Chapter 5 SG

Question 1

What makes a “good cop” characteristics?

Answer 1

Physical fitness

Empathetic

Honest

Tolerant

Patient

Communication

Writing ability

Question 2

Why is the importance of communication important ?

Answer 2

1. Conveys the message that you are a professional
2. First line of a defense in potentially dangerous situations
3. Essential to career advancements
4. Good police communication relations begins with effective communication

Question 3

Why is it important to have women in policing ?

Answer 3

• police population ratio

- unique characteristics

Question 4

What does the law of equal employment opportunity prohibit?

Answer 4

It prohibits police and sheriff departments of discrimination on all cover discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, and national origin, and some state laws have prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Question 5

What are applicants motivations?

Answer 5

Surveys of recruits and new police officers consistently find that they choose law enforcement for two main reasons:

the nature of police work and

the material benefits of the job.