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Community services Flashcards

1
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Who is responsible for organizing and coordinating the Community Police Academy?

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Community Services

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2
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What is one benefit of the Community Police Academy?

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Graduates share knowledge of the department with the community.

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What is the purpose of the Community Police Academy?

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To foster effective communications between public and police.

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4
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What is the Intern Program a partnership between?

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The department and area colleges and universities.

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5
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Who determines the number of students accepted into the Intern Program?

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Operational Support lieutenant.

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What is the role of the Intern Coordinator?

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Responsible for ensuring program standards are met.

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7
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Where can the guidelines for the Intern Program be found?

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In the Lexington Police Department Intern Program Handbook.

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What is the responsibility of the intern coordinator in liaising with colleges?

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To work with placement coordinators to identify prospective candidates.

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What are interns encouraged to participate in aside from mandatory observations?

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Optional observations to meet total hours required.

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10
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Who supervises the intern coordinator?

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Operational Support lieutenant.

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Who is responsible for monitoring interns’ conduct during observations?

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Each bureau liaison and each employee the intern is with.

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What should an employee do if they witness inappropriate behavior by an intern?

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Immediately report their concerns to the intern coordinator.

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What actions should the officer take upon receiving an initial report about an intern?

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Take immediate safety measures, document the report, and forward it to the BOSO Operational Support lieutenant.

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Who is tasked with investigating reported situations involving interns?

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The BOSO Operational Support lieutenant in conjunction with the Public Integrity Unit.

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What criteria determines whether an intern will continue in the Intern Program?

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Review results of the investigation by the BOSO Assistant Chief.

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Who is responsible for maintaining records related to the Intern Program?

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The intern coordinator.

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17
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How long are the files of each student intern retained after program completion?

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One year from the completion date of the program.

18
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What is the responsibility of the Operational Support lieutenant regarding Intern Program files?

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Monitor security and retention procedures.

19
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What should the intern coordinator ensure regarding Intern Program records?

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Proper security, confidentiality, retention, and disposal of files.

20
Q

What department is responsible for establishing and maintaining the crime prevention program?

A

Community Services

21
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How often should a documented evaluation of crime prevention programs be conducted?

A

At least once every two years

22
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What is the main goal of the Safety City program?

A

To educate elementary school students about safety

23
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What does the DARE Program stand for?

A

Drug Abuse Resistance Education

24
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Who coordinates the department’s participation in the DARE Program?

A

The Operational Support lieutenant

25
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What is the purpose of the Explorer Program within the Lexington Police Department?

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To provide young people the opportunity to work closely with officers

26
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What age group is eligible to become PAL members?

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Persons ages 6 to 18

27
Q

Who is responsible for the overall management of the Police Explorer Program?

A

The Operational Support lieutenant

28
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What is the purpose of G.O. 1992-11E?

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To establish procedures for the department’s community services function.

29
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What is the function of the Bureau of Special Operations (BOSO) Community Services?

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To establish liaisons with existing community organizations and promote positive community involvement.

30
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List some programs under Community Services.

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Crime Prevention, Police Activities League, Safety City, DARE Program, Explorer Program, Community Police Academy, and Intern Program.

31
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How can community involvement benefit the police department?

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By eliciting public support, identifying problems, and fostering cooperative efforts.

32
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Who is responsible for identifying training needs in community relations?

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The Operational Support lieutenant.

33
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How is community input about department policies solicited?

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At community and neighborhood meetings documented on a Community/Neighborhood Meeting Report.

34
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What elements should be included in the quarterly report submitted to the Chief of Police?

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Current concerns voiced by the community, potential problems, recommended actions, progress made.

35
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How are officers from the Patrol division involved in community and neighborhood meetings?

A

They are occasionally invited to attend with Community Services officers.

36
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What are the initial requirements for applicants to the Intern Program?

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a. Enrollment in good standing, interest in criminal justice, application completion, recommendation, background screening pass, own transportation.

37
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List the components of the background screening process for Intern Program applicants.

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a. Review application and recommendation, b. Conduct background checks including NCIC, LINK, CourtNet, RMS, Social media, BOI Intelligence Unit review, c. Contact placement coordinator and faculty, d. Interview applicant.

38
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What does the intern coordinator do after completing an applicant’s background screening process?

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a. Meet with BOSO Assistant Chief and Operational Support lieutenant, present screening results, make a recommendation, document review process, notify placement coordinators.

39
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What tasks are included in the Intern Program Participants’ Orientation and Observation Hours Scheduling?

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a. Conduct orientation sessions, review program guidelines, provide handbook, schedule observation hours, review other information.

40
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What are the responsibilities of Intern Program Bureau Liaisons?

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a. Assist intern coordinator, schedule intern observations, verify attendance, document hours, maintain regular contact.

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