Mentor program Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the Mentor Program according to the Lexington Police Department policy?

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To establish procedures for assisting new employees in transitioning to becoming police officers.

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Define Mentee as per the Lexington Police Department policy.

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An employee who is advised, supported, and mentored by a mentor through academy and field training.

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What is the role of a Mentor Coordinator within the Lexington Police Department’s Mentor Program?

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To oversee the operation and coordination of the Mentor Program, recruit, train, and support mentors.

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What are the duties of a Mentor as outlined by the Lexington Police Department policy?

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To provide guidance, support, and preparation for the police academy, maintain contact, and offer assistance to mentees.

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List some responsibilities of the Mentor Coordinator under the Mentor Program at Lexington Police Department.

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Notify mentors of assignments, coordinate training, maintain databases, schedule meetings, evaluate program effectiveness, and report progress.

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Who are the members of the Mentor Program Advisory Committee according to the Lexington Police Department policy?

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Mentor coordinator, recruit class coordinator, and two additional members chosen by the coordinator.

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What activities might a Mentor attend involving the mentee as per the Lexington Police Department policy?

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Family night, swearing-in ceremony, and graduation, when possible.

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What form does each applicant need to complete in the employment process?

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Applicant questionnaire form.

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Where do the completed applicant forms remain until a conditional offer is made?

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With the applicant’s background file.

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Who receives the completed applicant forms from Backgrounds upon a conditional offer?

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Mentor coordinator.

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What committee meets when conditional offers are made to applicants?

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Mentor Program Advisory Committee.

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How are mentors assigned to mentees?

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Through compatibility determined by the advisory committee.

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If a mentor can’t contact the assigned mentee, who should they notify?

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Mentor coordinator.

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What happens if a mentor is also a field training officer and gets assigned a mentee?

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They should request reassignment from Training.

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How long is a mentor assigned to a mentee until?

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Until the mentee receives permanent appointment or requests no mentor.

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Who obtains feedback from mentees to ensure contact between mentors and mentees?

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Mentor coordinator or designee.

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How does the mentor coordinator determine the number of mentors needed?

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By sending a memorandum seeking volunteers to become mentors.