Solutions for Policing in the U.S, 1st Edition by Lorenzo Boyd

Solution and Answer Guide: Boyd/Morabito/Siegel, Policing in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future, 9780357125489; Chapter 1: Police and
Society



Solution and Answer Guide
BOYD/MORABITO/SIEGEL, POLICING IN THE U.S.: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE,
9780357125489; CHAPTER 1: POLICE AND SOCIETY


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Type .........................................................................
Critical Thinking (Focus on Policing: Internet Complaint Center) – Page 6 .................... 1
Critical Thinking (Focus on Policing: Improving Police Community Relations) – Page
7 ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Critical Thinking (Policing vs. Law enforcement) – Page 12 .............................................. 2




ANSWERS TO CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

CRITICAL THINKING (FOCUS ON POLICING: INTERNET COMPLAINT CENTER) –
PAGE 6
1. Why would some people refuse to report being scammed to the IC3? Might victims of
sextortion be reluctant to report the incident?

Answer: It can be embarrassing for people to admit that they have fallen victim to
a con artist and given people money, especially when personal relationships are
involved. People might not want to admit that they had feelings for and sent
money to a person they had never met.

2. Why would someone trust a person who proposes marriage before they have ever
met?

Answer: These scammers are experts at what they do and will seem genuine,
caring, and believable. They often have very plausible stories about being out of the
country and not being able to meet. Then they might have “emergencies” that
require money to be sent.


CRITICAL THINKING (FOCUS ON POLICING: IMPROVING POLICE COMMUNITY
RELATIONS) – PAGE 7
1. Can the Fayetteville model be easily adopted in larger cities? What might be
impediments to implementation?

Answer: Sprucing up neighborhoods would likely be much more difficult and cost
more money if done on a wider scale. With larger cities, the problems are more
likely to be widespread, and there will be a wider scope of community problems.




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,Solution and Answer Guide: Boyd/Morabito/Siegel, Policing in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future, 9780357125489; Chapter 1: Police and
Society

It would be easier to target sections of a city that need improvement and have
community problems than it would be to target an entire city. Starting with the
inner city and then working outwards would probably yield the best results. It is
likely that more suburban areas are newer and would not have as many needs.

2. Considering recent incidents, does the public trust the police to deal with problems in
their community before they become crimes?

Answer: Crime prevention requires a level of trust between the police and
community, and abuses of police discretion, misuse of force, abridging the
constitutional rights of suspects, and racial profiling are all ways to break down
that trust. Police legitimacy, which is discussed later in the chapter, is required for
trust.


CRITICAL THINKING (POLICING VS. LAW ENFORCEMENT) – PAGE 12
3. Which police role or function do you think is most important: the service provider
function or the law-enforcing function? Why?

Answer: This answer will be a personal opinion, so either choice is acceptable. The
answer should focus on whether crime control is more about arresting lawbreakers
or more about helping the community/crime prevention.

The service provider function does not involve criminal law violations or
enforcement. Instead, it focuses on police officers trying to solve problems before
they become crimes. The majority of calls to police departments are calls for
service.

The law enforcement function is narrow in scope. It focuses on enforcing laws,
investigating crimes, and arresting offenders.

4. Would you consider being a police officer? If you answered “yes,” what would be your
motivation? If “no,” why not?

Answer: This answer is personal opinion, so either a “yes” or “no” is acceptable, as
long as the student is able to provide support for their view.




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,Solution and Answer Guide
BOYD/MORABITO/SIEGEL, POLICING IN THE U.S.: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE,
9780357125489; CHAPTER 2: THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICING: FROM PAST TO PRESENT


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Answers to Critical Thinking Questions .............................................................................. 1
Critical Thinking (“Focus on Policing: The Long-Term Effect of Slave Patrols”) –
Page 33............................................................................................................................................ 1
Critical Thinking (“Focus on Policing: The Posse Comitatus”) – Page 35 ....................... 2
Critical Thinking (“Focus on Policing: The Boston Police Strike”) – Page 38................. 3
Critical Thinking (“Focus on Policing: The Watts Riot”) – Page 41 ................................... 3 Dele




ANSWERS TO CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

CRITICAL THINKING (“FOCUS ON POLICING: THE LONG-TERM EFFECT OF SLAVE
PATROLS”) – PAGE 33
1. Based on the difficult relationship between the police and many communities of color,
do you think it is an affective training strategy to have officers make trips to the
NMAAHC?

Sample Answer: This question asks the student for their personal opinion;
therefore, a variety of responses may be acceptable. The answer should
concentrate on whether they believe it is effective and why.

For example, a student may answer something like the following: I think this is a
really good idea. The officers may have a better understanding of modern tensions
between communities of color and the police if they have a historical perspective
of policing and its problematic origins, especially in reference to slave patrols. We
could be more culturally aware, and this is especially true for police who work with
a variety of people and often in communities that may be culturally, ethnically, or
racially unlike their own.

2. If more officers visit the NMAAHC, what outcome do you think would be beneficial?
How would you know if the visit was effective?

Sample Answer: This question asks the student for their personal opinion;
therefore, a variety of responses may be acceptable. The answer should focus on
whether they believe the outcome of the visit to be beneficial, their reasoning, and
how they would assess effectiveness.

For example, a student may answer something like the following: I believe the
outcome would be beneficial. It is important that people in a public role like police


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, officers understand the people they police and the history of their communities. It
may provide police officers with a perspective they had not experienced personally.
It may be difficult to assess the effectiveness of the visit. You could ask officers
questions afterward to see if it changed their perspectives. In general, visiting the
NMAAHC may play a part in changing the general culture of policing and practice by
creating a more informed and educated police force. This may result in a reduction
in citizen complaints.


CRITICAL THINKING (“FOCUS ON POLICING: THE POSSE COMITATUS”) – PAGE
35
1. Based on the information in the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, there is a clear
differentiation between the military and the police. Do you think there are situations
where it would be appropriate for the military to “police” or patrol streets within the
United States?

Sample Answer: This question asks the student for their personal opinion;
therefore, a variety of responses may be acceptable. The answer should revolve
around whether they believe it is appropriate to use the military as police within
civilian communities.

For example, a student may answer something like the following: I think there are
a couple of situations where the military may be necessary, but these would likely
involve a large-scale terror attack or rioting resulting in so much disorder that it
could not be handled by local or state police forces. Otherwise, it seems like it
would be inappropriate, and the military might be viewed as an occupying force.

2. Should there be restrictions on how the U.S military should be used (if at all) in
American cities?

Sample Answer: This question asks the student for their personal opinion;
therefore, a variety of responses may be acceptable. The answer should focus on
their beliefs regarding limitations on the use of the U.S. military in American cities.

For example, a student may answer: Yes, there should be restrictions. The U.S.
military should never be used to police its own citizens. The military should only be
used to protect citizens in the case of an attack or a military coup.

3. Should the military be allowed to train civilian police departments?

Sample Answer: This question asks the student for their personal opinion;
therefore, a variety of responses may be acceptable. The answer should give
attention to whether they believe it is appropriate for the military to train civilian
police departments.

For example, a student may answer something like the following: No, the military
should not be permitted to train civilian police. Police militarization is a problem.
Civilian police should not have the same equipment nor training as a military force.




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