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The core of problem-oriented policing is a proactive approach to law enforcement.​

Danny responded to a robbery in which the suspect left a note demanding money. Danny hands over this note to crime scene investigators who want to compare the handwriting on the note to other notes left at previous robberies. This handwriting will be compared to samples​ that already exist in a database. Using handwriting to identify individuals is a part of a practice of:

If a police officer cooperates with a criminal for his/her own personal gain, he/she is acting like a grass eater.​

The concerned residents are pushing for police programs to bring police and the public closer together and to create a more cooperative environment between them. This type of policing is referred to as:​

Police can conduct a search based on an anonymous tip, such as one that is given via telephone.​

Because of his commendable performance during his first year as a police rookie, Danny is being assigned to a task force that will be investigating counterfeiting and other financial crimes. With which federal agency will Danny most likely work as part of this task force?​

Use the following scenario to answer the next four questions: A few concerned citizens made an appointment to meet with the chief of police in Anytown, USA. They are concerned with the productivity of the police department in their city. They are also concerned with the lack of coordination between the residents of the city and the police department. Mr. Smith is one resident who brings up at the meeting that there are a few locations, known as hot spots of crime, that are the biggest concern for the residents. All of the following are considered to be potential hotspots of crime except:​

The shire reeve was considered the first police officer in the United States.​

Crime fighting is a major part of the daily routine of patrol officers.​

Use this scenario on next four questions: Danny is a new police recruit. He is amazed at the technology that is used at his police department. His goal is to become a detective who works in the crime scene investigation unit of his police department. Because of this goal, when he responds to a call he pays particular attention to the technology used by his police department. One call that Danny responds to is a shooting in which the offender is believed to be hiding in a vacant office building. What device are the officers using to detect whether the suspect is actually hiding in this vacant office building?​