NYPD 1st Trimester Social Science
Exam Questions and Answers4
7 Steps to Positive Community Interactions - ANSWERS-1. Introduce Yourself
2. Be an Active Listener
3. Keep an Open Mind
4. Be Patient
5. Be Knowledgeable
6. Address Their Needs
7. End on a Positive Note
The SARA Model to Problem Solving - ANSWERS-Scanning - identify problems, verify problems,
interim solutions
Analyzing - analyze actors, victims, 3rd parties, physical settings, social context and results of
events
Responding - design + implement a response tailored to solve each problem
Assessing - evaluate the degree to which each problem has been addressed by response and
modify where necessary
3 Types of Actors - ANSWERS-Offenders, Victims, Third Parties/Witnesses
A well developed response to a problem should do 3 things - ANSWERS-1. Reduce Fear
2. Reduce Police Workload
3. Be a Long Term Solution
Exam Questions and Answers4
7 Steps to Positive Community Interactions - ANSWERS-1. Introduce Yourself
2. Be an Active Listener
3. Keep an Open Mind
4. Be Patient
5. Be Knowledgeable
6. Address Their Needs
7. End on a Positive Note
The SARA Model to Problem Solving - ANSWERS-Scanning - identify problems, verify problems,
interim solutions
Analyzing - analyze actors, victims, 3rd parties, physical settings, social context and results of
events
Responding - design + implement a response tailored to solve each problem
Assessing - evaluate the degree to which each problem has been addressed by response and
modify where necessary
3 Types of Actors - ANSWERS-Offenders, Victims, Third Parties/Witnesses
A well developed response to a problem should do 3 things - ANSWERS-1. Reduce Fear
2. Reduce Police Workload
3. Be a Long Term Solution
