S4-E2-Psychology in Police Selection Complexity Unpacked

Forensic Psychology - Is a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of the human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal systems.
This necessarily must include those employed by the justice system and interacting with it. The list could include a range of fields that directly or indirectly relates to the administration of justice, in this episode we will specifically look at front line law enforcement officers, as they are often the earliest point of contact with the justice system.
Law-enforcement is a complex, demanding, stressful, and potentially dangerous occupation.
It requires intelligent, creative, patient, ethical, and hard-working individuals.
The job may not be for everyone and, therefore, it is important for all those involved to ensure that the individuals who are accepted for the job have the highest potential for success. It requires the use of valid selection procedures.
These characteristics may relate to a variety of personal features, including, but not limited to, an applicant’s physical fitness, cognitive abilities, personality, and performance on various job related tasks.