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Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Pre-Employment Screening for Police

Reader’s Question

Q:

I am looking for a Psychologist in my area (Hanford, CA). I am looking for a professional who has experience in conducting pre-employment evaluations for peace officers.

Our Clinical Psychologist’s Reply

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A:

Pre-Employment screening for peace officers is usually provided by a psychologist with experience in law enforcement or forensics. I’d recommend calling larger police departments in your region of the country and asking for referrals. Larger departments often employ a psychologist for this purpose while mid-size departments typically have a consulting arrangement with a local psychologist.