The Organization and Mission of Policing in the United States

1. (A) Describe the design, type of communication, and composition of a traditional law enforcement agency. (B) List and explain how the three individuals listed in the text influenced traditional policing.

2. (A) List the 3 essential elements of a formal organization.  (B) Describe in detail the two typical divisions of a formal police organization.

3. (A) List and describe in detail the two components of the emerging law enforcement agency.  (B) Explain 5 changes in society that have affected policing.

4. List and explain the 2 types of change associated with post-9/11 policing.

5. (A) Explain in detail how (1) Community Policing differs from (2) traditional law enforcement.  (B) Identify the 2 key elements of community policing.

6. (A) Explain intelligence-led policing in detail. (B) Define fusion centers. (C) List and explain the 5 major functions/activities of fusion centers.

7. (A) Define Compstat. (B) Define Compstat policing.  (C) What is the first principle of the Compstat process?  (D) List and explain CompStats two-prong examination of police operation. (E) List and explain the four principles of  ComStat. (F) List the 4 successful results of Compstat indicated by  Crisp and Hines.

8.  (A) Define evidence-based policing.  (B) List 7 requirements needed for partnerships between police agencies and universities to be successful.  (C) How does (1) researchers, (2) colleges and universities, and (3) police departments benefit from partnerships?

9.  (A) Explain how a contemporary police supervisor can be successful.  (B) List 8 fundamental ways the role of a supervisor or manager can change.

10.  (A) Define Problem Solving Policing in detail. (B) List the ideas (1) Eck & Spelman and (2) Goldstein associated with problem solving.  (C) List the 3 main themes resulting from problem-oriented policing described by Eck and Spelman.