Do you think that cognitive abilities should be part of the police exam? Do you agree with the police department mentioned in Nash 2013 that there should be an upper limit to cognitive abilities or should the department try to hire those with the highest cognitive abilities?What personality traits do you think will best predict a police officer’s ability to handle stressful situations in the field and make decisions under stress? Consider the big five traits as well as any other personality traits that you read about in the background material. Be specific about what traits the department should consider and why these traits will be associated with an ability to work under stress.What personality traits will best predict an ability to work cooperatively with their coworkers as well as with members of the community they serve? Again be Specific about which traits the department should consider and why these traits will be associated with a good ability to work with others.
