This StudiGuide courseprovides a practice review-testing resource for policeacademy cadets (based on the state of Californias Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training 'POST' requirements) to help understand and pass the POST written examinations.
After review and study of this StudiGuide:
Community Policing in California
DEFINE:
community policing
community partnerships
communication
facilitation
community mobilization
homeland security
the term problem
problem solving
crime prevention
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
DEFINE and DISCUSS a problem solving strategy
IDENTIFY the essential components of community policing, including:
essential components of community policing
problem solving
addressing quality of life issues
partnerships with the community
partnerships with other agencies
internal and external resources
IDENTIFY community policing goals, including:
reducing/preventing crime
reducing the fear of crime
improving quality of life
increasing community Awareness
increasing community Involvement
increasing community Ownership
increasing local government involvement in problem solving
IDENTIFY peace officer responsibilities in the community, including:
maintaining order
enforcing the law
preventing crime
delivering service
educating and learning form the community
working with the community to solve problems
IDENTIFY the elements of area/bead knowledge, including:
critical sites
locations requiring special attention, i.e., hot spots
potential dangerous areas
IDENTIFY:
the components that comprise communities
benefits of integrating community mobilization and homeland security
crime prevention strategies
methods for recognizing crime problems
IDENTIFY resources which provide opportunities to educate and learn from the community, including:
community forums
community advisory groups
IDENTIFY the essential partnering skills, including:
leadership
communication
facilitation
community mobilization
IDENTIFY the elements of the crime triangle, including: Victim, Offender, Location
IDENTIFY the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
natural surveillance
access control
territorial reinforcements
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RECOGNIZE peace officers responsibilities to enforce the law, including:
adhering to all levels of the law
fair and impartial enforcement
knowing the patrol beat or area of responsibility
RECOGNIZE:
a peace officers role in influencing community attitudes
the potential effects of negative nonverbal signals
RECOGNIZE the components of a message in communications with others, including:
content (words)
voice characteristics
nonverbal signals
DIFFERENTIATE between PROACTIVE and REACTIVE policing
DISCUSS:
community policing philosophy
the history of policing models Traditional
the history of policing models Professional
the history of policing models Community
community expectations of peace officers
current and emerging issues that can impact the delivery of services by peace officers
opportunities where peace officers educate and learn from community members
government expectations of law enforcement and peace officers
the relationship of ethics to the badge of office
leadership skills in community policing
communication techniques that can be used for obtaining voluntary compliance
community mobilization methods
benefits of maintaining a positive relationship with the news media
the Broken Windows Theory
crime prevention programs within the community
DISCUSS the key elements for developing trust between community partners, including:
Trust
Respect
Understanding
Support
Teamwork
DISCUSS the components of the facilitation process, including:
being familiar with the issues
establishing meeting guidelines
stating meeting purpose, scope, and need
stating and clarifying objectives
prioritizing competing problems and issues
identifying potential solutions
DISCUSS the elements of the community mobilization process, including:
getting people involved
identifying community resources (skills)
calling for action
educating the public
taking responsibility for public safety and quality of life
sustaining effort
DISCUSS the components of a community inventory, including:
partners
stakeholders
community collaboration
GIVE EXAMPLES of effective communication techniques for:
active listening
establishing effective lines of communication
overcoming barriers to communication
GIVE EXAMPLES of obstacles that officers may encounter when developing community partnerships
GIVE EXAMPLES of crime risk factors
APPLY facilitation techniques reflecting professional behavior, including:
maintaining the focus on the issues an stimulating discussion
displaying interest in the issues
leading the group toward problem resolution
helping participants learn from the problem solving experience
dealing calmly and respectfully with unexpected incidents
maintaining objectivity
APPLY a problem solving strategy
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and Community Policing (CP)
Selected information from this StudiGuide will also appear on your Mid-Course and End-of-Course Proficiency Written Tests.
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