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Problem-oriented policing (POP) focuses on analyzing a problem that adversely affects the community. If you were to explain to the class what makes POP different, what would you say?

A
It takes a proactive approach.
B
It is only relevant in certain communities.
C
It helps reduce every type of crime.
D
It limits the need for police patrolling.
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The George Floyd case is a great catalyst for change that, if utilized in the right way, can help accomplish which of the following?

A
increasing the use of deadly force
B
facilitating honest communication
C
reducing the number of arrests
D
strengthening gun control laws
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Which of the following would be considered sexual harassment?

A
complimenting your co-worker’s new boots
B
asking a co-worker to stay late and finish a project
C
a supervisor asking his employee for a massage
D
asking your supervisor where he got his tie
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Imagine that you have been asked to develop a crisis management plan for a correctional facility. Which of the following steps would come first?

A
working on ways to build trust and credibility
B
coming up with strategies for each high-stakes scenario
C
identifying and analyzing what crises the agency is most vulnerable to
D
soliciting feedback (and often criticism) from the community
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Criticism intended to help professionals develop their skills is referred to as:

A
helpful criticism.
B
unjustified criticism.
C
constructive criticism.
D
professional criticism.
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The most important thing to remember when responding to criticism is to do which of the following?

A
Don’t take it too seriously.
B
Try to respond unemotionally.
C
Talk to your employees before responding.
D
Respond to the criticism right away.
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Work habits are the behaviors you demonstrate on the job each day. Which of the following is an example of strong work habits on display?

A
A correctional officer refuses to back down while arguing with an inmate.
B
A probation officer complains about their job duties and high caseload.
C
A police officer keeps their personal phone in their locker while on the clock.
D
A parole officer completes most of their tasks on time.
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Because women are a minority in the police/corrections field, research has shown that they are subjected to harassment, both sexual and otherwise, on a far grander scale. Which of the following facts supports this research?

A
Female police officers are harassed more often than male officers.
B
Many policewomen tend to tolerate sexually harassing behaviors.
C
Minority policewomen were harassed significantly more than minority men.
D
Sexual jokes and remarks from male to female officers is widespread.

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