Exam 1 Flashcards
(39 cards)
What are the huge responsibilities granted to policing today?
Control behavior, enforcing laws, order maintenance, and service
Policing involves significant authority and responsibility, often leading to public scrutiny.
What is the public’s perception of policing related to trust?
Legitimacy equals trust; distrust has enormous impact
Public trust is crucial for effective policing.
What are the different levels of policing?
- Local
- County
- State
- Federal
Each level has distinct roles and responsibilities.
What is the origin of modern policing traced back to?
England’s night watch system
The early responsibility for law enforcement fell to select individuals such as watchmen and constables.
What characterized the political era of policing?
Politics at its core; jobs owed to politicians; bred corruption
This era was marked by a close relationship between police and political leaders.
What was the focus during the reform era of policing?
Professionalization and crime fighting
Training and academics became more significant during this period.
What does community policing emphasize?
Increased technology, officers in neighborhoods, problem-oriented policing
This approach identifies and attacks the root causes of problems.
What is intelligence-led policing focused on?
Identifying risks/patterns and focusing resources where most needed
This method emphasizes information gathering and sharing.
What are the various functions of policing?
- Emergency calls
- Traffic enforcement
- Investigations
- Process evidence
- Community engagement
These functions vary based on the size and needs of the community served.
What is the typical structure of a police department?
Paramilitary structure with a clear hierarchy
This structure includes ranks from chief to patrol officers.
What is the focus of community policing?
Addressing community issues, not only crime
This approach promotes communication and collaboration with the community.
What does recruitment and selection in policing involve?
- Testing
- Interviewing
- Physical fitness
- Psychological evaluations
The recruitment process is fluid and emphasizes well-rounded individuals.
What is the minimum education requirement for most police agencies?
High school diploma
However, higher education is increasingly recommended for better decision-making.
What does ongoing training in policing aim to achieve?
Stay informed, develop core competencies, enhance communication skills
Training methods have shifted to include decision-making and de-escalation techniques.
What is the average duration of recruit training for police officers?
20 weeks
This training focuses on various skills including firearms and defensive tactics.
True or False: Community policing decreases formalization and increases communication.
True
This approach fosters a more collaborative environment between police and the community.
What challenges does police training face?
- Funding
- Measuring effectiveness
- Time constraints
These challenges can hinder the delivery and impact of training programs.
are police mostly crime fights?
no
what is discretion in policing
officers exercise a great deal of discretion and the best officer has the most
generalists
police are expected to handle a wide range of situations with limited training
gatekeepers of the criminal justice system
officers determine the workload for the entire criminal justice system
what three things are necessary for a crime to occur
a motivated offender, a suitable target, a time and place without getting caught
three methods for tactical planning
remove motivated offender, remove suitable target, supply guardianship
traditional policing is
reactive and doesn’t rely on community
