Exam 1

Question 1

what are the 4 basic functions of BPD?

Answer 1

1. enforce laws
2. maintain order
3. protect constitutional rights
4. provide services related to welfare

Question 2

what are the 4 major responsibilites?

Answer 2

1. identify and locate criminal activity
2. apprehend suspects who we have probable cause committed a crime
3. participate in subsequent court precedings
4. reduce opportunities for commissions of crime through preventative patrol

Question 3

what is a code 19

Answer 3

fixed post

Question 4

3 types of patrol

Answer 4

basic patrol
directed patrol
specialized patrol

Question 5

what is basic patrol

Answer 5

the most common type of patrol where officers are responsible for patrolling a defined beat, zone, or district.

1. respond to calls for service (25%)
2. prevent crime through high visibility (40%)
3. self initiated activities (15%)
4. administrative tasks (20%)

Question 6

what is directed patrol

Answer 6

focus agency resources on places, people. and times where an increased risk of crime has been identified

statistics - analysis of trends to identify high risk areas
targeted - deploy resources in precise locations, during precise times and using strategic methods
data collection - determine how effective directed patrol was at solving the problem

Question 7

what is specialized patrol

Answer 7

includes uniform and plain clothed assignments for surveillance or supporting other department personnel with specific investigations and events

Question 8

purpose of neighborhood policing

Answer 8

1. reduce fear
2. improve quality of life

Question 9

3 principles of neighborhood policing

Answer 9

1. partnership
2. problem solving
3. prevention

Question 10

Mission Statement of Boston Police

Answer 10

The Boston Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Our Mission is Community Policing.

Question 11

8 types of patrol

Answer 11

1. automobile
2. foot patrol
3. motorcycle
4. mounted
5. canine
6. bike
7. boat
8. plain clothes

Question 12

IFAK stands for

Answer 12

individual first aid kit

Question 13

one officer unit is called:

Answer 13

service unit

Question 14

two officer unit is called:

Answer 14

rapid response unit

Question 15

patrol strategies:

Answer 15

1. aggressive
2. direct detterent
3. random

Question 16

what is aggressive patrol?

Answer 16

the emphasis is on positive. target oriented activities. This may include the observations and stopping to conduct and FIOE of a suspicious person.

Question 17

what is random patrol?

Answer 17

officer varies his/her patrol pattern and becomes unpredictable. If you become predictable criminals will know your routine

Question 18

what is direct deterrent patrol?

Answer 18

officer utilizes crime analysis numbers gathered through information from community police programs, merchants, residents, and community leaders. Based on crime analysis an officer may take their calls from a specific location to bring down a trend in break and entering in that area.

Question 19

styles of policing

Answer 19

watchmen
legalistic
service style

Question 20

what is watchmen style of policing

Answer 20

the ultimate intent is to maintain order rather than to regulate behavior. ignoring minor offenses and tolerating minor misbehavior is standard

Question 21

what is legalistic style of policing

Answer 21

strict adherence to the law is emphasized. Officers are expected to exercise little discretion and follow letter of the law

Question 22

what is service style of policing

Answer 22

takes all call seriously and usually doesn’t impose formal sanctions. officer will intervene but does so in an informal manner

Question 23

Tours of Duty are:

Answer 23

Last Half/Morning Watch (A)
2345-0730

Days (D)
0730-1600

First Half (F)
1600-2345

Question 24

Rank Structure:

Answer 24

Civil Service:
Top: Captain
Lt.
Sgt.
Bottom: Police Officer
** Detective is a rating

Appointed:
Top: Police Commissioner (only 1)
Superintendent in chief (only 1)
Superintendent
Bottom: Deputy Superintendent

** Sgts and above can be appointed

Question 25

aspects to positive community relationships

Answer 25

1. understand the patrol environment by identifying community concerns 2. identify community influencers to include business owners, teachers, coaches, pastors, and gang members 3. be fair and impartial 4. treat every complaint as legitimate and investigate to the fullest extent possible 5. promptly respond to service calls 6. frequently check businesses, homes, and other locations within the patrol area 7. interact with as many community members as possible during a patrol shift

Question 26

Which BPD Rule designates the boundaries ?

Answer 26

Rule 101 and 101A

Question 27

How many areas are there?

Answer 27

5