6.5. Recruitment and Hiring in Policing

What percentage of candidates who take the written law enforcement test fail, according to the 'Written Test - LET Prep' section?

According to the 'History of Recruitment and Hiring' section, before the 1960s, what was the primary demographic of new police officers?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of question on the written law enforcement test?

What is the recommended reasonable period to study for the written law enforcement test?

In the #1-State Physical Agility Test (ORPAT), what is the weight of the 'dummy' that must be dragged?

What is the primary purpose of the stressful setup of the oral board interview, as described in the text?

In the B-Pad Video Assessment, what is the candidate required to do?

Which part of the Law Enforcement Testing (LET) Prep is described as 'probably one of the most critical portions of the testing process'?

What is the primary purpose of making a 'conditional offer of employment' before the psychological and medical evaluations?

What is the main advice given in the text for a candidate facing the psychological evaluation?

Which of these medical tests is NOT listed as a possible component of the Medical Examination for police candidates?

According to the 'Recruitment and Hiring Example', what is the minimum recommended time a candidate should start preparing before the written test?

What does the text suggest is the main reason that the Law Enforcement Testing Prep (LET Prep) is so difficult and thorough?

In the example of the group assessment center, what was the 'issue' the candidates were given to solve?

What is the key difference between the #2-Physical Agility Test and the #3-Military Physical Fitness Test as described in the chapter?

What two key issues are identified as the biggest concerns during the background investigation portion of the testing?

According to the 'Oral Board Story' example, what was the primary reason the candidate failed his interview?

What is the purpose of the final 'informal' interview with the Chief or Sheriff?

Besides looking for mental illnesses, what else does the psychological evaluation aim to identify in candidates?

How many candidates are typically involved in the group assessment center described in the text?

What is the final topic discussed in the chapter, highlighting the department's responsibility after a candidate is hired?

In the #2-Physical Agility Test where a department hires a testing agency, what obstacles are mentioned that a candidate might have to navigate?

What is the common passing score percentage most agencies require to pass the written test?

The text compares the Law Enforcement Testing Prep (LET Prep) to a combination of several challenging processes. Which of the following is NOT part of that comparison?

In the second example of a failed oral board interview, what question did the female candidate fail to answer?

What is described as the best way a new candidate can ensure failure in the hiring process?

How were assessment centers generally utilized by police departments before being adopted for entry-level candidates?

In the #3-Military Physical Fitness Test, the required time for the two-mile run is dependent on what two factors?

What is the key takeaway from the 'Hiring Example' box regarding a candidate's use of prescribed anti-depressants?

What role does a good supervisor play in 'Mentoring and Retaining' new officers?

According to the 'Written Test - LET Prep' section, what are the two basic ways departments administer the written test?

The text suggests that candidates often feel the basic questions on the oral board interview are easy and do not require preparation. What is the text's view on this way of thinking?

What is the stated goal of the Oregon Physical Agility Test (ORPAT)?

What happens to the recording of a candidate's B-Pad Video Assessment?

The text states that in the past, women were sometimes allowed to work in the detective bureau for what specific task?

What advice does the author in the 'Recruitment and Hiring Example' box give for preparing for the Oral Board Interview?

What analogy does the author use in the 'Oral Board Story' to explain how officers respond to stressful situations?

What kind of behavior are the evaluators looking for in the group assessment center?

What is the background investigator's objective when investigating a candidate?

In addition to a candidate's sex and age, what is the other key factor that makes the required times for the military physical fitness test dependent?

The text states that there is no set passing score for the written test and it depends on the individual agency. However, what range is given as an example of required passing scores?

What is the central message regarding physical fitness for a police candidate?

In the #2-Physical Agility Test, after navigating obstacles, what is the final task mentioned that involves a 'dummy'?

What is the reason provided for why the oral board interview is one of the least prepared for portions of the LET Prep?

What is one of the most common assessment center types utilized at the entry police candidate level?

What common mistake do candidates with associate's or bachelor's degrees often make when approaching the LET Prep?

The background investigation packet is described as being 'very thorough.' Which of the following is NOT listed as something the packet asks about?

What is the term for the final decision-making meeting where the Chief or Sheriff reviews the last candidates with the background investigator and psychologist?

The psychological evaluation is described as one of the least understood parts of the hiring process. What reason is given for why candidates quietly fear it?

How long is the obstacle run in Part One of the #1-State Physical Agility Test (ORPAT)?