Submitted on Wednesday 10th March 2021
Rejected on Thursday 6th May 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ensure stringent psychological assessments are in place for Police recruitment
This petition is asking for a review of any existing psychological screening, that real psychological assessment is made a basic part of recruitment, and that all current serving officers periodically undergo assessment, particularly following traumatic situations. To be consistent across forces.
Police officers are entrusted with protecting the public, sometimes that also means carrying a weapon. Policing by consent means that we, the public, agree to the police having certain powers over us. It is therefore only right that potential officers undergo stringent psychological assessment.
This will help to ensure that suitable candidates are fit for the role, and also that officers' mental health is valued. Therefore prioritising the safety and wellbeing both of officers and of the public.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552552
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