Transcript Criminal Psychology - Kellogg Community College

Criminal Psychology
Chapter 3
Psychology & Law Enforcement:
Selection, Training, and Evaluation
Talbot
Kellogg Community College
Who is the Client?
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The Public
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Police corruption
Police selection
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Interviews
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Police Corruption
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Gratuities
Playing Favorites
Minor Bribes
Being “Above” the law
Role Malfeasance
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Major Bribes
Property Crimes
Criminal Enterprise
Denying Civil Rights
Violent Crimes
Police Selection
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Psychological Tests
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MMPI – 2
3 Validity Scales (LFK)
Situational Tests
Police Training
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The role of the police psychologist
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Consultant/ Teacher
Curriculum Review and Development
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Specialized training
Specialized Training
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Wellness Training
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Improving ______ & _______ wellness through the
___________ of healthy behaviors and the ________
of behavioral risk factors.
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Marital problems
Alcohol/ Drug/ Smoking behaviors
Recreational activities
Surviving Critical Incidents
Stress Management Burnout – A job-related condition of
mental, physical and emotional exhaustion.
Interviewing the Mentally Ill Individual
Response to Domestic Violence
Specialized Training (cont.)
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Hostage Negotiations
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Who does it (Primary Negotiator)?
Why?
Police Psychologists Role?
Training Prior to the HT
Consult during the HT negotiations