Which of the Following Best Expresses the Term Community Policing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best expresses the term community policing (also called problem-oriented policing) ?

• A) In this style of policing, police work closely with community groups and residents on various activities designed to reduce crime
• B) In this style of policing, police use aggressive tactics such as random searches of citizens in high crime neighborhoods
• C) In this style of policing, police invest in high-tech equipment such as armored vehicles and drones to control crime
• D) In this style of policing, police target minorities who commit most crime and use racial profiling as they patrol communities

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Definitions:

Synergy

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Mere-Effort Model

A theory suggesting that the mere effort of trying to achieve something can enhance the motivational value of the goal.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improvement on tasks.

Dominant Responses

Refers to the most common or automatic actions people exhibit in performance situations, often enhanced by the presence of an audience.