Community-Oriented Policing Model Quiz

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What aspects may officers in the future be evaluated on?

Number of arrests made and self-initiated citizen contacts recorded
Physical fitness and marksmanship skills
Judgment and reasoning ability, problem-solving skills, human relations skills, sensitivity and responsiveness to community concerns (correct)
Knowledge of criminal law and forensic techniques

What is a major shift involved in community policing?

A shift from reactive to proactive policing (correct)
A shift from working alone to always in pairs
A shift from patrolling to desk work
A shift in police uniforms

What is a possible negative effect of community-oriented policing mentioned in the text?

Improved trust between police and citizens
Increased community engagement
Decrease in crime rates
Potential division of the community based on willingness to work with the police (correct)

Why is it important to involve local community representatives in the planning stages of implementing community policing?

To prevent accusations of implementing the program unfairly towards one segment of society (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does adopting community policing represent according to the text?

A significant shift in the delivery of police services (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between traditional policing and community-oriented policing?

Community representatives are involved in decision-making under community-oriented policing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How might the evaluation criteria for police departments differ between community-oriented policing and traditional policing?

Based on fear of crime in the community under community-oriented policing. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way might traditional police officers struggle with the concept of community-oriented policing?

Having to share decision-making power with community representatives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does community-oriented policing differ from traditional styles regarding the authority given to individual police officers?

Individual police officers have more authority under community-oriented policing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of police department evaluation might need to change when transitioning to community-oriented policing?

Focus on satisfaction with services and fear of crime (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to examine the quality of work rather than focusing solely on the number of arrests made or self-initiated citizen contacts?

To ensure officers are sensitive and responsive to community concerns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What difficulty is highlighted when considering adopting a community policing strategy?

The risk of greater alienation and anti-police sentiment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one major aspect that will be affected by the shift to community policing?

How police performance is evaluated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of not involving local community representatives in the planning stages of implementing community policing?

Increased risk of favoritism towards certain community segments (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might community policing lead to difficulties for the police in terms of community relationships?

Dividing the community between those willing to work with the police and those who are not (D) Signup and view all the answers