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Each year, qualified candidates are labeled “Psychologically Unsuitable,” Psychologically Not Qualified,” or receive a "Notice of Proposed Disqualification" (NOPD) for a law enforcement position. For some, that designation permanently compromises a law enforcement career.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–3 (MMPI-3) is the most widely used and empirically supported objective personality assessment in law enforcement pre-employment psychological evaluations across the United States.

Police officer candidates who've been deemed "Psychologically Unsuitable" to serve as police officers frequently ask me, “Why were they so focused on finding what’s wrong with me?”

By Mark D. Lerner, Ph.D Clinical, Forensic, & Police Psychologist Founder, Law Enforcement PEPtalk Chairman, The National Center for Emotional Wellness You will have only one chance to make a first impression during your interview. How you dress can affect whether you are deemed psychologically suitable for the position. Following is a list of what to wear: Men • Dark suit, preferably navy blue, black, or charcoal gray • White or light blue dress shirt • Conservative t