Police Selection Process Quiz

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What percentage of police departments in the 2010 report required applicants to take a polygraph test?

80%

50%

15%

26% (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a typical item reviewed during a police candidate's background investigation?

Credit check

Driving record

Phone records (correct)

Employment history

Which stage of the police selection process is most subject to litigation?

Background examination

Physical agility test

Written entrance exam (correct)

Medical exam

Which of the following is NOT considered during a police candidate's oral interview?

Speaking accent Signup and view all the answers

How many police academies exist in the United States?

350 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common type of police screening process?

Checking the criminal history of the applicant's parents Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of classroom hours the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended for police departments to provide?

400 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which Supreme Court case dealt with height and weight requirements for police candidates?

Dothard v. Rawlinson Signup and view all the answers

According to a Justice Department survey, what percentage of U.S. police departments conduct criminal background checks for all applicants?

100% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of arrest record is most likely to result in an applicant being rejected during the police screening process?

Adult or juvenile felony conviction Signup and view all the answers

What is the accuracy of the statement: 'Use of the Internet and social media has not yet been an effective method for police employers to get their message out about job openings'?

False Signup and view all the answers

In the context of police officer recruitment, what is the stance courts have generally taken on minimum height and weight requirements for applicants?

Opposed Signup and view all the answers

Why is the statement 'Many police departments view their current officers as effective recruiters for careers in policing' considered accurate?

They are considered effective recruiters due to their credibility and firsthand experience in policing. Signup and view all the answers

What has historically been a primary requirement for individuals aspiring to become police officers?

Physical size, strength, and courage Signup and view all the answers

Why do police departments not have uniform hiring standards across an entire state or region?

To adapt to varying community needs Signup and view all the answers

How do courts generally support the implementation of no-smoking policies in police departments?

By protecting employees' health and well-being Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has been instrumental in establishing standards and best practices for law enforcement training programs nationwide?

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which police department's field training program has served as a model for other agencies since the 1970s?

San Jose, California Signup and view all the answers

Recent changes in legislation and societal attitudes have led to more flexibility in considering applicants with a history of which substance during the police recruitment process?

Marijuana Signup and view all the answers

According to researcher Hrand Saxenian, which of the following is considered the single most important criterion in the police selection process?

Maturity Signup and view all the answers

Physical agility testing during the police application process has faced criticism for potentially discriminating against which group?

Female applicants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the field training program?

To evaluate a recruit's ability to perform job duties effectively Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, what percentage of law enforcement agencies required a high school diploma as a minimum requirement for hiring police officers in 2013?

84% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of emotional intelligence, as mentioned in the text?

Physical fitness Signup and view all the answers

What is the Reno Police Training Officer (PTO) model?

A field training program designed to produce graduates capable of providing customer-centered, responsible, community-focused police services Signup and view all the answers