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Personal Reference Form
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First Name
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Last Name
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Your Email:
Your Phone Number
You have been identified as a "Personal Reference" by an individual who has applied for a position of police officer with the Sherman Police Department. You have been directed by the background investigator to this web site to complete the Personal Reference Form. When you were contacted by the background investigator, they identified the applicant by name and supplied you with an identification number. (If this information was not supplied, please contact the Office of Professional Standards at 903-892-7337).
Please identify the applicant at this time:
Applicant Name
Applicant Identification #
Please complete the following questions and submit. The information supplied will be forwarded to the background investigator. All information submitted will be held in the strictest confidence. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
1. How long have you known the applicant?
10 years/more
5 to 10 years
1 to 5 years
1 year/less
2. Are you related to the applicant in any way?
Yes
No
If yes, what relation?
3. In what capacity do you know the applicant? (i.e. social, business, etc.)
4. How well acquainted are you with the applicant?
Very well
Well
Not so well
Not at all
5. Please rate the applicant in the following areas?
Reliability:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Honesty:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Integrity:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
6. Describe the applicant's character:
7. Describe your evaluation of the applicant's maturity level:
8. Do you have knowledge of any domestic disputes involving the applicant?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
9. What kind of driver is the applicant?
Very good
Good
OK
Not so good
10. Has the applicant been involved in any actions with the police that you know of?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
11. Does the applicant abuse alcohol or drugs?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
12. Do you know of any community organizations the applicant is active with?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
13. Do you recommend the applicant for a position of trust as a member of the Sherman Police Department
Yes
No
Please explain why or why not:
14. Can you name two other people who know the applicant well?
Yes
No
If yes, Person # 1:
Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address
Person # 2
Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address
Any additional comments would be helpful:
YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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