In recent years, lack of diversity in law enforcement agencies became a hot topic throughout the United States. After several high-profile police deadly force encounters, two federal studies examined issues facing the profession, resulting in the “Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing,” and “Advancing Diversity...
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The polygraph. Good or bad?
Does your agency use polygraph or computer voice stress analysis (CVSA) tests when vetting candidates? If so, at what stage in the hiring process does this come into play? What is the cost to administer the exam? Is it conducted in house or through another agency or private company? Some...
How do bad cops slip through the cracks?
Most will recognize the photo of actor Matt Damon in his fictional portrayal of Massachusetts state trooper Colin Sullivan from the motion picture “The Departed.” Damon plays the role of a dirty cop who infiltrates the state police.Naturally, Hollywood’s portrayal is over the top, but we know bad cops exist. Thankfully,...