921 – Psychological Services

Question 1

________________ may be requested by an officer’s supervisor when there is a noticeable change in an officer’s on-the-job performance.

Answer 1

Non-mandatory evaluations

Question 2

________________ may be ordered by the Chief of Police to determine an officer’s fitness for duty or emotional, cognitive, and/or behavioral suitability for police work.

Answer 2

Mandatory evaluations

Question 3

Requests for counseling may be made by ________, a ________, or ________.

Officers ____ be ordered to counseling by the Chief if the member is involved in a ____________________.

Answer 3

self-referral
/
family member
/
an officer’s supervisor
/
may
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family disturbance/violence incident

Question 4

Supervisory officers are encouraged to consult with a ________prior to counseling an officer due to noticeable changes in the officer’s behavior. The ________ should be able to advise the supervisor regarding the importance of the officer’s behavioral changes, methods of approaching the officer, and the need for Psychological Services Office intervention.

Answer 4

staff psychologist
/
staff psychologist

Question 5

Mandatory evaluations and counseling are ______________________.

Answer 5

not considered confidential information