"Crackdowns" Are Sudden Changes in Police Activity Designed to Lower

question 52

Multiple Choice

"Crackdowns" are sudden changes in police activity designed to lower crime rates through an increase in the communicated threat or actual certainty of punishment.How effective are crackdowns?

• A)Crackdowns are effective when coupled with problem-solving and community- improvement techniques.
• B)Crackdowns can reduce the incidence of drug dealing but only if media attention is focused on the effort.
• C)Crackdowns initially deter crime but the effect soon wears off after the high intensity police activity ends.
• D)Crackdowns are effective when coupled with problem-solving and community- improvement techniques;crackdowns initially deter crime but the effect soon wears off after the high intensity police activity ends.

---

Definitions:

Human Relations

The professional study and practice of improving interpersonal relationships, particularly in a workplace setting.

Achievement-Oriented

A characteristic or approach that focuses on achieving high-level performance and meeting challenging goals.

Behavioural Theories

Psychological frameworks that explain and predict human behavior by focusing on observable actions and the environment's effects on them.

Leaders Do

The actions and behaviors of individuals in positions of leadership, including guiding, influencing, and directing others towards achieving collective goals.