Explain the difference between community policing and reactive policing.

What will be an ideal response?


Community policing can be defined as an approach that promotes community-police partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address issues such as fear of crime and the causes of such fear in a particular area.Reactive policing does not try to prevent crime and does not engage the community to solve crime problems.

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This fundamental concept by Wright, which allows employees, within prescribed limits, the opportunities to make decisions that affect their ability to perform tasks, ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is not a duty of parole and probation officers?

a. Visiting offenders' workplaces b. Visiting offenders' homes c. Informing offenders that he or she is recommending revocation of probation/parole d. Informing offenders that the officer is carrying a weapon

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Which term refers to the protection of rights of the individual?

A. due process B. crime control C. criminal defenses D. due process of law

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Courts apply a less stringent standard of judicial review when a criminal law impinges on First Amendment freedoms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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