Santa Ana, California in the 1970s

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Which city was the largest in Orange County, California in the 1970s?

Santa Ana (correct)

San Francisco

San Diego

Los Angeles

During the 1970s, what type of crimes saw a major increase in Santa Ana?

Violent crimes

White-collar crimes

Drug-related crimes

Property crimes (correct)

Why was a utility users' tax established in Santa Ana in the 1970s?

To reduce property crimes

To hire more police officers (correct)

To fund community outreach programs

To improve infrastructure

Who is responsible for picking up the pieces when services for the poor are lacking?

We Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest police agencies should do in terms of leadership?

Hire and promote the best Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the necessary changes in police departments?

They should be implemented Signup and view all the answers

Which department did the author work for?

Santa Ana Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn from the veterans in the agency?

How to exhibit command presence Signup and view all the answers

What was the sergeant's main expectation for the author?

To avoid getting any complaints Signup and view all the answers

Why did some officers sign up to work for weak supervisors?

Because they wanted to coast and be left alone Signup and view all the answers

What was the mandatory sentence for using heroin in California at the time?

90 days in jail Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the author to the properties of Narcan?

Another sergeant in the Narcotics Division Signup and view all the answers

What leadership quality did Bob Sayne exhibit according to the text?

Humility Signup and view all the answers

What did Don Blankenship do if he thought an officer had potential?

Invited them for a beer after work Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Chief of Police in Santa Ana at the time?

Raymond C. Davis Signup and view all the answers

Which crime prevention principle did the Santa Ana Police Department implement?

CPTED Signup and view all the answers

What were the prongs of the crime reduction strategy implemented in Santa Ana?

CPTED, community education, and team policing Signup and view all the answers

What was the reputation of the Santa Ana Police Department?

Respected throughout the nation Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author disappointed with their sergeant?

The sergeant never gave them positive feedback Signup and view all the answers

What did the author promise themselves after working with poor supervisors?

To emulate the good supervisors Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author consider William 'Wim' Sirks a great supervisor?

He understood human nature Signup and view all the answers

What did William 'Wim' Sirks do to combat crime in the author's area?

He allowed the author to make arrests Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is an example of a person who had a profound effect on others through sheer will and a commitment to a vision?

Lech Walesa Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point the author is making about the power of one person?

One person can make a difference in the lives of many Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why are effective leaders needed in the current crisis in policing?

To build trust within and outside the organization Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is leadership by example?

The ability to influence others by consistently setting the example and modeling desired behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the characteristics, skills, abilities, and actions that make leaders successful?

Modeling the organization's desired behavior and acting in its best interest Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Bill Belichick say about leadership?

Leadership means building a team that's exhaustively prepared, but able to adjust in an instant. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Albert Schweitzer say about influencing others?

Influencing others is the only thing in leadership. Signup and view all the answers

According to Robert Greenleaf, what is the emerging moral principle about authority?

Authority should be given freely and knowingly Signup and view all the answers