The Current "Cop Crunch" Described in the Textbook Is Exacerbated

question 41

Short Answer

The current "cop crunch" described in the textbook is exacerbated in many cities by exploding growth and a competitive job market.Out of several suggestions to remedy this challenge developed by a collaborative meeting between the U.S.Department of Justice,the National Institute of Justice,and the RAND Corporation,discuss two of the measures you agree with the most and explain why you believe these measures are superior to the others suggested.

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Definitions:

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Critical Evaluator

Someone skilled in assessing situations, ideas, or projects thoroughly and objectively to judge their worth or significance.

Non-directive Stance

A non-directive stance denotes an approach, especially in counseling or leadership, where guidance is provided without dictating a specific course of action, encouraging independence in decision-making.