Why is racial and ethnic diversity important in policing?
What will be an ideal response?
Minority officers not only have a greater understanding of the needs of minority
communities, but also have greater credibility. One argument suggests that hiring a
workforce that reflects the demographics of a neighborhood can help increase the
positive relationships between the police and community, particularly under community
policing models. This is particularly the case amongst ethnic communities who have a
history of distrust with the police, particularly amongst immigrant and refugee
populations.
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Compare and contrast occupational and organizational crime. How are they similar to one another? What makes them distinct?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following sentencing practices was identified as an example of how incapacitation is used to ensure public safety?
a. mandatory minimums b. indeterminate sentencing c. determinate sentencing d. truth in sentencing
Identify in a table or diagram the major features that distinguish the four major types of mixed methods.
What will be an ideal response?
Under problem-oriented policing, the main police role should be to increase feelings of community safety
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false