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Council committees back contract with WCA for police psychological evaluations; ICE interactions addressed

Harrisburg City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The council reviewed a professional-services contract with WCA Public Safety Assessments for psychological evaluations, fitness-for-duty and PTSD evaluations for police hires; the committee recommended moving Resolution 1 of 2026 to the legislative session and discussed whether the city maintains any formal ICE agreements.

Deputy Chief Kenneth Young and Commissioner Thomas Carter briefed council on Resolution 1 of 2026, a professional-services agreement to obtain psychological testing and assessment from WCA Public Safety Assessments for the police bureau’s hiring and fitness-for-duty needs.

Carter said WCA will perform post-offer psychological evaluations for candidates, fitness-for-duty assessments, wellness visits and post-traumatic…

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