MC-COPS Training Curriculum and CMS Quiz
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What was the traditional style of policing before the 1950s?

  • Cultural diversity and communication training
  • Informal recruitment and on-the-job training (correct)
  • Proactive problem-solving and community involvement
  • Formal training in shooting and arrest procedures
  • What was the focus of the Reform Era in police training?

  • Technical and mechanical aspects of duties (correct)
  • Problem-solving and community involvement
  • Generalist approach to policing
  • Proactive problem-solving and crime prevention
  • What are some key principles of the COPS Era of policing?

  • Formal training in shooting and arrest procedures
  • Informal recruitment and on-the-job training
  • Organizational decentralization
  • Proactive problem-solving and community involvement (correct)
  • Which of the following is not a recommended area for training in modern policing?

    <p>Organizational centralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of including soft skills training in policing?

    <p>It helps achieve multi-level objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles should police academies integrate in order to accomplish the objectives of COPS?

    <p>Applied Behavior Analysis &amp; Organizational Behavior Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model does the Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) use for police training?

    <p>Safety, Ethics, Community, Understanding, Response, and Evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of effective policing?

    <p>Behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the skills considered perishable and requiring periodic refresher training for police officers?

    <p>Technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training format have police academies traditionally followed?

    <p>Paramilitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of their training time do police recruits spend on firearms, driving, first aid, self-defense, and other use-of-force tactics?

    <p>90 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of community-oriented policing (COPS)?

    <p>Building relationships between police and community/neighborhood residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of basic training academy time is spent on cognitive and decision-making areas?

    <p>Less than 3 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning approach is recommended for police recruits in community-oriented policing (COPS) training?

    <p>Andragogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a cognitive skill in police work?

    <p>Adaptability/flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contributing factor to the emotional exhaustion experienced by police officers?

    <p>Routine exposure to trauma and human suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a social skill important for police officers?

    <p>Empathy/compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noble cause corruption in police work?

    <p>Justifying honorable ends at the expense of legal means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Traditional Policing Style

    • Before the 1950s, policing focused on maintaining order and enforcing laws, with an emphasis on crime control and law enforcement.

    Reform Era of Policing

    • The Reform Era in police training focused on professionalizing police work, emphasizing the importance of education, training, and community relations.

    COPS Era of Policing

    • The COPS Era of policing focuses on community-oriented policing, emphasizing partnership-building, problem-solving, and community engagement.
    • Key principles include cultural diversity, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.

    Training Recommendations

    • Police training should include cognitive and decision-making skills, as well as soft skills like communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.
    • Perishable skills, such as firearms and self-defense, require periodic refresher training.

    Police Academy Training

    • Traditional police academy training follows a behavioral approach, focusing on procedural and tactical skills.
    • COPS-oriented police academies should integrate principles like community partnership, problem-solving, and cultural diversity.
    • 70-80% of training time is spent on procedural and tactical skills, with only 20-30% on cognitive and decision-making areas.

    Effective Policing

    • Effective policing focuses on building trust, legitimacy, and partnerships with the community.

    Officer Well-being

    • Emotional exhaustion in police officers is contributed to by factors like traumatic events, shift work, and organizational stress.
    • Noble cause corruption occurs when officers compromise ethical principles to achieve a perceived greater good.

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    Test your knowledge of the COPS training curriculum and its key components, including the Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) and the SECURE model. This quiz will assess your understanding of how the CMS integrates themes and approaches to resolve both short-term incidents and long-term recurring problems.

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