Core Operating Strategies ANSWER-The main activities police are involved in the course
of their duties
Problem-solving ANSWER-policing strategy whereby a plan is developed and
implemented to combat chronic criminal acts in society
Response Time ANSWER-The duration it takes for police to arrive on scene after a call is
placed to 911
Preventative Patrol ANSWER-making the police presence known, to deter crime and to
make officers available to respond quickly to calls
Discretion ANSWER-the ability of police to exercise choice when in the field. Ex. to
write a ticket or give a warning
Legalistic style of policing ANSWER-enforces the letter of the law
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Watchman style of policing ANSWER-style of policing that emphasizes order
maintenance over law enforcement
Service style of policing ANSWER-Meet the needs of the community
Police see themselves more as helpers than as soldiers in a "war on crime".
search ANSWER-Any government intrusion into a place in which a person has a
reasonable expectation of privacy
seizure ANSWER-taking into possession by the government
4th Amendment ANSWER-Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
warrant ANSWER-A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an
arrest, seizure, or search.
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