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Originally posted by avalon42 View Posthttp://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/s...7.4681396.html
Maybe those psych tests are not the tell-all after all...
...and he sure does have a pet-peeve with Autozone. Based on his booking photo, those customers really wailed on him.
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Originally posted by avalon42 View PostMaybe those psych tests are not the tell-all after all...Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. -- Aldous Huxley
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. -- Albert Einstein
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He took the psych test. Passed. Then turned out to be a barking mad criminal - I don't think Avalon meant any disrespect toward the hiring process of law enforcement.
It's been said over and over that a poly is one tool in the arsenal of screening applicants, subject to inaccuracies. A psych test is no different; and, if that guy really is a sociopath then the screening process (in this instance) failed.
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Originally posted by X1X1X1 View PostHe took the psych test. Passed. Then turned out to be a barking mad criminal - I don't think Avalon meant any disrespect toward the hiring process of law enforcement.
It's been said over and over that a poly is one tool in the arsenal of screening applicants, subject to inaccuracies. A psych test is no different; and, if that guy really is a sociopath then the screening process (in this instance) failed.
Take for example that recruit deputy from LASD that tortured and mutilated a man whom he found out his wife was having an affair with. Everyone said he was a normal guy, very nice and everything. Sh*t hits the fan on a personal level and some would snap.
That's all.Last edited by avalon42; 10-18-2009, 03:07 AM.
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I don't see how either of you has any basis for evaluating whether psychological exams (or polygrapher's reports for that matter) are overweighted. Neither of you is a law-enforcement officer, you probably do not know the details of the legally-mandated standards, and you have not participated in the decision whether to hire anyone as a law-enforcement officer. Furthermore, there are variations among agencies in what they look for and what their standards are.
There is no reason to assume that psychological profiles remain constant over several years. Having seen quite a few officers retire because of stress-related disabilities, I am sure that profiles change.
Psychological evaluations are imperfect. Does that mean they should be ignored? If we ignored all tests of any type that are imperfect, we would not bother giving tests.
The only way to ensure that you do not hire someone who turns into a criminal is not to hire anyone.Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. -- Aldous Huxley
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. -- Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by DAL View PostI don't see how either of you has any basis for evaluating whether psychological exams (or polygrapher's reports for that matter) are overweighted. Neither of you is a law-enforcement officer, you probably do not know the details of the legally-mandated standards, and you have not participated in the decision whether to hire anyone as a law-enforcement officer. Furthermore, there are variations among agencies in what they look for and what their standards are.
There is no reason to assume that psychological profiles remain constant over several years. Having seen quite a few officers retire because of stress-related disabilities, I am sure that profiles change.
Psychological evaluations are imperfect. Does that mean they should be ignored? If we ignored all tests of any type that are imperfect, we would not bother giving tests.
The only way to ensure that you do not hire someone who turns into a criminal is not to hire anyone.
I also believe that a periodic psychological re-examination is necessary for those working in such a high-stress work environment.
I am sorry if you take offense to my opinion. I appreciate your input in rationalizing the argument based on your expertise.Last edited by avalon42; 10-17-2009, 04:55 PM.
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I would like to add by saying that drug addiction, particularly to pain killers, can and will cause people of all occupations, races, and life statuses to make dumb desperate bad choices. Cops aren't immune to depression, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide ect..especially after we become one. In Daves case, some of these issues came up after he became a cop, after an injury caused by an accident. I, like all of us who knew Dave, was completely shocked by these robberies, and how far over the deep end he went with his addiction. I'm still in shock because I knew Dave before he went downhill. And, yes, I do feel betrayed by what he did because our department, as well as LE in general, is now taking a beating over this.Well...Bye
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I'm a sworn officer. In my life I've had three polys, 3 psychs, and one CVSA for different agencies (for sworn and non sworn jobs). Passed every one of them. With the exception of the CHP psych- every poly, psych, or cvsa I had was BS. The CHP psych was the real deal. The psych I took for the agency I work for lasted ten minutes. CHP's was about an hour. That was Border division.
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Originally posted by nobodyjr View PostI'm a sworn officer. In my life I've had three polys, 3 psychs, and one CVSA for different agencies (for sworn and non sworn jobs). Passed every one of them. With the exception of the CHP psych- every poly, psych, or cvsa I had was BS. The CHP psych was the real deal. The psych I took for the agency I work for lasted ten minutes. CHP's was about an hour. That was Border division.Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. -- Aldous Huxley
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. -- Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by DAL View PostIf you add in the written tests, they can run between one and two hours. I understand that the interviews average about 30 minutes. That is how long my first one ran, but the most recent was 15 minutes.
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I think this former officer is no more than a thug. Anyone who pulls 211's from convenince stores, 7-11's, auto parts stores, is a plain thug.
Talk about look like a duck, what if it acts like a duck.............
Holly crap, I did not read all the charges, attempted ransom, burglary, 4 counts robbery, assault with a firearm. Dood is a bonefide "G"Last edited by 00001063; 10-20-2009, 04:56 AM.
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