Law Enforcement Operations and Planning with Crime Mapping Practice Flashcards

Flashcards covering key principles, approaches, classifications, legal mandates, crime mapping techniques, and constitutional rights in Law Enforcement Operations and Planning.

What is defined as an organized schedule or sequence of methodical activities intended to attain goals and objectives for the accomplishment of a mission or assignment?

A plan

How is Police Planning defined in law enforcement management?

The systematic and orderly determination of facts and events as a basis for policy formulation and decision affecting law enforcement management.

What is Environmental Analysis in strategic planning?

The assessment of external factors such as physical environment, geographical location, and social climate in order to cope with rapid changes in the environment.

In SWOT Analysis, what does the term "Weakness" refer to?

The elements which constraint the organization from effectively and efficiently attaining its objectives.

Which planning tool is metaphorically illustrated like an organizational chart and identifies problems under a causal relationship?

Relevance-tree analysis (Problem Tree Analysis)

What type of planning creativity moves from specific observations to a more general conclusion?

Inductive Reasoning

Which branch of government is responsible for broad external policy planning in law enforcement?

The legislative branch of the government

Which SITAR approach to planning is also known as the rational comprehensive approach and serves as the dominant tradition in planning?

Synoptic approach

What are Fundamental Doctrines in police planning?

The basic principles in broad planning, organization, and management of the PNP in support of the overall pursuits of the PNP Vision, Mission, and strategic action plan.

What does the acronym DREAMS stand for in the long-range police action plan?

D-ISPERSAL of policeman from headquarters to street, R-ESTORATION of trust and confidence, E-LIMINATION of street crimes, A-RREST of criminal elements, M-APPING up of scalawags, and S-TRENGTHENING PNP capability.

What is the duration range defined for Operational or Short-Range Planning?

Applicable from one week or less than one year duration.

What are the four perspectives included in the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030?

Resource Management, Learning and Growth, Process Excellence, and Community.

What are the four stages of the Performance Governance System (PGS) used by the PNP?

Initiation, Compliance, Proficiency, and Institutionalization.

What is the definition of a Hot Spot in crime mapping?

An area containing dense clusters of criminal incidents.

How are Transient Hotspots defined?

Areas where crimes spike temporarily.

What type of crime analysis focuses on studying "organized" criminal activity whether or not it is reported to law enforcement?

Intelligence Analysis

What type of crime mapping uses point data to shade surfaces that are not limited to area boundaries?

Density Mapping

What is Step 8 in police operational planning?

Arranging for the Execution of the Plan

What are the three basic requirements for conducting police operations like arrests, search and seizure, and checkpoints?

a. With a marked police vehicle; b. Led by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO); and c. With personnel in prescribed police uniform or attire.

What is the requirement for recording devices when executing an arrest warrant?

A minimum of two devices: at least one body-worn camera and one alternative recording device.

Under Republic Act 6975 Section 54, what is the mandate of the Fire Bureau (BFP)?

Responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on all buildings, houses, structures, forest, transportation vehicles, equipment, seaports, petroleum installations, plane crashes, and enforcement of the Fire Code.

Under what condition is the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) attached to the Department of National Defense?

In times of war as declared by Congress.

Which law created the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)?

Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)

What are the 5 components or elements of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

Hardware, Software, Data, Methods, and People.

What right is protected under Article III, Section 17 of the Philippine Constitution?

No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself (Right against self-incrimination).

Under RA 6975 Section 43, which body has jurisdiction to hear and decide citizen's complaints against erring members of the PNP?

The People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)

What is the focus of PNP Master Plan Sandugo?

Internal Security Operation (ISO)