Course Details

Course TitleSPCP 2016 - Comparison of Law Enforcement PEPE Candidates With and Without Combat Experience on the MMPI-2 and PAI
Date 9/26/2016
ProviderSociety for Police and Criminal Psychology (SPCP)
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Website http://www.policepsychology.org/page-18100
LocationAustin, TX
Credit Hours0.25
Instructor(s)Molly Meier Hendrickson, K.R. Juzwin, Jamie Lilie, Mary Littles, Melissa Horne, Jennifer Hull, & Laurie Harris
Method of InstructionLecture
Approving AgencyAPA
Course Syllabus

Course Description

A review of research regarding police culture, military culture, and the overlap is presented followed by this research study's findings that included examining the MMPI-2 and PAI profiles of law enforcement candidates with and without combat military experience. This study specifically examined the trends in validity and clinical measures on the MMPI-2 and PAI between the two groups, as well the differences in scores among candidates from different military branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, etc.). Lastly, the study also examined the differences in scores on validity and clinical scales between candidates who were recommended for hire following the PEPE and were hired and those who were recommended but not hired.

Course Objectives

 Identify significant associated military cultural factors, especially cultural considerations for combat exposure and how that may impact the decision to transition from military work to law enforcement. 2) Review the trends in scores on MMPI-2 and PAI validity and clinical measures between candidates with and without combat military experience and with respect to military branch. 3) Review the differences in scores on the MMPI-2 and PAI validity and clinical scales between the candidates who were recommended for hire following the PEPE and were hired and those that were recommended but not hire.