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During his time as a Community Service Officer, what was one of the main goals of the author's work?

  • To increase police activity in the West End of town
  • To educate the community about the importance of crime prevention (correct)
  • To enforce the law by making arrests
  • To reduce the number of police officers in the city
  • What did the author's experience as a CSO help him avoid throughout his career in law enforcement?

  • Cynicism (correct)
  • Incompetence
  • Aggression
  • Complacency
  • Why did the author develop relationships with members of the community during his time as a CSO?

  • To gain access to free meals and events
  • To gather intelligence on criminal activity
  • To establish himself as a respected authority figure
  • To form a sense of camaraderie with the community (correct)
  • What is the main responsibility of police agencies?

    <p>To hire and promote competent leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author suggest chief executives and their command staff should do?

    <p>Take a critical look at their departments and carry out necessary changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of lacking services for the poor or failing mental health programs, according to the text?

    <p>Police agencies may have to pick up the pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the Santa Ana Police Department at its peak?

    <p>400 officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sergeant mean when he said 'Don't cause me any paper'?

    <p>Don't write too many administrative reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two rules the sergeant gave the officer?

    <p>Don't use too much force and don't get too many complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the officer learn from the veterans in the police department?

    <p>How to exhibit command presence and the concept of teamwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Chief of Police in Santa Ana during the 1970s?

    <p>Raymond C. Davis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CPTED?

    <p>Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the utility users' tax in Santa Ana?

    <p>To supplement the existing police force with experienced officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the team policing principles followed by officers in Santa Ana during the 1970s?

    <p>Officers were assigned to the same area for a minimum of two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many Vietnam veterans gravitate towards law enforcement agencies?

    <p>They were attracted to the paramilitary environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reputation of the Santa Ana Police Department at the time described in the text?

    <p>Respected throughout the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the attitude of the author and other officers towards their job in Santa Ana?

    <p>Loved their jobs and felt like they couldn't find a better place to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the common practice for officers in Santa Ana to avoid their sergeant's wrath?

    <p>Produce a few arrests, field interviews, and traffic citations each day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the sergeant that showed the author the importance of humility?

    <p>Bob Sayne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's supervisor do when he took a longer lunch than he should have?

    <p>He took the time to explain why it was wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's opinion of the sergeant he worked for in the Major Enforcement Team?

    <p>The sergeant was a good leader who encouraged great work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author believe that individuals in positions of authority in public safety agencies should be of the highest caliber?

    <p>Because they are responsible for the well-being of communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was William 'Wim' Sirks?

    <p>A narcotics investigator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sergeant Sirks do to reduce crime in the area?

    <p>He gave two officers an unmarked police car and told them to go after every crook and dope dealer they could identify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Narcan™️?

    <p>A drug given to those who have overdosed on heroin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did arresting heroin users become a premier tool to reduce burglaries?

    <p>Most property crimes were committed by heroin addicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the author disappointed with their sergeant's leadership style?

    <p>The sergeant rarely provided feedback or guidance to the officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author learn from working with some good sergeants and lieutenants in their first few years as a cop?

    <p>How to identify competent supervisors and develop leadership skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author witness during their career that affected employees and the organization?

    <p>Egregious incidents that harmed employees and the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's goal in developing leadership skills?

    <p>To achieve the organization's goals and look out for the welfare of front-line cops and support personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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