Standard Model Characteristics and Strategies Quiz
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What was the expectation regarding the fear of crime when randomized patrol was lowered or eliminated in the study?

  • There would be a decrease in fear of crime.
  • The expectation was not specified.
  • There would be a large increase in fear of crime. (correct)
  • There would be no change in fear of crime.
  • How did the types of beats in the study differ from each other?

  • Reactive beats had a normal level of one car per beat.
  • Proactive beats maintained a normal level of patrol without any changes.
  • Control beats increased police visibility two to three times the usual level.
  • Reactive beats reduced police visibility significantly by responding only to calls for assistance. (correct)
  • What were the general findings regarding victimization in the study?

  • There were consistent patterns of differences in rates of victimization across experimental conditions.
  • Victimization increased in areas with proactive patrols.
  • There were no statistically significant differences in victimization across reactive, control, and proactive beats. (correct)
  • There were statistically significant differences in crime across different types of beats.
  • How were protective measures by citizens and businesses affected by experimental conditions?

    <p>Citizens carried chemical repellents in neighborhoods with less police patrol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did experimental conditions have on citizen fear of crime according to the study?

    <p>Overall, citizen fear of crime was not influenced by experimental conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of random preventive patrol (RPP) in deterring crime?

    <p>To increase the unpredictability of police presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does random preventive patrol (RPP) affect criminals' likelihood of committing crimes?

    <p>Makes criminals uncertain about encountering police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of increasing police visibility through random preventive patrol (RPP)?

    <p>Reassuring citizens and making them feel safer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does random preventive patrol (RPP) contribute to reducing/deterring crime?

    <p>By making criminals uncertain about encountering police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of systematically unsystematic patrols promotes what idea among the public?

    <p>An image of omnipresent law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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