An Exploration of Possible Barriers to the Successful Completion of the APCAT and ACT by Police Recruit Applicants

This research will examine the possible barriers which prevent the successful completion of the Alberta Police Cognitive Abilities Test (APCAT) and the Alberta Communication Test (ACT) by police recruit applicants.  The APCAT and ACT are part of the process to assess a candidate’s suitability for employment as a police officer in the province of Alberta and the tests are used as a screening tool to allow candidates to proceed to the next stages of recruitment.  This research will also explore other possible factors that may affect some applicants’ ability to work as a police officer in Alberta.