Psychological Evaluation Use in Law Enforcement

Introduction:

With the media’s increasing attention to police brutality, there is an increasing concern about the screening of mental health with police officers.

Instructions:

How do personality instruments aid in the selection of police officers?

Why are psychological evaluations important in determining a police applicant’s suitability for hire? Are these screenings valid and reliable?

Special Instructions:

Create a 1 page essay in APA format according to the instructions above. Use 2 scholarly sources for references. Utilize in-text citations.

Psychology in Law Enforcement

The contemporary employer not only requires that a candidate for different positions within the company meet the desired minimum qualifications, but also that the personality of the individual be of the right fit within the organizational setting. In particular, personality assessments have evolved to become one of the stages in the recruitment process, facilitating the ease with which employees acclimate to an organization’s cultural environment (Gardner, Reithel, Cogliser, Walumbwa, & Foley, 2012).