What is the Police Interview?

The police interview is also referred to as the oral board interview. It is part of the hiring process for most law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the interview is to evaluate an applicant on several areas:

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How well an applicant presents themselves

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How confident an applicant is in their ability to evaluate situations

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An applicant's ability to articulate themselves

What the interviewers are looking for in an applicant:

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Oral communication skills

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Sound reasoning

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If an applicant is personable

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If an applicant would positively represent the agency

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If an applicant would be a good fit for the agency

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