What is the procedure for investigating candidates' background and any prior complaints against them before hiring?

All candidates undergo an extensive background investigation that includes their entire life experience, prior employment, family history, credit history, criminal and motor vehicle history, prior military experience and disciplinary history. We interview neighbors and prior employers. Candidates then must pass a medical examination with drug testing. All of this material is then used during a psychological examination.

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1. How is advancement handled within the Department?
2. What types of exams do officers need to pass as part of the hiring process?
3. Do officers have the opportunity to advance within the Department?
4. What is the procedure for investigating candidates' background and any prior complaints against them before hiring?
5. What steps are we taking to recruit persons of color to the Lexington Police Department?
6. What is the status of Lexington's current police promotion lists?