CJUS104, ch6

A multidimensional concept consisting of expected behaviors performed persons in a given situation or position for the purpose of achieving certain objectives or goals is called a/an:

• style
• role
• mission
• objective
• purpose

Which of these is a functional role statement?

• Crime prevention
• Arrests Offenders
• Order maintenance
• To serve the public
• All of these are functional role statements

Which of these is a behavioral role statement?

• Crime suppression
• To preserve the peace
• Conducts investigations
• Protection of life
• All of these are behavioral role statements

According to John Van Maanen (1985, 155) observes, “One of the most distinctive characteristics of American police agencies is that virtually everyone in the organization, from station house broom to chief, shares what common experience?”

• They are ethical and their intent is to help the public.

• They got the “calling” to be a police officer.

• Having worked the streets as a patrol officer role.

• Feeling like law enforcement is a family that works together.

Confusion and frustration encountered by officers brought on by competing and sometimes opposite values and expectations experienced while performing their jobs tasks is called:

• role conflict
• dissatisfaction
• work-related stress
• role reversal
• none of these are correct

According to James Q. Wilson which policing style is where all calls for service are approached in a serious manner regardless of their nature, and alternatives to formal arrest are emphasized?

• Watchman style
• Legalistic Style
• Service Style
• Reciprocator Style

According to James Q. Wilson which policing style is where emphasis is on maintaining order by invoking the ôpath of least resistance?

• Watchman style
• Legalistic Style
• Service Style
• Reciprocator Style

According to William Muir (1977) there are four types of officers in his research on coercive power and the policing function. Which style adopts an extreme helping pose trying to reach a solution in all problems, and attempts accommodation with vice operators and undesirables?

• Reciprocator—adopts an extreme helping pose trying to reach a solution in all problems, and attempts accommodation with vice operators and undesirables.
• Enforcer—emphasizes legal authority and makes quick decisions as to whether arrest is necessary. Crime control is the major objective.
• Avoider—an officer who attempts to avoid all involvement in situations.
• Professional—officer understands the complexities of the job and attempts to do the best he or she can, using verbal skills, knowledge, and experience.

According to William Muir (1977) there are four types of officers in his research on coercive power and the policing function. Which style emphasizes legal authority and makes quick decisions as to whether arrest is necessary. Crime control is the major objective?

• Reciprocator—adopts an extreme helping pose trying to reach a solution in all problems, and attempts accommodation with vice operators and undesirables.
• Enforcer—emphasizes legal authority and makes quick decisions as to whether arrest is necessary. Crime control is the major objective.
• Avoider—an officer who attempts to avoid all involvement in situations.
• Professional—officer understands the complexities of the job and attempts to do the best he or she can, using verbal skills, knowledge, and experience.

According to Hoover (1992) who classified the policing role in the United States into three models, which model is mainly associated with crime-specific models of policing?

• temporal order maintenance
• sustained order maintenance
• full neighborhood management
• Community policing management