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Was the author a police officer in Santa Ana, California?
Was the author a police officer in Santa Ana, California?
True
Did the author work as a Community Service Officer before becoming a sworn officer?
Did the author work as a Community Service Officer before becoming a sworn officer?
True
Did the author develop positive relationships with members of the community?
Did the author develop positive relationships with members of the community?
True
Did the author get in trouble for assisting officers at crime scenes?
Did the author get in trouble for assisting officers at crime scenes?
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Were the cops in Santa Ana respected throughout the nation?
Were the cops in Santa Ana respected throughout the nation?
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Did many Vietnam veterans gravitate toward law enforcement agencies because of a similar culture of order and respect for the chain of command?
Did many Vietnam veterans gravitate toward law enforcement agencies because of a similar culture of order and respect for the chain of command?
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Was it easy to dismiss bad workers in the civil service system?
Was it easy to dismiss bad workers in the civil service system?
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Did the establishment of a utility users' tax lead to the hiring of over 100 bilingual lateral transfers?
Did the establishment of a utility users' tax lead to the hiring of over 100 bilingual lateral transfers?
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Was Raymond C. Davis a proponent of community policing principles?
Was Raymond C. Davis a proponent of community policing principles?
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Did the program that utilized CPTED principles work well in reducing crime in Santa Ana?
Did the program that utilized CPTED principles work well in reducing crime in Santa Ana?
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Were officers in Santa Ana assigned to the same area for a minimum of one year?
Were officers in Santa Ana assigned to the same area for a minimum of one year?
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Police officers are not responsible for solving entrenched societal problems
Police officers are not responsible for solving entrenched societal problems
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Police officers often have to pick up the pieces when services for the poor are lacking
Police officers often have to pick up the pieces when services for the poor are lacking
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The author argues that police agencies should not prioritize hiring and promoting great leadership
The author argues that police agencies should not prioritize hiring and promoting great leadership
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Santa Ana Police Department had fewer than twenty-five officers during its peak.
Santa Ana Police Department had fewer than twenty-five officers during its peak.
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The author worked in Homicide and the Gang Unit for years.
The author worked in Homicide and the Gang Unit for years.
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The author learned about discipline and teamwork from the veteran cops.
The author learned about discipline and teamwork from the veteran cops.
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The sergeant told the author not to cause him any paper, meaning not to get too many complaints or use too much force.
The sergeant told the author not to cause him any paper, meaning not to get too many complaints or use too much force.
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During his first few years as a cop, the author worked for some good and bad supervisors.
During his first few years as a cop, the author worked for some good and bad supervisors.
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The author's sergeant was very involved in the day-to-day work of the author.
The author's sergeant was very involved in the day-to-day work of the author.
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The author was disappointed with the way his sergeant handled performance evaluations.
The author was disappointed with the way his sergeant handled performance evaluations.
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The majority of supervisors the author encountered during his career were competent and effective leaders.
The majority of supervisors the author encountered during his career were competent and effective leaders.
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William Sirks was a poor supervisor
William Sirks was a poor supervisor
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Sergeant Sirks frequently followed the team on calls to make sure they were okay
Sergeant Sirks frequently followed the team on calls to make sure they were okay
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Sergeant Sirks gave the two team members with the highest statistics in the city an unmarked police car
Sergeant Sirks gave the two team members with the highest statistics in the city an unmarked police car
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Arresting heroin users was not an effective tool to reduce burglaries
Arresting heroin users was not an effective tool to reduce burglaries
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Did the author's supervisor show him how to properly kick down a door during a search warrant service after he injured himself trying to do it as he had seen on TV?
Did the author's supervisor show him how to properly kick down a door during a search warrant service after he injured himself trying to do it as he had seen on TV?
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The author's supervisor never gave him any guidance or leadership.
The author's supervisor never gave him any guidance or leadership.
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The author's supervisor would only criticize him without explaining why.
The author's supervisor would only criticize him without explaining why.
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According to the author, positive influences from authoritative figures are important for the success of a young officer's career.
According to the author, positive influences from authoritative figures are important for the success of a young officer's career.
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