What Is Predicted to Be the Status of Drug Testing

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is predicted to be the status of drug testing within police departments in a few years?

• A) used more frequently than it is now
• B) used less frequently than it is now
• C) removed as a procedure for screening police applicants and current police officers
• D) administered by civilian employees instead of fellow officers

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Validity

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Internal Validity

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Causal Relationships

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