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| I want to be in SWAT | 11/17/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I have 16 years old and i want to be in the SWAT What i have to do to be in SWAT?
A: First let me say at 16 you are above and better off than many of your peers for thinking that far ...
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| Trying to obtain a leg up into the Police Field | 11/17/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am College Graduate, recently from A Criminal Justice Degree College Program. I wanted to know ...
A: First thing you need to decide is where in Fla you want to or are willign to live. Then you should ...
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| Animal Cruelty Police Officer | 11/16/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: i know this is going to sound weird, but i want to be an Animal Cruelty Police Officer, But i don't ...
A: Krystal, I would think in most areas they have the same or similar requirements as a police ...
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| Morals/Judgement | 11/16/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I was wondering if you could enlighten me on your most difficult call while working in the field. ...
A: Well great question and a tough one at that! I have to say there were many times during my career ...
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| SPD employment | 11/15/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I recently applied for a position with the Sarasota Police Department. I have had some issues in the ...
A: Most agencies that I know of require at least a 5 year gap between your last minor arrest and the ...
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| Transfer | 11/15/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: hope everything well and swell :) I work for the swedish P.D and due to changes in social and family ...
A: Well I am happy your thinking of coming to the US, and I welcome you if you choose to do that, but ...
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| Police procedure for missing child case | 11/15/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'm about to begin work on a screenplay. In the film, two young parents(about 21 or 22 years of ...
A: Ryan, The first thing that I need to tell you is that there is no "police procedure". Every ...
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| SPD employment | 11/15/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I recently applied for a position with the Sarasota Police Department. I have had some issues in the ...
A: They do not do a background check on you until later in the hiring process. Usually one of the last ...
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| SWAT | 11/14/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Commander, I read you bio and I am really impressed and grateful there is a site set up to where we ...
A: The primary reason that agencies require Patrol experience is that most (99%) of SWAT teams are ...
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| Background Investigation | 11/12/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am about to go through a Police investigation and wanted to get your opinion. I had two driving ...
A: Hey Doug, What they like to look for is a driving record with just a ticket or two max in the last ...
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| TRYING TO GET BACK INTO CORRECTION | 11/12/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I WAS A CORRECTION ABOUT 15 YRS AGO.I WAS LET GO CAUSE OF ATTENDANCE,TRYING TO SEE IF AND HOW DO I ...
A: Hey Bernard, Are you former Fla Corrections? If so and you have been out more than 8 years you have ...
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| Police Academy | 11/12/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: My son's life time dream is to become a police officer. He has always had a learning disability but ...
A: Being the father of a child with special needs, I completely understand your feelings. So be assured ...
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| Thinking about becoming a police officer | 11/12/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: Jason, I'm currently 27 years old, have a BA in Political Science. I've been working in the ...
A: Eric: Basically, check with your local agencies (online is the best way) to see who is hiring. ...
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| Police Dispatcher Test | 11/11/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I have applied for a dispatcher position and have the testing tomorrow, can you give me any hint as ...
A: Lisa, Having never taken a dispatcher test I can only speculate. And what makes it harder for ...
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| Questions regarding law enforcement. | 11/11/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: First and foremost, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to consider my entry. I am a 17 year ...
A: I admire your interest and goal setting. Rather than wonder, why don't you go up on the Secret ...
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| Hiring | 11/11/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I was a Police Sergeant for a municipal jurisdiction in NJ. I resigned three years ago. My cert is ...
A: Hey Bill, Well I can't speak for other states but here in Florida you qualify for what we call the ...
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| Starting Emplyment Process in South Florida | 11/11/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am applying for a couple of South Florida Departments and I am a little concerned for two things ...
A: Your driving record is going to prevent you from getting hired. I am sorry. No agency I know of will ...
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| leanring and knowing | 11/11/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: hey im dayshaun and im 14 years old ive been wanting to become SWAT since i was 5. i need to know ...
A: Dayshaun, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you have at least twenty years before you ...
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| Detective | 11/10/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I have looked at numerous responses you have given to people asking questions about becoming an SVU ...
A: Ailee, Your question is very difficult to answer. It is kind of like asking a dentist what the ...
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| Experience | 11/10/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I am very interested in becoming a police officer. I am 29 years old, I have a bachelor's degree ...
A: What you need to do is go apply! What are you waiting for? You do not need to have military ...
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| Considering career in law enforcement. | 11/9/2008 | Dick Rogers |
Q: i'm a 35 year-old female and recently I began considering a career in law enforcement. Do you think ...
A: Allison, being 35 in today's world is young...the positive side of this is that you are more mature ...
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| Can i become a police officer? | 11/8/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: and thanks for taking the time to look over my questions.I want to become a police officer more than ...
A: Each department sets its own standards for past drug use. Rule of thumb for many is that you can not ...
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| Fl Domestic Violence Law | 11/8/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: Wagoner, Is it correct that a South FL law was recently passed in July which will not allow a ...
A: Actually it has always been that way. Here is the subsection of Florida State Statue 741 that covers ...
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| Police Careers | 11/8/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I'm an aspiring novelist who is writing a story about police officers. Are there any administrative ...
A: That would probably have him doing call taking duty in the communications center, we do that a lot ...
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| Homicide Detectives/Partners? | 11/8/2008 | Dick Rogers |
Q: I am working on a story about a Homicide Detective and need to know if Detectives need to work with ...
A: Donna, I can only relate to my own experience...wherein our department utilized partner teams in ...
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| Careers in Swat | 11/6/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I would like to know what the possible careers in swat would be?
A: Now you do understand about getting into a SWAT team right? Many people are under the impression ...
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| Police Academy | 11/6/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: first off I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to review my question. I am currently ...
A: Well first off, RELAX. :) Its not that difficult if you prepare yourself by doing some simple ...
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| can i join | 11/5/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: have been south african police officer for 10yrs and want to join the swat team am i too old at 34
A: If you are refering to your South African SWAT team, 34 is not old. LOL If you ae refering to a US ...
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| Rehiring | 11/5/2008 | Jason Grabill |
Q: Fantastic site! I have two questions: 1)How do I overcome the obstacle of being terminated at my ...
A: Christopher: Simple, really. You do what you just did here with me, you tell the truth, and tell ...
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| Police Careers | 11/3/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. I am under the impression that working ...
A: Hey Patrick, Lets answer your questions as you asked them: Q: is it possible to work patrol, and ...
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| LAPD application | 11/2/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am 33 years old. I have a masters degree in social work, and own a sober living home. I have been ...
A: Michael, I live on the east coast and have never been to California in my life so I have no idea ...
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| LAPD application | 11/2/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I am 33 years old. I have a masters degree in social work, and own a sober living home. I have been ...
A: Michael, I get this kind of question at least once a week. I probably should put something on ...
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| Requirements | 10/31/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I moved to Michigan where I got married about 2 years ago from Canada. I am not a citizen....only a ...
A: Spiros, I probably should put this on my profile since I get so many questions about hiring ...
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| ADD/med | 10/31/2008 | Jim Pastore |
Q: Jim, My father was PO for 26 years so I have quite a bit of knowlege of the process however I have a ...
A: Tony, I don't know that the medication your on will make a difference in the hiring process. ...
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| medical disqualification appeal | 10/31/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: my question is regarding a medical disqualification from the New York PD. I am epileptic and only ...
A: Well I have to tell you from the point of view of the police department they are looking at ...
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| swat and police | 10/29/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: is there any way I can join the S.W.A.T. team directly without getting tased?
A: Hey Trev, LOL who told you that you have to be TASED? That is complet;ly up to the individual ...
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| Animal Cops | 10/29/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I watch a TON of Animal Cops (because I'm kind of weird like that), and I love what the officers do ...
A: By Animal Cop I am guessing a police officer that investigates Animal Cruelty Cases? If I am correct ...
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| Becoming a police detective | 10/29/2008 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
Q: I would like to become a homicide detective eventually, though I am aware it will take many years to ...
A: I am glad your thinking ahead. Thats more than a lot of your peers are doing, good for you!! A ...
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| background requirements for employment | 10/28/2008 | Jack Toomey |
Q: I'm looking to get my associates degree in criminal justice then get a certificate for CSI Tech. ...
A: Jessica, First of all there are thousands of police departments. Each has its own hiring ...
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| becoming a swat operator | 10/28/2008 | Loren Stevens |
Q: will the military help me to become a swat operator without going to college
A: Actually, a SWAT Officer is preferred to that of operator, unless you are thinking of an operative, ...
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