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Dear Sir, I am a serving British Police Officer working for the Cheshire
Fireams Unit. I have been in the force for a total of 8yrs I spent 4 of these
as a patrol officer and the. The past 4yrs working within the firearms
environment. My parents own a house in North Reddington, FL and I was
looking to try and transfer to the Florida Police Department and just
wondered if this was a realisitic possibility with my current skill level and if
so what the process involves? Any information would be grately
appreciated. Thank you in advanced

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Adam:

  Believe it or not, yes, there is a realistic chance.   One good thing is that your parents already own property there.  That will help.   Your next step will be to get a 'right to work' permit (aka a 'green card').   Without that you can't do much else.  The next thing to do would be to talk to the local PD that you want to work for.  You'll obviously have to attend some training classes, but overall, this should NOT be an issue.

 Drop me a line if you'd like at zebra305@earthlink.net  ...as I have a question of my own.  And I may be able to provide some additional insight for you.

Jason

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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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