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Title VII is a court decision that determined height and weight requirements in police selection processes were discriminatory toward _____

Women

Racial/ethnic minorities

Men

Both a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: Both a and b

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A department or city policy creating suggestions on where officers can live is known as Residency requirement.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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MMPI is a screening test that is often used to assess the _____ state of applicants.

Physical

Psychological

Both

None

Answer

Correct Answer: Psychological

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In-Service Training is a periodic training provided to police officers on a wide range of subjects, including_____

Firearms

Defensive tactics

Legal update training

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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In Basket Exercise is a common element in _____ processes, used to assess quick and effective decision-making.

Hiring

Promotional

Evaluation

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Promotional

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______ is a part of the selection process used for hiring until the 1970s when the courts (under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) determined this screening requirement was discriminatory, as it would disqualify a higher percentage of female applicants when compared to male applicants.

Height requirement

Weight requirement

Height/weight requirement

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Height/weight requirement

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A stage of on-the-job training after completing the police academy in which new officers train with more experienced officers is known as _____

Field Training Officer Program

Police Training Officer Program

New Officer Training Program

Both a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: Both a and b

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A program that gives youths a hands-on look at the profession by allowing them to participate in activities with officers from local agencies is known as Explorers Program.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Where applicants participate in a series of situational exercises that simulate responsibilities and working conditions of police officers is known as _____

Assessment Center

Evaluation Center

Information Center

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Assessment Center

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The minimum hiring age commonly used by police agencies in the United States is _____ years old.

Answer

Correct Answer: 21

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