Accession Number:

AD1112506

Title:

Structured Professional Judgment Tools

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Research Note]

Corporate Author:

Defense Personnel and Security Research Center

Personal Author(s):

• ,

Report Date:

2020-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

2

Abstract:

Whether we are highly trained, experienced professionals or new to the field of risk assessment, evaluating a subject risk of violence is challenging. This is due to a variety of factors, including professionals differ in their training, experiences, and expertise each case is unique and the circumstances vary considerably and all people are susceptible to a variety of cognitive biases that may affect their decisions. Ultimately, however, organizations look to us to evaluate an uncertain future and provide actionable guidance to prevent violence. Fortunately, structured professional judgment SPJ tools are designed to help trained evaluators systematize the complicated process and maximize the likelihood of prevention.

Descriptors:

• risk analysis
• risk
• insider threats
• risk management
• threat evaluation
• threats
• behavioral sciences
• violence
• risk factors
• judgment
• psychology
• students
• accuracy
• consistency
• governments
• handbooks
• security
• business administration
• guidance
• identification

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]