Assignment Questions
1. (A) List and explain the 3 levels of decision-making categorized by the level in the organizational hierarchy and provide examples of each. (B) List and explain the 3 types of decisions categorized by who carries them out.
2. List and explain in detail the difference between (A) left-brain, (B) right-brain, and (C) whole-brain thinking?
3. List and explain the 9 basic methods for making decisions or problem-solving.
4. Explain in detail (A) FFA, (B) NGT, (C) the Delphi, and (D) the Modified Delphi Technique.
5. List and explain the Seven-Step Decision Making/Problem-Solving Process.
6. List and explain in detail the 4 components of Problem Solving Policing and how each compares with the 7-Step Problem-Solving Process.
7. (A) Explain the Problem Analysis Triangle. (B) List the 4 questions CPTED is designed to answer. (C) Explain Osbornes philosophy related to crime analysis in problem-solving. (D) What two questions should Patrol Commanders be able to answer? (E) Identify the benchmark for 21st century policing and its cornerstone.
8. (A) Define/explain creativity. (B) Define thinking traps. (C) List and explain 5 thinking traps and provide a remedy for each. (D) Define mental locks. (E) List and explain 8 mental locks. (F) Define killer phrases and give 5 examples.
9. (A) Identify and explain the statute used to bring most civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers? (B) List the Amendments and issues involved with most civil lawsuits. (C) What should 7 questions be answered before ethical decisions are made?
10. (A) Define vicarious liability. (B) List the 7 most causes of civil lawsuits. (C) What are the most effective way to reduce legal problems and liability risks in law enforcement? (D) List 4 ways law enforcement agencies can protect themselves against lawsuits.
