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Criminal Psychology. Chapter 3 Psychology & Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation Talbot Kellogg Community College. Who is the Client?. The Public Police corruption Police selection Interviews - -. Gratuities Playing Favorites Minor Bribes Being “Above” the law
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Criminal Psychology Chapter 3 Psychology & Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation Talbot Kellogg Community College
Who is the Client? • The Public • Police corruption • Police selection • Interviews • - • -
Gratuities Playing Favorites Minor Bribes Being “Above” the law Role Malfeasance Major Bribes Property Crimes Criminal Enterprise Denying Civil Rights Violent Crimes Police Corruption
Police Selection • Psychological Tests • MMPI – 2 • 3 Validity Scales (LFK) • Situational Tests
Police Training • The role of the police psychologist • Consultant/ Teacher • Curriculum Review and Development • Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations • Specialized training
Specialized Training • Wellness Training • Improving ______ & _______ wellness through the ___________ of healthy behaviors and the ________ of behavioral risk factors. • Marital problems • Alcohol/ Drug/ Smoking behaviors • Recreational activities • Surviving Critical Incidents • Stress Management Burnout – A job-related condition of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. • Interviewing the Mentally Ill Individual • Response to Domestic Violence
Specialized Training (cont.) • Hostage Negotiations • Who does it (Primary Negotiator)? • Why? • Police Psychologists Role? • Training Prior to the HT • Consult during the HT negotiations