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hey, i am a south african citizen, and ive dreamt about serving s.w.a.t since i was a little boy.I am 19 years old and i have a bigger passion for s.w.a.t .And i would like to no how i can get involved with s.w.a.t.I dont care about the pay i just want to serve justice in a family like s.w.a.t. So i am begging you to please help me fill my life long DREAM!!!please???
Marco:
I have nothing to do with it. The first hurdle you need to jump is to become a person eligible to work in the United States, if you are looking to work here, that is. I have no idea about what it would take in your country, but I imagine the process is similiar, you just can't walk into a police department and join the SWAT team. You first have to work in the patrol division for a number of years, (this is after being hired, and going through the police academy) and then try out for the team, competing against other officers. If you are selected, there is more training after that.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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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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