Diversity and Community Policing Quiz

What does the term 'diversity' refer to?

• The varying levels of education and income in a community

• The broad cultural and national differences in society

• The differences in physical appearance among individuals

• The relationship between black and white communities

According to the text, what is the key to understanding and respecting diversity?

• Having common experiences with others

• Agreeing with the beliefs and values of others

• Avoiding any discussions about cultural differences

• Respecting the right of others to hold their own beliefs

What characteristics do police need to do their job?

• emotionally stable

• physically fit

• self-aware

• quick decision-making

What are some roadblocks to understanding diversity?

• All of the above

• Different values and non-verbal communication

• Lack of common experiences and physical differences

• Language barriers and preconceptions

What is the Watchman operational style?

• an emphasis on mental, emotional, and physical well being of citizens

• an emphasis on informal

  means of resolving disputes.

• an emphasis on violations of

  law, and the use of threats or actual

  arrests to solve disputes.

• an emphasis on helping the

  community, as opposed to enforcing the

  law.

How can individuals overcome biases and stereotypes?

• Enjoying other cultures' food and holidays

• Asking respectful questions to learn more

• Finding common ground with others

• All of the above

What is the Service operational style?

• an emphasis on informal

  means of resolving disputes.

• an emphasis on violations of

  law, and the use of threats or actual

  arrests to solve disputes.

• an emphasis on mental, emotional, and physical well being of citizens

• an emphasis on helping the

  community, as opposed to enforcing the

  law.

Who developed the 3 operational styles for officers?

• James Madison

• James Q. Wilson

• James Harden

• James Dean

How can individuals respectfully address cultural sensitivities?

• Using proper wording and language

• Being aware of different sensitivities

• Avoiding dismissive attitudes

• All of the above

Preventive patrol, quick response, & follow-up investigation is what model of policing?

• Community Police model

• Military Style model

• Professional model

• Traditional Police model