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Who is the Director of the Criminal Justice Training Center?
Who is the Director of the Criminal Justice Training Center?
Rex White
What number should a Cadet call to avoid being marked 'tardy'?
What number should a Cadet call to avoid being marked 'tardy'?
221-8505
When is a Cadet considered 'tardy' without calling in?
When is a Cadet considered 'tardy' without calling in?
- Roll Call
- Returning from break
- Returning from lunch
- All of the above (correct)
What happens after a 3rd tardy?
What happens after a 3rd tardy?
The Academy notebook must be hand printed in ______ format.
The Academy notebook must be hand printed in ______ format.
What color ink is allowed in the Academy notebook?
What color ink is allowed in the Academy notebook?
Without the help of notes, less than ____% of the material is retained.
Without the help of notes, less than ____% of the material is retained.
How is note taking defined?
How is note taking defined?
What does note taking involve?
What does note taking involve?
What is the punishment for a 1st time tardy?
What is the punishment for a 1st time tardy?
What is the punishment for a 2nd tardy?
What is the punishment for a 2nd tardy?
How many hours of Academy instruction can a Cadet miss?
How many hours of Academy instruction can a Cadet miss?
How should a Cadet appeal termination?
How should a Cadet appeal termination?
What is considered an 'Honor Violation' regarding notification of arrest?
What is considered an 'Honor Violation' regarding notification of arrest?
What is the minimal passing score on exams?
What is the minimal passing score on exams?
What is the minimal passing score on the 1st Responder exam?
What is the minimal passing score on the 1st Responder exam?
How many tests in a row can a Cadet fail and still remain in the program?
How many tests in a row can a Cadet fail and still remain in the program?
How many 're-tests' is each Cadet allowed during the Academy?
How many 're-tests' is each Cadet allowed during the Academy?
What must a Cadet pass during their time in the Academy?
What must a Cadet pass during their time in the Academy?
Study Notes
Criminal Justice Training Center
- Director: Rex White
Attendance and Tardiness
- A cadet must call 221-8505 to avoid being marked tardy if running late.
- Tardiness is considered if a cadet is late to roll call, returning from break, or returning from lunch.
- A third tardy results in a written warning.
Academy Notebook Requirements
- The notebook must be hand printed in standard outline format.
- Only black ink is permitted for entries.
Note Taking
- Retention without notes is below 20%.
- Note-taking is a digest of essential ideas in the student's own words.
- It requires listening, hearing, and comprehension to be effective.
Tardy Consequences
- A first and second tardy results in a verbal warning.
Absences and Appeals
- A cadet cannot miss more than 50 hours of instruction.
- Terminated cadets can appeal in writing within 24 hours to the Director.
Honor Violation
- Cadets must notify the Academy Coordinator within 48 hours of any arrest.
Exam Requirements
- Minimum passing score on exams: 80%.
- Minimum score on the 1st Responder exam: 85%.
- Cadets cannot fail two tests in a row to remain in the program.
- Each cadet is allowed two retests; failing a retest results in program dismissal.
- Cadets must pass both the mid-term and final examinations.
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Test your knowledge with this orientation review for the University of Houston-Downtown Police Academy. This quiz covers important information that every cadet should know, including key contacts and attendance policies. Perfect for preparing before classes begin!
