Question 1

What does the seven-step decision making/problem solving process include:

define problem,gather facts,generate alternatives,select best alternative,implement alternative,evaluate decision

define problem,gather facts,generate alternatives,select medium alternative,implement alternative,evaluate decision

define problem,do not gather facts,generate alternatives,select best alternative,implement alternative,evaluate decision

Question 2

Define the SARA model for decision making/problem solving?

scanning,analysis, response,arbitration

scanning,acting,response, assessment

scanning,analysis,response, assessment

speaking,analysis, response, assessment

Question 3

The majority of police departments use predictive policing which entails the receipt of information or intelligence, analyzation, and dissemination

True

False

Question 4

The risk of civil liability does NOT rest on the individual actions of a police officer

True

False

Question 5

A factor to consider in decision making should always include if the decision is ethical and morally right

True

False

Question 6

Managers and Supervisors must make decisions and take risks

True

False

Question 7

Some police administrators reject new programs and ideas because they did not originate with them

True

False

Question 8

Time management is NOT the primary responsibility of law enforcement managers

True

False

Question 9

What is the Pareto principle?

effective leaders do nothing to improve agency problems

80% of police officers constitute problems

20% of what a person does accounts for 80% of the results

Question 10

What is the single most important time management tool?

an apple watch

the daily to- do list

the internet

a stop watch

Question 11

Time is the most important resource a law enforcement executive has

True

False

Question 12

The most frequent complaint of law enforcement executives with regard to time management are?

poor equipment, too political

age discrimination, no real responsibilities

too many interruptions,too many duties

not enough pay, not enough time off

Question 13

Effective managers NEVER say no?

True

False

Question 14

Vicarious liability can be described as?

the workplace should be free of discrimination

police officers take risks

makes others specifically associated with a person also responsible for that person's action

law enforcement executives make many difficult decisions

Question 15

Training allows for the managing and reduction of risk associated with the positions of both the police officer and the _________

chief

captain

supervisor

detective

Question 16

What is the law of primacy?

Ladies first

things learned last are usually learned best

sign language utilized by the police

things learned first are usually learned best

Question 17

A police officers training should be ongoing

True

False

Question 18

Define the difference between "training and educating"

Group of answer choices

training is innate,education you physically do

they are the same

training consists of on the job and physical performance,educating is knowledge and understanding

training you are in a classroom, educating you learn as an adolescence

Question 19

The 3 general categories of learne

visual, auditory,kinesthetic

victims, suspects,witnesses

operation,policies,standard procedures

report writing,self awareness,diversity

Question 20

Fair and equal treatment in the workplace occurs during?

hiring,training,promoting,terminating,compensating

retirement,resignation,over- time

it only applies once you are hired

it only applies after the probation period ends

Question 21

The "collective conscience" is?

how a person personally thinks

the informal workplace culture which influences employee behavior

a bargaining item during contract negotiations

your family values and ethics

Question 22

Conflict in police departments occur between police officers who view themselves as _________ vs. those who view themselves in a social service role

role models

absolute authority

risk takers

crime fighters

Question 23

Managers must NOT communicate clear expectations to their subordinates?

True

False

Question 24

What are the 3 stages of growth for a police officer?

dependent, independent, codependent

insular,outgoing,confident

dependent,independent,interdependent

Question 25

The most effective way to encourage honesty is for agencies to adopt a "zero tolerance" code of conduct stating that officers who are untruthful will be subject to termination for a first offense?

True

False