Task Force on 21st Century Policing under President Obama
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What was the main purpose of the Task Force on 21st Century Policing led by the co-chairs?

  • To increase the surveillance methods used by law enforcement agencies.
  • To reduce the number of law enforcement officers in local communities.
  • To strengthen community policing and trust between law enforcement officers and communities. (correct)
  • To create more strict laws against crimes in the 21st century.

Why was the engagement with various stakeholders described as enlightening and rewarding by the co-chairs?

  • Because they received diverse perspectives through a transparent public process. (correct)
  • Because they implemented stricter rules for law enforcement officers.
  • Because they were able to increase funding for law enforcement agencies.
  • Because they reduced the role of community leaders in policing decisions.

How did the President empower the task force to identify best policing practices?

  • By providing an initial period of 90 days to identify best practices and offer recommendations. (correct)
  • By requesting inputs only from law enforcement officers.
  • By conducting only two public listening sessions across the country.
  • By giving them an initial 45 days to gather recommendations.

What was crucial in ensuring that the task force's recommendations were well-informed?

<p>Receiving testimony and recommendations from a wide range of stakeholders. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Director of the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) mentioned in the text?

<p>Ronald L. Davis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provided logistical and technical assistance to the COPS Office's task force mentioned in the text?

<p>Strategic Applications International (SAI) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Strategic Applications International (SAI) make to the task force as mentioned in the text?

<p>Facilitating deliberations on recommendations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were especially thanked for supporting the task force's efforts according to the text?

<p>Task force members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What inspired and encouraged the task force according to the text?

<p>Dedication of fellow task force members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about Americans based on their nature?

<p>They embrace constructive dialogue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Strategic Applications International (SAI) in supporting the task force, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Facilitating discussions and assisting with the logistics of the task force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the diverse perspectives of task force members contribute to the development of recommendations?

<p>They allowed for respectful and effective dialogue on emotionally charged issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was highlighted as a continual source of inspiration and encouragement to the task force?

<p>Shared passion and commitment to building strong relationships between law enforcement and communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the co-chairs believe should serve as an example for communities nationwide?

<p>The constructive dialogue engaged in by the task force members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as essential in increasing trust between law enforcement agencies and communities?

<p>Building strong relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the time frame given to the task force led by the co-chairs to identify best policing practices and offer recommendations?

<p>90 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were among the stakeholders the task force engaged with to ensure informed recommendations?

<p>Community and faith leaders, law enforcement officers, academics, and others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of creating the Task Force on 21st Century Policing according to the text?

<p>To build trust between local police and the public (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the task force do to ensure a diverse range of voices informed its recommendations?

<p>Conducted public listening sessions and received testimony from various stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the President's involvement influence the urgency of addressing issues related to community policing and public trust?

<p>By giving the task force a 90-day deadline for identifying best policing practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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