Author Question: What are the four types of theories about the police personality? What will be an ideal ... (Read 59 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What are the four types of theories about the police personality?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Linkage analysis involves the use of data to determine the potential risks that certain areas may have for criminal victimization.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

bhavsar · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Psychological theories. These theories argue that core attitudes are formed before the individual enters the police force and are a function of such things as family background, social status, and prior education.
Educational theories. These theories state that core attitudes are acquired during police training and early years on the street and are passed on to recruits by older, more experienced police officers.
Sociological theories. These theories state that police attitudes are shaped by the daily demands of police work and reflect the working culture of policing.
Organizational theories. These argue that police attitudes and values are shaped by the organizational and working culture of policing and the demands placed upon officers by their police colleagues.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE