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Obj. 13.00 cj1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following programs is intended to (1) address violent crime by increasing the number of police with advanced education & training on community patrol (2) provide educational assistance to law enforcement personnel & students who possess a sincere interest in public service in the form of law enforcement?

a)

Police Corps

b)

Public Safety Officer Program

c)

Police Cadet Program

d)

High School Tech Prep Program

2.

What percentages of female police officers hold graduate degrees?

a)

3%

b)

16%

c)

30%

d)

60%

3.

Which of the following is NOT a problem with better-educated police officers?

a)

Educated officers are more likely to leave police work.

b)

Educated officers are more likely to questions orders

c)

Educated officers will possess a heightened sensitivity to racial & ethnic issues

d)

Educated officers are more likely to request reassignment within the department

4.

What is the average level of education in policing today?

a)

high school diploma

b)

nearly two years of college

c)

2 year college degree

d)

4 year college degree

5.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of hiring college-educated police officers?

a)

better written reports

b)

enhanced communication with the public

c)

fewer citizens complaints

d)

increased resignations within the department

6.

Which of the following does not belong as one of the three I’s of police selection?

a)

intuition

b)

interaction skills

c)

integrity

d)

intelligence

7.

Three qualities of the American police officer that are of paramount importance are

a)

common sense, stress, shooting skills

b)

corruption, morals, foot speed

c)

intelligence, integrity, interaction

d)

stability, aggression, dishonesty

8.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of educated police officers?

a)

fewer citizens complaints

b)

better handgun skills

c)

better written reports

d)

wiser use of discretion

9.

Three successful police recruiting practices are listed below. Which of the following does NOT belong?

a)

using television, radio, and newspaper advertisements

b)

going to colleges and schools in minority communities

c)

waiting for ideal job applicants to gravitate toward the department

d)

working with local employment offices

10.

Which of the programs listed below is NOT identified as a successful police recruiting program?

a)

Public safety officer programs

b)

High school tech prep programs

c)

Police Cadet programs

d)

Police Athletic Leagues

11.

A merit system of police employment is established when an independent civil service commission, in cooperation with the city personnel section and the police department, sets standards for three of the following issues. Which of the following is NOT set by a merit system?

a)

employment qualifications

b)

recruitment criteria

c)

discipline procedures

d)

performance standards

12.

Police department employees who perform many police services but do not have arrest powers are called

a)

Tech Prep

b)

Police Cadets

c)

Public Safety Officers

d)

Merit System

13.

A program in which area community colleges and high schools team up to offer college courses to high school students typically in grades 11 and 12 is called

a)

Tech Prep

b)

Police Cadet program

c)

Public Safety Officers

d)

Merit System

14.

Which of the following is not part of the three I's of the police selection?

a)

Integrity

b)

Interaction

c)

Intelligence

d)

Inquisitive