| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| horn | 9/4/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: I read a question earlier you answered about s.w.a.t . I am curious about the types of stuff does ...
A: There is no absolute agreed upon list of all that SWAT responds to, that I am aware of. Each agency ...
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| Student in need of help | 9/4/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: i am in the 12th grade, and I and studying to become a officer in the county that I live in or a ...
A: Joey, I know in the USA a degree in criminal justice helps a whole lot when applying for a job ...
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| Question about employment | 9/4/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: i dont want to take to much of your time, i just have a question that i think has affect on me ...
A: I am sorry, but from what you have describe to me here in your question, I do not know of any law ...
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| being a police officer | 9/4/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: toomey, my question is about being a police officer with tattoo's. what are the regulations with ...
A: Eric, I think that I am going to have to put something on my profile about this. What I mean is ...
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| necesary requirements 4 becoming a police officer | 9/3/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: a junior in high school. I am thinking of perusing a career in law enforcement, i would like to know ...
A: Migeul, This is a frequent question that I get. Most people are not aware that there are ...
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| cjbat testing | 9/3/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: MY name is gary blake, i am 37 years old and i would like to be an officer in broward county area. ...
A: There are no study courses that I know of, only the study guide. It sounds like you know the ...
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| telling your parents | 9/2/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: .. I'm 14 years old and I've always wanted to be on a SWAT team. I've always been told to follow ...
A: WOW! I think its great that at 14 you are already considering a career. That show great maturity and ...
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| Is it still possible? | 9/2/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: When I was in high school I prepared for a career in aerospace engineering. I received ...
A: If your driving record is the only thing you have holding you back your proably OK. If you have 5 ...
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| police dog handler/officer | 9/1/2008 | David L. Green |
Q: my question to you is that I'm not sure what i need to do to get into the police force. I am 16 ...
A: Are you in the USA? If so you must graduate high school (or get a GED) before you can even apply ...
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| Police Academy | 8/31/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: can you please give me your opinion on my question? With you teaching the academy and your other ...
A: A Misd. arrest like you describe, will not be a problem. You should be able to get a job as a cop. ...
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| Career | 8/29/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I'm majoring in Criminal Justice to become a police officer, and should complete it within the next ...
A: Sorry it took a day or so to get back to you, I was guest speaking at a law enforcement conference ...
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| detective squad member | 8/29/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: I was a street kid in Manhattan in the 34th precinct area, during the 30.s and 40's 'til I went into ...
A: Well sir, I am a west coast law man. Out west, we had no "precincts", only "sub-stations". But, all ...
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| us marshal service | 8/29/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: I will be redeploying soon and I will have 8 months left in the service. I want to become a US ...
A: I can not tell you want the US Marshals policy is for hiring, I know after serving 6 years in the ...
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| arrest | 8/28/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: In my story, the officer brings in the handcuffed suspect in front of the desk Sergeant. What is ...
A: It really depends on the department. But generally procedure for booking someone is that you bring ...
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| S.W.A.T | 8/28/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: Hey, I'm 13 and I was wondering if you had to be in the police force before you become part of the ...
A: I understand what you are saying, but in the real world, it just doesn't work that way. Plus, I ...
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| forensic technician | 8/28/2008 | Dick Rogers |
Q: I am looking into the forensics field and I'm a little confused on how to get there. I was told by ...
A: Anna, the first thing I want to say to you is to beware of what you see on television as it relates ...
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| S.W.A.T | 8/28/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: Hey, I'm 13 and I was wondering if you had to be in the police force before you become part of the ...
A: Good questions. Many young folks are a bit confused on this same subject. First, I would invite you ...
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| who gets units together? | 8/28/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: I am planning to write a story in which three officers do good work in a certain area, and so are ...
A: Yes the Captain would have his own office. The older men would obviously be wiser, having seen and ...
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| S.W.A.T | 8/27/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am 26 years old and I am Brazilian. Can I join in SWAT team and how can I do that? I went to ...
A: You are not to old if thats what you are asking. There are a few things you can do that would help ...
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| Why is law enforcement a rewarding career? | 8/27/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: ! I am 21 years old and set to graduate this spring from Western Washington University. I have a ...
A: There are many reasons that I like what I do but I have to say the main reason that I have stayed in ...
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| finding a person. | 8/26/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: In my story, an adult is adducted, shoved into a van after coming out of a restaurant. The police, ...
A: If the person is abducted coming out of a restaraunt I would assume that there are witnesses. ...
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| Unstable/gaps in employment. | 8/25/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I would like to apply to the FHP, however I have a couple of questions. I was unable to find a ...
A: Well the first thing I can think of is to raise your credit score. Work on getting it as high as you ...
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| finding a person. | 8/25/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: In my story, an adult is adducted, shoved into a van after coming out of a restaurant. The police, ...
A: Are you asking me how the police would be able to find where the person is being held? Or are you ...
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| Unstable/gaps in employment. | 8/25/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I would like to apply to the FHP, however I have a couple of questions. I was unable to find a ...
A: Your credit will not help you, you did not say how long ago it was but the longer the better. I have ...
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| swat/ police officer | 8/25/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: my name is Nick Wessels and i am now a senior at Rowlett high school.I just joined the Air force in ...
A: Sounds to me that you have a decent plan in the works. Thank you for your military service. I always ...
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| IM JUST CURIOUUS | 8/25/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: IS THERE ANYMORE STATES THAT HAVE A MIN. AGE LIMIT OF 19 TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER ANSWER: Hi ...
A: Here is the Indiana police office minimums.. Basic Eligibility Requirements and Consideration ...
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| LAW ENFORMENT | 8/23/2008 | William Payne |
Q: AN 20 YEAR OLD SECURITY GUARD THAT IS INTERESTED IN ONE DAY BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER.I HAVE LOOKED ...
A: Bryan, Thanks for the question. In South Carolina, if you have a conviction for a theft, you will ...
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| IM JUST CURIOUUS | 8/23/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: IS THERE ANYMORE STATES THAT HAVE A MIN. AGE LIMIT OF 19 TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER ANSWER: Hi ...
A: Here are the Cal standards to be a police officer: California peace officers undergo an extensive ...
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| alabama officer | 8/23/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: His daughter lives in Alabama and he wants to be closer to her. We have called some of the local ...
A: In my opinion he should try and get the job he really wants. I can not speak of the rules and ...
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| Police Captain | 8/23/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: The main character in a story I am writing is the captain of a precinct in a major city. When he ...
A: Paige: Likely he would meet with the offgoing shift commander (a Lt, usually) for his 'major ...
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| IM JUST CURIOUUS | 8/21/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: IS THERE ANYMORE STATES THAT HAVE A MIN. AGE LIMIT OF 19 TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER
A: Well most states are 19. There are a few that are 21, but most are 19. There is no national ...
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| Career In Law Enforcement | 8/21/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: How's it going sir? My Question is very open, so i don't expect an easy answer, just some guidance. ...
A: Anthony, Let me be blunt. No one goes straight into a specialized unit no matter what they have ...
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| Can I still get a job? | 8/21/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: My name is Eric and I'm a 22 year old who recently graduated from Rutgers University with a degree ...
A: RELAX. Your going to be fine. Even if you were convicted (which I have no doubts you will not be ...
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| traffic homicide | 8/20/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: Could you please give me the legal definition of "traffic homicide"?
A: Homicide is the killing of one human being by another human being. Factor into the equation ...
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| I want to know how to join S.W.A.T | 8/20/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Well my question is I am thirteen and would like to know what i should do to help me get in the ...
A: Well I am glad to hear you are thinking so far ahead. Thats great. And a lot more than a lot of your ...
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| Psyc test | 8/20/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: Jason: I am worried. My pysc was brutual. I had a difficult female doc. She was drilling me on ...
A: Kevin: These tests are designed to do just that, freak you out to see how well you handle the ...
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| Career paths in NYPD | 8/19/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: I'm not sure how familiar you are with the NYPD, but I am a graduate student who would like to work ...
A: Kind of difficult to give you a solid path to where you want to go. But, I'll give you some ideas to ...
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| education | 8/18/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: My son is 9 yrs old. He is interested in becoming a cop. We want to know what difference a degree in ...
A: Kevin: 9???? An awfully young age to be concerned about such things. However, as far as money ...
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| who gets units together? | 8/18/2008 | Eric Potts |
Q: I am planning to write a story in which three officers do good work in a certain area, and so are ...
A: Demetrius, Everything is relative. The Chief can be young (in their 30s) or older, he or she could ...
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| handicap parking | 8/18/2008 | William Payne |
Q: i have seen and went to the manager of our walmart about the non handicap persons parking in the ...
A: Hugh, Thanks for the question. She should have called the local police to come and enforce the ...
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