1. Police 2 Define major aspects of Police Recruitment.
Identify the major aspects of discretion.
Test, Notes, 10 Questions, Affirmative Action

2. Discretion
Exercise of individual judgment, instead of formal rules, in making decisions
A. Patrol Officer Discretion- decide where to patrol, who worth patrolling
1. Full Enforcement- practice, were police make arrest for every violation that they come in contact with
2. Selective Enforcement- practice of relying on the judgment of the police leadership and rank to decide which laws to enforce

3. Factor Affecting Discretion
Nature of Crime- more serious more likely to be written up
Department Policies – Department gives orders (has to enforce)
Relationship between Victim and Offender- more discretion if they know the person
Amount of Evidence- handle differently if there is not enough evidence
Preference of Victim- victim might just want to talk it out
Demeanor of the Suspect- is the suspect disrespectful
Legitimacy of the Victim- patrol officers are bound to pass some kind of judgment on legitimacy of the victim
Socioeconomic Status- more affluent complaints more likely to patrol officer will use formal procedure

4. Police Recruitment
Robert B Mills- Psychological Qualities of a Successful Police Officer
Motivation for police career
Normal Self Assertiveness (manner you hold yourself)
Emotionally Stable
Flexibility
Integrity and Honesty
Active and Outgoing

5. Police Recruitment Berkeley California- Police Qualities Initiative
Able to carry large responsibility, and handle emergencies alone
Mental capacity to learn a wide variety of subjects quickly and correctly
Ability to adapt to technological and social changes
Understanding of human beings

6. Three I’s of Selection 3 qualities that are extremely important
Intelligence
Integrity/Honor
Interaction
Advantage from hiring right out of college
Better written reports, better communication, wiser of discretion, fewer disciplinary actions

7. Types of recruitment
Public Safety Officer- Police Department employees who perform many policies and services but do not have arrest powers
Police Cadet Program- combines college with agency work and experience and academy training
Tech Prep- program where high school and college get together make 11th and 12th graders take 6 to 9 hours then come certification tests, when they graduate they have a chance for employment

8. Types of recruitment
Merit System- system of employment where by an independent civil service commission is in cooperation with the city personal section and the police department
Set Employment Qualifications and performance standards, and discipline procedures- following these steps:
Short Application(name, aged, education)
Detailed Application- Background
Medical Exam
Physical ability
Written Examination
Back Ground Investigation
Psychological Test
Oral Interview- appearance, communication, attitude towards drugs, and racial issues