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What is a key characteristic of the military model of policing?
What did the Preventive Patrol Experiment in Kansas City reveal about the military model of policing?
Which of the following describes community policing?
What was a major criticism of the military model of policing?
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What has been the primary measure of police performance traditionally?
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Which of the following models of policing emerged in response to criticisms of traditional practices?
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Which strategy was prevalent in the military model of policing to deter crime?
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What limitation does the information gathering in the military model of policing have?
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What are the key characteristics required for community policing?
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Which of the following is a challenge in implementing community policing?
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What primary concern is associated with the shift in perception of community policing?
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What is a fundamental aspect of evidence-based policing?
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Which element is essential for community policing to be successfully implemented?
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What does evidence-based policing primarily focus on?
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What impact has the evaluation process had on community policing initiatives for police?
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What is identified as necessary for the success of community policing strategies?
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Study Notes
Models of Policing
Military Model
- The military model of policing emerged in the mid-20th century as the first professional model.
- Based on random patrol, rapid response, and reactive investigation.
- Random patrol operates on the belief that police visibility deters crime and enhances public safety.
- This model is primarily reactive, focusing on responding to incidents rather than preventing crime proactively.
- Incident-oriented nature limits the ability to identify systemic or structural issues within the community.
- The Preventive Patrol Experiment in Kansas City revealed that varying patrol levels had no significant effect on crime rates or citizen satisfaction.
- Police performance is primarily measured by clearance rates, indicating the resolution of cases through police action.
Community Policing
- Emerged in the 1980s in response to criticisms of traditional policing and the need for improved police-community relationships.
- Emphasizes broadening police work to include community engagement for more effective information gathering.
- Requires a comprehensive commitment from the entire police department, though it faces challenges in consistent implementation.
- Calls for decentralization of police services, personalized interactions, and a customer-oriented approach treating citizens as clients.
- Success in community policing relies on reforming departmental organization and building community partnerships.
- Challenges include difficulties in maintaining sustainable connections, roles and responsibilities clarity, community participation, service planning, and officer resistance.
- There are concerns that community policing may be misused as a security and information-gathering strategy, straying from its original goals.
- Police are often not incentivized for community policing efforts as traditional performance evaluations rely heavily on clearance rates.
Evidence-Based Policing
- Evidence-based policing (EBP) integrates scientific research into the development of effective policing strategies.
- Requires adherence to rigorous methodological standards to be considered effective by policing professionals.
- EBP is focused on translating research findings directly into practical applications within police work.
- Police services identify key issues, which are then addressed through systematic research conducted by police and academics.
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This quiz explores the Military Model of Policing, which emerged as the first professional policing model in the mid-20th century. It focuses on concepts like random patrol and rapid response, emphasizing the reactive nature of this model. Test your understanding of its impact on public safety and crime deterrence.
