Psychological Assessment of Chief of Police Candidates: Scientific and Practice Issues |
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Authors: | Michael R Cunningham John W Jones Gary M Behrens |
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Institution: | (1) University of Louisville, 303 Strickler Hall, Louisville, KY 40202, USA;(2) Vangent, Inc, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60602, USA |
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Abstract: | This report examines issues associated with the selection of a Chief of Police. A review of the literature indicates minimal
progress in specifying appropriate objective selection procedures for the Police Chief. This is attributable to a research
focus on broad leadership styles, rather than specific competencies, and an inattention to the unique needs of individual
jurisdictions. As a potential alternative, a hiring process model is offered that includes a systematic job analysis within
the given jurisdiction, and the use of a reliable and well-validated instrument to assess job candidates’ leadership potential
and skills. This approach is illustrated by a case study of a medium-size city that followed the recommended procedures to
make a hiring decision that has been sustained across more than a year’s time, and which appears to be working out. The uses
of testing results to help the Chief of Police to enhance personal capabilities within the new position also are discussed. |
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