Sadaf Hashimi

Hiring and screening practices in a sample of US law enforcement agencies

Purpose Hiring and screening processes shape who enters law enforcement, yet little is known about how agencies prioritize these requirements and publicly communicate them on their websites. As a result, it remains unclear how candidate suitability is defined in practice and how...

Beyond risk factors: a mixed-methods study of interpersonal dynamics in suicide attempts and reattempts from police narratives

Abstract Background Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans attempt suicide, and repeated attempts pose heightened risks for individuals, families, and communities. These attempts can result in long-lasting injuries, isolation, and psychological distress. Research relies h...