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During the early 1970s, the Santa Ana Police Department implemented a community-organizing program called Community Oriented Policing (COP). What was the main goal of this program?
During the early 1970s, the Santa Ana Police Department implemented a community-organizing program called Community Oriented Policing (COP). What was the main goal of this program?
- To partner with criminals
- To increase property crime rates
- To decrease property crime rates (correct)
- To implement Neighborhood Watch programs
What was the result of implementing the COP program in Santa Ana?
What was the result of implementing the COP program in Santa Ana?
- A decrease in community involvement
- A decrease in police resources
- An increase in property crime rates
- A decrease in property crime rates (correct)
Who was the police chief responsible for implementing the COP program in Santa Ana?
Who was the police chief responsible for implementing the COP program in Santa Ana?
- Captain of the Field Operations Bureau
- Raymond C. Davis (correct)
- The author of the 60 Minutes program
- The narrator of the text
Based on the text, what was the main reason for the lack of participation from the Latino community in the COP program?
Based on the text, what was the main reason for the lack of participation from the Latino community in the COP program?
According to the text, why did the author propose changing the name of the COP Board to the Police Advisory Board?
According to the text, why did the author propose changing the name of the COP Board to the Police Advisory Board?
What was the outcome of the author's attempt to change the name of the COP Board?
What was the outcome of the author's attempt to change the name of the COP Board?
What lesson did the author learn from their experience with the COP program changes?
What lesson did the author learn from their experience with the COP program changes?
According to the text, what is the purpose of conducting formal surveys and focus groups in an agency?
According to the text, what is the purpose of conducting formal surveys and focus groups in an agency?
What did the senior manager mean when he said 'One day you'll figure out that these stats don't matter'?
What did the senior manager mean when he said 'One day you'll figure out that these stats don't matter'?
What is the purpose of the SARA model advocated by Herman Goldstein?
What is the purpose of the SARA model advocated by Herman Goldstein?
Why does the text mention the importance of measuring and collecting data?
Why does the text mention the importance of measuring and collecting data?
According to the text, what is the purpose of community policing?
According to the text, what is the purpose of community policing?
What does the term 'wellbeing' mean in the context of the text?
What does the term 'wellbeing' mean in the context of the text?
Why is it important for law enforcement to understand the community's priorities and desires?
Why is it important for law enforcement to understand the community's priorities and desires?
According to the text, why is it not sufficient for law enforcement to rely on occasional neighborhood meetings and town halls?
According to the text, why is it not sufficient for law enforcement to rely on occasional neighborhood meetings and town halls?
Which of the following is a key factor that public safety agency executives should consider when evaluating their tactics and strategies?
Which of the following is a key factor that public safety agency executives should consider when evaluating their tactics and strategies?
What does the author mean by 'eating your own dog food'?
What does the author mean by 'eating your own dog food'?
What does the author refer to as 'soft' metrics in the context of law enforcement organizations?
What does the author refer to as 'soft' metrics in the context of law enforcement organizations?
According to the text, why is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) not wholly relevant to the American economy?
According to the text, why is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) not wholly relevant to the American economy?
According to the text, what are the three dimensions of the social progress index framework?
According to the text, what are the three dimensions of the social progress index framework?
What is one potential consequence of a police department that sees itself as an island, rather than part of the whole?
What is one potential consequence of a police department that sees itself as an island, rather than part of the whole?
What metrics can help determine the state of a community beyond arrests, citations, and reports?
What metrics can help determine the state of a community beyond arrests, citations, and reports?
According to the text, why is a law enforcement agency a fundamental component in efforts to improve community wellbeing?
According to the text, why is a law enforcement agency a fundamental component in efforts to improve community wellbeing?
