With an interest in maintaining the quality of police management in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association has been recognized as an obvious partner to assist municipalities across the Commonwealth in the search for the right individual to head their departments.

Advertising
Included in this search is advertisement.  There are several options to choose from, web, email, fax, postcard and/or magazine notification. With a member base of over 1,550 you can be assured that your position is advertised to those most qualified.  For more information on these services, email Amy Corl.

Selection, Interview and Examination Process
PCPA will then perform a resume review and narrow down the applicant to any number proposed by the department. PCPA continues their support with Oral Examination preparation and evaluation forms. Review Board members are selected to assist in conducting the Oral Interview Exercise. We coordinate all arrangements for, as well as administer the Oral Interview Exercise. After evaluating and scoring the exercise, we coordinate arrangements to meet with the municipality representatives to present the search/evaluation results and answer questions.  For more information on these services, email Angela Jones.

Oral Testing Services
PCPA provides oral testing services for entry-level officers and promotional interviews, up to and including Chief interviews. PCPA oral interviews are board-style with three senior members of the Association asking a series of questions written expressly for the department in question. For more information on these services, email Angela Jones.

Background Investigations
PCPA also provides investigators for background investigations. For more information on these services, email Angela Jones.

K-9 Program Development
PCPA can help you with your K-9 Program Development needs. Our consultants offer qualified, professional advise on issues such as selecting and purchasing your K-9, selecting a handler, training issues, facility development, finding funding, policy development and public relations issues. For more information on these services, email Angela Jones.

NEW!!  Physical Performance
PCPA now offers entry level physical performance testing, along with special service physical performance testing.  Departmental Physical Education Consulting including nutrition training, stress management programs, and aerobic and resistance training programs are also available. We are able to customize a plan for your department's unique requirements, budget and schedule. If you are participating in an accreditation program, we can help you develop a valid plan.  For more information on these services, email Bill Gibson.