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  • Psychological Evaluations of Minneapolis Police

    Minneapolis police recruits get less psychological testing than they used to
    December 14, 2017

    Investigation: Minneapolis police recruits get less psychological testing than they used to

    The protocol is less rigorous than best practices nationally and the evaluator lacked the proper license. Police leaders are moving to replace him for another reason: They believe he screened out too many minority candidates.

    Cops' psychological testing cited in lawsuit
    July 24, 2018

    Cops' psychological testing cited in lawsuit

    Family: Minneapolis didn't properly assess mental fitness of officers involved in daughter's death.

    Minneapolis increases psychological testing for police officers
    January 31, 2018

    Minneapolis increases psychological testing for police officers

    The city's police department has hired a new psychologist to improve the way it screens recruits after an APM Reports investigation revealed that its procedures didn't meet national standards.

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