CRJ 120 WEEK 3 Module 3 Homework Assignment Introduction to Law Enforcement
1 Explain in an essay how the patrol functions is affected by the officer's shift assignment and the nature of the beat to which he or she is assigned.
2. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of police discretion and describe the factors that enter into the officer's decision-making process.
3. O. W. Wilson reportedly said, "The police traffic function overshadows every other function." Write about the strong link that still exists between the patrol function and traffic control since traffic stops account for about 52% of the contact Americans have with the police.
4. Define and describe community policing (and COPPS), and describe the major ways this concept differs from traditional policing.
5. Explain what is meant by crime prevention, and describe how it relates to community policing and problem-solving.