Police Personality and Culture
What are two helpful traits of a police working personality?
Being strict, cautious, confident, adaptable, responsible
What is police corruption?
for personal or organizational use.
T or F : Low pay is a non crucial ingredient in the corruption mix
False
What is the most common test that departments use?
A urine sample
what are we doing for pt?
red man
Fill in the blank:
____can make a big difference in shaping police culture.
Good leadership
Abuse of authorities occurs for what reason?
What is to intimidate, humiliate, criticize, or get what they want?
Fill in the blank : With the low pay its easy to see how officers develop a ___ towards the society they are sworn to protect.
jaded attitude
T/F Its not a sensitive subject to the department.
False
how many tables are in the class?
14
Who was the founder of the police working personality?
Jerome Skolnic
What police department was raided by the FBI for suspicion of Corruption?
Calexico police department
T or F : dealing with contraband gives you more money than your police salary?
True
What are less common tests?
Less common tests are hair samples, blood, saliva, etc.
how many stripes are on the flag?
13 stripes
What are the two main sources of police personality?
Traits people already have that make them want to become police officers
Learning and adapting to the police culture after joining
What is a grass eater?
Involves in a minor activity that takes time from the normal course of police work.
What rises the level of integrity in any department?
Formal training and peer- group socialization
Why do courts support drug testing?
Based on a reasonable suspicion that drug abused has or is occurring.
when is tutoring for Mr. V.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
What is this the definition of:
Understood as a particular set of values, beliefs, and acceptable forms of behavior characteristic of police
Police subculture
What is a meat eater?
The most serious which involves actively seeking illicit opportunities.
what does the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor be seen by?
by individual officers as a statement of commitment for their behavior.
What should local departments do to all applicants and recruits?
Test them for Drug or narcotic use.
whats V's nfl team?
Dolphins