Supervision- Session 14 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Experience has shown that crimes are not evenly distributed through the 8 hour tour of duty through the length and breath of a patrol post. The chief signifigance of this statement for a supervisor in supervisng and training their subordinate police officers is the need for him to develop his subordinates:
- A. Attitude of unvarying readiness and expectance of maximum danger at all times on their post
- B. The ability to recognize the varied situations encountered on their post and to quickly apply the degree of vigilance and alertness demanded by each
- C. An awareness of the dangers inherent in law enforcement work and the skill to enable them to treat similarly and routeinly all dangers on their patrol post
- D. The ability to schedule and adjust the time and direction of their patrol as to give substantially equal coverage to all sectors of their patrol post
- D. The ability to schedule and adjust the time and direction of their patrol as to give substantially equal coverage to all sectors of their patrol post
The stem of the question revolves around scheduling and manpower.
The dangers and situations encountered in law enforcement have nothing to do with that.
It has been suggested that consideration be given to the principal of selective enforcement when assigning patrol posts and working hours to members of the force available for patrol duty. In order to carry out this suggestion it would be best to:
- A. Assign most of the available officers to patrol the business and entertainment areas during regular business hours
- B. Arrange for mobile units who’s hours and field of operations can be readily shifted according to the needs of the service
- C. Arrange for increased motor patrol on all tours
- D. Provide for fixed patrol posts and fixed tours of duty so that each officer will gain a maximum knowledge of their post
- B. Arrange for mobile units who’s hours and field of operations can be readily shifted according to the needs of the service
- The question has to do with selective enforcement.
- We dont know that the problem is specifically in the entertainment areas.
- All tours is overkill it may be a specific problem at specific time.
- Fixed patrols is a good practice but has nothing to do with the question posed of enforcement.
True/ False (Forced choice question) Will be posed with 2 true and 2 false options.
Do your best to decide before looking at the choices whether it is true or false and then narrow down from there the correct choice
Supervisors should be instructed on how to use manpower to prevent the distribution of forces on unproductive assignments:
- True: The supervisor can not perform any supervisory duty without such instructions
- True: The assignment of subordinates should be aimed at securing the maximum police protection
- False:
- False:
- True: The assignment of subordinates should be aimed at securing the maximum police protection
- Of course a supervisor can perform supervisory duties even if hes not allocating his men properly.
- And bad word of can’t perform ANY.
Intangible police hazards are those hazards which occur spontaneously and for all practical purposes are unpredictable with respect to their frequency and magnitude. With respect to such police hazards it would be most correct to state:
- A. Conprehensive inspectional activity can eliminate incidents of such hazards.
- B. Police officers on patrol become most directly aware of the frequency of such hazards as a result of the incidents induced by such hazards
- C. Routein patrol can go far to eliminate such hazards
- D. Specialized patrol procedures can generally serve to anticipate the frequency of such hazards
- B. Police officers on patrol become most directly aware of the frequency of such hazards as a result of the incidents induced by such hazards
Cops on the beat are most in touch with their sector and they know how often things happen on their beat and thus will be more prepared
- Inspecting the troops isnt going to eliminate hazards and ELIMINATE is a deadly word (completely rid us of that possibility).
- Again eliminate is a deadly word in regard to routein patrols eliminating those hazards
- Specialized procedures in themselves can not anticipate such hazards the best we can do is become familiar with out post and prepare for potential hazards on our beat by knowing the area and the risks
What is the primary function of a police officer at a fire?
Traffic and crowd control
This is the textbook answer, although officers may engage in other activities.
What should be done if a command post is set up in a radio dead zone?
Move to where the radios work
Effective communication is critical in emergency situations. Generally you dont want to move a command post but this necessitates such action.
When dealing with a large disorderly crowd, what should supervisors instruct their officers?
To safeguard their firearms and ensure adequate resources are present before taking action
- Answer choices may take the form of making sure you have adequate resources etc but the MOST IMPORTANT thing is not sending your cops into a disorderly crowd until you have the proper resources to get the job done
- When dealing with a hostile crowd make sure to not push them or move them into a location that doesnt have an escape route so they dont feel cornered
What is the benefit of broad assignments of work to subordinates?
Encourages initiative and resourcefulness
This approach fosters a more dynamic and proactive workforce.
When delegating authority downward, what may be expected initially?
Some mistakes may occur but talent will be developed
- Be weary of questions dealing with officers making a mistake.
- You must be aware of the context:
1. Was it a mistake in a situation where you were trying to develop them and that can be a learning moment, or
2. Is a situation where the officer is making mistakes and it is a reflection on their competence
What should supervisors bear in mind when assigning jobs to subordinates?
- You need to look for the proper job match.
- Supervisors need to analyze the skills of their officers.
When are implied orders (suggestions) appropriate or not appropriate
- When developing officers do not give implied orders (suggestions) to newly appointed officers UNLESS you are trying to develop them.
- You do not give these directions to new or marginal employees
What types of jobs should you assign to officers who’s confidence you are trying to develop
- Tasks they are likely to succeed in.
- These officers will likely want to recreate that feeling of accomplishment
If an officer is displaying hesitancy or indecisiveness what should you do?
Let them know you have confidence in them
When selecting a temporary supervisor, what characteristic should be prioritized?
Greatest potential for leadership ability
When selecting someone for a promotion that is also one of the good characteristics to look for as well
If your subordinate makes a questionable decision but they were free to use their initiative (you gave them the freedom to do what they thought was best). What should you do?
Support them, correct them, and treat it as a learning experience
They did what they thought was best at the time and you gave them that lattitude they will be better for it.
What should a supervisor do if a subordinate expresses frustration about a work goal?
- Determine if there are barriers that you can alleviate or remove.
- Maybe they need a specific training or some advice on how to move toward the path they want
If you have to council an officer about their poor work performance how should you go about doing that?
Tell them what they need to do to improve dont just criticize.
What is a good reason for assigning a complex and important task to a less experienced officer?
To observe and evaluate their performance under varying circumstances including stressful situations
This helps in assessing their capabilities and readiness for future responsibilities.
The departments ability to transfer personnel with little difficulty depents largely on: ?
The uniformity of training and procedures throughout the department.
- Almost any officer should be able to be plugged into any assignment.
What is job enlargement?
- The method of assigning work in a way that gives a group a varied set of tasks and allows the group to decide how the work will be done
- You lay out the goals, do not tell them how to do it, and allow the group to come up with the best course of action.
This method can lead to increased job satisfaction and engagement.
