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| Questions on applying for police officer... | 10/13/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Your question was I was getting ready to apply to become a police officer this spring and had a ...
A: Hey Corey, While your background will not keep you from being hired, it will make it harder to get ...
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| Police Academy | 10/13/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Mr. Toomey, I've asked questions on here before and you have always given me good advice, so here's ...
A: Tim, In some areas of the country there are private police academies where people pay tuition and ...
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| how much? | 10/10/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: how many years do you have to go to school to get a chance on the force?
A: Ok I probably should put this on my profile but there are no national hiring standards for the ...
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| need advice | 10/9/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: i am currently a student at port charlotte high school in port charlotte,fl. i am interested in ...
A: Daniel, First of all I need to tell you that I cannot and will not tell you what to do because ...
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| Unmarked Police Cars on I-95 | 10/9/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: Grabill, I am a Baltimore County teacher, and I have to drive I-95 to work every day from Harford ...
A: Linda: Good question. Yes, the MSP (and other agencies) are switching up the type of cars they ...
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| Police Career | 10/7/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am a student earning my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and want to become a Police Officer. ...
A: Colleen, It is very true that many police agencies or federal agencies will hire anyone who is ...
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| becoming an officer. | 10/7/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: i'm jeremy krieg. i have been thinking about trying to become an officer, but i'm afraid that my ...
A: Jeremy, A lot would depend on your age when these arrests happened. A misdemeanor may not ...
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| police background | 10/7/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: I messed up when I was younger but now i am looking into the police dept pretty much who ever will ...
A: David: You'll need to get the charges expunged before you even consider applying to any Maryland ...
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| SWAT | 10/6/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: hey what grades do you have to have to have a job in SWAT? thanks
A: I am assuming that you are in high school? You don't need to be worried about SWAT right now. The ...
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| Infantry to PD | 10/5/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: Mr Potts- First off thank you for your service during your enlistment. It is much appreciated. My ...
A: I can not speak for all Police Departments, I can tell you that from experience many departments do ...
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| Police Recruit | 10/3/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I worked for a small department as an Auxiliary Officer (un-trained and un-certified) for 2 years ...
A: Your experience will not be hurting you. Understand that it takes an average of 6 months to go ...
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| Police Certificate Transfer | 10/3/2008 | William Payne |
Q: I am a certified LEO in Florida, with three years experience. Could you please tell me what other ...
A: Scott, Thanks for the question. A lot of states will accept your certification, but there may be ...
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| police | 10/2/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: i want to become a police officer but i just hate school. i just cant be in school for one dam day. ...
A: Brian, I hate to break it to you but I don't know of any police departments are going to look ...
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| POST exam prep | 10/2/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am schedule to take the POST exam next week, and wasn't worried about it (I have a few masters ...
A: It does seem funny since we do use math, especially for accident investigation and other things like ...
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| POST exam prep | 10/1/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am schedule to take the POST exam next week, and wasn't worried about it (I have a few masters ...
A: These web sites are not worth your time, and you would be better off just going over basics. With ...
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| Police career | 10/1/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: My name is Joe Calderon and I am actively seeking a career in Law Enforcement. However, I know I ...
A: Joe, As you correctly noted any answer that I give in this category might not apply to every ...
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| Age and advanced degrees | 9/30/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Good afternoon! I am a 37 year old woman who has two masters degrees (one in sociology and an MSW ...
A: Well for example a bad credit history is usually an automatic disqualifier. Someone who has been ...
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| Age and advanced degrees | 9/30/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: Good afternoon! I am a 37 year old woman who has two masters degrees (one in sociology and an MSW ...
A: Theresa, I have little doubt that your degrees and life experiences would help you get hired ...
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| Animal Police | 9/30/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Iam thinking about getting out of the Marine Corps this December and I was intrested in animal ...
A: Hey Richard, By animal police I am guessing you mean an Animal Abuse unit. In order to be an Animal ...
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| medical discharge | 9/30/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: i am a 22 year old who served in the marines for 4 years. i was wounded by a ied blast in iraq. the ...
A: Hey Chaim, Chaim, first and foremost, thank you for your service, from an old Army Infantry Soldier ...
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| please help ! | 9/29/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: i am 15 and i have always wanted to be a homicide detective. i was just wondering what colleges or ...
A: Any college or University that offers a degree in criminal justice and Police Administration is ...
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| Just wondering | 9/28/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: The thing is i have a criminal backround from when i was younger and acting stupid. Over the years ...
A: I don't know about the State you live in, but here in NJ you can not become a Police Officer with a ...
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| police | 9/27/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: What are some typical questions asked on the polygraph during the background investigation?
A: They ask you the same ones on the written background questionnaire. Like have you ever been arrested ...
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| schooling | 9/27/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: if i want to become a cop these days.. you have to have secondary education right? besdies high ...
A: There is no guarantee that you are ever going to hired as a police officer. Only about 25% of those ...
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| schooling | 9/26/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: if i want to become a cop these days.. you have to have secondary education right? besdies high ...
A: Brian, There are no national hiring standards for police officers. There are thousands of ...
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| becoming a police officer | 9/26/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I really want to become a police officer, and i know i have to wait until I am twenty. I am ok with ...
A: You should be working on the basics. Sit ups, push ups, running (work up to 2 miles)calistenics and ...
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| Need advice | 9/24/2008 | William Payne |
Q: is there any where that you can become a police at 19? I live in indiana and i have a paaion to be ...
A: Leayanna, Thanks for the question. Most states require the age of 21 before being considered. ...
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| stories | 9/23/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am writing a story in which the older experienced officer tells the younger one he is supervising ...
A: The older officer can use this one.. As a younger officer I was dispatched to a "snake call" which ...
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| Deciding on a career. | 9/23/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am a senior in High school, 17 y.o., and am still slightly unsure of what path i want to take in ...
A: Adam, I don't know too many kids, who in their senior year of high school, who turned out doing ...
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| LAW enforcement and moral disagreement | 9/23/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I'm interested in becoming a police officer in Texas. But, I want to know how other police officers ...
A: You have hit on the age old question of following orders and laws even though you may not agree with ...
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| stop sign run | 9/23/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I recently "ran" a stop sign and I think the officer may have been mistaken because of a bus that ...
A: Preponderance of evidence means that they only have to prove 51% that you did it. Its not the same ...
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| Moral Turpitude question. | 9/23/2008 | William Payne |
Q: Payne I have a question regarding "Moral Turpitude". I have no criminal record whatsoever and never ...
A: Mike, It's possible things could come up concerning these issues. I probably would not worry too ...
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| I made a mistake! | 9/23/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: I'm a 27 year old from Washington, and when I was 21 my wife and I got in a fight, (pushing and ...
A: David, Last I knew with a DV charge a person cannot carny a weapon. We had an officer charged ...
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| Moral Turpitude question. | 9/23/2008 | William Payne |
Q: Payne I have a question regarding "Moral Turpitude". I have no criminal record whatsoever and never ...
A: Mike, Thanks for the questions. They could definitely come out in a thorough background ...
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| Illegal Imigrant | 9/23/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I just want to ask you, if there would be any problems with me when I apply for job as a police ...
A: There is no way to give you a "yes" or "no" answer because there are thousands of police departments ...
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| Possible Career oppurtunity as a SVU Detective | 9/22/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: My name is Amanda, I'm 18 years old and I'm a senior in High School. So far I know I want to study ...
A: Amanda, I am happy that you are thinking about a career in law enforcement. I am also glad that ...
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| stop sign run | 9/22/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I recently "ran" a stop sign and I think the officer may have been mistaken because of a bus that ...
A: Almost all traffic court appearances are the drive vs. the officer. The officer is usually taken to ...
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| How to & your professional opinion | 9/22/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I have always been interested in law enforcement and am considering a career change. I live in ...
A: TOO OLD!?!?!? Absolutely not. With that said, you will actually be better off than the younger ...
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| Calisthentics | 9/21/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Sir, I was a pilot US Army 1968-72, then went to fly Commercial operations for air carriers. I have ...
A: As for PT, if you are in fair shape, you will be fine at ours. There is no set required number for ...
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| Medical Examination | 9/20/2008 | William Payne |
Q: I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Chicago, Illinois and I have been task to ...
A: Edward, Some agencies require wellness exams every year, but most only require the initial hiring ...
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