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Relative to other promotion methods, promotability ratings are seldom used in public safety organizations, despite their potential validity and low cost. To provide information for promotion decisions to fill higher positions in a state patrol agency, peer and higher-officer ratings and nominations were obtained for 60 lieutenants through majors. Results indicated this evaluation process was reliable and valid, providing sufficient variance for administrative decisions. Most participants were accepting of the process and results. Subsequent promotions have generally reflected the results. Sources of resistance to promotability ratings are discussed and suggestions made for dealing with this resistance.

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Promotability Ratings: An Underused Promotion Method for Public Safety Organizations

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