Police Leadership and Training Quiz

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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 community

To reduce crime and fear of crime in the community (correct)

To prioritize the needs of the police department over the community

To establish a sense of cynicism among community members

What did the author learn from his experience as a Community Service Officer that helped him throughout his career in police work?

To develop relationships with community members based on trust and a sense of shared purpose (correct)

To focus solely on increasing police activity in the community

To avoid building relationships with community members

To prioritize the needs of the police department over the community

What was the author's attitude towards the community members he worked with as a Community Service Officer?

He saw them as partners in reducing crime and fear of crime (correct)

He was indifferent towards them

He saw them as obstacles to his job

He saw them as potential criminals

During his time in the Santa Ana Police Department, how many officers were there at its peak?

400 officers Signup and view all the answers

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

Don't make him write any reports Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn from the veterans in the Santa Ana Police Department?

How to exhibit command presence Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's attitude towards adapting to different leadership styles in the Santa Ana Police Department?

He was resistant to it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the author's argument regarding police agencies?

Police agencies need to ensure competent leadership at all levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the difficulty of solving societal problems?

Societal problems are difficult to solve and require decisions and resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion on the role of police in serving marginalized populations?

Police should serve marginalized populations when services for them are lacking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits did Bob Sayne exhibit as a leader?

Humility Signup and view all the answers

What did Don Blankenship do to encourage his subordinates to do great work?

He led by example Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn from the supervisor who criticized him for taking a longer lunch than he should have?

To ask for an explanation for criticism Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author believe that early, positive influences in a young officer's career are vital to their success?

Because young officers need guidance and leadership to become better than they are Signup and view all the answers

According to the author's experience, what impact do poor or mediocre supervisors have on the organization and its employees?

They have a negative impact Signup and view all the answers

What leadership skills did the author aim to develop when he set his sights on becoming a sergeant?

Situational guidance skills Signup and view all the answers

What did the author instinctively know about his sergeant's behavior towards him in the field?

It was a bad way to do the job Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion on the belief that leadership means just slapping on the stripes, bars or stars and sitting in their offices dictating policy and criticizing the troops for every mistake, intentional or not?

He disagrees with it Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the establishment of a utility users' tax in Santa Ana in the 1970s?

To supplement the 250 existing cops in the department Signup and view all the answers

What is CPTED, as mentioned in the text?

A set of principles for crime prevention through environmental design Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the crime prevention unit in Santa Ana in the 1970s?

To work hard to reduce crime using every resource available Signup and view all the answers

Why were officers in Santa Ana assigned to the same area for a minimum of two years?

To get to know the community and geography better Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people were commonly recruited to law enforcement agencies during the time period described in the text?

Military veterans Signup and view all the answers

What was the reputation of the Santa Ana police department during the time period described in the text?

It was respected throughout the nation for its innovative policing philosophy and tactics Signup and view all the answers

What was the motivation for many Vietnam veterans to join law enforcement agencies during the time period described in the text?

To work in a similar culture of order and respect for the chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of having weak supervisors in the Santa Ana police department during the time period described in the text?

The department became more corrupt and ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Which type of crime did Sergeant William Sirks focus on suppressing in the team's area of responsibility?

Burglary Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the assignment that Sergeant William Sirks gave to the two team members with the highest statistics?

90 days Signup and view all the answers

What was the mandatory sentence for using heroin according to the California Health & Safety Code section 11550?