,POL1501 Assignment 2 Semester 1 Memo | Due 22
April 2025. All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1 1.1 Explain the purpose of policies in crime
prevention. (4) 1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the
formulation of policies. (5) 1.3 Define policy in your own words.
(6) 1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to
improve service delivery to the community? (10) [25] Question
2 2.1 In your own words, define community policing. (5) 2.2
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing. Support
your answer with practical examples. (10) 2.3 Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of community policing. (10) [25]
Total: [50]
Question 1
1.1 Explain the purpose of policies in crime prevention. (4)
The purpose of policies in crime prevention is to provide a clear
framework and guidelines for addressing crime effectively and
consistently. Policies help ensure that crime prevention
strategies are planned, coordinated, and legally compliant. They
also promote accountability and provide direction to law
enforcement agencies, ensuring that resources are used
efficiently to reduce crime and enhance public safety.
, 1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the formulation
of policies. (5)
1. Government departments (e.g., Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development)
2. Law enforcement agencies (e.g., South African Police
Service)
3. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
4. Community representatives and leaders
5. Academic and research institutions
1.3 Define policy in your own words. (6)
A policy is a set of rules, principles, or guidelines created by an
authority to guide decision-making and actions. It provides
direction on how to handle specific issues or situations. In the
context of law enforcement, policies help officers understand
what is expected of them and how to act in different crime-
related situations.
1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to improve
service delivery to the community? (10)
As a law enforcement officer, I can:
Build positive relationships with community members
through regular engagement.
April 2025. All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1 1.1 Explain the purpose of policies in crime
prevention. (4) 1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the
formulation of policies. (5) 1.3 Define policy in your own words.
(6) 1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to
improve service delivery to the community? (10) [25] Question
2 2.1 In your own words, define community policing. (5) 2.2
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing. Support
your answer with practical examples. (10) 2.3 Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of community policing. (10) [25]
Total: [50]
Question 1
1.1 Explain the purpose of policies in crime prevention. (4)
The purpose of policies in crime prevention is to provide a clear
framework and guidelines for addressing crime effectively and
consistently. Policies help ensure that crime prevention
strategies are planned, coordinated, and legally compliant. They
also promote accountability and provide direction to law
enforcement agencies, ensuring that resources are used
efficiently to reduce crime and enhance public safety.
, 1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the formulation
of policies. (5)
1. Government departments (e.g., Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development)
2. Law enforcement agencies (e.g., South African Police
Service)
3. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
4. Community representatives and leaders
5. Academic and research institutions
1.3 Define policy in your own words. (6)
A policy is a set of rules, principles, or guidelines created by an
authority to guide decision-making and actions. It provides
direction on how to handle specific issues or situations. In the
context of law enforcement, policies help officers understand
what is expected of them and how to act in different crime-
related situations.
1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to improve
service delivery to the community? (10)
As a law enforcement officer, I can:
Build positive relationships with community members
through regular engagement.
