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According to a survey conducted by the PEW Research Center, what percentage of police officers are concerned about their safety?
According to a survey conducted by the PEW Research Center, what percentage of police officers are concerned about their safety?
- 100%
- 72%
- 8,000 officers
- 93% (correct)
What percentage of police officers have become less willing to stop and question suspicious persons?
What percentage of police officers have become less willing to stop and question suspicious persons?
- 50%
- 100%
- 93%
- 72% (correct)
What is the tone of the discussion that seeks to paint all cops with the same broad brush?
What is the tone of the discussion that seeks to paint all cops with the same broad brush?
- Encouraging
- Reassuring
- Disturbing (correct)
- Neutral
What percentage of police officers say that their organizations do not have enough officers to police the community adequately?
What percentage of police officers say that their organizations do not have enough officers to police the community adequately?
What percentage of police officers agree that officers who consistently do a poor job are held accountable?
What percentage of police officers agree that officers who consistently do a poor job are held accountable?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the reason for the decline in police arrests across California according to the Los Angeles Times?
What is the reason for the decline in police arrests across California according to the Los Angeles Times?
What were the charges against the three CPD officers in connection with Laquan McDonald's death?
What were the charges against the three CPD officers in connection with Laquan McDonald's death?
What is the author's opinion on the acquittals or hung juries in police-related cases in 2017?
What is the author's opinion on the acquittals or hung juries in police-related cases in 2017?
What is one reason for the declining trust in government?
What is one reason for the declining trust in government?
What was the FBI Assailant Study about?
What was the FBI Assailant Study about?
What is the key question that the author attempts to answer in the book?
What is the key question that the author attempts to answer in the book?
What does Elaine Kamarck argue is needed in a president?
What does Elaine Kamarck argue is needed in a president?
What does the author suggest is needed for charges against cops to be fair?
What does the author suggest is needed for charges against cops to be fair?
What was the response of many Chicago cops to the public backlash and media coverage after Laquan McDonald's death?
What was the response of many Chicago cops to the public backlash and media coverage after Laquan McDonald's death?
According to the report, how many police incidents did the FBI analyze in 2016?
According to the report, how many police incidents did the FBI analyze in 2016?
What incident in 2014 is mentioned in the report as initiating a movement that made it socially acceptable to challenge and discredit the actions of law enforcement?
What incident in 2014 is mentioned in the report as initiating a movement that made it socially acceptable to challenge and discredit the actions of law enforcement?
According to the report, what change in social mores allows assailants to become more emboldened to question, resist, and fight law enforcement?
According to the report, what change in social mores allows assailants to become more emboldened to question, resist, and fight law enforcement?
What does the report suggest is a systemic problem that society has largely abdicated its responsibility to address?
What does the report suggest is a systemic problem that society has largely abdicated its responsibility to address?
What is the key factor that influences officer behavior and how they treat the community?
What is the key factor that influences officer behavior and how they treat the community?
What does the author suggest police leadership should focus on in these turbulent times?
What does the author suggest police leadership should focus on in these turbulent times?
What is the risk of not changing the system in law enforcement, according to the text?
What is the risk of not changing the system in law enforcement, according to the text?
What case does the author explore to help readers learn from the mistakes of others?
What case does the author explore to help readers learn from the mistakes of others?
What do police officers and supervisors believe police management can do to improve ties with the community and help the rank and file weather the storm?
What do police officers and supervisors believe police management can do to improve ties with the community and help the rank and file weather the storm?
What do street cops want their chiefs and sheriffs to do in regards to misconduct and excessive force?
What do street cops want their chiefs and sheriffs to do in regards to misconduct and excessive force?
What are the cornerstones of success for anyone wishing to lead men and women in policing, according to the text?
What are the cornerstones of success for anyone wishing to lead men and women in policing, according to the text?
What does the author focus on in this text?
What does the author focus on in this text?
Why are police contacts often unpleasant events for most people?
Why are police contacts often unpleasant events for most people?
What is one of the underlying strategic issues that critics neglect to point out in their assessments of police agencies, according to the text?
What is one of the underlying strategic issues that critics neglect to point out in their assessments of police agencies, according to the text?
What impact has the Great Recession had on police agencies, according to the text?
What impact has the Great Recession had on police agencies, according to the text?
What is the author's opinion of law enforcement officers, according to the text?
What is the author's opinion of law enforcement officers, according to the text?
According to ex-FBI Director James Comey, what is the 'Ferguson Effect' and how has it impacted police work?
According to ex-FBI Director James Comey, what is the 'Ferguson Effect' and how has it impacted police work?
What is the relationship between active police work and violent crime in Chicago, according to the article?
What is the relationship between active police work and violent crime in Chicago, according to the article?
What is the main concern of proactive cops in the field, according to the article?
What is the main concern of proactive cops in the field, according to the article?
What is the history of the Chicago Police Department, and how has it contributed to the recent wave of violence in the city?
What is the history of the Chicago Police Department, and how has it contributed to the recent wave of violence in the city?
Police-community relations have been strained in recent times
Police-community relations have been strained in recent times
According to the PEW Research Center survey, 72% of police officers are more willing to stop and question suspicious persons
According to the PEW Research Center survey, 72% of police officers are more willing to stop and question suspicious persons
The media headlines portray all cops as blood-thirsty killers
The media headlines portray all cops as blood-thirsty killers
According to the PEW report, most police officers give their workplaces a positive rating
According to the PEW report, most police officers give their workplaces a positive rating
Only three-in-ten police officers say they are supportive in the direction that top management is taking their organization
Only three-in-ten police officers say they are supportive in the direction that top management is taking their organization
According to the Los Angeles Times, arrests by officers in many jurisdictions, especially larger ones, have increased
According to the Los Angeles Times, arrests by officers in many jurisdictions, especially larger ones, have increased
Police unions should not be concerned about bad cops and how they hurt the general membership
Police unions should not be concerned about bad cops and how they hurt the general membership
Are all police officers becoming less proactive due to the 'Ferguson Effect'?
Are all police officers becoming less proactive due to the 'Ferguson Effect'?
According to ex-FBI Director James Comey, the 'Ferguson Effect' appears to be real.
According to ex-FBI Director James Comey, the 'Ferguson Effect' appears to be real.
Investigative field contacts by police in Chicago fell by 80% in 2016.
Investigative field contacts by police in Chicago fell by 80% in 2016.
Enlightened police chiefs believe there is no clear relationship between police work and crime reduction.
Enlightened police chiefs believe there is no clear relationship between police work and crime reduction.
Police contacts are typically pleasant events for most people
Police contacts are typically pleasant events for most people
Law enforcement officers are tasked with helping those in need despite the lack of adequate tools and resources
Law enforcement officers are tasked with helping those in need despite the lack of adequate tools and resources
The lack of proactive policing strategies is primarily due to a decrease in the number of officers on patrol
The lack of proactive policing strategies is primarily due to a decrease in the number of officers on patrol
The author believes that the political courage to fix the problem of police reform is currently present
The author believes that the political courage to fix the problem of police reform is currently present
Communities are only looking for visionary leaders, not competent managers.
Communities are only looking for visionary leaders, not competent managers.
Police leadership is not a key factor in influencing officer behavior and community relations.
Police leadership is not a key factor in influencing officer behavior and community relations.
Law enforcement has reached an inflection point and must change to avoid further loss of community and organizational trust.
Law enforcement has reached an inflection point and must change to avoid further loss of community and organizational trust.
Police leadership should focus on complex and advanced strategies to restore community trust.
Police leadership should focus on complex and advanced strategies to restore community trust.
According to the available video footage, Laquan McDonald was walking towards the police officers when he was shot by a white officer.
According to the available video footage, Laquan McDonald was walking towards the police officers when he was shot by a white officer.
Three CPD officers were indicted for official misconduct and obstruction of justice in connection with Laquan McDonald's death.
Three CPD officers were indicted for official misconduct and obstruction of justice in connection with Laquan McDonald's death.
The lack of police activity in response to negative media coverage has contributed to a decrease in violent crime in Chicago.
The lack of police activity in response to negative media coverage has contributed to a decrease in violent crime in Chicago.
The FBI Assailant Study examined 50 out of 53 incidents in which officers were killed in 2016 to determine what may have influenced the assailants.
The FBI Assailant Study examined 50 out of 53 incidents in which officers were killed in 2016 to determine what may have influenced the assailants.
Most cops charged with criminal offenses in police-related cases in 2017 were acquitted or the jury was hung
Most cops charged with criminal offenses in police-related cases in 2017 were acquitted or the jury was hung
The author believes that cops should be completely immune from the law
The author believes that cops should be completely immune from the law
According to the Pew Research Center, trust in government is at an all-time high
According to the Pew Research Center, trust in government is at an all-time high
Elaine Kamarck argues that what public safety agencies need is a focus on 'old-fashioned management'
Elaine Kamarck argues that what public safety agencies need is a focus on 'old-fashioned management'
Did the FBI examine 50 incidents that occurred in 2016 in total?
Did the FBI examine 50 incidents that occurred in 2016 in total?
Law enforcement officials believe the mindset and behaviors of the assailants were influenced by multiple high-profile police incidents across the country since 2014?
Law enforcement officials believe the mindset and behaviors of the assailants were influenced by multiple high-profile police incidents across the country since 2014?
The strain in the criminal justice system is not only depleting precious police resources, but is also creating a permanent class of offender whose mental illness and drug addiction is overwhelming our jails, with little relief in sight.
The strain in the criminal justice system is not only depleting precious police resources, but is also creating a permanent class of offender whose mental illness and drug addiction is overwhelming our jails, with little relief in sight.
The author believes that society has developed comprehensive legislative, social and economic reforms to address the issues in law enforcement?
The author believes that society has developed comprehensive legislative, social and economic reforms to address the issues in law enforcement?
Did the author speak with police officers and deputy sheriffs of all ranks to get a sense of how they viewed the issues and their jurisdictions?
Did the author speak with police officers and deputy sheriffs of all ranks to get a sense of how they viewed the issues and their jurisdictions?
Do street cops want their chiefs and sheriffs to weed out officers who willfully commit misconduct or purposely use excessive force, but they want enlightened leaders that can discern mistakes of the mind from those of the heart?
Do street cops want their chiefs and sheriffs to weed out officers who willfully commit misconduct or purposely use excessive force, but they want enlightened leaders that can discern mistakes of the mind from those of the heart?
Is it suggested that leadership by example, competence, and integrity are the cornerstones of success for anyone wishing to lead men and women in policing?
Is it suggested that leadership by example, competence, and integrity are the cornerstones of success for anyone wishing to lead men and women in policing?
The author only focuses on theoretical advice for aspiring or current public safety leaders who want to become great leaders by practicing the cornerstone concepts mentioned above.
The author only focuses on theoretical advice for aspiring or current public safety leaders who want to become great leaders by practicing the cornerstone concepts mentioned above.
According to the PEW Research Center survey, what percentage of police officers are concerned about their safety?
According to the PEW Research Center survey, what percentage of police officers are concerned about their safety?
What is the impact of media headlines on police officers, according to the text?
What is the impact of media headlines on police officers, according to the text?
What is the tone of the discussion around law enforcement, according to the text?
What is the tone of the discussion around law enforcement, according to the text?
What percentage of police officers believe that their management teams cannot control errant or bad cops?
What percentage of police officers believe that their management teams cannot control errant or bad cops?
What is the main concern of unions regarding bad cops, according to the text?
What is the main concern of unions regarding bad cops, according to the text?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the reason for the decline in police arrests across California, according to the text?
What is the reason for the decline in police arrests across California, according to the text?
What did the FBI Assailant Study examine in 2016?
What did the FBI Assailant Study examine in 2016?
What were the three charges brought against the three CPD officers in connection with Laquan McDonald's death?
What were the three charges brought against the three CPD officers in connection with Laquan McDonald's death?
What is the key question that the author attempts to answer in the book?
What is the key question that the author attempts to answer in the book?
What is the effect of the lack of police activity in Chicago, according to the text?
What is the effect of the lack of police activity in Chicago, according to the text?
According to the FBI report, how many incidents did they analyze through open-source information and law enforcement databases in 2016?
According to the FBI report, how many incidents did they analyze through open-source information and law enforcement databases in 2016?
What incident in 2014 is mentioned in the report as initiating a movement that made it socially acceptable to challenge and discredit the actions of law enforcement?
What incident in 2014 is mentioned in the report as initiating a movement that made it socially acceptable to challenge and discredit the actions of law enforcement?
What is the main concern for police executives and local governing bodies, according to the text?
What is the main concern for police executives and local governing bodies, according to the text?
What is the author's opinion on the current approach to addressing the systemic problem of errant and criminal cops?
What is the author's opinion on the current approach to addressing the systemic problem of errant and criminal cops?
According to Elaine Kamarck, what type of president does the US need now?
According to Elaine Kamarck, what type of president does the US need now?
What does the author suggest should follow charges against cops?
What does the author suggest should follow charges against cops?
What is the current level of trust in the federal government, according to bipartisan research?
What is the current level of trust in the federal government, according to bipartisan research?
What does the author suggest is a crisis in management competence?
What does the author suggest is a crisis in management competence?
What do police officers want their chiefs and sheriffs to do in regards to officers who commit misconduct or use excessive force?
What do police officers want their chiefs and sheriffs to do in regards to officers who commit misconduct or use excessive force?
What is the minimum that communities and police officers have a right to expect from their bosses, according to the text?
What is the minimum that communities and police officers have a right to expect from their bosses, according to the text?
What does the author suggest is required to build leadership skills in policing?
What does the author suggest is required to build leadership skills in policing?
What is the concept that the author compares to a three-legged stool in policing?
What is the concept that the author compares to a three-legged stool in policing?
What is the primary reason why police contacts are not pleasant events for most people?
What is the primary reason why police contacts are not pleasant events for most people?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the current crisis a defining moment for, according to the text?
What is the impact of cutbacks from the Great Recession on patrol officers in most major cities?
What is the impact of cutbacks from the Great Recession on patrol officers in most major cities?
What is the author's opinion on the political courage to fix the problem with law enforcement?
What is the author's opinion on the political courage to fix the problem with law enforcement?
What is the key factor that influences officer behavior, how the officers treat the community, and the extent to which a department can help control or reduce crime and fear in cities across the nation?
What is the key factor that influences officer behavior, how the officers treat the community, and the extent to which a department can help control or reduce crime and fear in cities across the nation?
What does the author suggest is the inflection point for law enforcement?
What does the author suggest is the inflection point for law enforcement?
What does the author suggest are the leadership qualities that create superb organizations, serve communities well, and ensure employees are treated with dignity and respect?
What does the author suggest are the leadership qualities that create superb organizations, serve communities well, and ensure employees are treated with dignity and respect?
What does the author suggest is the solution to transform law enforcement agencies into more effective and accountable organizations?
What does the author suggest is the solution to transform law enforcement agencies into more effective and accountable organizations?
What is the 'Ferguson Effect' and how has it impacted police work, according to the article?
What is the 'Ferguson Effect' and how has it impacted police work, according to the article?
What is the relationship between proactive police work and crime reduction, according to the article?
What is the relationship between proactive police work and crime reduction, according to the article?
What led to the recent wave of violence in the Chicago Police Department, according to the article?
What led to the recent wave of violence in the Chicago Police Department, according to the article?
What do some police officers feel about their job and how it has changed, according to the article?
What do some police officers feel about their job and how it has changed, according to the article?