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police occupational socialization  

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  • Police occupational socialization is the process whereby individuals learn to be fit for performing police work by becoming aware of organizational and occupational practices, internalizing them, and carrying them out as participating members of their work group. Learning takes place through three social phases: pre-entry, entry, and in-service. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Police Occupational Socialization]

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