The Quality of a decision: acceptable to Exemplary
what is a Legal Dimension of a Decision?
A Decision is legal if it follows the law (The constitution, state/local laws, and police department rules).
What is the purpose of an effective decision?
To receive the best possible result
What does BPR stand for?
Best Possible Result
Recap: What does BPR stand for?
Best Possible Result
What is a Ethical Dimension of a decision
A decision is ethical if it's fair, honest, and follows professional standards like honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Fill in the blank:
An effective decision accomplishes its purpose both ____ and ______
safely and efficiently
True or False:
Generate and maintain public trust can be carried out through police actions
True
In policing, the results and methods are connected; reaching certain goals can backfire if they make people _______ the police.
Distrust
Develop a legal and ethical approach to handle _________ ________ _________.
What is an Exemplary Decision?
The best kind of choice because it shows great knowledge, skill, and judgement while handling everything well.
What is an important role in all police decisions?
Safety
Fill in the blank:
Policing should uphold ______
Constitutional rights
What will Good decision-makers in law enforcement think about?
How the public will view their choices.
What methods could be used that respect people's rights and treat them well?
Being polite and understanding.
What are Acceptable decisions?
A decision that meets the basic requirements. Legal, fair, and gets the main job done.
A goal done efficiently uses the least amount of what?
Time, effort, and money
What is a factor for achieving BPR?
(Name One)
Protect and serve the public, Enhance the Quality of Life, Generate and maintain public trust, or Uphold Individual Liberties and Constitutional Rights
Public opinions shouldn't completely control what officers do BUT...
.. it can really affect their decisions
How would you handle things to make people trust the police?
As it were being shown on the news.
What is a Poor decision?
A poor decision is a bad choice because it’s against the law, unfair, and ineffective.
What is safety used for?
Limit any risk of injury to any people involved
What does making sure people feel safe and secure in their homes do?
Enhance the quality of life
What is important to balance?
Achieving goals while respecting and earning the trust of the community for effective policing.
When identifying the BPR, what should be considered?
More ways to help people feel less scared of crime and more secure in their neighborhoods.