Which of the Following Is a Principle of Problem-Oriented Policing

question 286

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a principle of problem-oriented policing?

• A)Problem solving requires little, if any, creativity and initiative on the part of a patrol officer.
• B)A problem is something that concerns police officers, not the community.
• C)Problem solving demands a different set of responses compared to responding to a single incident.
• D)Problem solving is a short-term strategy.

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Definitions:

Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Laws that set the minimum sentencing guidelines judges must follow when convicting individuals of certain crimes, reducing judicial discretion.

Unethical

Actions or behaviors that are considered wrong or improper according to moral principles.

Disproportionately Severe

Punishments or actions that are excessively harsh or severe in relation to the nature of the offense or situation.

Morality Policy

Refers to government actions designed to address issues considered to fundamentally pertain to moral values, such as abortion, drug use, and same-sex marriage.