Every peace officer candidate is the subject of a thorough background investigation to verify good moral character and the absence of past behavior indicative of unsuitability to perform the duties of a peace officer.
The following categories are thoroughly reviewed in every peace officer candidate’s background investigation:
- Integrity
- Impulse Control/Attention to Safety
- Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior
- Stress Tolerance
- Confronting and Overcoming Problems
- Obstacles and Adversity
- Conscientiousness
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making and Judgment
- Learning Ability
- Communication Skills