community policing and others

Community Policing

Police strategy emphasizing citizen involvement in crime prevention.

Broken Windows Theory

Maintaining order prevents crime by addressing minor issues.

Problem Oriented Policing

Focuses on solving underlying issues causing crime.

Intelligence Led Policing

Uses data analysis for proactive crime prevention.

Exclusionary Rule

Evidence from illegal searches cannot be used in court.

Excessive Use of Force

Force exceeding necessary levels violating rights or policies.

Grass Eaters

Officers who accept minor payoffs from routine policing.

Meat Eaters

Officers who actively seek personal gain through corruption.

Police Culture

Shared beliefs and values influencing police behavior.

Internal Affairs Unit

Investigates police misconduct and rule violations.

Civilian Review Board

Citizen committee investigating police complaints.

Reactive Policing

Responding to calls for service from citizens.

Proactive Policing

Initiating police actions without citizen requests.

Incident-Driven Policing

Policing primarily based on citizen calls for service.

Differential Response

Prioritizing police response based on incident severity.

Comp-Stat

Data-driven approach for crime prevention and problem-solving.

Clearance Rates

Percentage of reported crimes solved by arrest.

Preventative Patrol

Strategy aimed at deterring crime through visible presence.

Hot Spots

Areas with high crime rates requiring focused policing.

Koper Curve

Optimal patrol timing for crime deterrence is 10-15 minutes.

Foot Patrol

Police patrol on foot for community engagement.

Motorized Patrol

Police patrol using vehicles for broader coverage.

Aggressive Patrol

Maximizes police interventions to deter crime.