Chapter 4: Becoming a Police Officer – Flashcards
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adverse impact
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a form of de facto discrimination resulting from a testing element that discriminates against a particular group, essentially keeping members of that group out of the applicant pool.
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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signed into law in 1990, the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. the act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications.
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background investigation
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It is a complete and thorough investigation of an applicant's past life, including education, employment, military, driving, and criminal history, as well as relationships and character. It includes verification of all statements made by the applicant on the background form and the evaluation of detected and undetected behavior to determine whether the candidate is the type of person suited to a career in law enforcement.
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emotional intelligence (EI)
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the ability to interpret, understand, and manage one's own and others' emotions, which encompasses the competencies valued in law enforcement such as self-awareness, self-control, conflict management, and leadership.
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field training
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an on-the-top training program that occurs after the police academy under the direction of an FTO.
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field training officer (FTO)
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It is an experienced officer who mentors and trains new police officers.
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Guardians Association of New York City Police Department v. Civil Service Commission of New York
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a landmark appellate court decision on the issue of job analysis.
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Hogan's Alley
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It is a shooting course where simulated good guys and bad guys are presented unexpectedly, requiring police officers to make split-second decisions.
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in-service training
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Training that occurs during a police officer's career, usually on a regular basis and usually within the department. It is often required by department policies or state mandates.
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job analysis
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identifies the important skills that must be performed by police officers, and then identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform those tasks.
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job relatedness
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concept that job requirements must be necessary for the performance of the job a person is applying for.
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knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
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talents or attributions necessary to do a particular job.
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Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP)
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A federal scholarship and loan program operated by the DOJ between 1968 and 1976. ... put money into developing criminal justice programs in colleges and provided tuition and expenses for in-service police officers to go to college.
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physical agility test
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a test of physical fitness to determine if a candidate has the needed strength and endure to perform the job of police officer.
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police academy
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the initial formal training that a new police officer receives to learn police procedures, state laws, and objectives of law enforcement. the academy gives police officers the KSAs to accomplish the police job.
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police cadet
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a nonsworn law enforcement position for young adults over 18. generally, these positions are part-time, paid, education-oriented positions in police departments, and the targeted candidates are college students interested in moving into a law enforcement career.
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polygraph
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also called a lie sector; a mechanical device designed to ascertain whether a person is telling the truth.
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probationary period
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the period in the early part of an officer's career in which the officer can't be dismissed if not performing to the department's standards.
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recruitment process
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the effort to attract the best people to apply for the police position.
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selection process
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the steps or test an individual must progress through before being hired as a police officer.
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tuition reimursement
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money a police department will pay officers to reimburse them for tuition expenses while they are employed by the police department and are pursuing a college degree.
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police selection process
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Many departments use test specifically developed for the
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face-to-face communication
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Younger applicants are showing an increased dependence on texting and social media to communicate and seem to have less experience in
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height requirement
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The majority of police departments have eliminated the
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high school degree or its equivalent.
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Most department require no college, but a
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LEEP
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The federal government program that gave grants for police officers to attend college was called
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maturity
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is the single most important criterion in the police selection process.
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candidates who cannot do the police job.
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The purpose of the medical examination is to screen out
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women
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Physical agility testing has been criticized for discriminating against
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Reno, Nevada
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The police department in ... has served as the model for field training programs since the 1970s.
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an adult or juvenile felony conviction
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Most departments reject applicants with
