1. What changes should you suggest for the written exam?
2. What are the benefits of adding an essay to the written test?
3. How could you improve the interview portion of the hiring process?
4. Do you see any pitfalls with the physical fitness test?

The Greenfield Police Department’s hiring process has not changed in many years. Officer applicants, without exception, must have a two-year law enforcement degree to be eligible to apply. Applicants are initially screened with a standardized written exam testing general knowledge. The test uses language not specific to the Greenfield Police Department and appears to be a test developed decades ago by another department. The test includes outdated references to technology and police procedures. The test emphasizes officer qualities suited for a traditional “crime fighting” strategy.