Disability in Policing

Andy,

I am quite interested in your research. I do not know of any instances in West Texas when this topic has come up, but I will make inquiries.

While it is obvious that a person with dyslexia might have trouble with vehicle license plates, identification numbers, etc. I wonder if there are less obvious elements that aren't readily apparent. Perhaps, since you are researching the topic, you could help us all by defining the effects of the disorder and the major concerns for our profession. I think that would be very helpful in furthering the discussion.

Thank you!

Chris

Hi Andy,

More of an observattion but I have always been surprised that dyslexia is not recognised during the assessment centre when applicants apply to join the police service. Is this still the case?

Regards, Steve

Andy,

Please contact Sgt. Ray Leible of the Midland Police Department, Midland, Texas at rleible@mail.ci.midland.tx.us

He has considerable contacts through another network and has agreed to post the question on that network. Just let him know what aspects you are interested in finding more information about....so that when he posts the inquiry you are more likely to get useful information.

Thanks