{
  "id": 1626793,
  "title": "Safe City police personnel undergo psychological tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/safe-city-police-personnel-undergo-psychological-tests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:59:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023514/safe-city-police-personnel-undergo-psychological-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad: In a bid to boost the capabilities, mental prowess and professional demeanor of its personnel, the Safe City Authority in Islamabad is subjecting police officials to a series of psychological evaluations. The initial round of assessments included 20 staff members, comprising three women, who appeared for the tests at the Safe City Authority’s premises. The psychological assessments are being carried out in line with directives from Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, with the objective of refining the officers' skills, cognitive abilities, and professional conduct. Conducted by a panel comprising psychologists, the tests encompass both written examinations and interviews. The aim is to gauge the officials' personalities, given their critical and sensitive responsibilities. Following the evaluation of their mental and physical health, the panel is expected to offer recommendations tailored for each official who participated. The results will guide the implementation of measures aimed at elevating professional expertise, elevating performance benchmarks, and augmenting the overall efficiency of the officers and officials.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Psychological tests of police officials deployed at the Safe City Authority Islamabad are being conducted to enhance their capabilities, mental abilities and professional attitude. Police said that in the first phase, a group of 20 personnel, including three women, appeared for the tests conducted at the Safe City Authority’s building. The psychological tests are being conducted under…",
  "key_points": [
    "Safe City Authority in Islamabad conducts psychological tests for police officials.",
    "20 staff members, including 3 women, undergo evaluations at authority's premises.",
    "Tests assess personalities to enhance skills and professional conduct."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The psychological evaluations of Safe City police personnel mark a shift towards prioritizing mental fitness and professional demeanor, reflecting a more holistic approach to enhancing their capabilities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}