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?

    <p>We</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hire and promote the best</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They should be implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department did the author work for?

    <p>Santa Ana Police Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>How to exhibit command presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To avoid getting any complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because they wanted to coast and be left alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>90 days in jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced the author to the properties of Narcan?

    <p>Another sergeant in the Narcotics Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Invited them for a beer after work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raymond C. Davis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CPTED</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CPTED, community education, and team policing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reputation of the Santa Ana Police Department?

    <p>Respected throughout the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the author disappointed with their sergeant?

    <p>The sergeant never gave them positive feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To emulate the good supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He understood human nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He allowed the author to make arrests</p> 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?

    <p>Lech Walesa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To build trust within and outside the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is leadership by example?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Influencing others is the only thing in leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Authority should be given freely and knowingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key qualities that define servant leaders according to Larry Spears?

    <p>Stewardship and commitment to growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of servant leadership?

    <p>Serving the needs of subordinates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the leadership styles briefly summarized in the text?

    <p>Servant leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

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