Leadership and Supervision in the Police Department

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What is the primary responsibility of supervisors in a police department?

Setting departmental goals

Training officers for tasks

Ensuring harmonious coordination (correct)

Solving community problems

What is the role of administrators in a police department?

Supervising patrol officers

Setting overall direction (correct)

Training human resources

Directing daily tasks

What does the term 'human resources' refer to in the context of police department supervision?

Ensuring subordinate officer duties are consistent with expectations

Solving community problems

Responsible for people in the workplace with problems and difficulties (correct)

Training officers for tasks

Who is concerned with how well police services are delivered in a sergeant's precinct?

Captains Signup and view all the answers

In addition to tasks and human resources, what must managers ensure collectively fulfill the unit's departmental responsibilities?

Efforts of supervisors and officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of sergeants in a police department?

Guiding patrol officers Signup and view all the answers

How do supervisors attempt to solve problems and difficulties of subordinate officers?

By providing training and guidance Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the responsiveness of a police department to community needs?

Identifying priorities and goals with governing officials and citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of managers within a police department?

Ensuring effective task completion by subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates supervisors from administrators in a police department?

Guiding daily tasks of patrol officers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of supervisors in the police department according to the text?

Ensuring subordinate officers attend to their duties Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for solving the problems and difficulties of people in the workplace, as mentioned in the text?

Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of administrators within a police department based on the text?

Setting overall direction Signup and view all the answers

In a police department, who is primarily responsible for ensuring that tasks are accomplished and goals are reached?

Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

Which level of management within a police department is primarily concerned with how well police services are delivered in a precinct?

Managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of sergeants in a police department based on the text?

Being responsible for a squad of patrol officers Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that efforts of supervisors and officers collectively fulfill the unit's departmental responsibilities?

Managers Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the responsibility of supervisors for people who often have problems and difficulties, especially in the workplace?

Human resources Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to a police department being responsive to community needs according to the text?

Working with governing officials and citizens Signup and view all the answers

Who is concerned with tasks and human resources within a police department as per the text?

Supervisors only Signup and view all the answers