10 Questions
According to Goldstern, problem-oriented policing focuses on
the means of conducting a business
The means-over-end syndrome refers to
the complexity of policing ends
The problem-oriented approach suggests that police officers and administrators should focus on
the means by which ends can be achieved
Which of the following was NOT a standard policing strategy from the 1940s to the 1970s?
problem-oriented policing
The main focus of the police profession's basic means or strategies is on
controlling crime through law enforcement
What is problem-oriented policing?
Problem-oriented policing is a framework for improving policing that focuses on the means of conducting a business and the ends it aims to achieve.
What is the means-over-end syndrome?
The means-over-end syndrome refers to the common issue in the police business where the ends of policing are more complex and unclear than those of a bus company.
What were the three main strategies used in standard policing from the 1940s to the 1970s?
The three main strategies used in standard policing from the 1940s to the 1970s were random preventive patrol, rapid response, and follow-up criminal investigation.
What are the main focuses of the police profession's basic means or strategies?
The main focuses of the police profession's basic means or strategies are achieving the law, fighting crime, and catching criminals.
What does the problem-oriented approach suggest that police officers and administrators should focus on?
The problem-oriented approach suggests that police officers and administrators should focus on the means by which the ends of policing can be achieved, rather than solely on the ends themselves.
Test your knowledge on problem-oriented policing and its principles with this quiz. Learn about the means-over-end syndrome and how the problem-oriented approach can help improve policing outcomes.
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