16 Questions
Why does the Department support Problem Oriented Policing (POP)?
Because problem solving is most successful when involving the community and other public entities
What is the definition of 'Problem' according to this directive?
A group of incidents occurring in the community that are similar in one or more ways and are of concern to the Department and the public
What is Problem Oriented Policing focused on?
The underlying conditions that are generating incidents or calls for police service
What is the first step in the problem solving process according to the procedure outlined?
Scanning or identifying problems through data collection and contact with the public
What must responses be according to the procedure outlined?
Legal, moral, and ethical
What is the purpose of the weekly briefing report?
To summarize cumulative activity for the month
Who is responsible for managing the problem solving projects?
The district commander
What will be included in the POP case file?
Reports, field interviews, photographs, memorandums, citations
Who will produce an ongoing report summarizing cumulative activity for the month?
The Crime Analysis Unit
What is the main focus of Department Performance Roundtable (DPR) meetings?
To evaluate the Department’s response to community problems
Who will record the proceedings of the DPR meetings?
A clerical staff member
Who is responsible for preparing digital video graphics?
The Crime Analysis Unit
Who will prepare a quarterly report to the Chief of Police?
Each division commander/designee participating in the community involvement function or his/her designee
What is included in the POP Action Plan Supplement?
Final assessment of the project and effectiveness of actions taken
Who will develop an action plan for each problem?
Assigned officer or his/her supervisor
What is posted on the Department's Intranet Website under the Field Services tab?
Address, assigned person and description of the problem
Test your knowledge of the Departmental Standards Directive 45.300 on Problem Oriented Policing (POP) of the Boca Raton Police Services Department. This quiz covers guidelines for community-based problem solving and the involvement of the community and public entities in the process.
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