PAS203 Midterm

What is community policing defined as?

• B. A philosophy and organizational strategy that promotes partnerships between police and community members to solve problems related to crime

• A. A reactive approach to solving crime

• D. A philosophy that emphasizes the use of force to maintain public safety

• C. A strategy that focuses on individual police efforts to solve crime

What is the difference between proactive and reactive policing?

• B. Proactive policing involves partnerships with the community, while reactive policing does not

• D. Reactive policing is a process, while proactive policing is a product

• C. Proactive policing is focused on individual police efforts, while reactive policing involves citizen involvement

• A. Proactive policing responds to crimes after they have occurred, while reactive policing takes an anticipatory approach to problem-solving

Who are the key stakeholders in community policing?

• A. Local businesses and international organizations

• B. Local authorities and private security firms

• D. National government and foreign embassies

• C. Community members, residents, local groups, and the police

What is the delivery of successful community policing based on?

• C. Exclusion of local communities from decision-making processes

• D. Strict enforcement of laws without community input

• B. Citizen involvement, problem-solving, and decentralization

• A. Centralization and top-down decision-making

What is the importance of public approval in relation to police actions?

• A. Public approval has no impact on police effectiveness

• B. Public approval is essential for police actions and public trust

• C. Public approval only affects police-community relations

• D. Public approval is only relevant in traditional policing

What are the objectives of traditional preventative patrol?

• C. Developing a sense of security and confidence in law enforcement

• B. Satisfying public demands for crime-related services

• D. All of the above

• A. Deterring crime and apprehending criminals

What are the unique challenges urban areas present for policing?

• B. High population density and political activities

• A. Low population density and economic decentralization

• D. Limited resources and lack of community involvement

• C. Marginalization of certain groups and low crime rates

What is the concept of 'hot spots' in policing?

• D. Areas with no criminal activity

• C. Areas with high police presence

• B. Areas with concentrated crime

• A. Areas with low crime rates

What is Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) based on?

• A. Random responses to crime problems

• D. Reactive approaches to crime-solving

• C. Traditional policing methods

• B. Identifying specific problems, analyzing them thoroughly, developing tailored responses, and assessing the outcomes

What does the Extended Police Family concept include?

• D. Only traffic wardens and neighborhood wardens

• C. Private security firms

• B. Organizations and individuals beyond traditional police forces involved in crime reduction activities

• A. Only traditional police forces