Community Policing & Public Relations Flashcards

A resident calls the police department to complain that officers never patrol her street. What is the BEST community policing response?

Answer: Schedule a follow-up call and review patrol data for her area

Community policing requires actively listening to residents and using their input to improve service delivery.

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'co-production' in community policing?

Answer: Community members and police jointly identifying and solving problems

Co-production means residents and police work together as partners to produce public safety outcomes.

An officer notices a group of teenagers congregating near a convenience store nightly. The store owner has not complained. What should the officer do FIRST?

Answer: Introduce himself and engage them in conversation to assess the situation

Community policing emphasizes building relationships before assuming a problem exists.

In New Jersey, the Attorney General's 'Use of Force' guidelines reinforce community policing by requiring officers to prioritize:

Answer: De-escalation tactics before resorting to force

NJ AG guidelines mandate de-escalation as a priority, which aligns with community policing's emphasis on minimal conflict.

A police department wants to reduce fear of crime among elderly residents. Which community policing strategy is MOST effective?

Answer: Establishing a senior liaison officer program with regular home visits

Direct, personal contact through a liaison program builds trust and directly addresses fear among vulnerable populations.

What does 'displacement' mean in the context of community policing problem-solving?

Answer: When crime moves to another area after police intervention in one location

Displacement occurs when targeted enforcement pushes criminal activity to nearby untreated areas rather than eliminating it.

Which action by a community policing officer BEST demonstrates procedural justice?

Answer: Explaining the reason for a stop and allowing the person to tell their side

Procedural justice centers on treating people fairly, explaining decisions, and giving them a voice in the interaction.