Impact on Policing
What terrorist attacks occurred that had a significant impact on law enforcement?
The September 11, 2001 attacks
What is the main purpose of a fusion center?
To share and analyze information to prevent crime and terrorism
What is the definition of intelligence according to the slide?
Information that has been studied and organized.
What is policing according to the slide?
Research shows no meaningful differences in job performance between men and women in this profession
What is diversity building trust?
When police departments reflect the communities they serve and public confidence increases.
How do law enforcement agencies use community policing networks to prepare for an attack?
How did fusion centers improve information sharing after 9/11?
They connected agencies better and shared information later.
What does ILP allow police to target?
To figure out who the biggest troublemakers are (like dangerous gangs) and where most of the crimes are happening
Women in policing are often praised for these two key interpersonal skills that help calm tense situations
communication and conflict-resolution skills
What reduces trust and must be prevented both inside the department and in the community?
Bias and discrimination.
What do emergency response plans help train agents for?
Biological radiological, and chemical attacks.
What intelligence do they combine?
Criminal, terrorism, public-safety, and open-source information.
Hoe do computers help with Intelligence-led policing?
Police use new computer systems and databases to collect and send analyzed information
What is the use of force?
Using strong verbal skills often reduces the need for this
What is the benefit of having diverse police forces?
Officers from different backgrounds bringing new perspectives and strengthening community relationships.
What is the specific equipment that departments have invested in?
Hazardous materials protective suits, gas masks, and portable radiation detectors
What does NLETS provide?
A secure network for law-enforcement communication.
What's the difference between "reactive" and "proactive" policing?
Reactive means police are responding to 911 calls after the crime happens
Proactive means police try to find and stop crime problems before they start
What is excessive force?
Studies strong verbal skills often reduces the need for this.
What is community trust?
When policing is working best when people believe officers are fair, respectful, and accountable.
What is the name of the FBI's group that correlates with local law enforcement to help against terrorist attacks?
Joint Terrorism Task Force
How does it support communication?
By linking agencies nationwide through a single secure system.
What are the three steps in "The Information Circle"?
Officers gather facts, then they analyze, those facts, and finally, they share all those findings with others.
What improves community trust?
What is the impact of diversity in law enforcement?
Increased understanding and better policing result when officers come from a variety of backgrounds.