POLICE Flashcards
(196 cards)
Which role does the police serve in society?
a) Law enforcer
b) Peacekeeper
c) Counselor
d) Social worker
e) All of the above
e) All of the above
Why are police considered gatekeepers in the criminal justice system?
a) They can decide which incidents proceed through the system.
b) They are the final point of contact in the justice system.
c) They only enforce laws, not social issues.
d) They work primarily in courts.
a) They can decide which incidents proceed through the system
What is a salient characteristic of police in the community?
a) They are the first representatives of the government to the community.
b) They only enforce the rules of the criminal justice system.
c) They prioritize crime statistics over community needs.
d) They function primarily as social workers.
a) They are the first representatives of the government to the community.
What must happen before a person proceeds through the criminal justice system?
a) A police officer must arrest them.
b) The courts must first decide their case.
c) The person must have contact with the police.
d) A lawyer must be assigned to their case.
c) The person must have contact with the police.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of Policing for People?
a) Attentiveness
b) Reliability
c) Discipline
d) Manners
c) Discipline
Policing for People (6 principles)
Attentiveness
Reliability
Responsive service
Competence
Manners
Fairness
What does the principle of attentiveness emphasize?
a) Police should be visible and engaged in the community.
b) Police should consistently enforce rules without exception.
c) Police should always resolve conflicts immediately.
d) Police should evaluate crime statistics regularly.
a) Police should be visible and engaged in the community. (foot patrols and have conversation and listen to the communities concern, needs requests)
What does the principle of reliability highlight?
a) Police should solve every issue they encounter.
b) Police should respond consistently and predictably.
c) Police should focus only on serious crimes.
d) Police should enforce strict adherence to rules.
b) Police should respond consistently and predictably. ((Public can expect consistency in response, if individuals call they can expect help) EX) McDonalds-> people know its fast, know what is coming and can expect -> same about the police)
What does responsive service mean in policing?
a) Police should connect with the community and explain their decisions.
b) Police should strictly follow bureaucratic rules.
c) Police should avoid interacting with citizens directly.
d) Police should evaluate crime rates over tangible outcomes.
a) Police should connect with the community and explain their decisions.
People expect more of their police than “mere adherence to bureaucratic rules” (they want understanding and a sense of connection, the evaluation of the situation with a police officer present at the scene with explanation and recognition and want the police to solve the issue (Police can be responsive even when they deny a citizens request, by explaining the denial)
What does competence in policing involve?
a) Reducing crime statistics in the neighborhood.
b) Following bureaucratic procedures.
c) Achieving tangible outcomes for the community.
d) Prioritizing data collection over action.
c) Achieving tangible outcomes for the community.
People want police who “can get the job done” (Tangible outcomes vs Crime statistics) -> People don’t want evaluation of crime rates statistics in their neighborhood, they are more interested in tangible outcomes by friends, family etc and ppl want the police to provide active help / support
Which principle is the strongest predictor of citizen satisfaction with the police?
a) Attentiveness
b) Manners
c) Reliability
d) Competence
b) Manners
Which factor is the strongest predictor of police disrespect?
a) A suspect’s socioeconomic status
b) A suspect’s initial disrespect toward police
c) The severity of the situation
d) The police department’s policies
b) A suspect’s initial disrespect toward police
What does fairness in policing emphasize?
a) Strict enforcement of laws
b) Adherence to crime statistics
c) Procedural justice
d) Evaluation of crime data
c) Procedural justice
What is the principal challenge of policing for people?
a) Financial constraints
b) Technical ability
c) Organizational challenges
d) Crime reduction policies
c) Organizational challenges
challenge in policing comes from inside the police organization—things like staffing issues, leadership problems, lack of resources, and adapting to new policies. These affect how well officers can do their jobs and serve the public.
A police department does not have enough officers to respond quickly to emergency calls. This makes it harder to protect the community and lowers public trust in the police.
Organizational challenges affect how well police can reduce crime and serve people.
Internal accountability is a key element in promoting policing for people. TRUE / FALSE
TRUE
Internal accountability in policing means that police officers and departments monitor and regulate their own actions to ensure they follow ethical and legal standards. It focuses on holding officers responsible for misconduct, enforcing rules, and improving performance within the organization.
Most police reforms prioritize crime reduction over service-oriented policing metrics.
TRUE
Police are capable of following the six principles of Policing for People but fail to do so consistently.
TRUE
What was the first organized police force?
a) New York Police Department
b) London Metropolitan Police Force
c) Paris Municipal Police Force
d) Berlin Police Force
b) London Metropolitan Police Force
Police organizations are typically characterized by:
a) Flexibility, decentralization, and innovation
b) Rigid traditions, hierarchical structure, and shared goals
c) Constant reorganization and adaptability
d) Focus on minimizing sub-organizational goals
b) Rigid traditions, hierarchical structure, and shared goals
Which of the following is an example of police rigidity?
a) Assigning fewer officers at night when call volumes are lower
b) Scheduling the same number of officers for day and night shifts regardless of call volume
c) Rotating officers between departments to improve efficiency
d) Increasing the number of officers in areas with high crime rates
b) Scheduling the same number of officers for day and night shifts regardless of call volume
What are the four eras of policing?
a) Political, Professional, Administrative, Community
b) Political, Bureaucratic, Administrative, Community
c) Political, Professional, Bureaucratic, Community
d) Professional, Bureaucratic, Administrative, Reactive
c) Political, Professional, Bureaucratic, Community
Which characteristic best describes the Political Era of policing?
a) Standardized procedures and manuals
b) Emphasis on community engagement and decentralization
c) Use of police power to benefit powerful individuals
d) Specialized education and professional training
c) Use of police power to benefit powerful individuals
The Professional Era of policing focused on:
a) Training and educating officers, and making policing a profession
b) Following strict procedures and eliminating community influence
c) Engaging with communities and decentralizing operations
d) Providing officers complete autonomy in decision-making
a) Training and educating officers, and making policing a profession
Which era of policing introduced standardized procedures and strict supervision?
a) Political Era
b) Professional Era
c) Bureaucratic Era
d) Community Policing Era
c) Bureaucratic Era
What was a primary criticism of the Bureaucratic Era of policing?
a) Lack of focus on education and training
b) Excessive engagement with community needs
c) Lack of consideration for the community and strict adherence to orders
d) Unregulated personal discretion of officers
c) Lack of consideration for the community and strict adherence to orders