Police Organization & Management

What is the primary purpose of routine incident response by police?

• To conduct criminal investigations

• To restore order and document incidents

• To provide support services

• To enforce the letter of the law

Which operational strategy involves police officers patrolling in squad cars, on foot, or on bikes?

• Emergency Response

• Routine Incident Response

• Preventive Patrol

• Support Services

Which style of police management involves a chain of command with decisions made from the top down?

• Community Policing Style

• Militaristic Style

• Service Style

• Watchman Style

In which style of policing do officers work with social services to help the community solve problems?

• Legalistic Style

• Watchman Style

• Service Style

• Militaristic Style

What is the main focus of the watchman style of policing?

• Enforcing the letter of the law

• Maintaining order and using discretion

• Providing support services

• Conducting criminal investigations

Which operational strategy is primarily concerned with responding to natural disasters or crimes in progress?

• Routine Incident Response

• Support Services

• Emergency Response

• Criminal Investigations

Who typically conducts criminal investigations within a police department?

• Regular police officers

• Police detectives

• Community members

• Support service staff

Which style of policing is characterized by a strict adherence to enforcing laws, even for minor infractions?

• Watchman Style

• Legalistic Style

• Service Style

• Community Policing Style

What is a key characteristic of community policing style of management?

• Decisions are made solely by the police chief

• Officers have more discretion to solve problems

• A strict hierarchy is followed

• Focus is on enforcing the letter of the law

Which of the following is NOT considered a support service within a police department?

• Dispatch

• Property Control

• Routine Incident Response

• Record Keeping