Using Assessment Centers in Selecting Entry-Level Police Officers: Extravagance or Justified Expense?.

Coulton, Gary F.; Feild, Hubert S.

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ERIC Number: EJ504537

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Using Assessment Centers in Selecting Entry-Level Police Officers: Extravagance or Justified Expense?

Coulton, Gary F.; Feild, Hubert S.

Public Personnel Management, v24 n2 p223-54 Sum 1995

High risk of liability makes assessment centers a viable method for selection of police officers. Despite high costs, centers offer the advantages of observation of actual job-related behavior, support in the legal arena, and validity. Video technology and other options have potential for reducing the expense. (SK)

Descriptors: Assessment Centers (Personnel), Entry Workers, Occupational Tests, Personnel Selection, Police

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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