Chapter 6 test

In the community policing model, police officers are often reactive.

False.

Considerable thought, planning, and reinforcement need to go into developing and implementing an effective communications process with police employees.

True.

Community policing and problem-oriented policing go hand in hand, but there are differences. What is the main difference?

Community policing is concerned with the relationship between the police and the community, and problem-oriented policing is more concerned with solving a particular problem.

What are recommendations for improving communication and collaboration between the public and private sectors?

Create a better understanding of resources available from all involved; Open communication between first responders and the private sector to show how first response really works.

In regard to police communications with various audiences, which group often demands to be informed about incidents or issues before the information appears in the news?

Elected officials.

Law enforcement executives communicate routinely with distinct audiences. Who are these audiences?

External public; Political public; Internal public.

Community policing encourages interactive partnerships between law enforcement officers and relevant stakeholders. Which stakeholders are typically involved?

Media; Private businesses; Other government agencies.

What has happened to the communication function of policing over the years?

It has remained largely unchanged.

How does community policing differ from the police-community relations concept?

It must be supported and practiced by an entire police department.

Which large metropolitan police agency is often cited as having had the greatest success with community policing?

New York City.

What are the primary elements of community policing?

Organizational transformation; Community partnerships; Problem solving.

One of the problems with keeping community policing working well is that many of the resources that were previously devoted to it are now being used to do what?

Prevent terrorism.

Police often have to communicate with community leaders. What are examples of community leaders?

School officials; Union leaders; Business executives.

Police executives recognize that when communicating to the community, certain audiences are essential to achieving their mission. Why is it important to consider these audiences?

These audiences consist of people and groups who make decisions; These audiences can give credibility and support to the police while assisting in achieving goals and objectives; These audiences consist of people and groups who influence budgets and programs.