Careers: Police/British officer

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Expert: - 11/13/2009


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Hi Mr Grabill, I have been reading your posts with interest and have noticed that you have had a few from UK Citizens. First my apologies if I have written to you before, I don't have a record of it. Anyhow I am also a police officer in the UK, hoping to make the move over to the US. You stated in a previous question that it is possible it has been done before. Do you have any information regarding this, also the question from Daniel who is wanting to move to Florida. do you know of any outcome on that. any information would be appreciated.the stumbling block is the Citizenship,
Many Thanks

Tony  

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Tony:


 No, sadly all I do is answer the questions, its very rare for me to ever hear of the outcomes.  I know that it's quite possible to do, you just have to immigrate, and obtain a work permit for the US at minimum.  Some states do require you to become a naturalized citizen, others do not.  FLorida appears to be one of the more lenient ones.

Jason

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Jason Grabill

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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