Assignment Task:
Looks at the issues of the development of psychology in the field of law enforcement and the legal issues caused by incorporating psychologists into law enforcement. In addition to the textbook, find and incorporate at least two credible research sources into this assignment.
Address the following topics:
Explain the historical development of psychology as it is applied to law enforcement and how the role of psychology has evolved. Be sure to focus on how its role has changed over the years and how it has affected law enforcement.
Investigate the legal issues regarding police psychology. Include the background and purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the role of forensic psychological testing in law enforcement, and the issues that these two areas may raise for police psychologists.
Short paragraphs