REVIEW OF REJECTED POLICE CANDIDATES

• NCJ Number: 29840
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 20 Issue: 4 Dated: (OCTOBER 1975) Pages: 714-718
• Author(s): I N PERR
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: American Soc for Testing and Materials
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

EXAMINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF A NEW JERSEY CIVIL SERVICE MEDICAL REVIEW BOARD WHICH REVIEWS THE APPEALS OF CIVIL SERVICE APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN REJECTED FOR PSYCHIATRIC REASONS ON THE GROUNDS OF 'MENTAL UNFITNESS'.

Abstract

IN THE FIRST ONE AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF ITS EXISTENCE, THE BOARD REVIEWED 98 CASES, UPHOLDING THE APPLICANT IN 65 PERCENT OF THE CASES AND THE HIRING AUTHORITY IN 35 PERCENT OF THE CASES. SOME OF THE FACTORS RESULTING IN THE REVERSAL OF THE DECISION OF THE HIRING AUTHORITY ARE DISCUSSED. THESE INCLUDE INSUFFICIENT AND SUPERFICIAL EXAMINATION, INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TEST MATERIAL, ATTITUDINAL BIASES BY THE EXAMINER, AND INADEQUATE REPORTS WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY LAW. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)