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PRPA Cultural Awareness – Questions & Answers
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PRPA Cultural Awareness – Questions & AnswersWhat percentage of the people are supportive of the police? Right Ans -
90%
What is the percentage of the community that does not support L.E.?
A. 90%
B. 50%
C. 10% Right Ans - C. 10%
What could potentially tarnish law enforcement? Right Ans - Lengthy
response times
What are some common *negative stereotypes* of law enforcement? Right
Ans - 1. *Unethical*
2. Uncaring and apathetic
3. Ineffective
4. Excessively violent
5. Biased against racial and ethnic groups, gays and women
6. Overweight and out of shape
7. Officer code of silence
What are some factors that influence the image of law enforcement within the
community? Right Ans - 1. Response time for calls for service
2. Behavior / Demeanor on calls
3. Behavior / Demeanor on patrol
4. Behavior / Judgment with use of force
5. Ability to resolve problems
6. Behavior / Demeanor OFF DUTY
There are many ways we can reach out to the community and personally
influence the public's views of police. What are some? (6.1.4) Right Ans - 1.
School contacts / PTA
2. Media Interaction
3. *Contact with community organizations*
, 4. Contact with community businesses
5. Contact with individuals during traffic stops and calls for service
What are the roles of the police in providing community service? Right Ans
- 1. Maintaining order
2. Providing positive role models
3. Providing education & information
What are the benefits of enhancing police/community relations? Right Ans
- Increased community/ police cooperation in solving & preventing crime
How can increased community support for law enforcement be reflected?
Right Ans - 1. Increased LEO funding
2. Passage of new laws & ordinances
*3. Improved media relations*
4. Increased support of existing laws & ordinances
5. Peaceful resolution of potential sources of conflict
True or False:
The use of empowerment & education of the police & the public to sustain
positive & productive relationships in progressive times & adverse times.
Right Ans - True
What is the best trait an officer should have? Right Ans - Communication
The best way to gain support from the community is to: Right Ans -
Enhance police / communication relations
What 3 things do you need to be successful with your community? Right
Ans - 1. Communication
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