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The opinions contained herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. References to specific agencies, companies, products, or services should not be considered an endorsement by the author(s) or the U.S. Department of Justice. Rather, the references are illustrations to supplement discussion of the issues.  \nThe Internet references cited in this publication were valid as of the date of publication. Given that URLs and websites are in constant flux, neither the author(s) nor the COPS Office can vouch for their current validity.  \nRecommended citation:  \nMorison, Kevin P. 2017. Hiring for the 21st Century Law Enforcement Officer: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Success. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.  \nPublished 2017  \nContents  \nLetter from the Director of the COPS Office ............................................................................................ iii  \nLetter from the Executive Director of PERF .............................................................................................. v  \nAcknowledgments................................................................................................................................... vii  \nIntroduction: Shaping the Policing Profession for the 21st Century ........................................................ 1  \nDiverse personnel, diverse perspectives .............................................................................................. 2  \nThree overarching themes .................................................................................................................... 3  \nDiscussion, recommendations, and promising practices ..................................................................... 4  \nNexus of recruitment and hiring ........................................................................................................... 4  \n1. Hiring Candidates Who Share the Values and Vision of the Community and the Department ........... 5  \nIdentify key traits and characteristics ................................................................................................... 6  \nOperationalizing the process ................................................................................................................ 7  \nA new look at traditional measures ...................................................................................................... 9  \nStill need to “screen out the negative”............................................................................................... 13  \nDealing with past drug use ................................................................................................................. 13  \nDealing with bias—explicit and implicit.............................................................................................. 16  \nProviding context for financial responsibility issues........................................................................... 18  \nA new look at some traditional tools .................................................................................................. 18  \nReviewing candidates from other agencies ........................................................................................ 21  \nEnsuring the process is fair ................................................................................................................. 23  \nRecommendations and promising practices:  \nHiring candidates who share the values and vision of the community and the department ............ 26  \n2. Making the Hiring Process More Efficient ................","cbCaipOo063eXCi6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipOo063eXCi6","pdf",2134257,78,"English","# Letter from the Director of the COPS Office\n# Letter from the Executive Director of PERF\n# Acknowledgments\n# Introduction: Shaping the Policing Profession for the 21st Century\n## Diverse personnel, diverse perspectives\n## Three overarching themes\n## Discussion, recommendations, and promising practices\n# Nexus of recruitment and hiring\n## Hiring Candidates Who Share the Values and Vision of the Community and the Department\n## Making the Hiring Process More Efficient\n## Advancing Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Hiring Process\n## Other Issues to Consider\n# Conclusion: Promising Practices for Moving the Profession","[{\"question\":\"What are the core themes of the report on hiring law enforcement officers?\",\"answer\":\"The report organizes its guidance around three overarching themes and focuses on recommendations and promising practices tied to recruitment and hiring.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report suggest aligning hiring with community and departmental values?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines identifying key traits and characteristics, operationalizing the process, and using approaches to ensure candidates fit the values and vision of both the community and the department.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategies are proposed to improve the efficiency of hiring?\",\"answer\":\"The report discusses different processes and timelines, highlights procedural inefficiencies, and presents promising approaches designed to accelerate the hiring process.\"}]","Hiring for the 21st Century Law Enforcement Officer - Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Success | PDF",1789286410,27]