CRM 2305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Recruit Training, Visible Minority, Hypervigilance
2 Oct 2018
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It is on the issue of integrity that many applicants to police services wash out . This includes providing incomplete and/or inaccurate information to police recruiting officers. (p. 106) Preferred qualifications: preferred qualifications: requirements that increase the competitiveness of applicants seeking employment in policing. (p. 106, these include knowledge of a second language or culture, an important skill set in policing a diverse society, and volunteer experience. Pre-employment education programs: over the past thirty years, an average of 30 percent of the graduates of the police. Foundations program have found employment in policing. (p. 107) Recruiting programs to increase diversity: the official record reveals some encouraging developments, but it also reflects the difficulties police services have had in recruiting women and minorities. Initial application: interested applicants submit a resume and complete an application form that includes sections on education, employment history, key life events, and volunteer experience. (p. 111: entrance examination: typically, applicants must complete a written, timed examination.
