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What is the purpose of separating patrol functions from detective and internal investigative functions in a police department?
What is the purpose of separating patrol functions from detective and internal investigative functions in a police department?
- To create confusion and inefficiency
- To ensure specialization and expertise in each area (correct)
- To reduce the number of officers needed
- To increase the workload of each officer
How are geographic and time distinctions beneficial in organizing police departments?
How are geographic and time distinctions beneficial in organizing police departments?
- To ensure all officers have the same schedule
- To limit the movement of officers
- To designate specific areas and times for patrolling (correct)
- To randomly assign officers to different areas
Why is it important to have personnel working at certain times and areas within a police department?
Why is it important to have personnel working at certain times and areas within a police department?
- To decrease visibility of law enforcement
- To create chaos and disorganization
- To provide dedicated coverage in areas when needed (correct)
- To prevent officers from getting to know their assigned areas
How does the division of labor help in organizing a police department effectively?
How does the division of labor help in organizing a police department effectively?
What is the main purpose of an organizational chart in an organization?
What is the main purpose of an organizational chart in an organization?
How does division of labor impact an organization?
How does division of labor impact an organization?
In what way are work assignments structured in police departments according to the text?
In what way are work assignments structured in police departments according to the text?
According to Nicholas Henry's definitions, what is an organization?
According to Nicholas Henry's definitions, what is an organization?
What is a key managerial concept that should be understood in most organizations, including police departments?
What is a key managerial concept that should be understood in most organizations, including police departments?
Which term is used as a generic term in the chapter to include other law enforcement agencies?
Which term is used as a generic term in the chapter to include other law enforcement agencies?
What is the purpose of the chain of command in a police department?
What is the purpose of the chain of command in a police department?
What is essential for achieving the goals of an organization, including a police department?
What is essential for achieving the goals of an organization, including a police department?
