ABSTRACT
This chapter offers guidance to qualified police psychologists on how to approach crafting the integration section (I-Section). It discusses the cultural context in which the I-Section is crafted. The chapter provides information on the basic principles and a forensic decision-making model for the I-Section. The I-Section is a critical part of most forensic psychological evaluation reports. Forensic psychologists writing I-Sections must keep an eye on the elements that play a role in reducing negligent hiring issues. The I-Section must be crafted in a way that reflects the advanced clinical judgment of the psychologist and represents a convergence of practice and science. A few forensic psychology ethical decision-making models help clarify the reasoning process from a forensic psychological context. Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is probably the first reference standard for most police personnel evaluations. POST is cited by International Association of Chiefs of Police and is widely used by experienced forensic psychologists working in law enforcement.
