Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. One of the primary reasons why communities have their own police department is so the citizens of that community can have a more direct input into how the department operates.
2. In order for organizational policies to affect police officers’ behavior, they must be supported by training and effective supervision.
3. Officers with different traits and characteristics may bring different styles of police discretion to the job.
4. Research has shown that the way police officers think remains constant throughout their career, and as such it is best to select officers who exhibit the characteristics deemed desirable by the department.
5. It is best not to share information about potentially controversial issues like use of force incidents as it may incite citizens to lash out at police officers.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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