The Law Enforcement Handbook: Foundations, Skills, and Career Pathways prepares students for a rewarding career in any facet of law enforcement. This practical resource is the perfect companion for all career-preparation courses, with its focus on key competencies, hiring processes, exam and interview preparation, and much more.

Through sample resumés, goal-planning tools, checklists, and career profiles featuring insights from professionals in various fields, students are introduced to the full range of career options and taught the tools and skills needed to achieve their goals.

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• Online test preparation companion featuring sample questions for most common exams
• Career Goals and Skills Tracker to help students log and assess their weekly goals, networking, job searches, and self-improvement
• Career profiles featuring working professionals sharing their experiences and insights
• Coverage of critical thinking, analytical, and basic math skills
• Key terms and glossary

PART I: OVERVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONS
1. Law Enforcement: Organization, Operations, and Roles
2. Private Policing and Security
3. Other Career Paths in Law Enforcement

PART II: KEY COMPETENCIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES
4. Becoming a Police Officer
5. Analytical and Critical Thinking and Math
6. Communications: Listening, Verbal, and Written Skills
7. Introduction to Competencies and Personal Competencies
8. Interpersonal Competencies and Leadership
9. Physical and Mental Health

PART III: CAREER SEARCH STRATEGIES AND PREPARATION
10. Resumés, Interviews, and Portfolios
11. Employment Strategies and Exam Preparation

Glossary
Index

Chapter 7: Introduction to Competencies and Personal Competencies