MTA Community Policing 2

Question 1

A neighborhood association complains that drug activity is increasing near a local park. Under a community policing approach, what is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Meet with residents and the association to identify specific problem locations and times

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Increase random patrol car visibility in the area

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Set up a surveillance camera without notifying residents

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Issue citations to anyone loitering near the park

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the role of a 'community liaison officer'?

Accepted Answer

An officer who serves as the primary contact between the police department and specific community groups

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An officer who only handles domestic violence calls

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An officer who supervises all patrol units in a district

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An officer assigned exclusively to school resource duties

Question 3

A community policing officer learns that elderly residents fear riding the subway after dark. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Work with transit officials and community groups to develop escort programs or improved lighting

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Tell residents the subway is statistically safe and no action is needed

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Assign an officer to ride every subway train after 10 PM indefinitely

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Refer all complaints to the transit authority only

Question 4

Under the SARA problem-solving model, the 'Assessment' phase involves:

Accepted Answer

Evaluating whether the response reduced or eliminated the problem

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Identifying the people, places, and conditions involved in a problem

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Brainstorming and implementing potential solutions

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Scanning for patterns of repeat incidents

Question 5

An officer is assigned to a fixed foot patrol beat in a commercial district. A key advantage of foot patrol over motorized patrol in community policing is:

Accepted Answer

Officers develop personal relationships with business owners and residents

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Officers can respond faster to emergency calls citywide

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Officers can cover a larger geographic area per shift

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Officers are better protected from physical confrontations

Question 6

When gathering community input for problem-solving, which method is MOST likely to capture the concerns of residents who do not attend public meetings?

Accepted Answer

Conducting door-to-door surveys or canvassing in the neighborhood

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Reviewing only crime reports filed at the precinct

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Relying on feedback from elected officials only

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Posting a notice at the precinct bulletin board

Question 7

Which outcome is a primary indicator that a community policing initiative has been SUCCESSFUL?

Accepted Answer

The number of repeat calls for service to the same location decreases

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The number of arrests made in the target area increases significantly

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Residents report increased fear of crime in surveys

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The precinct receives fewer civilian complaints about officers