A Handbook for Psychological Fitness-For-Duty Evaluations in Law Enforcement Contributor(s): Rostow, Cary D. (Author), Davis, Robert D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789023962 ISBN-13: 9780789023964 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: While some police psychology books contain a chapter on fitness for duty, this is the first comprehensive publication focused exclusively on psychological fitness-for-duty evaluations (FFDEs) for law enforcement personnel. This book presents detailed instructions for setting up a fitness-for-duty methodology, and examines the effectiveness of FFDEs in law enforcement. This handbook is ideal for professionals as well as for coursework aimed at prospective police or municipal officials, psychologists, students, behavioral science specialists, human rights advocates, and attorneys. A helpful glossary makes the book even more useful for students and those without formal training in psychology or public administration, and several appendices provide examples of documentation to use in the evaluation process. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Law Enforcement - Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
Dewey: 363.201 |
LCCN: 2004000375 |
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 5.98" W x 8.82" L (1.51 lbs) 338 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index |
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Publisher Description: While some books about police psychology contain a chapter on the fitness-for-duty question, this is the first comprehensive publication focused exclusively on psychological fitness-for-duty evaluations (FFDEs) for law enforcement personnel. This handbook is ideal for professionals and for coursework designed to prepare individuals for careers as police or municipal officials, psychologists, students, behavioral science specialists, human rights advocates, and attorneys. A helpful glossary makes the book even more useful for students and those who do not have extensive academic or formal training in psychology or public administration. A Handbook for Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations in Law Enforcement describes in detail the mechanics of setting up a fitness-for-duty methodology and examines the effectiveness of FFDEs in law enforcement. You'll find clear instructions for developing a FFDE system from the law enforcement executive's viewpoint (valuable for attorneys, police psychologists, and civil service board members as well), and an extensive bibliography with particular emphasis on laws and cases that provide guidance to psychological and law enforcement professionals. Several appendices provide examples of documentation that can be used in the evaluation process. This book brings you reliable information on:
In addition, this book contains a succinct review of psychological testing (psychometrics), and the technicalities of employing a professional psychologist to determine the fitness of commissioned officers. A Handbook for Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations in Law Enforcement proposes a model law that could be used to improve the utility and effectiveness of FFDEs, and presents a forward-looking discussion of FFDE issues that may become controversial in the near future. |
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