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By Ed Sanow
The problem is the same. The solution is the same.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Oct 2011)
By Ed Flosi
Current budget concerns at most police departments are making it harder to get good training. However, training is necessary to keep up with the times, and sometimes it is worth it to pay a little more to get the best type of instruction. You must be careful when hiring trainers to ensure your time and money is put to its best use.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Mar 2011)
By Randy Means
Identifying psychopathology is not the only goal of our psychological screening processes. Your psychologist must also understand the career for which they are screening so they can identify applicants who possess the traits desired by the agency.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Mar 2011)
By Randy Means
No one has a better opportunity to know candidates more intimately than the background investigator. Once the traits of an ideal officer are identified, the investigator should work to find applicants who possess those desired traits.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Feb 2011)
By Randy Means
Tests prior to hire must measure a candidate’s ability to perform job-related tasks.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Jan 2011)
By Randy Means
Legally diversifying your agency can result in better police work.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2010)
By Dwayne Orrick
Poaching officers from other agencies presents both advantages and potential risks. It is less costly to hire an officer with previous training and experience, but he may also be more likely to leave as soon as a new opportunity presents itself.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Oct 2010)
By Dwayne Orrick
To develop a high retention environment, leaders must provide an environment that is focused on addressing officers' individual needs while at the same time accomplishing the organizational goals.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2009)
By Dwayne Orrick
Women continue to be the most under-represented category of employees in law enforcement, even though they provide the most plentiful source of potential candidates.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2009)
By Dwayne Orrick
To improve the recruitment/selection process and reduce turnover, departments must strive to identify candidates who can perform the job, but also who "fit" with the agency.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Oct 2009)