Unit 4: Selection and Crime Scene Process

The Psychological Test

The practice of conducting psychological examinations has increased significantly in recent years. The reason is to eliminate individuals with psychiatric, personality, and impulse control problems. Police work can involve high-stress situations and stress can lead to unconventional behavior that can expose law enforcement agencies to expensive liability problems. Tests that can measure an individual’s anxiety and personal and social adjustment can significantly reduce problems that can be costly to the agency.