Which unit seeks out officers involved in deviant behavior?

• A. Proactive unit
• B. Reactive
• C. Civilian review board
• D. Early warning system

Answer: (A)

Proactive policing involves actively looking for problems rather than waiting for them to appear in a complaint. A proactive unit is tasked with identifying officers who may be engaging in deviant behavior and initiating investigations before incidents escalate. This proactive stance uses data analysis, performance indicators, audits, and targeted inquiries to uncover misconduct early and intervene.

Reactive units, by contrast, respond after misconduct has already occurred. A civilian review board operates externally to the department and reviews complaints or incidents rather than hunting for problem officers. An early warning system is a data-driven tool that flags officers whose patterns may indicate risk, helping to prompt review, but it isn’t a unit that itself seeks out deviant behavior. So the best fit for a unit whose purpose is to seek out officers involved in deviant behavior is the proactive unit.