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Leadership Impact

Test your knowledge on police leadership and its impact on officer behavior in this quiz. Explore the importance of leading by example, developing skilled teams, and promoting honesty within law enforcement agencies. Find out how leadership quality can shape the behavior and performance of officers in turbulent times.

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According to the PEW Research Center survey, what percentage of police officers are concerned about their safety?

93%

What percentage of police officers have become less willing to stop and question suspicious persons?

72%

How many police officers say they are supportive of the direction that top management is taking their organization?

30%

Which of the following is a key concept mentioned in the text for aspiring public safety leaders?

<p>Focusing on emotional intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest aspiring public safety leaders should focus on in addition to their intellect?

<p>Developing their emotional intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text claim to synthesize into a practical, effective formula for better police leadership?

<p>Police leadership theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what percentage did investigative field contacts by police in Chicago fall by in 2016?

<p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the recent wave of violence in Chicago, as stated in the text?

<p>Shooting death of Laquan McDonald</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the charges against the three CPD officers mentioned in the text?

<p>Conspiracy, official misconduct, and obstruction of justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the FBI report mentioned in the text, how many incidents were examined to determine what may have influenced the mindset and behaviors of assailants who killed police officers?

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the report, what percentage of police officers agree that officers who consistently do a poor job are held accountable?

<p>27%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the revelations in the report suggest about police officers' confidence in their management teams?

<p>They have lost confidence in their management teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the current crisis represent for police unions?

<p>A defining moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ex-FBI Director James Comey believe has caused police to be less proactive in stops, field interviews, and arrests?

<p>The 'Ferguson Effect'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one reason why patrol officers in major cities have little time for proactive police work or community policing strategies?

<p>They are understaffed due to budget cuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do some officers become callous and hardened by the job?

<p>They work in a system that doesn't value their sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one reason why high-profile police-related cases may result in acquittals or hung juries?

<p>Overcharging by prosecutors</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one impact of the declining trust in government and management competence?

<p>Crisis in management competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what initiated a movement that made it socially acceptable to challenge and discredit the actions of law enforcement?

<p>The Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, MO</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in social mores did police officials across the country agree on?

<p>Disrespect to law enforcement is acceptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what has society largely abdicated its responsibility for?

<p>Developing comprehensive legislative, social, and economic reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate focus of police executives and local governing bodies according to the text?

<p>The frustration and concern for the safety of cops and their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the key factor that influences officer behavior and how officers treat the community?

<p>The quality of leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the leadership qualities that create superb organizations, serve communities well, and ensure employees are treated with dignity and respect?

<p>Leading by example, developing skilled teams, and demanding honesty</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are some of the issues that law enforcement organizations face if effective leadership is not present?

<p>Loss of community and organizational trust, increased scrutiny, and turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do street cops want to see from their chiefs and sheriffs in dealing with bad cops?

<p>Weeding out officers who commit misconduct, but discerning mistakes of the mind from those of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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