Attrition of Police Officers With Immigrant Background

2021 ◽  
pp. 109861112110538
Author(s):  
Silje Bringsrud Fekjær ◽  
Andreea Ioana Alecu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Exact Matching ◽  
Limited Effect ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Immigrant Background ◽  
Total Coverage

Recruiting police officers with immigrant backgrounds has a limited effect if many of these recruits leave the police service. The dropout and attrition rates among officers with immigrant backgrounds are also an important indicator of the challenges this group faces when joining the police profession. We investigated police education dropout patterns and attrition rates among police students and officers with immigrant backgrounds. Our study is based on detailed longitudinal data with total coverage of the population, which were previously unavailable for police career studies. Using logistic regression and coarsened exact matching, we analysed administrative registry data covering all individuals admitted to the Norwegian police university college (1995–2010, N = 6570) and all police-educated staff employed in the Norwegian police (1995–2014, N = 7001). Students and police officers with non-Western immigrant backgrounds have a greater tendency to both dropout of education and leave the police service. Prior academic performance can only partly explain these higher educational dropout rates. Female and males with non-Western immigrant backgrounds have similar dropout patterns. Our results provide a rationale for developing policy aimed at not only recruiting, but also retaining police officers with immigrant backgrounds.

scholarly journals Predictive Analysis of Higher Education Graduation and Retention in Saudi Arabia u sing Multinomial Logistic Regression

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bagabir ◽  
◽  
Mohammad Zaino ◽  
Ahmed Abutaleb ◽  
Ahmed Fagehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Degree Completion ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
At Risk Students ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
First Year ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Admissions Policy

It is suggested that this study contributes by establishing a robust methodology for analyzing the longitudinal outcomes of higher education. The current research uses multinomial logistic regression. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first logistic regression analysis performed at Saudi higher education institutions. The study can help decision-makers take action to improve the academic performance of at-risk students. The analyses are based on enrollment and completion data of 5,203 undergraduate students in the colleges of engineering and medicine. The observation period was extended for ten academic years from 2010 to 2020. Four outcomes were identified for students: (i) degree completion on time, (ii) degree completion with delay, (iii) dropout, and (iv) still enrolled in programs. The objectives are twofold: (i) to study the present situation by measuring graduation and retention rates with benchmarking, and (ii) to determine the effect of twelve continuous and dummy predictors (covariates) on outcomes. The present results show that the pre-admission covariates slightly affect performance in higher education programs. The results indicate that the most important indicator of graduation is the student's achievement in the first year of the program. Finally, it is highly suggested that initiatives be taken to increase graduation and retention rates and to review the admissions policy currently in place.

scholarly journals Occupational Stress, Personality Traits, Coping Strategies, and Suicide Ideation in the South African Police Service

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus Pienaar ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann ◽  
Fons J. R. van de Vijver
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
South African ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
The South ◽  
Police Service ◽  
South African Police Service ◽  
South African Police

The objective of this study is to determine whether suicide ideation among uniformed police officers of the South African Police Service could be predicted on the basis of occupational stress, personality traits, and coping strategies. Using a cross-sectional survey design, the Adult Suicide Ideation Questionnaire, the Police Stress Inventory, the Personality Characteristics Inventory, and the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced are administered to a stratified random sample of 1,794 police employees from eight South African provinces. A logistic regression analysis shows that low scores on conscientiousness, emotional stability, approach coping, and turning to religion as well as high scores on avoidance coping are associated with more suicide ideation.

scholarly journals Dyslexia and policing

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 634-651
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Macdonald ◽  
Faye Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Model Of Disability ◽  
Police Service ◽  
The North ◽  
The Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of officers/civilians with dyslexia serving in the police service in England and Wales. Although there has been a growing body of research which has analysed the experiences of offenders and victims with dyslexia, there have been few studies focusing on the experiences of police officers/civilians with this condition. This study employs the social model of disability to conceptualise the experiences of these police officers/civilians from a disability rights perspective. Design/methodology/approach This applies a quantitative methodology to analyse data on disabling environments experienced by officers/civilians serving in a police service situated in the North of England. The paper collected data from 56 police employees previously diagnosed with dyslexia. Findings The findings reveal that a significant number of officers were reluctant to disclose that they had dyslexia to their police service. The choice to disclose was a key concern for officers/civilians, as this was directly linked to their experiences of stigmatisation, as well as the risk of their competences being questioned at work. The analysis presents evidence that, although officers/civilians have legal protections under the Equality Act 2010 (c15) in the UK, very few had experienced any form of “reasonable adjustment” in the workplace. Originality/value Drawing on the social model of disability, the paper concludes that the police service must improve access to reasonable adjustment, for example, through the use of assistive technologies, to create a more inclusive and supportive working environment for their employees.

scholarly journals Is Alcohol Consumption Associated with Poor Perceived Academic Performance? Survey of Undergraduates in Finland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walid El Ansari ◽  
Abdul Salam ◽  
Sakari Suominen
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Problem Drinking ◽  
Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Alcohol Behaviors

The relationship between academic performance and alcohol consumption among students remains inconsistent. We assessed this relationship, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics across seven faculties at the University of Turku (1177 undergraduates). An online questionnaire assessed: seven sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, year/discipline of study, accommodation type, being in intimate relationship, parental education, and income sufficiency); two perceived academic performance (students’ subjective importance of achieving good grades and students’ appraisal of their academic performance compared to peers); and six alcohol consumption behaviors (length of time, amount consumed, frequency, heavy episodic drinking, problem drinking, and possible alcohol dependence). Simple logistic regression assessed relationships between sociodemographic and academic variables with alcohol consumption behaviors; multiple logistic regression assessed the same relationships after controlling for all other variables. Students reported long duration and large amount of drinking (46% and 50%), high frequency of drinking (41%), heavy episodic drinking (66%), problem drinking (29%), and possible alcohol dependence (9%). After controlling, gender was associated with all alcohol consumption behaviors, followed by religiosity (associated with four alcohol behaviors), living situation, marital status, age (each associated with two alcohol behaviors), and parental education and year of study (each associated with one alcohol behavior). Study discipline, income sufficiency, importance of achieving good grades, and academic performance compared to peers were not associated with any alcohol behaviors. Universities need to assess problem drinking and alcohol use disorders among students. Prevention strategies are required to reduce risk. Health promotion efforts could focus on beliefs and expectations about alcohol and target student groups at risk for more efficient and successful efforts.

scholarly journals Removing disabling barriers in policing: Dyslexia and literacy difficulties in the police service

2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-352
Author(s):  
Stephen J Macdonald ◽  
Faye Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Occupational Environment ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Civilian Employees ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Model Approach

The aim of this article is to explore the impact of dyslexia, self-identified dyslexia and literacy difficulties on police officers/civilian employees. The study employs a social model approach which advocates that problems associated with dyslexia are not due to an impairment effect but can be attributed to a lack of reasonable adjustment due to disabling environmental barriers. The methodology applies a quantitative approach that analyses the impact that dyslexia/literacy difficulties have on policing. The authors suggest that with minor adjustments to working environments, police organisations can foster an inclusive rather than exclusive occupational environment.

scholarly journals Measuring Multi-Agency South Wales Police Corruption: Implications of Evidence from Within

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Paul James
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
The South ◽  
Police Corruption ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Police Administration ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Police Perceptions

Purpose: This is a research paper that is focused on the evaluation of ex-senior policing managers perceptions and experiences of corruption practices, raised issues and developments related to the South Wales Police service, UK.Methodology: An interpretive methodology was utilised in order to help understand ex-senior police perceptions underpinning multi-agency corruption over a number of decades. The scope for this research were former senior police officers who experienced the results of corruption processes and outcomes during their working activities in South Wales Police service. The population of interest was made up of 15 former senior police officers, who worked in multi-site police stations across the designated police area. Interviews were conducted with ten (10) former senior police officers.Findings: The research outcomes consisted of four (4) Key Themes - Police Administration, Police Command Conduct, Judicial Involvement and Oversight, ten (10) sub-Themes with 221 conversation targets.Implications: The paper addresses a number of raised areas resulting out of the analysis of the narrative to establish outcomes as - Police Administration, Police Command Conduct, Judicial Involvement and Oversight - and the deliberated implications of corruption for the management of the South Wales Police service.Originality: Very little research has been conducted in this area and the paper addresses some major concerns/responses and important difficulties related to reducing opportunities for corruption conducted by police officers in the South Wales policing area.

Management Training in the Police Service

1969 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 408-423
Author(s):  
P. D. Knights
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Special Study ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Administrative Experience ◽  
New Look

Mr. Knights, a former. Deputy Commandant of the Police College, and with wide administrative experience, has made a special study of management in the Police Service. He addressed the conference of the Association of Chief Police Officers in 1965 on police aspects of management training. The present article takes a “new look” at a subject which is increasingly realized to be of prime police importance.

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