Wk 1 Discussion – Personal Traits of Criminal Justice Practitioners

Review the 10 personal traits of an effective critical thinker on page 51 of Ch. 2, “Thinking Critically,” in Thinking Critically. As you respond to the discussion prompts below, imagine that you oversee the recruitment of police officers for a major city in the United States.

Which 3 traits do you feel are the most important for police officers today? Why did you select these traits over the others?
Which cognitive ability or trait would you seek in a new police recruit for your organization? Why?
How would you advise a new recruit on growing their cognitive abilities?