Community services Flashcards
Who is responsible for organizing and coordinating the Community Police Academy?
Community Services
What is one benefit of the Community Police Academy?
Graduates share knowledge of the department with the community.
What is the purpose of the Community Police Academy?
To foster effective communications between public and police.
What is the Intern Program a partnership between?
The department and area colleges and universities.
Who determines the number of students accepted into the Intern Program?
Operational Support lieutenant.
What is the role of the Intern Coordinator?
Responsible for ensuring program standards are met.
Where can the guidelines for the Intern Program be found?
In the Lexington Police Department Intern Program Handbook.
What is the responsibility of the intern coordinator in liaising with colleges?
To work with placement coordinators to identify prospective candidates.
What are interns encouraged to participate in aside from mandatory observations?
Optional observations to meet total hours required.
Who supervises the intern coordinator?
Operational Support lieutenant.
Who is responsible for monitoring interns’ conduct during observations?
Each bureau liaison and each employee the intern is with.
What should an employee do if they witness inappropriate behavior by an intern?
Immediately report their concerns to the intern coordinator.
What actions should the officer take upon receiving an initial report about an intern?
Take immediate safety measures, document the report, and forward it to the BOSO Operational Support lieutenant.
Who is tasked with investigating reported situations involving interns?
The BOSO Operational Support lieutenant in conjunction with the Public Integrity Unit.
What criteria determines whether an intern will continue in the Intern Program?
Review results of the investigation by the BOSO Assistant Chief.
Who is responsible for maintaining records related to the Intern Program?
The intern coordinator.
How long are the files of each student intern retained after program completion?
One year from the completion date of the program.
What is the responsibility of the Operational Support lieutenant regarding Intern Program files?
Monitor security and retention procedures.
What should the intern coordinator ensure regarding Intern Program records?
Proper security, confidentiality, retention, and disposal of files.
What department is responsible for establishing and maintaining the crime prevention program?
Community Services
How often should a documented evaluation of crime prevention programs be conducted?
At least once every two years
What is the main goal of the Safety City program?
To educate elementary school students about safety
What does the DARE Program stand for?
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
Who coordinates the department’s participation in the DARE Program?
The Operational Support lieutenant
What is the purpose of the Explorer Program within the Lexington Police Department?
To provide young people the opportunity to work closely with officers
What age group is eligible to become PAL members?
Persons ages 6 to 18
Who is responsible for the overall management of the Police Explorer Program?
The Operational Support lieutenant
What is the purpose of G.O. 1992-11E?
To establish procedures for the department’s community services function.
What is the function of the Bureau of Special Operations (BOSO) Community Services?
To establish liaisons with existing community organizations and promote positive community involvement.
List some programs under Community Services.
Crime Prevention, Police Activities League, Safety City, DARE Program, Explorer Program, Community Police Academy, and Intern Program.
How can community involvement benefit the police department?
By eliciting public support, identifying problems, and fostering cooperative efforts.
Who is responsible for identifying training needs in community relations?
The Operational Support lieutenant.
How is community input about department policies solicited?
At community and neighborhood meetings documented on a Community/Neighborhood Meeting Report.
What elements should be included in the quarterly report submitted to the Chief of Police?
Current concerns voiced by the community, potential problems, recommended actions, progress made.
How are officers from the Patrol division involved in community and neighborhood meetings?
They are occasionally invited to attend with Community Services officers.
What are the initial requirements for applicants to the Intern Program?
a. Enrollment in good standing, interest in criminal justice, application completion, recommendation, background screening pass, own transportation.
List the components of the background screening process for Intern Program applicants.
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.
What does the intern coordinator do after completing an applicant’s background screening process?
a. Meet with BOSO Assistant Chief and Operational Support lieutenant, present screening results, make a recommendation, document review process, notify placement coordinators.
What tasks are included in the Intern Program Participants’ Orientation and Observation Hours Scheduling?
a. Conduct orientation sessions, review program guidelines, provide handbook, schedule observation hours, review other information.
What are the responsibilities of Intern Program Bureau Liaisons?
a. Assist intern coordinator, schedule intern observations, verify attendance, document hours, maintain regular contact.
