Madalyn has just earned her degree in Information Systems. After graduation she decides to go to the police academy. She believes that working for the police and combining her knowledge of computers would be a great niche field. Madalyn’s department is trying something new to fight crime. Her orders are to maintain a presence in the community, get to know the business owners and residents and gain their trust. Why would she do this as part of her police duties?
a. This is the main role of patrol officers.
b. Technology has made the police cold and impersonal.
c. Police need community cooperation to reduce fear and crime.
d. Aggressive policing increases crime.
Answer: c. Police need community cooperation to reduce fear and crime.
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