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In about 2 to 3 years im going to have to move from my current state New York to Oregon, so im trying to figure out what would be best.  Should I wait to move and then take the necessary steps to become a cop or do it here in New York and try to get transferred?  So basically im trying to figure out how hard it is to be transferred that far away.  How much time would it take. An could I do it at all.

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John:

  In my opinion, it would be easier to get hired, certified, and trained, as an LEO prior to moving.  Most departments would rather hire someone with a proven record, and then retrain them in some type of comparative compliance course, than hire them as a rookie.  Saves the Dept money in the long term.  There is no such thing as a "transfer" state to state, you have to go thru most of the entire process all over, no matter what state you are already certified in.

Best of luck!

Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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