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19th Century Exam, 21st Century Policing : An Examination Of The New York State Civil Service And Police Officer Recruitment:, Amani Edwards
19th Century Exam, 21st Century Policing : An Examination Of The New York State Civil Service And Police Officer Recruitment:, Amani Edwards
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
The civil service exam was created in the late 19th century to reform the hiringprocess for public officials, focusing on merit (skills and expertise) versus political patronage and other partisan factors. While much of the 20th century focused on redesigning the civil service organizations, exam redesign still remains an important next step that is infrequently considered. In the case of police departments, while other issues arise in recruitment efforts, the civil service exam has been noted by interviewees as the biggest barrier to redesign efforts in accordance with 21st Century Policing goals. Through in-depth interviews of current police chiefs and …