Alertness to Crime Theory Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the primary focus of policing as described in the text?

Investigating transnational crimes

Comparing different police systems

Maintaining peace and order (correct)

Enforcing international laws

What does the term 'comparative' refer to in the context of policing?

The collaboration between different police officers

The process of investigating and comparing police systems (correct)

The scientific study of international laws

The degree of likeness between two objects

Why is it important to compare police systems according to the text?

To increase competition among police organizations

To exchange police officers between different nations

To enforce international laws more effectively

To benefit from the experience of others (correct)

What is the 'safari method' mentioned in the text used for?

For the researcher to visit another country Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'relative likeness' refer to in the context of policing?

The degree or grade by which a person, thing, or other entity has a property or quality greater or less in extent than that of another Signup and view all the answers

What is the collaborative method mentioned in the text used for?

To communicate with foreign researchers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of globalization?

Integration of regional economies, societies, and cultures Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact law enforcement?

It presents new threats to state-based human rights regimes Signup and view all the answers

According to the ALERTNESS TO CRIME THEORY, what happens as a nation develops?

People's alertness to crime is heightened Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the DEMOGRAPHIC THEORY of comparative policing?

Rising number of children being born Signup and view all the answers

What does the OPPORTUNITY THEORY suggest?

Standards of living impact victims' carelessness and crime opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of police service emphasizes that police officers are servants of higher authorities?

Continental Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge to law enforcement posed by globalization?

Increasing volume of human rights violations and transnational criminal networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the HOME RULE THEORY in police service?

Efficiency of police functions upon the express needs of the people Signup and view all the answers

What does MODERNIZATION THEORY see as a problem?

Society becoming too complex Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Focus of Policing

Primary focus of policing is maintaining public order, safety, and enforcing laws.

Comparative Policing

'Comparative' refers to analyzing and evaluating different police systems across various jurisdictions or countries.
Comparing police systems is vital for understanding different approaches, successes, and challenges in law enforcement.

Safari Method

The 'safari method' is utilized for observational studies, allowing researchers to gather data on police practices in different settings.

Relative Likeness

'Relative likeness' pertains to how similar or different policing systems can be when studied in terms of their structure, function, and societal impact.

Collaborative Method

The collaborative method focuses on incorporating perspectives from various stakeholders in law enforcement to enhance effectiveness and community relations.

Globalization

The main focus of globalization is the interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and societies worldwide.
Globalization impacts law enforcement by creating transnational crime and requiring coordinated international responses.

ALERTNESS TO CRIME THEORY

As a nation develops, crime rates initially increase due to greater opportunities, followed by a decrease as law enforcement and societal norms adapt.

DEMOGRAPHIC THEORY

The DEMOGRAPHIC THEORY of comparative policing is based on the idea that population characteristics influence crime patterns and police effectiveness.

OPPORTUNITY THEORY

OPPORTUNITY THEORY suggests that crime occurs when individuals see viable opportunities to commit offenses, influenced by societal factors.

Service-oriented Policing

The theory emphasizing police officers as servants of higher authorities is known as the social contract theory.

Globalization Challenges

The primary challenge posed by globalization to law enforcement is the rise of international crime syndicates and the complexity of jurisdictional issues.

HOME RULE THEORY

The HOME RULE THEORY in police service focuses on local control and governance of police activities, advocating for community-specific approaches.

MODERNIZATION THEORY

MODERNIZATION THEORY views existing institutions as problematic, advocating for reforms to adapt to contemporary societal needs.

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Test your knowledge of the practices for the maintenance of peace and order, law enforcement, and community security. Explore the concept of policing and the estimation of relative likeness or unlikeness of two objects or events.