Procedure 921 Psychological Services

Question 1

_______ evaluations 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

Question 2

Mandatory evaluations may be order by the _____ to determine an officer’s fitness for duty or emotional, cognitive, and/or behavioral suitability for police work.

Answer 2

Chief of Police

Question 3

Any ______ or _____ may consult with the Psychological Service Office on supervisory, operational, or organizational issues.

Answer 3

Supervisory or Command Officer

Question 4

All ____ and ____ evaluations and counseling are confidential information, UNLESS, the staff psychologist determines an immediate threat exists to an officer or other party (in such cases, the staff psychologist has a duty to intervene to save lives), or if required by law or subpoenaed by a Judge’s order.

Answer 4

Voluntary and Non-Mandatory

Question 5

______ evaluation and counseling are not considered confidential information.

Answer 5

Mandatory

Question 6

The officer subject to mandatory evaluation and counseling SHALL cooperate fully with the staff psychologist and understand the information discussed will be shared with the ________.

Answer 6

Office of the Chief

Question 7

_______ evaluations may be conducted at the request of an officer or an officer’s immediate family.

Answer 7

Voluntary

Question 8

Officers may be ordered to counseling by the Chief if the member is involved in a _______ incident.

Answer 8

Family Violence/Disturbance