Which term denotes the hiring of experienced officers from another agency at the same rank?

• A. Platoon
• B. Organization
• C. Lateral Transfers
• D. Quasi-Military Organizations

Answer: (C)

Lateral transfers denote the hiring of experienced officers from another agency at the same rank. This lets a department bring in seasoned personnel who already hold the same level of responsibility, preserving their rank and seniority while filling vacancies or adding specific skills. It’s different from promotion, which moves someone to a higher rank, and from recruiting new hires, which starts someone at entry level. The other terms describe organizational units or generic concepts rather than a hiring method for experienced officers.