SCCJA Block 2 Exam 2024/2025 Questions and Answers

Types of Patrol (vehicle) - Answer- Most Popular, Cover Large area quickly and efficiently, Protection from elements and provides cover, Easy to isolate from community Types of Patrol (Foot) - Answer- Original and Most basic form of patrol, Public perception, More familiar with patrol area and people within, Smaller Patrol area, limited mobility, Equipment issues Types of Patrol (Plainclothes) - Answer- Appropriate clothing for event-blend in, Equipment, Uniformed officers are in charge Advantages to foot patrol - Answer- Police officers on foot traditionally interact well with the citizens and are most knowledgeable on community concerns and problems. It increases the officer's familiarity with the physical characteristics of the territory. Allows for inspection of areas that are not always possible or may have limited accessibility if using a patrol vehicle. Allows the officer to become more familiar with the businesses, their owners, patrons, and the citizens who work or live in his/her beat area. Disadvantages to foot patrol - Answer- Restricted movement or ability to cover larger areas effectively. Limits pursuit. Inability to use some equipment. Professional Guardian - Answer- As a first responder, you have volunteered to defend those within our society that cannot or will not be capable of defending themselves from the evil that surrounds us. Community Oriented Policing (COP) - Answer- philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and community partnerships. Samples/Tactics/Ideas of Successfully Implemented Community Oriented Policing Programs - Answer- Neighborhood Watch Programs consisting of community coordinators, watch coordinators, block captains, and a board of directors. (2) Citizen Patrol Groups (3) Citizen Police Academies - education programs (4) Citizen surveys to measure satisfaction with police services (5) A problem solving step process for staff (i.e., identify, analyze, respond, assess) (6) Community partnerships to attack drug, gang and nuisance problems (7) Instituting foot patrols (8) Promoting citizen friendly ride-alongs (9) Departmental events (10) Civilian volunteer programs (11) Partnerships with public and private sector to include non-profit organizations Scholar - Answer- First Responders must continually educate themselves on everything from new techniques and tactics to advances in technology. Statesman - Answer- This refers to your interpersonal communication skills and leadership. Leaders have the ability to keep their heads when everyone around them is losing theirs. Warrior - Answer- this is not an ideological term. it is the person with the confidence and competence to wade into this nightmare and do what has to be done. Hope and courage will not be enough! preparation (appearance) - Answer- Your uniform and appearance give the public their first impression not only of you, but also of your agency and law enforcement as a profession. preparation (Attitude) - Answer- (Mental Preparation) Developing a positive attitude prior to going on patrol is a key element in job satisfaction. Proper job performance, mental sharpness, and a reduction in stress levels are all the positive side effects of a positive attitude.