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:

Affirmative Action

A method for opening opportunities to women and minorities that specifically redresses past discrimination by taking positive measures to recruit and hire previously disadvantaged groups.

Hiring Decisions

The process and outcomes related to evaluating and selecting candidates for employment positions within an organization.

College Admissions

The process through which students enter tertiary education at colleges and universities, often involving eligibility criteria and selection processes.

Minority Groups

Demographic groups within a society that are smaller in number and often experience differential treatment or discrimination because of cultural, ethnic, or other differences.