NCJ Number
191961
Journal
Law Enforcement Technology Volume: 28 Issue: 10 Dated: October 2001 Pages: 194,196-198,199
Date Published
October 2001
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This article examines developments in law enforcement recruiting and the use of software to screen applicants.
Abstract
Law enforcement agencies today must identify, recruit, assess, and select personnel with the attributes required to be successful in situations that are rapidly changing and ambiguous. However, fundamental changes have occurred that restrict the pool of acceptable candidates. There are fewer candidates and they look different from 5 years ago. They have a different set of expectations and beliefs, and many are not as psychologically resilient as candidates in the past. One aspect that can be improved is how recruits are screened for employment. Written and oral examinations are the most popular screening procedures. They are specifically designed to measure candidates' ability to reason in challenging, novel, or unfamiliar situations, as well as their ability to effectively focus their attention under stress. The article describes Savvy Recruiter, a computer-administered, interactive, comprehensive measure of skills and capabilities. Figure