policing styles
What does Watchman style focus on
maintaining order in communities, especially in lower-income area
Police managment administrates activities like:
effort to prevent crime, apprehend criminals. recover stolen property.
What does the chain of command clarify in a police agency?
Who reports to whom.
When did team policing begin in the U.S.?
In the 1960s and 1970s.
What is one challenge in defining "community"?
Different people have different views on what it means.
Watchman style allows police to use their judgment for:
minor issues without strict enforcement
How are law enforcement organizations typically structured?
Among division lines and lines of authority.
Who is at the top of the chain of command in most police agencies?
The Chief of Police or Sheriff.
What was the main goal of team policing?
To build relationships and address community needs directly.
Why is measuring the success of community policing challenging?
Success is hard to track due to subjective and varied outcomes.
enforces the law strictly, even for minor offenses. what style is this?
What are the two categories of agency roles?
Line operations and staff operations.
Name two positions in the chain of command below the Chief.
Captain and Lieutenant.
What concept evolved from team policing?
Community policing.
What is a common reason some officers resist community policing?
They prefer traditional crime-fighting methods.
where is legalistic style more common?
Common in larger cities
What do line operations in police work involve?
Fieldwork and supervisory activities like daily police work.
What is "span of control" in police management?
The number of police personnel or units supervised by a particular commander.
What is a major focus of community policing?
Crime prevention and improving neighborhood quality of life.
What aspect of community policing focuses on the root causes of crime?
Problem-solving.
what does Legalistic style aim for
Aims for fair and equal treatment
What is an example of a staff operation role?
Support roles such as administration.
Why is the chain of command important in police agencies?
It ensures clear communication and structure within the agency.
How do police work with communities in community policing?
By forming partnerships and collaborating on local issues.
What is emphasized in community policing over reactive responses?
Prevention.