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Police Training and Education MCQ

_____ is defined as technology that employs computer-generated images (CGI) and speech technology that enable variability in characters and scenarios as well as character and scenario responses to user commands and conversation

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Correct Answer: Use of Force Training Simulator (UFTS)

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_____ is the provision of basic skills necessary to perform essential job functions

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Correct Answer: Training

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Is recruit training also known as basic training, refers to the initial training successful police applicants are exposed to; training covers criminal law, traffic code enforcement, arrest techniques, firearm training, self-defense tactics, vehicle searches, and a host of similar topics; successful recruit training culminates in certification as a sworn police or peace officer?

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Correct Answer: True

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Is probationary period the period starting on the first day of recruit training, during which the performance of new officers is evaluated; this period ranges from six months to two years, depending on the agency; during probation, officers are “employees at will” and do not enjoy any of the employment protections (such as grievance procedures) granted to officers who have successfully completed their probationary periods?

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Correct Answer: True

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_____ is defined as recently developed field training program that many researchers and police executives claim is effective at helping new officers entering the field develop problem-solving skills rarely seen at the early stages of their career; the PTO program involves two primary training areas: substantive topics and core competencies

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Correct Answer: Police Training Officer (PTO) program

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_____ is formerly known as the American Police Foundation, PACE is a professional organization dedicated to the professionalization of law enforcement through higher education

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Correct Answer: Police Association for College Education (PACE)

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Is peace officer Accredited Training online (PATROL) innovative and inexpensive way to provide a myriad of in-service training opportunities to officers on a statewide basis; this asynchronous, online training initiative was formed by a partnership between the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust?

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Correct Answer: True

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_____ is career-long training standards for police professionals to maintain and improve their professional competence

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Correct Answer: Mandatory continuing education (MCE)

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Is in-Service Training also known as continuing professional education, the intent is to keep professionals up to date with continuous changes that affect their practice?

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Correct Answer: True

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_____ is known as officers who have been selected and trained to direct, evaluate, and correct the performance of recruits immediately after their basic academy training

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Correct Answer: Field training officers (FTOs)

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_____ is defined as occurs immediately following successful recruit training; during field training, new officers are paired with specially trained veterans and are evaluated on how they perform on the street, normally in the patrol division; field training programs normally last anywhere from six weeks to six months

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Correct Answer: Field training

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_____ is the provision of familiarity with the theoretical concepts and principles underlying the training

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Correct Answer: Education

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Is continuing professional education (CPE) the intent is to keep professionals up to date with continuous changes that affect their practice?

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Correct Answer: True

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_____ is known as one of the largest professional organizations in the world dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the criminal justice profession

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Correct Answer: Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)

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Continuing professional education to keep police up to date with changes in the profession, such as changes to legal codes, is known as ______.

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Correct Answer: In-service training

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Which of the following is NOT true about mandatory continuing education (MCE)?

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Correct Answer: Participation in MCE is viewed as being less acceptable to professionals than periodic reexamination for license renewal.

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It is essential that police training be conducted only by people inside the profession because people outside the profession do not have the skills required of trainers.

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Correct Answer: False

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Police executives would prefer that colleges and universities teach specific police skills rather than broader liberal arts curriculum, communications, and critical thinking skills.

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Correct Answer: False

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The probationary period starts on the first day of recruit training where the performance of new officers is evaluated.

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Correct Answer: True

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According to the Police Association for College Education (PACE), higher education is beneficial for law enforcement because ______.

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Correct Answer: All of these

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Historically, what was the main desired qualification for police applicants?

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Correct Answer: Physical strength

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According to a survey by the Police Executive Research Forum, a majority of local police departments in the United States require at least a two-year college degree.

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Correct Answer: False

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An example of alternative methods being used for police training involves the ______, which employs computer-generated images and speech technology that enables variability in characters and scenarios.

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Correct Answer: Use of Force Training Simulator

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The ______ is the largest professional organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the criminal justice profession through education, research, and policy analysis.

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Correct Answer: Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)

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