Police Psychological Assessments

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This paper presents research exploration about psychological assessments on police officer applicants. The writer examines previously published literature, analyzes the results and argues in favor of psychological evaluations and background checks being performed on police officer applicants. The writer explores types of evaluations and shows how they can benefit the selection process in law enforcement.

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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Reaction to Psychological Testing/Evaluation
Conclusion
References

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"There are a number of topics, or scales, in clinical personality tests. Each scale addresses a different topic, such as serious depression or lack of a conscience. Because of the nature of these tests, the questions are more invasive than those asked in integrity tests, and they must be administered only after a job offer is made and be interpreted only by a properly trained individual such as a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinically trained social worker(Jones, 2002)."

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