AboutCommander Chris Wagoner Expertise I have been a police officer for 28+ years and still going! I am the Police Academy Commander at a LAw Enforcement/ Corrections Academy in North Central Florida. I can answer most questions concerning law enforcement procedures, law enforcement training and general questions about law enforcment' I can also answer questions about becoming a law enfocement officer. I teach the following subjects: RADAR/LASER, Law Enforcement Driving, Law Enforcement Firearms and Patrol Techniques, Officer Safety, WMD's for Patrol Officers, Application of Law, Communications skills, Dealing with the Mentally and physically handicapped, and many more subjects. I have worked as a subject matter expert for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and helped to write the police curriculum for the State of Florida.
I like answering questions about how to become a police officer, and questions about why did an officer do this or that type questions. I also like answering any questions you may have about police work in general. I do not mind helping with homework questions or trying to answer your questions about legal subjects that I have knowledge of. You will never know the answer until you ask!
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Experience I am a 26 year veteran police officer, I am currently the Police Academy Commander of an Academy in North FLorida. I have been training police officers since 1993 and have trained them in all aspects of law enforcement, including firearms, Driving and legal subjects including patrol techniques and others.
Publications I am a published author in Accident Investigation from the University of North Florida, Institute of Police Technology and Management.
Education/Credentials I have 2 degrees, an AAS in Criminal Justice Technology from Santa Fe Community College, and a AA from Santa Fe Community College in Criminal Justice Programs.
Question I recently Applied at Broward county Sheriffs Dept. I haven't heard from them. My real question I'm diabetic and my father and grandfather think the I'm blessed with this disease, will any department let me patrol on the street. If it helps any my diabetes is under control and I'm on the insulin pump. I had did one year of security services and they had no problem with the disease. To be completely honest the security team had me a the lone midnight officer at a 10 million dollar mall. I don't see in my eyes that my disease and a problem, But will the department?
Answer Hi Chris,
The Broward County Sheriffs' Office! My old department! Good for you they are a great department to work for.
If your Diabetes is under control, you should have absolutely no problems being a Deputy for BSO. You should not be turned down just because of that so good luck!!! I think if you get on BSO you will find they are a fantastic department full of fine and caring Deputies and Civilian support personnel.
Good luck and Stay safe!
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