Background & Purpose
The National Audit Office concluded that the current admissions process fails to effectively select the most suitable candidates and wastes public resources. In response, the government submitted a report detailing how it plans to address these shortcomings.
The Decision
The Swedish parliament received the government's report and concluded the matter without introducing any new laws.
Does this affect you?
- Police academy applicants: Affected by future changes to how candidate suitability and qualifications are assessed during the admissions process.
- The Swedish Police Authority: Tasked with carrying out a comprehensive review of the admissions process to improve efficiency and resource management.
In Practice
- The Swedish parliament acknowledges the identified flaws in how police student candidates are selected.
- The government is reviewing the funding model for police applicant assessments.
- The Swedish Police Authority is conducting a thorough overhaul of the entire admissions process to better filter out unsuitable candidates.