More restrictive deadly-force policies have resulted in an i… More restrictive deadly-force policies have resulted in an increase in the number of police officers being injured or killed. Read Details
In the typology of deviant officers, these officers are hone… In the typology of deviant officers, these officers are honest but willing to overlook some of the indiscretions of other officers: Read Details
Officers with more favorable attitudes toward community poli… Officers with more favorable attitudes toward community policing were more selective in making arrests compared to those officers with less favorable attitudes. Read Details
Examining data over a ten year period, researchers found tha… Examining data over a ten year period, researchers found that police officers are killed in 1 in every 9.2 million traffic stops. Read Details
Predispositional theory focuses on the idea that the policin… Predispositional theory focuses on the idea that the policing occupation attracts people with certain attitudes and beliefs. Read Details
Early evaluations of female police officers found that they… Early evaluations of female police officers found that they did not perform in a satisfactory manner. Read Details
The ___ capitalizes on geographic crime concentration in ord… The ___ capitalizes on geographic crime concentration in order to focus policing resources in small places at a specific time. Read Details
Generally, the police can legally use trickery and deception… Generally, the police can legally use trickery and deception as long as their methods do not involve coercion or improper promises. Read Details
Police departments may be held liable for sexual harassment… Police departments may be held liable for sexual harassment even if they did not know of the offending behavior. Read Details
According to the 2005 Police-Public Contact Survey, over 43… According to the 2005 Police-Public Contact Survey, over 43 million citizens had face-to-face contact with a police officer. Read Details