NYPD 1st Trimester Social Science Questions and Answers (2024/2025)(Verified Answers)

NYPD 1st Trimester Social Science Questions and Answers (2024/2025)(Verified Answers) 7 Steps to Positive Community Interactions 1. Introduce Yourself 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Keep an Open Mind 4. Be Patient 5. Be Knowledgeable 6. Address Their Needs 7. End on a Positive Note The SARA Model to Problem Solving Scanning - identify problems, verify problems, interim solutions Analyzing - analyze actors, victims, 3rd parties, physical settings, social context and results of events Responding - design + implement a response tailored to solve each problem Assessing - evaluate the degree to which each problem has been addressed by response and modify where necessary 3 Types of Actors Offenders, Victims, Third Parties/Witnesses A well developed response to a problem should do 3 things 1. Reduce Fear 2. Reduce Police Workload 3. Be a Long Term Solution 5 ways an officer can become familiar with a community problem 1. Personal Observation 2. Talking to Other Police Officers 3. Reviewing Department Records 4. Communications Received (citizen complaints) 5. Reading Local Press 3 Types of Discretion 1. Operational - officers ability to use discretion in the field 2. Policy - limits officers ability to use discretion..abiding by Patrol Guide, operations orders, interim orders 3. Zero - strictly following orders, no ability to use discretion Accountability Mechanisms in NYPD 1. Supervision 2. Discipline Quality of Life Offenses 1. Illegal Dumping 2. Street Prostitution 3. Graffiti 4. Loud Noise/Music 5. Gambling 6. Aggressive Street Peddling 5 Step Appeal Process 1. The Appeal/The Ethical Appeal 2. The Context/The Rational Appeal 3. The Options/The Personal Appeal 4. The Confirmation/The Practical Appeal 5. The Act/Involuntary Compliance 4 Institutions for Police