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Hello, I'm 33 years old, and for the last year I've been trying to change careers and become a police officer. I have been taking night classes and I am about halfway through my associates degree in law enforcement. I have been applying to departments, and I'm on several eligibility lists. I recently took my first psychological exam, and I did not pass. My question is, are they all the same, or similar? I answered the questions truthfully, and will do so the next time I'm eligible to take an exam. The results will probably be the same. Or is it possible I did not come across well to the interviewer? Does a degree help or change anything in regards to a psych exam? This is something that I've wanted to do for some time now, but I would hate to be wasting my efforts on a goal that can never be achieved. Thank you for your help
Jason:
Degree has nothing to do with the PE. If you had an actual "sit down" with a doctor, after taking testing, then you might be able to get a copy of the results.
Failing the PE is going to be a major issue in any department you go to at this point. You might consider going to your own Doc or hiring one, and finding out exactly what your scores on various tests are, as well as get their opinion. At this point, that is going to likely be your only real option.
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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