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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Becoming a Police officer with a DUI conviction | 8/18/2008 | Dick Rogers |
Q: In August of 2005 (at the age of 20) I was arrested for DUI. By far, the dumbest/most immature/ most ...
A: Jason, you have answered much of your question in that many jurisdictions have varying specifics ...
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| how tall?? | 8/17/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: and i would like to know dose it really matter . I'm 5'1 yes i know im short but strong Thank you,
A: Where did you find a height limit? In Florida its up to the departments as to setting those kinds of ...
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| Hi | 8/17/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: okay i justed started high school, and im really serious about becoming apart of the special victims ...
A: Well the lesson here is for you not to believe anything that you see on television. No shows about ...
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| Hi | 8/17/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: okay i justed started high school, and im really serious about becoming apart of the special victims ...
A: Julie, I am guessing that you are getting your idea from watching television. The bad news is ...
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| Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem?? | 8/15/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ...
A: Ok I thought that most officers in this country were represented by unions like the FOP. Big ...
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| Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem?? | 8/15/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ...
A: James, Not knowing a thing about the Seattle police department this question is almost ...
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| Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem?? | 8/15/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ...
A: James, Personnel issues in this regard are really not my bag. You might want to contact an attorney, ...
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| Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem?? | 8/15/2008 | William Payne |
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ...
A: James, Thanks for the question. It's not supposed to happen, but I can almost guarantee you that ...
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| Is criminal justice the right way to go? | 8/15/2008 | David L. Green |
Q: I am a 33 old seperated mother who has a strong desire to earn a degree. I am currently a court ...
A: Antoinette; I am not certain that a degree in criminal justice will accomplish what you are ...
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| drug use | 8/14/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: Im already a police officer in the state of maryland. My question is this, my wife is trying to ...
A: Chris, The main thing is that she is honest about it. That's the main thing they are looking ...
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| color blind | 8/14/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: if u r color blind could u become a cop
A: As you can imagine, being color blind would be a real problem for a police officer. Since we base ...
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| WHAT CAN STOP ME FROM BEING A POLICE OFFICER | 8/13/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: I WAS JUST WONDERING IF MY PAST CAN STOP ME FROM BEING A POLICE OFFICER. I WAS ARRESTED THREE TIMES ...
A: Your best bet, is to contact a human resource person at the agency you are interested in, and ...
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| Questions about Law Enforcement | 8/13/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: Sorry if this isn't your area of expertise, but you were definitely the closest one. I'm really ...
A: Fitness is clearly a required asset. I would say that stamina is important, upper body strength, and ...
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| Recovering alcoholic | 8/13/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I have an interview scheduled next Tuesday for the Phoenix police dept as an office.(No ...
A: GOOD FOR YOU!! I think that is a great thing you have done. As for your interview and other ...
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