Recruitment, Selection, and Retention of Law Enforcement Officers
Recruitment, Selection, and Retention of Law Enforcement Officers

Author: Patrick Oliver

Publisher: Looseleaf Law Publications

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781932777963

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Attract, Hire & Keep the Best of the Best! Includes: - The 12 key traits of successful officers - Ways to attract qualified candidates - The importance of a job task analysis - Insights into the best selection process - Guidance on background checks - Tips for creating a multicultural agency - Advice on mentoring programs - Exploration of fitness-for-duty issues - Effective strategies for officer retention?

Applicant to Police Cadet
Applicant to Police Cadet

Author: Xavier Wells

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-21

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781794547995

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6 years, that's the time it took me from my first Police application to my first Hiring letter. It's a little-known fact for many starting out, and a very real reality for most that are in the process; that most Applicants don't make it through the hiring process on their first time out. I've probably made all of the mistakes there are to make, from not being prepared for Oral Boards and turning in inaccurate applications. This book doesn't just teach you how to be a standout applicant; it show's how to pick agencies, what Departments look for, and how to plan out your selections so that it benefits not only you but your family as well. In the end, I hope you avoid the hiring process pitfalls that plague so many and learn how to skyrocket the top of any hiring list, in a shorter time than it took me.

Police Officer Exam For Dummies
Police Officer Exam For Dummies

Author: Raymond Foster

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1118008537

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Your ticket to a higher score on the police officer exam Police exams are becoming increasingly difficult to pass, as law enforcement agencies are looking for the most capable officers from the candidate application pool. To help select the most qualified candidate, more than half of the departments and agencies throughout the country are following the current trend of using the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST also referred to as NPOST). Police Officer Exam For Dummies features three POST exams based on the official test, plus one New York City (NYC) exam. If you're a prospective police officer who needs to take the written exam, Police Officer Exam For Dummies gives you all the essential test preparation you need to succeed. Packed with study advice and test-taking tips, you'll get targeted instruction on everything you can expect on the actual exam. Targeted review in judgment, map reading, memory observation, and recall skills Coverage of all key subject areas 4 full-length practice officer exams with answers and detailed explanations Whether you're taking the local, county, state, or federal agency exam, this guide contains everything you need to score your highest on the exam and realize your dream of becoming a police officer.

Research in Law Enforcement Selection
Research in Law Enforcement Selection

Author: Michael G. Aamodt

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1581124287

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This book is the most comprehensive reference ever written for individuals interested in law enforcement selection. The chapters contain meta-analyses (statistical reviews of the literature) investigating the validity of methods used to predict police performance. These methods include education requirements, cognitive ability, background variables (e.g., military experience, arrest record, discipline problems at work), personality inventories, interest inventories, physical agility tests, assessment centers, and interviews. The first chapter in the book is a short primer on meta-analysis that informs the reader about the purpose of meta-analysis and how to interpret the meta-analysis tables contained in the book. Chapter 2 describes the methods used to conduct the meta-analyses for this project. Chapters 3-11 list the meta-analysis results for the various predictors of police performance. Chapter 12 describes a meta-analysis of the relationships among criteria (e.g., performance ratings, discipline problems, commendations), Chapter 13 describes a meta-analysis of the relationships among selection methods, and Chapter 14 describes a meta-analysis of the relationship between the various criteria and sex, race, age, and tenure. Chapter 15 summarizes the previous chapters and identifies future research needs.

Introduction to Policing
Introduction to Policing

Author: Steven M. Cox

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2015-12-31

Total Pages: 923

ISBN-13: 1506307523

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Introduction to Policing, Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyze. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures — such as those that detail the use of force —make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.