Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Ensuring psychological readiness and fitness for those who protect our communities.
Our Services
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We conduct pre‑employment screenings for police, fire, and other public‑safety candidates in accordance with California POST regulations and professional guidelines.
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Independent review of prior evaluations, supplementary assessments if necessary, and an expert opinion to resolve disagreements in accordance with California POST regulations and professional guidelines.
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Review performance records and medical history, interview the officer and supervisors, administer standardized psychological instruments, and provide an opinion on ability to perform duties safely with recommendations.
We provide fitness‑for‑duty assessments for public‑safety personnel, including police, firefighters and correctional officers, to determine their ability to safely and effectively perform essential duties
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Provides group or individual critical-incident stress debriefings, psychological first-aid, and consultation for leadership teams following officer-involved shootings, fatalities, or other high-impact events.
Our Process
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We determine whether the evaluation is for pre‑employment, fitness‑for‑duty, or second opinion and clarify specific job demands and agency policies.
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We examine application materials, performance records, and any prior psychological evaluations.
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Candidates or officers complete clinical interviews and standardized instruments. We may interview supervisors or references.
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We integrate all data into a confidential report and discuss findings with the agency. Timelines vary depending on the nature of the evaluation and agency requirements; please contact us to discuss expected delivery.
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We provide testimony or consultation at administrative hearings as needed.
FAQs
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Pre‑employment results are shared only with the hiring agency. Fitness‑for‑duty reports are disclosed according to agency policy and applicable laws.
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Yes. We conduct evaluations for all public‑safety personnel.
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Agencies determine appeal processes. We provide information to support appeals if requested by the agency.
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Timelines vary depending on scheduling, agency requirements, and background record availability. Please contact us to discuss expected timeframes.
Agency Referrals & Consultations
This form is for agencies, departments, and employers seeking professional psychological evaluation or consultation services.
Typical referrals include fitness-for-duty, second-opinion, pre-employment, and critical-incident debriefing requests for law-enforcement, fire/EMS, and other safety-sensitive or civilian positions.
Please do not submit confidential medical or psychological records through this form. Once your inquiry is received, our administrative team will contact you to verify authorization and coordinate next steps.
