Emotional test for police recruits

PESHAWAR: Upon completion of physical endurance and written test for recruitment to the post of constables, carried out through National Testing Service, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police department has decided to evaluate the emotional intelligence of the successful candidates before final enlistment. The emotional intelligence test has been introduced as a substitute for the interview to eliminate the element of discretion and nepotism. The test will be conducted by a panel comprising specialised psychologists, concerned regional police officer and concerned district police officer. Know more: KP to set up combat unit similar to US Marines: IG KP A workshop in this regard was held at the Central Police Office here on Friday wherein DIG training, DIG headquarters and AIG establishment informed the participants about the expected level of emotional intelligence that KP police expected to have in its recruits. Around 12 specialised psychologists participated in the workshop. After the workshop, the participants also held a meeting with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Nasir Khan Durrani who briefed them about his expectations from them, according to a statement. Published in Dawn, Aug 9th, 2014