Police Practices
Who is known as the "Father of Modern Day Policing"?
Sir Robert Peele
What are the four challenges discussed in the presentation?
Recruitment, Wellness/Mental Health, Lower crime rates, and Technology
Do urban or rural populations favor police more?
Rural
What is the main police motto?
"To protect and serve"
What is the one big factor that relates to trying to lower crime rates?
The Criminal Justice System
What is a common negative perception?
Excessive force/misconduct, racial bias, discretion, or lack of accountability
What was one of the physical grits of the police academy?
99-yard obstacle course, 32-foot body drag (165lbs), 6-foot solid wall climb, 500-yard sprint, 1.5-mile run
There is a lack of _____ for officers with _________.
treatment, mental health issues
What is a common positive perception?
Fast response time, community relationships, positive interactions
What was the percentage reduction in officer use of force due to the introduction of body-worn cameras?
60%
What are the four main issues women face in law enforcement?
Gender Stereotypes, Sexual harassment/Discrimination, Physical Fitness Standards, and Work/Life Balance
____ people and those with ____ incomes favor police less compared to _____ adults with ____ incomes
Younger, lower; older, higher
What are the 3 principles that need to be put into consideration before going through with use of force?
Principle of necessity, Principle of proportionality, & principle of precaution
What percentage do women make up in law enforcement?
13%
Body cameras