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Definition
field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it
relates to the law or legal system
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Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology
Personality Psychology Forensic Psychology
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Definition
,- Psychologists take exploratory approaches and consider multiple
explanations (correct is found through experiments)
- For law the explanation of a case is based on its coherence with facts
and precedent-setting cases
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Knowledge Principles
Nature of law: KSA issues
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Definition
- Arrest when "pose danger to self or others" or "causing serious
disturbance"
- Three options:
o Informal resolution
o Escort to psychiatric facility
o Arrest
- Leads to criminalization
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, Police selection Police selection in Canada
Police discretion: Mental illness Police discretion: Youth crime
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Definition
- Used since early 1900s
- 1917: IQ tests used to select police officers (min. score of 80)
- 1950s: psychological and psychiatric screening standard in major
forces
- Today:
o Background checks
o Medical exams
o Selection interviews
o Cognitive tests
o Personality assessments
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Assessment Centres (police selection
Personality test: MMPI-2
process)
Canada's Use of Force Model Brief History of police selection
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Definition
- Programs used to manage police stress:
o Critical incident/psychological debriefings
o Resiliency training
o Physical fitness programs
o Professional counselling services
o Family assistance programs
- Changing maladaptive coping strategies
o Ex; alcohol, drug abuse
- Promoting adaptive coping skills
o Communication
o Control response, not situation
- Positive impact on health, but more work needed
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Police discretion: Youth crime Police Discretion: Use of Force
Police stress: Prevention and
Police selection involves two stages
Management
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Definition
field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it
relates to the law or legal system
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Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology
Personality Psychology Forensic Psychology
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Definition
,- Psychologists take exploratory approaches and consider multiple
explanations (correct is found through experiments)
- For law the explanation of a case is based on its coherence with facts
and precedent-setting cases
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Knowledge Principles
Nature of law: KSA issues
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Definition
- Arrest when "pose danger to self or others" or "causing serious
disturbance"
- Three options:
o Informal resolution
o Escort to psychiatric facility
o Arrest
- Leads to criminalization
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, Police selection Police selection in Canada
Police discretion: Mental illness Police discretion: Youth crime
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4 of 59
Definition
- Used since early 1900s
- 1917: IQ tests used to select police officers (min. score of 80)
- 1950s: psychological and psychiatric screening standard in major
forces
- Today:
o Background checks
o Medical exams
o Selection interviews
o Cognitive tests
o Personality assessments
Give this one a try later!
Assessment Centres (police selection
Personality test: MMPI-2
process)
Canada's Use of Force Model Brief History of police selection
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5 of 59
Definition
- Programs used to manage police stress:
o Critical incident/psychological debriefings
o Resiliency training
o Physical fitness programs
o Professional counselling services
o Family assistance programs
- Changing maladaptive coping strategies
o Ex; alcohol, drug abuse
- Promoting adaptive coping skills
o Communication
o Control response, not situation
- Positive impact on health, but more work needed
Give this one a try later!
Police discretion: Youth crime Police Discretion: Use of Force
Police stress: Prevention and
Police selection involves two stages
Management
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