Police and Public Safety

Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations

The primary purpose of a pre-employment psychological evaluation is to match a candidate's strengths to the requirements of the job. That requires a thorough analysis to determine the characteristics associated with successful performance of a particular job. With regards to the assessment of police and public safety personnel, these evaluations are specifically tailored to assessing the psychological factors required for successful performance in these roles, including police officers, correction officers, EMTs, dispatchers, and firefighters. 

Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluations (FFDE)

As per the IACP Police Psychological Services Section, a psychological FFDE is a formal, specialized examination of an incumbent public safety employee that results from (1) objective evidence that the employee may be unable to safely or effectively perform a defined job and (2) a reasonable basis for believing that the cause may be attributable to a psychological condition or impairment. The central purpose of an FFDE is to determine whether the employee is able to safely and effectively perform his or her essential job functions. 

Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation Appeal/Rebuttal Reports 

Candidates may be psychologically disqualified from law enforcement or other public safety positions for a number of reasons. When appealing a psychological disqualification, a candidate may be required to seek an independent psychological evaluation by a forensic psychologist. The independent psychological evaluation would include a review of the psychological record that was used as the basis for the disqualification.