Community Policing Flashcards
What is Community Policing?
A philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnership and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.
Example: Implementing neighborhood watch programs.
What is Community Engagement?
A dynamic relational process that facilitates communication, interaction, involvement, and exchange between an organization and a community for a range of social and organizational outcomes.
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When was the Boston Watch established?
- Shortly after, the town meeting assumed control of the Watch in 1636.
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What greatly influenced means of communication at the BPD during the 1800s?
The telephone.
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When did the BPD purchase its first patrol car and wagon?
1903 for the patrol car and 1912 for the patrol wagon.
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Which city in the US was the first to use an automobile as a police cruiser?
Boston.
Example: The first automobile police cruiser was placed in service at station 16 in July 1903.
What did the Boston Police Strike of 1919 seek to improve?
Wages, working conditions for patrolmen, and recognition for its trade union.
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Why was the 1920s a deadly time for the BPD?
17 officers were killed in the line of duty between 1920 and 1930 as the Department dealt with Prohibition and ensuing crime.
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Who is considered the founder of Policing?
Sir Robert Peel.
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What is Principle 7?
“The police are the public and the public are the police”.
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Name the two models related to policing.
- S.A.R.A Model
- Broken Window Theory.
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What responsibility do police uphold concerning the constitution?
Upholding the constitution.
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What are the 3 components of the S.A.R.A Model?
COP - Organizational Transformation, Community Partnership, Problem Solving.
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What do the letters S.A.R.A stand for in the S.A.R.A Model?
S= Scanning, A= Analysis, R= Response, A= Assessment.
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