Possible Short Answer Questions – CJS 230 Midterm Examination
1. Do you feel that the concept of Community Oriented Policing is a new one? Defend your
answer.
2. Briefly explain the “Broken Windows” theory. In your opinion, is it accurate or
inaccurate? Defend your answer.
3. How would you define Community Oriented Policing?
4. What is Strategic Oriented Policing and when is it used? Give at least one example of a
police method or tactic used under this concept.
5. What is Neighborhood Oriented Policing and when is it used? Give at least one example
of a police method or tactic used under this concept.
6. What is Problem Oriented Policing and when is it used? Give at least one example of a
police method or tactic used under this concept.
7. What is the SARA Model developed by Eck and Spelman, and how is it used in
Community Oriented Policing?
8. What is a police “Mission Statement” and why is it important to the success of
Community Oriented Policing?
9. What is meant by the term “incrementalism”? How does it apply to the implementation
process of Community Oriented Policing?
10. What is “situational leadership”? Why is this considered to be important for police
management under Community Oriented Policing?
