Practical guidance from the field.
Plain-language articles for background investigators, command staff, and candidates on psychological screening, appeals, and fitness-for-duty.
The Laws Behind the Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
A plain-language guide to the federal, California, and Texas rules that shape when the psych evaluation happens, who can do it, what it covers, and who sees the results.
4 min readRead articleWhat Background Investigators Should Know About the Psychological Screening
Where the psychological evaluation fits in your hiring process, what a solid evaluation includes, and how to keep candidates moving without delays.
3 min readHow to Prepare for Your Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation
What the evaluation actually looks at, how to get ready, and the mistakes that cause real problems. Written for law enforcement and public safety candidates.
3 min readDisqualified on Your Psych Evaluation? What a Second Opinion Can and Cannot Do
An honest look at second opinion evaluations for public safety applicants: how they work, what they can realistically accomplish, and how to make yours count.
3 min readWhen Should an Agency Request a Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation?
How to tell when a psychological fitness-for-duty evaluation is the right tool, what to do before you refer, and what your agency gets back.
3 min readHave a question about your situation?
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