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Terms in this set (120)
What is police subculture? A set of values, beliefs, and acceptable behaviors
that the police profession instills in new recruits.
What role does informal socialization It plays a bigger role than formal police academy
play in police training? training, helping officers gain a shared 'streetwise'
view of the world.
Who introduced the concept of Jerome Skolnick.
police working personality?
What are some characteristics of the Authoritarianism and suspicion are essential for
police working personality? survival and effectiveness; cynicism and hostility
are less advantageous.
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What are the two sources of police Innate characteristics that draw individuals to
personality? policing and socialization into the police
subculture during induction.
How stable is the police subculture? Research suggests it is stable and unlikely to
change from within, but can be influenced by
strong leadership or external pressures.
What is police corruption? The abuse of police authority for personal or
organizational gain.
What are the effects of police They can be far-reaching and it's often unclear
corruption? what constitutes corruption.
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Terms in this set (120)
What is police subculture? A set of values, beliefs, and acceptable behaviors
that the police profession instills in new recruits.
What role does informal socialization It plays a bigger role than formal police academy
play in police training? training, helping officers gain a shared 'streetwise'
view of the world.
Who introduced the concept of Jerome Skolnick.
police working personality?
What are some characteristics of the Authoritarianism and suspicion are essential for
police working personality? survival and effectiveness; cynicism and hostility
are less advantageous.
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What are the two sources of police Innate characteristics that draw individuals to
personality? policing and socialization into the police
subculture during induction.
How stable is the police subculture? Research suggests it is stable and unlikely to
change from within, but can be influenced by
strong leadership or external pressures.
What is police corruption? The abuse of police authority for personal or
organizational gain.
What are the effects of police They can be far-reaching and it's often unclear
corruption? what constitutes corruption.
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