Term
IMPROVING POLICING
Human Development Approach
Theory X
Theory Y
Management by Objective
Education
Professionalism
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Definition
Theory X: people do not like to work; they have to
Theorry Y: poeple do like work if it is rewarding/satisfying
Management by Objective: poeple work hardest if they have clear goals in mind + when what they do contributes to goals
Education: Educated poeple are more objective, better problem-solvers, less authoritarian
Professionalism: educated, special skills/training, respect |
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Term
STRUCTURAL DESIGN APPROACH
Neighborhood Team Policing (none)
Split Force Patrol
Central Processing
Consolidation
Differential Response
Community Oriented Policing
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Definition
split force patrol - take a portion of sworn offficers & assign to just patrol
CPU - central processing unit - officer drops off prisoners @ CPU, gives of probable cause, back on streets
Consolidation - concern for inefficiency/overlap
Differential response - complaint taker assign type of response: Priority, Immediate, Delayed, Appointment, Telephone
-citizens happy as long as they knew response
Community Oriented Policing - 4 princples:
1. partnership,
2. empowerment (shared responsibility/ownership),
3. empathy/service,
4. trust - integrity
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Term
STRUCTURAL DESIGN APPROACH (cont'd)
Problem-oriented Policing
Compstat
Less Than Lethal Technology
(S.A.R.A)
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Definition
Problem Oriented Policing:
-Traditional Policing/ Incident Driven: reactive, limited info., rely on CJS, aggregate statistics
-Porblem-Oriented Policing: proactive, great deal of info., rely on alts., individual stats
Problem solving/SARA model - Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment
Compstat - computer driven stats, commanders held responsible for what goes on in jurisdictions according to stats
Less Than Lethal Tech
1. pepperball launcher
2. WRAP system
3. Supersock (beambag bullets gun)
4. Taser
5. Sage gune (wooden bullets gun)
6. Barricuda (spikes for cars)
7. Net cannon
8. rubber bullet
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Term
CIVILIAN (WORKERS)
Tasks
Benefits
Disadvantages
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Definition
Tasks: indentification, detention, communication
Benefits: saves time for offficers, costs of less (training, insurance, pensions/salary etc.), better PCR, inc comm service
Disadvantages: danger, lack of knowledge, higher resignation rate, threat to job status/security of officers
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Term
PRIVATE POLICE
PUBLIC POLICE EMPLOYED BY PRIVATE AGENCIES
Limits
Management Models
Officer Contract Model
Union brokerage Model
Department Control Model
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Definition
- security guards, SPO (special police officers), no real police power, questionable quality
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- possess all their police powers; work in stores, clubs, bars, etc.
Limits: 1. threats to status/dignity, 2. conflict of interest (credit, illegal job), 3. injury risk, 4. jurisdiction, 5. limited compenstation (no broker pay), 6. limited hours
Management Models
1. officer + business enter into agreement
2. police union + business owner enter into agreement
3. police dept. + business owner
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Term
POLICE ORGANIZATION
Major Subsystems
Operations Subsystem
Administrative Subsystem
Auxillary Subsystem
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Definition
Operations subsystem: 24/7 direct assistance to public-
Patrol, traffic, criminal investigation, vice, organized crime, juvi services, community services, special ops (SWAT, Canine, hostage)
Admin subsystem: indirect to public, M-F day shift
Personnel, training, planning/analysis, budget/finance, legal assistance, public info, internal affairs
Auxiliary subsystem: direct assistance to officers 24/7
record, communications, property, lab, detention, indentification, alcohol tests, equipment + supply
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Term
POLICE ORGANIZATION
Basic Principles
Principles of Hierarchy
Delegation of Authority
Princples of Accountability
Scaler Principle
Authority-Level Principle
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Definition
Hierarchy - layers, ranks, levels, w/in dept.
Delegation - give away power
Accountability - system of paperwork
Scaler Principle - "chain of command" govern way info. flows up or down
Authority-level principle - use your authority b/f requesting assistance from above
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Term
POLICE STRATEGIES
Saturation Patrol
Direct Patrol
Aggressive Patrol
Decoy Operation
Sting Operation / entrappment
Crowd/Riot Control (none)
SWAT
Hostage Negotiation
Undercover
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Definition
Saturation: Flooding a target area, "crackdown" - Temporary fix to appease community
Directed: rational plan for coverage, predictable
Aggressive: target area, high intervention (stop & frisk), car searches
Decoy: police pose as potential victims (homeless, women etc.)
Sting: pose as potential criminals
Entrapment - police provide motivation + opportunity
S.W.A.T: Special Weapons And Tactics 1 point person, 2 primary cover, 7-8 team members
-hostage, barricades, safety, training
Hostage: spike mic, crash phone
Undercover: controlled buys, short term etc. |
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Term
TYPES OF CORRUPTION
Def.
Casefixing
Kickback
Shakedown
Protection of Illegal Activities
Oportunistic Theft
"Pirate Security"
Grey area
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Definition
Def. An officer receives/expects to receive an unauthorized reward (money, drugs, items/property, services)
Casefixing - trying to determine outcome of case; perjury
Kickback - unauthorized reward for referral
Shakedown - unauthorized reward for non-enforcement
Protection - " ^^ "; ongoing
Theft - stealing, shopping taking advantage
Private Security - double dipping, getting paid twice @ same time
Grey area - discounts/free products
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Term
TYPES OF CORRUPTION
Typologies
-Sherman
-Knapp Commission
-Christopher Commission
-Klockars
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Definition
Sherman
-3 types of depts: 1) rotten apple (few corrupt), 2) pervasive unorganized (widespread), 3) pervasive organized (widespread organized crime)
Knapp - investigate corruptio in NYPD
1. grass-eaters - officers take advantage of opportunity for corruption
2. meat-eaters - officers who aggressively sought out corruption
lower rank, more corruption
Christopher - LAPD critic, brutal officers, no control over them
Dirty Harry - using dirty illegal means to achieve good goals
cuase of corruption: discretion, low supervision, low public visibility, peer group secrecy, cynicism
Stages of corruption - slippery slope, corrupt contacts, small tobig
sol'n - educate, prosecute, internal invest., extern invest., inc severity of punishment, early warning system
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Term
POLICE SELECTION
Screen Out/ Select In
Basic Qualifications
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Definition
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