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What is the primary purpose of the Crime Prevention function as outlined in the policy?
What is the primary purpose of the Crime Prevention function as outlined in the policy?
- To maintain a high arrest rate in the community
- To focus exclusively on crime reporting strategies
- To develop problem-oriented or community policing strategies (correct)
- To establish strict law enforcement measures
How often must the Crime Prevention Specialists conduct evaluations of crime prevention programs?
How often must the Crime Prevention Specialists conduct evaluations of crime prevention programs?
- At least once every two years (correct)
- Every year
- Only when significant crimes occur
- Every six months
What role do Crime Prevention Specialists have in community group organization?
What role do Crime Prevention Specialists have in community group organization?
- They only ignore existing communities
- They only conduct law enforcement operations
- They assist in organizing community groups interested in crime prevention (correct)
- They are responsible for managing all community businesses
Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus area for community input processes?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus area for community input processes?
In the context of community involvement, what is the minimum frequency for conducting surveys of citizen attitudes?
In the context of community involvement, what is the minimum frequency for conducting surveys of citizen attitudes?
Which of the following activities is part of the support provided by Crime Prevention Specialists?
Which of the following activities is part of the support provided by Crime Prevention Specialists?
What is a key responsibility of the Neighborhood Services Unit within the policy framework?
What is a key responsibility of the Neighborhood Services Unit within the policy framework?
Which option best describes how Crime Prevention Specialists communicate crime trends?
Which option best describes how Crime Prevention Specialists communicate crime trends?
Flashcards
OPD's Community Relations Policy
OPD's Community Relations Policy
Omaha Police Department's commitment to building strong relationships with the community it serves.
Neighborhood Services Unit & Crime Prevention Specialists
Neighborhood Services Unit & Crime Prevention Specialists
A unit focused on creating and maintaining trust by gathering information from citizens and addressing their concerns.
Problem-Oriented Policing Strategy
Problem-Oriented Policing Strategy
Employing crime prevention strategies that target specific crime types and locations, based on data analysis.
Community-Focused Programs
Community-Focused Programs
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Evaluation of Crime Prevention Programs
Evaluation of Crime Prevention Programs
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Organizing Community Groups
Organizing Community Groups
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Collaborative Community Involvement Process
Collaborative Community Involvement Process
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Citizen Attitude and Opinion Survey
Citizen Attitude and Opinion Survey
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Study Notes
Organizational Function - Crime Prevention and Community Involvement
- Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy to improve relations with the community.
- OPD will use Neighborhood Services Unit and precinct-based Crime Prevention Specialists to gather community concerns and respond effectively.
Crime Prevention
- Develops problem-oriented or community policing strategies.
- Focuses on crime type and geographic area based on crime data.
- Addresses community concerns.
- Conducts documented evaluation of crime prevention programs at least every two years.
Organizing Community Groups
- Crime Prevention Specialists assist OPD in organizing community groups with interest in crime prevention.
- Establish liaison with existing or new community organizations.
- Develop community involvement policies.
- Publicize agency objectives, community problems, and successes.
- Communicate crime trends and problems between citizens, businesses, and the agency.
- Support OPD practices related to police-community interaction.
Community Involvement
- Crime Prevention Specialists maintain collaborative community involvement process.
- Identify current community concerns.
- Identify potential problems impacting law enforcement activities.
- Develop actions to address identified concerns and problems.
- Conduct citizen surveys every two years on agency performance, employee competency, officer attitudes/behavior, and overall safety and security.
- Transmit information from citizens' organizations and surveys to the agency through chain of command.
Program Evaluation
- Neighborhood Services Unit Commander submits a quarterly report on findings to the Chief of Police.
- Report includes description of current concerns, potential problems impacting law enforcement, recommended actions, and progress made addressing those issues.
- Copies of the report will be distributed to Bureau Commanders, at the Chief's discretion.
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Test your knowledge on the Omaha Police Department's approach to crime prevention and community involvement. This quiz covers organizational functions, crime prevention strategies, and community engagement initiatives implemented by OPD.
