Police Contacts and Use of Force Statistics Analysis
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According to Dr. Lawrence Miller, what is a key factor that can reduce the likelihood of police officers resorting to physical force?

  • Feeling disconnected from their communities
  • Experiencing excessive harshness in the community
  • Being authoritative with citizens
  • Perceiving themselves as integral parts of their communities (correct)

    • In the context provided, what is the importance of citizens coming to trust and respect police officers?

  • To facilitate verbal diffusion and de-escalation of crisis situations (correct)
  • To increase the number of arrests made
  • To ensure citizens comply with excessive laws
  • To discourage community involvement in policing

    • Which of the following is NOT a component of active listening as mentioned in the text?

  • Using authoritative language (correct)
  • Observing nonverbal body language
  • Asking questions
  • Showing courtesy

    • What is the circular process mentioned in the text that supports constant reassessment of situations by police officers?

    <p>Identifying options and reassessing based on new information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, why is it important for officers to avoid excessive harshness when keeping order in a community?

    <p>To build a bank of public trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the ability of an officer to understand and share the feelings of another person?

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

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