Summary A
The kids listen to what the former drug dealer has to say. They appear to make a better connection with him than with you. Although not all of them are interested, some of them tell you they want to participate in the program and you make appointments to sign them up.
To learn more, see "Community Policing."
Summary B
The kids listen to the business leaders and appear to be interested in what they have to say. Not all of them sign up to participate but some of them make appointments to sign up for job training.
To learn more, see "Community Policing."
As you continue to work on the development of your youth sports program, you realize you have hit a road block. Several key community members have expressed doubts in your ability to produce an effective program that will actually get kids off the streets and invested in the community.
-Which of the following is true of methods like community policing?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

a. Correct. In the community policing model officers are empowered to make decisions and power is decentralized. See "Community Policing,"
b. Incorrect. In the community policing model officers are proactive, are empowered to make decisions and power is decentralized. See "Community Policing,"
c. Incorrect. In the community policing model officers focus on problems underlying criminal behavior, are empowered to make decisions and power is decentralized. See "Community Policing,"
d. Incorrect. In the community policing model officers partner with community members, are empowered to make decisions and power is decentralized. See "Community Policing,"

Summary a The Kids Listen to What the Former Drug Dealer Has