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POL3702 ASSIGNMENT 01 DUE 27 MARCH 2025
1.1 Differentiate between line and staff evaluations and explain why it
is necessary to conduct these evaluations at police stations. (10)
1.2 Discuss the objectives of staff evaluations. (10)
1.3 What are the requirements of an evaluation report? (10)
1.4 Discuss the administrative aspects that must be evaluated by the
evaluation officer to ensure that procedures are followed correctly.
(20)
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, Question 1
1.1. Differentiate between line and staff evaluations and explain why it is
necessary to conduct these evaluations at police stations. (10)
Evaluations in a policing context generally fall under two main categories: line
(operational) evaluations and staff (administrative) evaluations. While line
evaluations concentrate on the frontline policing duties, staff evaluations focus on
administrative support and resource management. Both are crucial to ensure that a
police station not only achieves its primary objective of preventing and combating
crime (line perspective) but also operates efficiently and lawfully behind the scenes
(staff perspective). Conducting these evaluations is vital for accountability,
transparency, resource allocation, and community trust (Unisa 2021:32–35).
1. Line Evaluations
Line evaluations centre on operational aspects such as visible policing, detective
services, crime prevention initiatives, and specialist units (Unisa 2021:33). These
evaluations look at how frontline officers respond to emergency calls, how patrols
are scheduled, the speed and accuracy of investigations, and the professional
treatment of complainants or suspects.
Key Indicators:
Typical performance measures include crime clearance rates, average response
times, quality of docket investigations, and feedback from the community on police
presence or trust. Line evaluations often check whether officers adhere to standing
orders on arrest procedures, use of force, and evidence handling.
Personnel Involved:
Operational or line managers often senior officers and commanders conduct these
evaluations. They have direct experience in frontline policing, enabling them to
assess real-world conditions like officer conduct, resource deployment, and
compliance with operational directives (Unisa 2021:34).
Impact on Policing:
POL3702 ASSIGNMENT 01 DUE 27 MARCH 2025
1.1 Differentiate between line and staff evaluations and explain why it
is necessary to conduct these evaluations at police stations. (10)
1.2 Discuss the objectives of staff evaluations. (10)
1.3 What are the requirements of an evaluation report? (10)
1.4 Discuss the administrative aspects that must be evaluated by the
evaluation officer to ensure that procedures are followed correctly.
(20)
FOR EXAMS, PORTFOLIO, AND ASSIGNMENT ASSISTANCE WHATSAPP
0671189059 EMAIL:
, Question 1
1.1. Differentiate between line and staff evaluations and explain why it is
necessary to conduct these evaluations at police stations. (10)
Evaluations in a policing context generally fall under two main categories: line
(operational) evaluations and staff (administrative) evaluations. While line
evaluations concentrate on the frontline policing duties, staff evaluations focus on
administrative support and resource management. Both are crucial to ensure that a
police station not only achieves its primary objective of preventing and combating
crime (line perspective) but also operates efficiently and lawfully behind the scenes
(staff perspective). Conducting these evaluations is vital for accountability,
transparency, resource allocation, and community trust (Unisa 2021:32–35).
1. Line Evaluations
Line evaluations centre on operational aspects such as visible policing, detective
services, crime prevention initiatives, and specialist units (Unisa 2021:33). These
evaluations look at how frontline officers respond to emergency calls, how patrols
are scheduled, the speed and accuracy of investigations, and the professional
treatment of complainants or suspects.
Key Indicators:
Typical performance measures include crime clearance rates, average response
times, quality of docket investigations, and feedback from the community on police
presence or trust. Line evaluations often check whether officers adhere to standing
orders on arrest procedures, use of force, and evidence handling.
Personnel Involved:
Operational or line managers often senior officers and commanders conduct these
evaluations. They have direct experience in frontline policing, enabling them to
assess real-world conditions like officer conduct, resource deployment, and
compliance with operational directives (Unisa 2021:34).
Impact on Policing:
