Intro to policing textbook notes 3 pt 1

Two major characteristics that police applicants should take into consideration

• ethical and moral character

• emotional intelligence

Police Recruitment Steps

• written exam

• physical fitness

• pre-history

• psychological testing

• polygraph test

• voice stress analyzer

• oral board interview

• medical and drug exam

• final interview with higher staff

3 most common types of psychological testing

• Minnesota Multiphasic Inventory (MMPI), 

• the MMPI-2 (the second edition)

• the Inward Personality Inventory (IPI)

Field Training Officers (FTOs)

Well seasoned and experienced officers who are specifically trained to mentor recent graduates from the police academy

Diversity

Understanding, recognizing, and appreciating other people’s differences including race, socioeconomic status, political biases, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, religious beliefs, political beliefs, and other social and ideological beliefs

Inclusion

Encompasses all aspects of diversity; it is recognizing and empowering everyone regardless of their background, beliefs, and status 

Recruitment

The basic process that involves actively seeking and reaching out to qualified individuals who want to pursue a career in law enforcement

Retention

The maintenance of individuals to the fullest of their terms and abilities as police officers to reach their fullest potential in promotion or lateral promotion to improve themselves and the departments in which they are employed

Consent Decree

A federal court agreement between the court and the police department to cease any suspected immodesties (ex: agreement between the federal courts and the police department allow more opportunities to hire and promote women and persons of color within the ranks)