You Are Mediating a Joint Initiative Between Community Leaders and Police

question 65

Multiple Choice

You are mediating a joint initiative between community leaders and police officers as they try to agree on the best course of action for a neighborhood overrun by drugs. The community leaders just proposed an innovative approach and have been met with resistance from the police. Based on attitudinal change, what is one reason for this?

• A) Police are resistant to change.
• B) Police have better mechanisms for this issue.
• C) Police are eager for larger change.
• D) Police do not have the proper training.

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