CRIM 251 Midterm: Crim 251 Midterm 1
14 Oct 2017
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The centralized computer-based information system used by police services. The approach used by police dispatchers to determine key facts about a cell. A strategy to discard or divert calls for service to match available police resources. Calls placed in queue until a unit becomes available. Categorizing calls for service based on the response required, such as patrol car or no patrol car. The amount of time that patrol officers spend responding to calls from the general public. The amount of time that patrol officers have that is not committed to responding to calls for service. Patrol officer skills sets centred on information collection, communication and conflict resolution. The power or right to decide or according to one"s own judgement. Discretionary enforcement due to the inability of police officers to enforce all of the laws at all times. How patrol officers depict or categorize the people and situations they encounter.
