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About Jack Toomey
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U.S.: Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience.I worked in a variety of assignments including investigations, homicide, sex crimes, runaway investigations, missing persons, and fraud.I also dealt with the general public during that time giving a wide range of advice on matters such as domestic disputes, problem solving, teenage problems, civil/criminal matters, and dealing with the mentally ill.I am currently teaching in a large public school system and frequently interact with teenagers who would rather speak with me than their own parents or counselors. I am available to give sound and resonable advice which can solve most problems. Please do not ask me to do homework questions or online interviews. Young people should not rely on the Internet for interviews. Local police officers are normally very agreeable to assist students with interviews and surveys.

Experience
Worked as a police officer/detective for 26 years. Now teaching at a large suburban high school.

Graduate of the University of Maryland.B.S. in Law Enforcement.Attended numerous schools and training courses involving investigations, interviewing, interrogations, crime detection, domestic violence, and others.Recognized as an expert court witness.

Received numerous awards during my police career for expert investigations.Handled the most sensitive and confidential investigations.Received "staff member of the year" award in my new career in 1999 for my work with youth.
   

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son's interest in law enforcement career7/8/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: My son is enrolling in the pre-law enforcement training program at a regional Job Corp center. He ...
  A: David, I know nothing about Florida law enforcement or the hiring standards of that state. ...
Getting Paperwork Together7/8/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Do you know if there are any companies or groups that will help to get all the paperwork together ...
  A: You bring up a very good question and point. There are no companies or businesses that do what you ...
SWAT interest7/8/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I'm a 15 year old girl and I'm starting to get really interested in becoming part of SWAT. I have a ...
  A: ! YES GIRLS CAN BE SWAT OFFICERS!!! More need to be actually. Good for you thinking a little ahead ...
Should I be a police officer?7/8/2008Dick Rogers
  Q: I am 28 years old and currently debating if a career in Law enforecement is for me. I once was ...
  A: Mike, you pose an interested dilemma...although your perceived doubts are not as much a detriment as ...
background/employment7/7/2008William Payne
  Q: older applicant 43yrs old but in decent shape. recent physical fitness test: 61 pushups (1 min), 45 ...
  A: Kevin, Thanks for the question. It really depends on where you apply for a law enforcement ...
Do you need to be a US Citizen to be a police officer??7/7/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Do you have to be a U.S. Citizen to join the police cadet, because i lived in the u.s. for about ...
  A: I commend you for your interest in being a police officer of your adopted country. But I am sorry, ...
swat7/7/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: My name is Tyler I have been looking into getting into the swat team is it worth joining the ...
  A: Tyler, The first thing that you need to realize is that absolutely NOTHING that you see on ...
Questions7/7/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I'm Chris and I am 12. I want to be on the SWAT but I heard that you have to be a police officer and ...
  A: Good for you! Being a police officer is a great job. There are a few things you can do that would ...
disabilty pension7/6/2008Jim Pastore
  Q: My wife was a police officer that was injured in the line of duty and took her disability ...
  A: Jeff, When you get the rest of the informatiom I will do some research on the question. If I'm ...
disabilty pension7/6/2008Jim Pastore
  Q: My wife was a police officer that was injured in the line of duty and took her disability ...
  A: Jeff, What type of pension plan did the city have? Is your wife on full disability pension ...
military to police force?7/4/2008William Payne
  Q: Ok this is for my husband who is currently in Iraq. He is talking about going into the police force ...
  A: Tiffany, Thanks for the question. Most police agencies only require a High School Diploma or ...
Procedure on kidnapping7/3/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me please. I am writing a book ( I am not a ...
  A: Ok I suspected that this was happening in the UK because of the terminology that you used. Almost ...
Procedure on kidnapping7/2/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me please. I am writing a book ( I am not a ...
  A: Karen, I'll try to help you but you have to understand that when you ask things like "what would ...
i did turn my life around, but will my past haunt me?6/29/2008William Payne
  Q: Payne, Good Morning I am a 20 yr old male U.S. Marine with excatly 3 yrs. left on my contract. I am ...
  A: Jon, Thanks for the question, and thank you for your service to our country. I know a lot of ...
Joining Police forces and SWAT6/27/2008William Payne
  Q: I am very interested about the Police but mostly SWAT I was wandering can you join SWAT in an ...
  A: Mr. Adair, Thanks for the question. You may want to check with the United States Department of ...
Traffic stop and search6/27/2008Mike Martin
  Q: Last evening I received a call from a friend stating that she had been stopped for a taillight being ...
  A: Keeping in mind that I have no idea where you are or the laws in your State, there is no set ...
Traffic stop and search6/27/2008Mike Martin
  Q: Last evening I received a call from a friend stating that she had been stopped for a taillight being ...
  A: If there was an equipment violation, that is probable cause for the traffic stop. As for the ...
Animal Cruelty Police Officer6/27/2008PaulKoinig
  Q: I have just moved down from Virginia to Pensacola, I am ex Military Police, and I Have always been ...
  A: Andrea, I am a bit confused but here goes. If you are talking about civilian law enforcement, get ...
Background6/25/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: I am wanting to become a Police Officer in Oklahoma City. When I was a teen (1983), I was arrested. ...
  A: Jeff, You have to undertsand that there are thousands of police departments from the smalles ...
Homicide Detective6/24/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: I am a Junior in High school and I have 1 more year till I graduate and I was interested in a career ...
  A: Nancy, You don't need to worry about what college that you attend. It makes absolutely no ...
Becoming a Police Officer6/23/2008Jim Pastore
  Q: I live in Akron and I am studying Criminal Justice. I will be a junior in college this coming fall. ...
  A: Brett, Everyone makes mistakes and they realize that, especially at a young age. If I were you I ...
British citizen6/23/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Sir, I am just wandering how I ca join the American police force I have been in the British Army for ...
  A: Hey David, I am glad to hear you are interested in becoming a American Police officer. But you have ...
state police job6/19/2008William Payne
  Q: am applying to become a state Trooper and was wondering on the questionaire they asked me if i ...
  A: Debra, Depending on how they are evaluating you, they could disqualify you for just about anything. ...
Am I too young??6/19/2008Dick Rogers
  Q: Rogers, I am a 20 year old male enlisted in the U.S. Army and I am currently deployed in Iraq and I ...
  A: Michael, your fears are not warranted...you would be a prime candidate for any law enforcement ...
Working out of town...6/18/2008William Payne
  Q: Mr. Payne, I recently worked for an employer where my primary responsibilities were to drive a ...
  A: James, Thanks for the question. It would be nice if they did something like that, but when ...
Police6/18/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: From your basic knowledge on law, do you think it is more likely I can be a police officer if I take ...
  A: Clay, Have you asked me this before? I had a question from someone with almost exactly the same ...
SWAT6/18/2008William Payne
  Q: I Mike Tomasian a collage student have a debate session in a class regarding this as a topic "women ...
  A: Mike T., Thanks for the question. I know of some great women in law enforcement, but I only know ...
what do i need ?6/17/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: My dream is to become a S.W.A.T. officer. I am 16 years old and i only have one more year in high ...
  A: Rodigro, The first thing that you have to learn is that SWAT officers are police officers. It ...
Hello (:6/15/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: ) Well I'm really obsessed with the show Law and Order-Svu, and it's a dream of mine to be an SVU ...
  A: Kimmy, You can still work with child abuse and rape victims but you have to understand that ...
Hello (:6/15/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: ) Well I'm really obsessed with the show Law and Order-Svu, and it's a dream of mine to be an SVU ...
  A: Kimmy, I hate to break your heart but that is a ficticional show. Nothing that you see on tv ...
Marine Police6/13/2008Eric Potts
  Q: My 19 year old son is thinking about a career in Marine Police. We currently live in Delaware - ...
  A: I'm assuming you are talking about the Police on Boats and not Marines as in the Military, at least ...
Speed by Pacing6/12/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: I was wondering what the proper procudre was for clocking someone's speed by pacing the vehicle. I ...
  A: Sean, There is no "proper procedure" for anything involving police work. There are thousands of ...
Background6/10/2008Eric Potts
  Q: Hey Eric, my name is Joe and I just had a quick question maybe you could help me out on. First off I ...
  A: I'd say your chances are very good. You obviously learned from your mistake, entered the service and ...
Am I able to become a police officer?6/10/2008Jack Toomey
  Q: When I was 20 years old I worked the graveyard shift at a gas station and I scratched some lottery ...
  A: Joel, First of all you have to understand that there are thousands of police departments and ...
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS CAREER FIELD6/6/2008Dick Rogers
  Q: I'm getting ready to go after my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and am very interested in a career ...
  A: David, I am not sure I can answer your question adequately. If you apply to a large law enforcement ...
Swat6/6/2008William Payne
  Q: Payne. My name is Edward. I'm currently serving my fourth year in the NAVY, and will be getting out ...
  A: Edward, Thanks for the question, and thank you for your service to our country. I am sure that ...
Animal Cop6/5/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: First of all I want to tell you how impressed Ima with your background. I have a very important ...
  A: Hey Rich, By Animal Cop I am guessing a police officer that investigates Animal Cruelty Cases? If I ...
hi6/5/2008Eric Potts
  Q: a frend of mine gave me a bullet how od i tell if it was fired it was kinda beat up and i suspect ...
  A: You should not be holding onto a bullet I don't know what kind it is or what the circumstances are ...
911 question6/5/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I know 911 emergency calls originated in Haleyville, AL and I know who the first people were to ...
  A: What a great question! I thought I knew but like you said they only tested it out. You are referring ...
swat6/4/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: i am extremely interested in pursuing a possible career in swat. i am a cavalry scout for the US ...
  A: First let me say THANK YOU! Thank you for your service. You have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude. ...

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