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
