Community policing mid-term learning
objectives
What is Community policing? - ANS-An organization-wide philosophy and management
approach that promotes: Community, government, and police partnerships; Proactive problem
solving; Community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and community
issues.
What are the two basic themes of Community policing? - ANS-Police community partnerships
and a pro-active problem solving approach to the police function.
When did modern policing began? - ANS-with the formation of the London metropolitan police,
founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829.
What were the principles Sir Robert Peel emphasized - ANS-the interdependency of the police
and the public as well as the prevention of crime and disorder.
three eras of policing - ANS--Political Era (1840-1930) during the political era the police sought
an intimate relationship with the community.
-Reform Era (1930-1980) during the reform era the police relationship with the community they
served was professionally remote.
-Community Era (1980-present) during the community era the police sought to reestablish a
close relationship with the community.
what the professional model of policing emphasizes - ANS-crime control by preventive
automobile patrol coupled with rapid response to calls.
common types of crime prevention programs - ANS-operation identification programs,
neighborhood or block watch programs, and home and automobile security programs
four essential dimensions of community policing - ANS-philosophical, strategic, tactical, and
organizational.
characteristics of a mission statement - ANS-written declaration of purpose
what police spend the majority of their time doing - ANS-have nothing to do with criminal law
enforcement but involve service to the community.
how hasthe makeup of the police force has changed in recent years - ANS-Today police
departments have more minority and female officers. The educational level of the officers is
, much higher, and fewer have military experience. More officers are also as interested in helping
people as they are in fighting crime.
characteristics of the police culture that may lead to a code of silence - ANS-Solidarity (loyalty)
and secrecy within a police department
where does the police image comes from - ANS-The police image is affected by individual
backgrounds, the media, and citizen's personal experiences with the criminal justice. Police
image is also shaped by appearance and police actions.
what is a negative contact - ANS-are unpleasant interactions between the police and the public.
They may or may not relate to criminal activity.
what does the public expect of the police - ANS-expect the law to be enforced except when
enforcement limits their own behavior.
what dilemmas face law enforcement - ANS-The police are placed in the dilemma of being
expected to win the wars on crime, drugs, and terrorism but are given no control over the
causes of these problems and also expect the police to help them when they have a problem or
when someone else is causing a problem.
when do agencies or officers exercise discretion - ANS-Each agency exercises discretion When
it establishes its mission, policies, and procedures. Each officer exercises discretion when
deciding whether to issue citations or make arrests when laws are violated
how discretion fits into the community policing philosophy - ANS-Community policing
emphasizes wider use of officer discretion.
what does ethics involves - ANS-involves integrity, honesty, values, standards, courage, and
civility.
three ethics checks questions are. - ANS-1. Is it legal? 2. Is it balanced? 3. How will it make me
feel about myself?
how does U.S. citizens established the "public peace." - ANS-The U.S. Constitution and Bill of
Rights, as well as federal and state statutes and local ordinance,
social contract - ANS-provides that for everyone to receive justice, each person must relinquish
some freedom.
ways to define community - ANS-refers to the specific geographic area served by a police
department or law enforcement agency and the individuals, organizations, and agencies within
that area. Community also refers to a feeling of belonging-a sense of integration, a sense of
shared values, and a sense of "we-ness.
objectives
What is Community policing? - ANS-An organization-wide philosophy and management
approach that promotes: Community, government, and police partnerships; Proactive problem
solving; Community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and community
issues.
What are the two basic themes of Community policing? - ANS-Police community partnerships
and a pro-active problem solving approach to the police function.
When did modern policing began? - ANS-with the formation of the London metropolitan police,
founded by Sir Robert Peel in 1829.
What were the principles Sir Robert Peel emphasized - ANS-the interdependency of the police
and the public as well as the prevention of crime and disorder.
three eras of policing - ANS--Political Era (1840-1930) during the political era the police sought
an intimate relationship with the community.
-Reform Era (1930-1980) during the reform era the police relationship with the community they
served was professionally remote.
-Community Era (1980-present) during the community era the police sought to reestablish a
close relationship with the community.
what the professional model of policing emphasizes - ANS-crime control by preventive
automobile patrol coupled with rapid response to calls.
common types of crime prevention programs - ANS-operation identification programs,
neighborhood or block watch programs, and home and automobile security programs
four essential dimensions of community policing - ANS-philosophical, strategic, tactical, and
organizational.
characteristics of a mission statement - ANS-written declaration of purpose
what police spend the majority of their time doing - ANS-have nothing to do with criminal law
enforcement but involve service to the community.
how hasthe makeup of the police force has changed in recent years - ANS-Today police
departments have more minority and female officers. The educational level of the officers is
, much higher, and fewer have military experience. More officers are also as interested in helping
people as they are in fighting crime.
characteristics of the police culture that may lead to a code of silence - ANS-Solidarity (loyalty)
and secrecy within a police department
where does the police image comes from - ANS-The police image is affected by individual
backgrounds, the media, and citizen's personal experiences with the criminal justice. Police
image is also shaped by appearance and police actions.
what is a negative contact - ANS-are unpleasant interactions between the police and the public.
They may or may not relate to criminal activity.
what does the public expect of the police - ANS-expect the law to be enforced except when
enforcement limits their own behavior.
what dilemmas face law enforcement - ANS-The police are placed in the dilemma of being
expected to win the wars on crime, drugs, and terrorism but are given no control over the
causes of these problems and also expect the police to help them when they have a problem or
when someone else is causing a problem.
when do agencies or officers exercise discretion - ANS-Each agency exercises discretion When
it establishes its mission, policies, and procedures. Each officer exercises discretion when
deciding whether to issue citations or make arrests when laws are violated
how discretion fits into the community policing philosophy - ANS-Community policing
emphasizes wider use of officer discretion.
what does ethics involves - ANS-involves integrity, honesty, values, standards, courage, and
civility.
three ethics checks questions are. - ANS-1. Is it legal? 2. Is it balanced? 3. How will it make me
feel about myself?
how does U.S. citizens established the "public peace." - ANS-The U.S. Constitution and Bill of
Rights, as well as federal and state statutes and local ordinance,
social contract - ANS-provides that for everyone to receive justice, each person must relinquish
some freedom.
ways to define community - ANS-refers to the specific geographic area served by a police
department or law enforcement agency and the individuals, organizations, and agencies within
that area. Community also refers to a feeling of belonging-a sense of integration, a sense of
shared values, and a sense of "we-ness.
