2nd Trend: Personality Assessment Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
During the ___, Presidential Commissions on Law Enforcement & Crime stated the need for reliable & valid testing that evaluates…
A
- 1960’s
- intellectual capacities
- emotional stability
- personality characteristics of law enforcement personnel
2
Q
In ___, National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards & Goals recommended…
A
- 1979
- every law enforcement agency “employ a formal process for selection of qualified police applicants”
3
Q
Recommended processes should include (5)…
A
- written test of mental aptitude
- oral interview
- physical examination
- psychological examination
- in-depth background investigation
