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The course and conditions of the process of selecting police officer candidates

Kurek Dorota

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 145

259--277

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Purpose: The aim of this article is to show the course of the process of selecting candidates for police officers, along with the indication of the conditions of this process and the possible reasons for the current difficulties in obtaining the desired number of candidates for service in the Police forces. The main research problem took the form of a question: How does the process of selecting candidates for service in the Police proceed and what are the conditions of selection – reasons for difficulties in obtaining candidates for officers meeting specific competence requirements? Design/methodology/approach: This article has been prepared on the basis of the analysis of legal acts regulating the process of selecting candidates for officers, data presented by the Central Statistical Office, the Independent Self-Governing Trade Union of Police Officers, information provided on the websites of the Central Police Headquarters, Voivodeship Departments and press articles published on regional and nationwide web portals. Findings:. The results of the conducted studies allowed to identify the process of recruiting candidates for service as well as the conditions of selection - reasons for difficulties in obtaining candidates for officers meeting specific competence requirements. The process of recruiting candidates for service, consisting of different stages of the recruitment process, has been constructed in such a way that it is possible to verify both the physical and mental predispositions of future officers. Such a procedure allows eliminating those candidates who have competence gaps regarding the established competency profile of the police officer. Originality/value: The results of the conducting studies allowed the author to identify the reasons for difficulties in obtaining candidates for officers.

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Stres i sposoby radzenia sobie z nim przez policjantów i strażaków

Woszczyk S., Domagalska J., Żelazko A., Nowak P.

Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka

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2016

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nr 10

11-15

PL

Z uwagi na specyfikę pracy służby mundurowe należą do grup zawodowych szczególnie narażonych na stresory. Rodzaj wykonywanej służby, zmianowy charakter pracy i koszt psychologiczno-emocjonalny, jaki ponoszą, sprzyja przemęczeniu, a w rezultacie wypaleniu zawodowemu. Celem pracy było zbadanie nasilenia stresu oraz poznanie strategii radzenia sobie z nim w pracy policjantów i strażaków w kontekście podkreślenia znaczenia opieki psychologicznej w miejscu pracy.

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Uniformed services due to the nature of work are among the occupational groups particularly vulnerable to stressors. Nature of the service, shift work and the psychological and emotional cost incurred by these groups promotes fatigue, resulting in burnout. The aim of this study was to investigate, by means of two types of questionnaires, exposure to stress and to learn strategies to cope with it at work in the context of increasing emphasis on the psychological care in the workplace.

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Influence of traffic-related noise and air pollution on self-reported fatigue

Jazani R. K., Saremi M., Rezapour T., Kavousi A., Shirzad H.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2015

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Vol. 21, No. 2

193--200

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A growing body of evidence suggests that exposure to environmental pollutions is related to health problems. It is, however, questionable whether this condition affects working performance in occupational settings. The aim of this study is to determine the predictive value of age as well as traffic related air and noise pollutions for fatigue. 246 traffic officers participated in this study. Air pollution data were obtained from the local Air Quality Control Company. A sound level meter was used for measuring ambient noise. Fatigue was evaluated by the MFI-20 questionnaire. The general and physical scales showed the highest, while the reduced activity scale showed the lowest level of fatigue. Age had an independent direct effect on reduced activity and physical fatigue. The average of daytime equivalent noise level was between 71.63 and 88.51 dB(A). In the case of high noise exposure, older officers feel more fatigue than younger ones. Exposure to PM10 and O3 resulted in general and physical fatigue. Complex Interactions between SO2, CO and NO2 were found. Exposure to noise and some components of air pollution, especially O3 and PM10, increases fatigue. The authorities should adopt and rigorously implement environmental protection policies in order to protect people.

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The Impact of Mobile Data Terminal Use on Posture and Low-Back Discomfort When Combined With Simulated Prolonged Driving in Police Cruisers

Gruevski K. M., McKinnon C. D., Dickerson C. R., Callaghan J. P.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2013

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Vol. 19, No. 3

415--422

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The introduction of mobile computing within a constrained vehicle environment has led to changes in the task demands of occupational groups such as professional drivers and law enforcement officers. The purpose of this study was to examine how mobile data terminal (MDT) use interacts with prolonged driving to induce postural changes or low-back discomfort. Eighteen participants (9 male, 9 female) completed two 120-min simulated driving sessions. Time-varying lumbar spine and pelvis postures, seat pan interface pressures and ratings of perceived discomfort were recorded at 15-min intervals. The introduction of a computer interface decreased pelvic posterior rotation by an average of 15° with respect to upright standing and increased peak average discomfort in the neck (5.9 mm), left shoulder (6.8 mm), midback (10.9 mm), low back (10.6 mm) and pelvis (11.5 mm) compared to driving alone. The incorporation of mobile computing warrants consideration in the design of vehicle work environments.

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Policjantki: elementy portretu kreślone na łamach mediów branżowych

Dojwa K.

Zeszyty Naukowe / Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Wojsk Lądowych im. gen. T. Kościuszki

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2011

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Nr 2

164-184

PL

Problematyka gender należy od wielu lat do kwestii bardzo często podnoszonych przez nauki społeczne. Od czasu ukonstytuowania się w obrębie socjologii subdyscypliny, jaką jest socjologia grup dyspozycyjnych, kwestie równego statusu kobiet i mężczyzn są podnoszone w kontekście wojska, różnego rodzaju służb i straży, a także policji. Ma to swój wymiar praktyczny (związany z funkcjonowaniem owych służb) oraz ideologiczno – kulturowy (skorelowany z trendami i tendencjami obserwowanymi w krajach Zachodu). W artykule podjęto kwestie prezentowania wizerunku kobiet, będących funkcjonariuszkami Policji w mediach branżowych Policji, takich jak periodyk „Policja 997”, a także na oficjalnej witrynie internetowej instytucji.

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The gender issues have been often raised in social sciences in recent years. Since the sociology of uniformed groups became a sociological subdiscipline, the issue of the equal status of men and women have been discussed in the context of the military, police and many other uniformed services. It has its practical dimension (connected with the functioning of these groups) as well as ideological and cultural ones (correlated with the tendencies seen in Western countries). In this article the issues of the image of policewomen in trade media such as “Policja 997” and this institution’s official internet site are depicted.

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Field Quantification of Physical Exposures of Police Officers in Vehicle Operation

McKinnon C. D., Callaghan J. P., Dickerson C. R.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2011

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Vol. 17, No. 1

61--68

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Mobile police officers perform many of their daily duties in their vehicles. Combined workspace inflexibility and prolonged driving create potential musculoskeletal injury risks. Limited research exists that quantitatively describes postural and load exposures associated with mobile police work. The purpose of this study was to characterize officer activity during a typical workday and identify opportunities for ergonomic intervention. Digital video of traffic officers (N = 10) was used to classify postures according to work activity. Cumulative time in 10 activities was calculated, and a time-history of driver activity documented. Most (55.5 ± 13.4%) time was out of the vehicle, and 22.3 ± 10.5% was spent in single-arm driving. On paper documentation and mobile data terminal use were identified as in-car activities that may benefit from targeted interventions. The primary contribution of this study is characterization of daily mobile police activity and the identification of possible intervention strategies to mitigate physical exposure levels.

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The Effect of an Active Lumbar System on the Seating Comfort of Officers in Police Fleet Vehicles

Donnelly C. J., Callaghan J. P., Durkin J. L.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2009

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Vol. 15, No. 3

295--307

EN

The purposes of this study were to determine which seat features/occupational demands contributed to police officer discomfort and whether an automobile seat fitted with an active lumbar system (ALS) could reduce driving discomfort. Fifty-eight officers were given questionnaires to assess driving discomfort. High discomfort levels were associated with computer use, duty belt, sidearm/radio, body armour and lumbar support interface. Discomfort was highest in the lumbar, sacrum, upper pelvis and mid-back regions. Twelve officers spent one shift each in a police vehicle seat and an ALS seat. Discomfort was assessed every 2 h during 8-h shifts. Reduced discomfort was reported with the ALS seat. Three lumbar support features, the duty belt, and the lumbar and right upper pelvis regions, showed reduced discomfort. Overall seat discomfort decreased by 47% after 8 h of exposure to the ALS. Modifying the automobile seat helps to reduce officer discomfort during prolonged vehicle usage.

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The Workload and Performance Relationship in the Real World: A Study of Police Officers in a Field Shooting Exercise

Oron-Gilad T., Szalma J. L., Stafford S. C., Hancock P. A.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2008

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Vol. 14, No. 2

119--131

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We examined the relationship between perceived workload and performance by evaluating the responses of police officers to 4 different draw-and-shoot tasks in a night field training exercise which was part of their regular training regimen. Sixty-two police officers volunteered to participate. Results demonstrated an associative trend among 3 tasks where shooting performance decreased and workload increased as the tasks became more complex. However, performance on 1 specific shooting task did not correlate with any of the other 3 tasks, and in this 1 exceptional case, insensitivities were observed in which workload increased but performance remained constant.