principle architect of problem-oriented policing, a strategy for policing that focuses on identifying and solving problems within a community that contribute to crime and disorder.

Question 10

The acronym SARA stands for:

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SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment. It is a problem-solving model used in community policing to identify and solve problems within communities.

Question 11

The collaborative model of problem solving:

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Question 12

Which of the following is/are possible response option(s) in the SARA model of problem-oriented policing?

Accepted Answer

The SARA model of problem-oriented policing includes various strategies such as concentrating attention on high-risk individuals, connecting with other government and private agencies, and mobilizing the community to address and solve problems.

Question 13

Problem analysis filters:

Accepted Answer

Problem analysis filters are tools used in the analysis phase of problem-oriented policing to help prioritize problems based on various criteria such as seriousness, solvability, and community impact. This approach allows police services to focus their resources more effectively on the most pressing issues.

Question 14

In the evaluation stage of PARE, asking questions such as "Were the strategies easy to implement?" and "What should others be aware of if attempting to implement a similar plan?" is called:

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These questions are part of process evaluation, which focuses on how a program was implemented and operates. It assesses the procedures, strategies, and activities to determine whether they were carried out as planned and what can be improved.

Question 15

Effective problem solving by a police service may be hindered by:

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All of the options listed are factors that can hinder effective problem solving by a police service. A thorough analysis is crucial for understanding the problem, dedicating resources is necessary for addressing it, and follow-up in the assessment stage is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of the solution.

Question 16

Television portrays the activity of police as primarily conducting investigations and arresting criminals. However, in reality this work consumes:

Accepted Answer

In reality, police officers spend a significant portion of their time on tasks other than investigations and arrests, such as paperwork, community service, and patrolling, which means only about 10 to 25 percent of their time is spent on investigations and arrests.

Question 17

The collaborative model of problem solving emphasizes:

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Question 18

It has been stated that crime and other problems in a community are the "visible symptoms" while the underlying conditions or causes of the problem lie beneath the surface. This concept is associated with the term:

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Question 19

What is meant by problem solving and what role does it play in community policing?

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Question 20

Define what is meant by a problem.

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Quiz 5: Problem-Oriented Policing