History and Government Faculty Presentations
U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Service Office and Police Executive Research Forum Focus Group
Document Type
Panel Presentation
Event Date
9-13-2016
Conference/Event
U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Service Office and Police Executive Research Forum Meeting
Location
Washington, D.C.
Abstract
The discussion focused on best practices for the recruitment, selection, and retention of law enforcement officers. It covered physical and psychological screening and assessment practices, comprehensive background investigations, educational requirements, issues that impact the selection process, and policies and procedures that support the hiring and retention of the best-qualified officers.
Keywords
Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS), Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), law enforcement, best practices, assessment, recruitment
Recommended Citation
Oliver, Patrick, "U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Service Office and Police Executive Research Forum Focus Group" (2016). History and Government Faculty Presentations. 187.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/history_and_government_presentations/187
