MPTC Problem Solving Questions And Answers Rated A+ New Update Assured Satisfaction

Fair - to treat people in a way that does not favor some over others or is too harsh or critical. Impartial - means to treat all people and groups equally. Legitimacy - a community belief that the police are competent to exercise authority, maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems Explicit bias - occurs when people associate one or more characteristics (e.g., race, sexual orientation, age, occupation, homeless, etc.) with negative stereotypes. Implicit bias - occurs when people associate one or more characteristics (e.g., race, sexual orientation, age, occupation, homeless, etc.) with negative stereotypes. (Not based on hatred or hostility) (not aware they have it) Negative bias - occurs when people place more weight on negative experiences Confirmation bias - occurs when people automatically apply a stereotype without exceptions Bias - means a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, or concepts are better than others and usually results in unfair treatment SERVE model - A specific problem solving model used by commonwealth police officers (it can be used to solve any problem regardless of complexity or size) Discretion - The right to choose what should be done in a particular situation, quality of having or showing good judgment, ability to make responsible decisions Us vs. Them - Occur when officers view the public as a source of trouble rather than a partner in policing effortsCorruption - When officers use their status or wrongful gain or benefit Code of silence - A powerful police in-group boa of unconditional support and general reluctance to acknowledge or report criminal wrongdoing committed by fellow officers Noble cause corruption - When officers intentionally violate ethics standards or laws in pursuit of what they believe are for the greater good Committing perjury, writing false reports, fabricating or planting evidence - Examples of noble cause corruption Ethical, systematic, targeted, collaborative, transparent - Best problem solving practices Acute problems - Appear sudennly without warning or immediate explanation Chronic problems - problems that persist over time and usually continue, worsen and leave to others problems if not solved