,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)
Policies in crime prevention provide a clear framework and
guidelines for law enforcement agencies to follow. They help
ensure consistency, promote accountability, and improve
coordination among stakeholders. Policies also set out
strategic goals to reduce crime and improve safety in
communities.
1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the formulation
of policies. (5)
, 1. Government departments (e.g. Department of Police,
Department of Justice)
2. Law enforcement agencies (e.g. SAPS)
3. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
4. Community members and community-based
organizations
5. Academics and research institutions
1.3 Define policy in your own words. (6)
A policy is a set of principles, rules, or guidelines developed by
authorities or organizations to direct actions and decision-
making. It helps ensure that consistent and effective
approaches are used to solve specific problems, such as crime,
in a structured and legal manner.
1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to improve
service delivery to the community? (10)
Build strong relationships with community members
Be visible and accessible to the public
Respond promptly to calls and complaints
Treat all people with respect and fairness
Educate the community on crime prevention strategies
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)
Policies in crime prevention provide a clear framework and
guidelines for law enforcement agencies to follow. They help
ensure consistency, promote accountability, and improve
coordination among stakeholders. Policies also set out
strategic goals to reduce crime and improve safety in
communities.
1.2 Name any five (5) role players involved in the formulation
of policies. (5)
, 1. Government departments (e.g. Department of Police,
Department of Justice)
2. Law enforcement agencies (e.g. SAPS)
3. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
4. Community members and community-based
organizations
5. Academics and research institutions
1.3 Define policy in your own words. (6)
A policy is a set of principles, rules, or guidelines developed by
authorities or organizations to direct actions and decision-
making. It helps ensure that consistent and effective
approaches are used to solve specific problems, such as crime,
in a structured and legal manner.
1.4 What can you, as a law enforcement officer, do to improve
service delivery to the community? (10)
Build strong relationships with community members
Be visible and accessible to the public
Respond promptly to calls and complaints
Treat all people with respect and fairness
Educate the community on crime prevention strategies
