MTA Community Policing 3

Question 1

A police officer is approached by a resident who provides information about a suspected gang member but is afraid of retaliation. The officer should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assure the resident of confidentiality to the extent permitted by law and explain available protections

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Immediately use the information to make an arrest to reassure the resident

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Tell the resident to submit a written complaint to the precinct commander

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Inform the resident that anonymous tips cannot be acted upon

Question 2

Broken Windows Theory, as applied to community policing, suggests that police should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Addressing minor disorders and physical decay to prevent escalation to serious crime

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Focusing only on violent felonies to reduce serious crime

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Increasing the number of officers assigned to homicide investigation

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Eliminating all misdemeanor enforcement to build community trust

Question 3

During a community meeting, a resident aggressively accuses officers of racial bias. The BEST community policing response is to:

Accepted Answer

Listen respectfully, acknowledge the concern, and commit to reviewing the specific allegations

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End the meeting and schedule a follow-up only with supportive residents

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Defend all department policies without exception to maintain authority

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Ask the resident to leave for disrupting the meeting

Question 4

A city block has repeated calls about a vacant building used for drug sales. Which response BEST reflects a community policing approach?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with city housing, code enforcement, and residents to secure or demolish the building

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Conduct periodic raids on the building each month

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Post a 'No Trespassing' sign on the building and monitor remotely

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Wait for a felony arrest to justify further action

Question 5

Which term describes a long-term, geographically assigned officer who is responsible for all aspects of public safety in a defined area?

Accepted Answer

Beat officer

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Detective

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Community resource officer

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Tactical unit officer

Question 6

A community policing program establishes a youth mentoring partnership with local schools. The PRIMARY goal of this initiative is to:

Accepted Answer

Build positive relationships between youth and police to prevent future delinquency

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Reduce overtime costs by diverting youth calls to school counselors

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Increase the number of juvenile arrests in the area

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Ensure schools comply with truancy enforcement laws

Question 7

An officer notices that a convenience store is repeatedly burglarized after midnight. Under the SARA model, which action belongs in the 'Response' phase?

Accepted Answer

Recommending improved lighting, security cameras, and targeted patrol during vulnerable hours

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Reviewing six months of burglary reports to identify patterns

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Interviewing the store owner and neighboring businesses about conditions

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Checking crime statistics three months after changes are made