Unbiased Policing
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What is a crucial factor in law enforcement officer's decision-making?

  • The amount of information available
  • Their understanding of implicit bias (correct)
  • The time available to make a decision
  • Their personal experience

    • What is the primary step in countering the consequences of implicit bias?

  • Eliminating implicit bias overnight
  • Taking the time to slow down and think through actions
  • Being aware of implicit bias (correct)
  • Practicing procedural justice

    • Why is it important for law enforcement officers to understand the complex history of policing in the United States?

  • To improve their relationships with the community
  • To understand why some people might be afraid of them (correct)
  • To justify their actions
  • To learn from past mistakes

    • What can help law enforcement officers strengthen their ties with the community they serve?

    <p>Practicing procedural justice and understanding the history of policing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence an officer's actions without their awareness?

    <p>Their implicit bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle of unbiased policing?

    <p>Making decisions based on evidence and data rather than emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between explicit and implicit bias?

    <p>Explicit bias is conscious while implicit bias is unconscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common factor that contributes to the development of implicit bias?

    <p>Lack of exposure to diverse groups of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of someone with explicit bias?

    <p>They are open about their dislike of certain groups of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the brain's unconscious associations?

    <p>Implicit bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonality among all people regarding implicit bias?

    <p>Every person has some form of implicit bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

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