| A | B |
|---|
| 21st century officer | must be skillled in all areas |
| Recuitment | use of stategies and benefits to entice |
| Selection Pool | candidates which officers are selected |
| Minimum Standards | established by state and local organizations |
| Typical minimum stardards | age of 21, no felony rcord |
| Selection process | the testing and interviewing of candidates |
| Assessment Center | provides exercises or simulations |
| Preliminary examinations | the written, physical agility, and polygraph |
| Polygraph exam | lie detector test |
| Physical agility exam | test physically fitness |
| Written exam | 1st stage of preliminary examinations |
| Background Investigations | examines prior behaviors |
| Oral interview | evaluate demeanor, appearance, social skillls |
| Preservice training | recruit training |
| In-service training | training on the job |
| Field training Officer | Mentor to new officers |
| Final major obstacle | the Police Academy |
