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Testing consists, in most cases, of a comprehensive
battery of psychological tests (including written
and verbal tests of judgment), followed by an
intensive personal interview. Testing relates
to the main areas of concern to administrators:
intelligence, motivation, team compatibility,
psychological endurance, judgment, stress tolerance,
self-control, and emotional stability.
Fitness for duty assessments involve similar
in-depth evaluation and also focus on the specific
issues related to a problematic officer's referral,
such as complaints of excessive force, insubordination,
problems relating to supervisors, colleagues,
or citizens on the street, alcohol or substance
abuse, domestic violence, or any other liability
concern.
In addition to the testing process described
above, candidates for promotion or special teams
(SWAT/Sniper, K-9, Hostage Negotiation) are assessed
for the particular skills necessary for their
respective roles, including supervisory potential,
leadership and attitude towards directing and
disciplining others, or the ability to closely
follow established use of force protocol.
The testing processes described above take an
average of three hours to complete, with some
individual variation. Candidates are scheduled
by calling (301) 593-9191 and arranging an appointment,
typically within 10 days. Verbal reports can be
made the same day, per request; written reports
are typically submitted within seven business
days or less. Dr. Leeb is always available for
follow-up consultation with chiefs, administrators,
medical officers, and background personnel regarding
any issue of concern.
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