Careers: Police - Law Enforcement - News/Issues

	AllExperts > Careers: Police
	Search

About Jack Toomey
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
U.S.: I am an expert in this category for the purpose of giving young people an idea what the hiring process involves for the position of police officer. I am getting a flood of questions from young people who are being influenced by unrealistic television shows. I'd ask you to consider that when you watch police shows on television that they are NOT realistic and most of what you see does not happen in real life. Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. I am NOT a probation officer so I cannot answer questions about probation and parole matters. I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience.I worked in a variety of assignments including investigations, homicide, sex crimes, runaway investigations, missing persons, and fraud.I also dealt with the general public during that time giving a wide range of advice on matters such as domestic disputes, problem solving, teenage problems, civil/criminal matters, and dealing with the mentally ill. I am available to give sound and reasonable advice which can solve most problems. Please do not ask me to do homework questions or online interviews. Young people should not rely on the Internet for interviews. Local police officers are normally very agreeable to assist students with interviews and surveys.

Experience
Worked as a police officer/detective for 26 years.

Graduate of the University of Maryland.B.S. in Law Enforcement.Attended numerous schools and training courses involving investigations, interviewing, interrogations, crime detection, domestic violence, and others. Recognized in court as an expert witness.

Received numerous awards during my police career for expert investigations. Handled the most sensitive and confidential investigations. In 1999 I won an award for my work with high school students while working in my new career in a large suburban high school.

You are here: Experts > News/Issues > Law Enforcement > Careers: Police

Questions Answered By Expert Jack Toomey
In Category Careers: Police

Subject	Date Asked

Aviation	11/23/2009
Q: I soon plan on attending a private aviation school to learn how to fly helicopters and am very ... A: Shane, Good question. This is a first for me. I would have to say that there are only a very few ...
Starting Career	11/23/2009
Q: I will be turning 38 years old in February 2010. I have always thought of a career in Law ... A: No it is not too late but keep in mind that you will be competing with kids in their early 20's. The ...
sworn officers	11/20/2009
Q: What do sworn officers do? What weapons are they able to have? A: This is an extremely broad question. I could probably be here for two hours typing all of the ...
D	11/19/2009
Q: How are you. In my family we have six police officer two detective and one swat member. But any way ... A: I am not sure what I can do for you. Obviously these police departments are disqualifying you ...
Criminal Jusice Careers	11/18/2009
Q: I am very interested in becoming a detective. I need help deciding what exactly i want to be. I want ... A: Zoe, The first thing that you need to realize that nothing that you see on television is realistic. ...
REQ:Help with some questions	11/17/2009
Q: I have a few questions regarding whether or not i have a chance in hades or not to be a law ... A: There is no "yes" or "no" answer to your question. Every police department has different hiring ...
SWAT	11/15/2009
Q: I am interested in joining the airforce and doing security forces which is a good background for ... A: Michael, Military service will certainly help you when it comes time to apply for employment in law ...
how do i become a police officer and up to a homicide detective?	11/11/2009
Q: toomey. i am in eighth grade and moving on to high school and i would like to know, what courses i ... A: You apparently live in Canada. I live in the United States and our system of hiring and ...
Detective Work	11/9/2009
Q: My name is Oliver, and I'm seventeen. Once I have left school, and after university, I am looking to ... A: Oliver, It appears that you live in Australia. I am afraid that I know nothing about law ...
credit report near bankruptcy	11/7/2009
Q: and thank you for giving me the oppurtunity to ask a question , my question is as you see regarding ... A: Mike, Each police department in the country has its own hiring standards. Part of the background ...
Investigation	11/4/2009
Q: I am a freshman in college and i am considering switching my forensic science major to a criminal ... A: Allison, Before you go switching your major I hope that you are aware that NO ONE gets hired as a ...
DUI Misd. conviction in the state of California	11/3/2009
Q: Toomey, I acquired a misdemeanor DUI conviction in 2004. I completed the informal probation in ... A: Robert, I can't possibly predict what any particular police department is going to do during the ...
swat?	11/2/2009
Q: hello i am 21 and am looking into a steady career and i am intrested in the swat team and what a guy ... A: There is no "way around it". Every police officer spends many years on the street as a uniformed ...
Police officer	10/29/2009
Q: I am currently in the interview process of becoming a police officer in the state of IL. I am ... A: James, The problem in answering your question is every state has a different system and it appears ...
homicide detective	10/28/2009
Q: i was wondering if the questions that the police officers ask you when your first going to join the ... A: Your question was in the Question Pool and I just saw it. Before anyone attends the police academy ...
Background check credit debt	10/23/2009
Q: My question is regarding the background check for the police department. My credit score is good, ... A: Steven, If we had a national police department with the same hiring standards I could give you a ...
Homicide Investigator	10/22/2009
Q: Toomey my name is Paige and i am a High school Student Looking to be in the Police field. My ... A: Paige, Let me start by saying that homicide detectives are police officers. They just don't wear a ...
I want to go into Law Enforcement	10/18/2009
Q: I want to go into law enforcement somewhere along the lines of either becoming a crime scene ... A: I don't know if you are aware of it but a very small percentage of those who apply for employment in ...
I want to go into Law Enforcement	10/18/2009
Q: I want to go into law enforcement somewhere along the lines of either becoming a crime scene ... A: Sam, There is no way for me to predict if your criminal charge will prevent you from being hired as ...
Prior Record	10/15/2009
Q: I am currently 21 years old and I'm interested in the law enforcement field. Unfortunately, I have ... A: John, There are thousands of police departments in this country and everyone has its own hiring ...
Career preventions with an Order of Protection	10/7/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey, I have a Full order of Protection against me, and have been interested in the ... A: Tara, I'd say that there are reputable police departments and then there are those that are not ...
Career preventions with an Order of Protection	10/7/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey, I have a Full order of Protection against me, and have been interested in the ... A: Ok I understand the situation. This is the problem as I see it. In MY state there are no such ...
Career preventions with an Order of Protection	10/7/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey, I have a Full order of Protection against me, and have been interested in the ... A: Tara, I need to know two things. Did someone obtain the protection order against you prohibiting ...
Criminal Record	10/6/2009
Q: Hey I've been interested in becoming involved with missing and exploited children and i figured the ... A: John, This is probably the question that I receive most often. There are no "yes" or "no" answers ...
swatteam	10/1/2009
Q: Mr.Toomey do you know any body in the s.w.a.t team. If you do could you please give them this email ... A: There is no email. This is all I received, - "Mr.Toomey do you know any body in the s.w.a.t team. ...
asking for career advice	9/30/2009
Q: I am currently in the military, and am thinking of pursuing a career in the police force, my current ... A: Michael, I can't tell you if a career in law enforcement would be a good career for you since I ...
law enforcement	9/26/2009
Q: I have three things on my adult record. Possession of drug paraphernalia. This charge was Nolle ... A: The reason that you are having a difficult time getting hired as a police officer is because of your ...
Um...	9/25/2009
Q: Are there detectives like there are on Law %26 Order: S.V.U.? One's that deal with just like, rape ... A: Carlie, To be short and to the point the answer is no....there are no detectives like you see on ...
Becomming an Investigator	9/24/2009
Q: What are some difficulties that women go through when entering into the Criminal Justice field as an ... A: Ok I understand now but your original question clearly said "entering" the criminal justice field. ...
Becomming an Investigator	9/23/2009
Q: What are some difficulties that women go through when entering into the Criminal Justice field as an ... A: Well it is really a moot point because no one, including women, would ever enter the Criminal ...
Police Academy Colleges	9/19/2009
Q: my name is omar and I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I found a police ... A: Omar, My area of the country does not have police academies like this where the student pays the ...
Hiring Process	9/19/2009
Q: I am British Police Officer, hoping to make it over to the states and continue my career in law ... A: Tony, The only state that I know of where you don't have to be a citizen is in the state of ...
Animal Police career?	9/9/2009
Q: I'm a 16-year-old high school junior in Ohio. I have a passion for animals and am thinking about ... A: Caitlyn, Your question is going to be very difficult to answer because it seems that almost every ...
State police	9/8/2009
Q: my name C.J. I'm a sophomore in collage and majoring in criminal justice. I'm hoping to get on with ... A: C.J. I found your question sitting in the Question Pool. I'd advise asking an individual expert in ...
Becoming a police officer	9/6/2009
Q: i am currently very interested in becoming a cop, that has been my dream since i was little, ... A: Karen, I am sure that you are aware that there are thousands of police departments in this country. ...
About CSI...	9/5/2009
Q: My name is Bree and I am 17 years old. I am currently a senior in high school... looking for that ... A: Bree, It sounds like that you are getting your impressions of "CSI" from television. In real life ...
volunteering for investigations	9/2/2009
Q: How does a retired old head volunteer to investigate cold cases or the like? I have no clue where to ... A: Well my first reaction would be to suggest that you simply go back to your old department and tell ...
Police Force	8/29/2009
Q: Ah ok. Thank you. Because in Australia we have national standards I assumed other countries would. ... A: I don't recall what your original question was because you didn't use the followup feature but I ...
Citizenship.	8/28/2009
Q: I am currently 16 years old, and live in Australia. I am aware that to work as a police in America ... A: Giselle, This is what most people do not understand. In many countries there are national ...
SWAT Training	8/16/2009
Q: Jack This is patrol Pollock with the U.S. Army and i was wondering if it would be easier for me to ... A: Darrin, The short answer is yes you would have to progress through the ranks of the police ...
S.W.A.T training school	8/15/2009
Q: i have always wanted to join SWAT in America from an early age but no one has helped me to find out ... A: Kieran, In order to become a police officer in the United States you have to be a United States ...
CSI - Firearm??	8/14/2009
Q: I understand that what you see on TV can be fiction. but, would a CSI or any Police Scenes of Crime ... A: If the crime scene technician is a sworn police officer then he/she would carry a firearm. If it is ...
Mr. Jack Toomey	8/11/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey Hey,let me tell u a little about me I'm a marine in the marine corps. I been in since ... A: Lets get the FBI out of the way first. I am not an FBI agent and the only thing that I know about ...
SWAT	8/11/2009
Q: my name is Kyle and i am turning 19 at the end of the month.. I am very interested in being an ... A: Kyle, This must be SWAT day. Yours is the third question about SWAT. Many young people do not ...
process of becoming apart of swat	8/11/2009
Q: i was wondering what would i have to do after getting my diploma to become apart of swat. A: Alan, No one goes straight into SWAT. SWAT is merely a unit of a police department that sworn ...
how to begin	8/10/2009
Q: my name is omar and i have been wanting to become a police officer for a long time but i don't know ... A: Yes it would help but why stop after getting your AA? You would still have two years before a ...
how to begin	8/10/2009
Q: my name is omar and i have been wanting to become a police officer for a long time but i don't know ... A: Ok. You are really never going to have an advantage over "all" of the applicants but you can help ...
boyfriend going through police academy	8/8/2009
Q: My fiance and I live 3 hours away from each other. He just got accepted into the police academy. I ... A: Stacy, There are thousands of police departments and they send their recruits to hundreds of ...
weight and height requirment for Police Officers	8/5/2009
Q: I'm a woman and weigh about 110 and height is about 5'2 but I have always been a very tough and I ... A: Kat, I found your question in the question pool. In the future it might be best to send a question ...
baker act	8/3/2009
Q: I need to know if being committed to a mental health facility for 48 hours via the Baker Act ... A: Dana, There are thousands of police departments in this country from the largest big city ...
Criminal field	7/30/2009
Q: I have about being a detective and working in the criminal field. I have a few years before I go to ... A: Amanda, I really think that it is too early to be worrying about what your chosen field is going to ...
homicide cop	7/27/2009
Q: I want to be a homicide cop so i was wondering could i get a certain degree and skip the 10 years as ... A: No you can't. It would be like majoring in medical type courses in college and then the day after ...
Career Info	7/27/2009
Q: In advance, I want to apologize for the many questions. I will be going to college soon and I want a ... A: That is a lot of questions but here we go; 1. CSI and PI? CSI is a unit (group of employees) who ...
Past Depression A Disqualifier?	7/25/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey, I have a question for you that has been bugging me for quite some time. I am applying ... A: Jason, The key questions are whether you should tell "them" or if "they" find out from someone ...
law enforcement career	7/23/2009
Q: People have asked you this question before, but I am trying to ask it in a more specific way. I am ... A: Lets make sure that you understand something. Only about 10% of those who apply to become police ...
law enforcement career	7/22/2009
Q: People have asked you this question before, but I am trying to ask it in a more specific way. I am ... A: Chris, The short answer is no you could never go straight from civilian or military life to become ...
support/fundriaser	7/21/2009
Q: What are some ways I can show support towards my local police department?I wanted to raise some ... A: Your idea is a good one but I doubt that the police department would be able to accept money from a ...
homicide detective	7/18/2009
Q: hey, i'm ashley i'm 17 and would like to become a homicide detective. my question is do i have to be ... A: Ashley, The short answer is yes you have to be a street officer for many years before you would ...
School	7/18/2009
Q: my name is Robert! i have always dreamed of being a police officer, especially for the city of ... A: Robert. I have no idea where "Torrance" is nor have I ever heard of Westwood College so I am afraid ...
Swat	7/17/2009
Q: Aye my name is Ben Cadle and i am from West Virginia.After i graduate this year i will be leaving to ... A: Ben, Your military service and being in the military police will surely help you when it comes time ...
medication	7/15/2009
Q: Do they discriminate if you take prescribe prescriptions such as valium for anxiety? ANSWER: You ... A: Ok there are several things that you need to understand. There are thousands of police departments ...
Homicide detective.	7/11/2009
Q: Hey. I am wondering what it takes to become a homicide detective. How do you get to where you are? ... A: Yes I know what you mean. But you cannot simply go from high school (or whatever you are doing now) ...
Elimination	7/10/2009
Q: I was recently rejected by a police agency ("would not consider me for employment at any time") ... A: Sure you have the right to ask them anything but don't be surprised if they won't tell you. I ...
Elimination	7/10/2009
Q: I was recently rejected by a police agency ("would not consider me for employment at any time") ... A: Thomas, You might not be aware of this but only about 10 - 15 of those who apply to become police ...
Homicide detective.	7/8/2009
Q: Hey. I am wondering what it takes to become a homicide detective. How do you get to where you are? ... A: I found your question in the question pool. In the future it might be a better idea to address a ...
salary??	7/8/2009
Q: what is the yearly salary of a homicide detective? A: There are no national standards for police salaries so it would depend on many things. Location, ...
detective training for sex crimes & child abuse	7/7/2009
Q: This may seem strange that I'm asking an unknown source for advice but i heard you were the best ... A: I don't know where you live but I think that you would be surprised if you talked to an officer in a ...
In what states will military exp. take place of degree?	7/6/2009
Q: Mr.Toomey Thank you for taking time to answer my question. My wife will be graduating from the UofM ... A: Chad, I think that you have selected the wrong category. I am an "expert" in the field of law ...
SWAT Sniper	6/29/2009
Q: I will be brief. I have done much research and know many LE officers in my town. I know that the ... A: Jess, You first need to be concerned about being hired by a police department before you worry ...
SWAT Sniper	6/29/2009
Q: I will be brief. I have done much research and know many LE officers in my town. I know that the ... A: Ok let me give you some advice. The fact that you are striving for such a position sends out the ...
Why does DNA test take so long?	6/24/2009
Q: On true crime TV shows the result of a DNA test takes forever to get back to the detectives? Why ... A: You basically have answered your own question. The DNA test takes quite awhile to process and there ...
Medical Records Release for hiring	6/15/2009
Q: Mr. Toomey, Thank you for your service and your volunteer work. My question is in regards to the ... A: Aaron, I can't possibly know the law about medical records waivers in every state. I can tell you ...
Hello	6/15/2009
Q: Im really in us marshals but i dont really know what are my needs to get accepted im a freshmen ... A: You are "IN the US Marshalls"? Or you are interested in joining the US Marshall's? I am going to ...
Help for Graduating Senior	6/14/2009
Q: Officer Toomey, I am graduating next June. I am researching universities to pursue a career ... A: Melissa, I can't help you with any information about the FBI because as you probably read in my ...
DUI and becoming a police officer	6/9/2009
Q: I have a DUI conviction on my record at the age of 18 years old . I am currently in college ... A: George, I have no way of knowing what any individual police department is going to do or what their ...
warrant database	6/7/2009
Q: Can a private apartment complex have a camera at the gate that takes a picture of the license plate ... A: Ok you asked me if they can place a camera at a gate. I told you they could. Without knowing ...
warrant database	6/7/2009
Q: Can a private apartment complex have a camera at the gate that takes a picture of the license plate ... A: I'd don't know why they couldn't. A camera can be placed in public unless the person has an ...
Whats the highest ranking of fbi,cia and swat?	6/5/2009
Q: I am a college kid.I almost graduate.I wanted to became fbi,cia or swat?but i am confused.I am also ... A: Vino, I found this question in the Question Pool so I don't know how long ago you answered it. I ...
SWAT	6/5/2009
Q: If someone is in the United States Army and have been through Basic, and Airborne training, what are ... A: Alanna, All of the military experience would be helpful when it comes time to apply for SWAT. But ...
education or experience	5/31/2009
Q: I recently graduated with a bachelors' in criminal justice and I am torn between applying for a law ... A: Catherine, It is not necessary to go to graduate school to become a criminal investigator. I am ...
Medical Disqualification(s)	5/30/2009
Q: Tooney, I was recently diagnosed with fultiment ulcerative colitis and had a total colectomy done ... A: Well there you go. Where I live POST stands for Police Officer Survival Training and every officer ...
police officer	5/29/2009
Q: could i become a police officer with a lot of points on my license A: Mandy, I can't possibly give you a "yes" or "no" answer because I don't know anything more about ...
Medical Disqualification(s)	5/29/2009
Q: Tooney, I was recently diagnosed with fultiment ulcerative colitis and had a total colectomy done ... A: Omar, While I sympathize with you and your medical issues there is no way that I can give you a ...
Others Doubting My Career Choice	5/24/2009
Q: After giving it years of thought, I've decided to pursue a career in law enforcement. I am currently ... A: Andrea, There seems to be thousands of people who all of a sudden think that they need to have a ...
Geting to be a special victims detective	5/21/2009
Q: I have been wanting to go into the police force ever since my dad got locked away for sexual abusing ... A: No one goes straight into a specialized unit without serving for years on the street as a uniformed ...
In need of answers.	5/21/2009
Q: my whole life I've wanted to become a police officer, I joined the military hoping to better my ... A: Michael, I probably should put this on my profile. We have NO national police force thus there are ...
Police Background Check	5/19/2009
Q: I am applying to become a police officer. I went for my panel interview on yesterday, May 18th. 7 ... A: Ashley, I don't mean to be rude or a smart aleck but there is absolutely no way of knowing the ...
SWAT	5/18/2009
Q: My name is Logan and I am freshman student at a community college in Vancouver, Washington. My ... A: Logan, I have never heard of "classes" for SWAT but the answer is no. You could not possibly ...
svu	5/17/2009
Q: ANSWER: Yajaira, I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you this but the show that you watch is ... A: This is the thing. So many kids believe what they see on television. Shows like CSI, SWAT, SUV, ...
Best way to become a Police Officer?	5/16/2009
Q: Jack Toomey, I'm looking to pursuing a career in law enforcement but I don't know which rout to go ... A: Jared, In my area there is no option other than to apply to a police department, go through the ...
felony	5/12/2009
Q: To give you a little background about myself, I am a 27yr old women that came from a broken family. ... A: Sarah, I can't possibly speak for the thousand of police departments in this country. Each has ...
becoming a police officer.	5/10/2009
Q: I'm 21 years old and currently in the U.S. Army. My contract will be up in about 6 months and i was ... A: Scott, Your military service would certainly not hurt you during your application and the hiring ...
How do I become a law enforcer?	5/9/2009
Q: Jack, I am 12 years old and want to be a police officer when I grow up. My questions are... What ... A: Jeff, You still have ten years before you would be eligible to become a police officer. That is ...
Future Career	5/7/2009
Q: my name is Jahci.Im 15 years old and am thinking about having a career in the CIA.Its for a project ... A: Jahci, Thank you very much for the invitation to come to your class but I wanted to let you know ...
Resigning	5/6/2009
Q: I am currently doing research and was curious as to what the process involved for a police officer ... A: Michael, Because there are thousands of police departments and every single one has its own rules ...
More information about 911 procedures	5/6/2009
Q: Jack, I need to know how does the 911 works? What are their procedures? How do 911 distributes along ... A: Don't they have a 911 system or something similar in Peru? I can't believe that in the big cities ...
Swat,FBI,CIA	5/6/2009
Q: Ok, my background. Im 18 and am going to college to major in criminal justice and minor in ROTC. Im ... A: I said that 10 - 15% of those who initially apply to become police officers are actually hired. The ...
Swat,FBI,CIA	5/5/2009
Q: Ok, my background. Im 18 and am going to college to major in criminal justice and minor in ROTC. Im ... A: Chris, Let me get this straight. After college you are going into the army and hoping to be a ...
career in law enforcement-post felony conviction	5/5/2009
Q: I have a criminal record from approximately 20 plus years ago. I have spent the last three years ... A: Gerald, Who are you asking about this where you are getting conflicting answers? Certainly not the ...
Police Work	4/30/2009
Q: In my high school, we have a program called Law and Public Safety Academy (LPSA). It is run by one ... A: Haley, I am retired but you never lose your instincts that developed during your career. For ...
license suspension	4/30/2009
Q: At 16 years of age I was arrested for drunk driving, refused to take the test and my license was ... A: Paige, There is no way for me to predict what the background investigation will reveal once you ...
Becoming a SWAT or Police officer	4/30/2009
Q: NC. I want to take a career in criminal justic and also become a SWAT officer. I was wondering if ... A: Having served in the military would certainly not hurt you but it might not help you. What you ...
Acceptance to MO Police Academy	4/28/2009
Q: I am considering a career in law enforcement but I have a slight concern as to whether or not I'd be ... A: Bret, The problem with answering this question is that in my part of the country there are no ...
Age restrictions	4/27/2009
Q: I am 43 years old with a college degree. I am interested in a career in law enforcement. At my ... A: David, There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination in hiring based on age. So your age ...
Police Question	4/22/2009
Q: if your working with the police in any way weather its out on the street or in the station/ office ... A: I don't see a thing wrong with asking a coworker about how their holiday was or what they did on ...
Police question	4/22/2009
Q: if your working with the police in any way weather its out on the street or in the station/ office ... A: You are going to have to explain a little better. Especially the part about "if you are working ...
career	4/22/2009
Q: i am only a freshman in high school but i have to know now what career i want to persue. i want to ... A: Diana, I can help you with your question about detectives but the job of "forensic scientist" is an ...
swat careers	4/21/2009
Q: I am an 11B (infantry) in the United States army. My contract runs out in three years. I am now 35. ... A: Charles, I'll make this short and to the point. You are 35 now with three years left in the ...
SWAT or tactical enforcement team	4/20/2009
Q: I am 21 years of age, and am currently in the US Navy, i am an E-4 (Waiting for E-5 exam results) ... A: Peter, I doubt seriously if you are going to get hired by the ATF or DEA with only a high school ...
law enforcement	4/18/2009
Q: i am interested in tactical opps. but i do have a criminal history as i was an idiot growing up. ... A: Charles, I'd be the last person to tell you that you would never be able to get a job in law ...
State Highway Patrol	4/15/2009
Q: Jack, for a long time I have wanted to become a police officer. I have decided that I would rather ... A: Charles, I know nothing about the Ohio State Highway Patrol but the name would bother me. In my ...
follow up	4/14/2009
Q: There is evidence that she was abducted. She left the office on an overcast day at an odd hour for ... A: I wish that you had not opened a new question because now I cannot read what you wrote before. I ...
my dream!	4/14/2009
Q: my name is jerry.g from longisland n.y. and i am 23 yrs old, ive never been arested or in any ... A: Jerry, I have never heard of a police officer that had a prosthetic leg. But I also have never ...
kidnapping no ransom	4/12/2009
Q: A 53 year old female executive is kidnapped while biking in the park. No history of marital, family ... A: I've helped numerous authors with scenarios, believability issues, and sometimes with police ...
On Living a dream (SWAT)	4/11/2009
Q: Hey Jack I have a question or a few that i wouldn't mind getting answers to.I am 16 now and heading ... A: Steven, Let me call something to your attention. Your statement that you "see your future in ...
kidnapping and private investigator	4/11/2009
Q: I already sent you a few questions, I hope you don't mind another. Would it make sense for a fairly ... A: Assuming that this is a novel that you are writing I would set the time period in the 1930's or ...
kidnapping no ransom	4/11/2009
Q: A 53 year old female executive is kidnapped while biking in the park. No history of marital, family ... A: Is this a plot for a book that you are writing? In my entire career as a police officer and ...
what do patrol officers do?	4/10/2009
Q: Hey it’s me again! Sorry to bother you so soon, but i had another question. First off, I’d like to ... A: Ahhh Annie again. Posting from school? Tisk tisk. You are correct. I don't know how many times ...
SWAT team	4/9/2009
Q: Me and my boyfriend both want to work in the police force after college. He wanted to be a SWAT ... A: Annie, As you might have discovered police work is not like television. Many of my questions in ...
becoming SWAT	4/8/2009
Q: my name is Gary Bartsma. i am currently in the United States Army deployed in Iraq as a infantry ... A: Gary, Your biggest hurdle is going to be when you try to get hired by a police department. Only ...
POST Background Check	4/5/2009
Q: I'm 30 years old, and was abused greatly as a child although it mostly went unreported. I have not ... A: John, I don't have any idea what job you are applying for but since you chose the Police Careers ...
hello	4/4/2009
Q: i was wondering if i need police training and about how long would it take till i can get my career ... A: Ok Jasmine either you are not reading my replies or I am not making myself clear. There is NO SUCH ...
hello	4/3/2009
Q: i was wondering if i need police training and about how long would it take till i can get my career ... A: All right lets go over this again. A forensic scientist and a detective are two different things ...
SVU	4/3/2009
Q: I am very interested in becoming an SVU detective for new york city. I have multiple questions. 1. ... A: Jake, The first thing that you have to understand is that I know nothing about the New York City ...
hello	4/2/2009
Q: i was wondering if i need police training and about how long would it take till i can get my career ... A: Jasmine, I'm not sure what you mean by "VU" but I am guessing that you mean "Victim Unit"? If so ...
hi	3/31/2009
Q: My name is Clarissa Hector. I am currently getting my associates degree in criminal justice. I have ... A: Clarissa, Since there are thousands of police departments in this country, each with its own ...
swat	3/31/2009
Q: how old do you have to become a swat team member A: Dakim, The first thing that you have to understand is that there are thousands of police ...
US Marshal	3/29/2009
Q: I am trying to apply to become a us marshal. can u tell me what migt be a good field for a guy who ... A: Joseph, I understand that your goal is to become a United States Marshall. But I don't ...
I dream	3/28/2009
Q: Sir my dream is become a police officer i know i will. Can i become a police officer if Am not US ... A: I have no idea where you live but you probably should know that we have no national police ...
Nolo Contender Battery	3/28/2009
Q: I am applying for a position with the DJJ as a resident officer(Jackson county) In 1996 -- my son ( ... A: Fred, I have no way of knowing whether any individual agency is going to hire you or not. I don't ...
age and a history of speeding	3/26/2009
Q: I'll keep it simple 1)I'm an older male but in good shape, if I pass the chip exam will they ... A: Kenneth, I have no idea what the "chip" exam is but I am assuming that it is an apptitude test for ...
Obstructions - road law	3/24/2009
Q: I live in the suburbs of GA and can't get a straight answer anywhere! I live in a well established, ... A: Amanda, Here is the problem with a question like yours. We have fifty states. Each has its own ...
a career without a name?	3/23/2009
Q: I just recently started school for criminal justice, I know what specifically I want to do. The ... A: I don't think that there is a specific name for the different jobs that you want to do. In many ...
how to go about it ?	3/21/2009
Q: and i will be getting out soon and i was wondering how to go about finding the right field for me ? ... A: I guess that you realize that no one goes straight into a specialized unit from the academy. First ...
Becoming A Police Officer	3/20/2009
Q: I am 48 years old and have always wanted to be a police officer, my first Question is Am I too old? ... A: Scott, Federal law protects you as far as age discrimination which means that any particular ...
Obligation to keep parents informed on teenage runaway	3/18/2009
Q: I'm writing a novel that involves a young teenager reported as a runaway by his stepfather after the ... A: Louise, Every case is different, every situation is different, and of course every police officer ...
svu	3/17/2009
Q: i am very interested in entering into a job as a svu detective. i read that you had some experience ... A: Melissa, This is a difficult concept to explain to a student (I am assuming that you are a high ...
certification	3/16/2009
Q: i've recently enrolled in the Augusta technical college course called "basic law enforcement" ... A: Bill, I some areas of the country there are private police academies where the student pays and ...
SVU detective	3/14/2009
Q: I am 14 years old and in 9th grade. i have had a pass that i rather not talk about, but my pass has ... A: Yes there are detective units that investigate sexual offenses. There are also units that ...
Questions about homicide	3/13/2009
Q: I was wondering just how many years you would have to do in uniform to be put in homicide? and when ... A: No there is no difference. A detective is a police officer who does not wear a uniform. A ...
SVU detective	3/13/2009
Q: I am 14 years old and in 9th grade. i have had a pass that i rather not talk about, but my pass has ... A: Sunny, I have no idea what you mean by "I had a pass" but if you would rather not talk about then ...
Questions about homicide	3/12/2009
Q: I was wondering just how many years you would have to do in uniform to be put in homicide? and when ... A: Ok it sounds like you want a concise answer. Maintain a perfect disciplinary and near perfect ...
Questions about homicide	3/12/2009
Q: I was wondering just how many years you would have to do in uniform to be put in homicide? and when ... A: Chris, I probably should put something on my profile about this time thing because I get a ton ...
Background Disqualifiers	3/12/2009
Q: I am a 33 year old male looking to switch careers and go into law enforcement. I have a Masters in ... A: Ian, You have to realize that there are thousands of police departments in this country and every ...
Special Weapons and Tactics	3/11/2009
Q: I am currently a senior in high school and am interested in acquiring a job in the police field. I ... A: Ryan, Don't worry about what your minor should be. Police departments do not care what you ...
Detective Career Pathway	3/10/2009
Q: This is a really amateur question but I was just curious with the pathway to becoming a detective. ... A: It is not the site that pertains only to the United States. For example if I was a computer expert ...
Detective Career Pathway	3/10/2009
Q: This is a really amateur question but I was just curious with the pathway to becoming a detective. ... A: I had a feeling that you were not in the United States since you addressed me as "Sir Toomey". I am ...
Preperation for law enforcement	3/9/2009
Q: My son is 17yrs,old and a senior in high school.He is taking criminal justice in boces and wants to ... A: Robert, Military service does not prepare a young person for a job in law enforcement. It might ...
FBI agent or police officer	3/9/2009
Q: I have always dreamed of a career in law enforement, especially as an FBI agent. I was told by ... A: Maggie, I'm not an FBI agent but you are most likely correct when you say that you already have ...
Question about Police	3/7/2009
Q: Hey I got a question is it allright for a Detevitce/ Stg/ Inspector to say it was good to see you ... A: Ok then I am puzzled why you would not think it was all right to say that? I'd like to hear why you ...
Question about Police	3/7/2009
Q: Hey I got a question is it allright for a Detevitce/ Stg/ Inspector to say it was good to see you ... A: Jenna, Hey! What context was it used and what were the circumstances? Your one sentence ...
Becoming a Homicide Detective in New York	3/6/2009
Q: How do I become a New York Homicide Detective in the most efficient way possible? Is there a ... A: Stephanie, There is no university that would ever teach you the skills necessary to become a ...
law enforceent..	3/5/2009
Q: Hey Mr. Toomey, I'm 19 and would love to get into law enforcement but I'm being held back by the 21 ... A: Doug, What is the "21 rule"? The requirement that you have to be 21 to become a police officer? ...
Police officer qualifications	3/4/2009
Q: I live in the state of Florida and I am now 20 years old. When I was 16 I got arrested for burglary ... A: Brad, You said "the force". What force? You have to understand that there are thousands of ...
Firing and hiring.	3/3/2009
Q: I'm 28 years old, I have 5 Years honorable discharge from the Navy and i worked the last 4 years as ... A: Daniel, There is no way to give you a "yes" or "no" answer. I am sure that you are aware of this ...
salary	3/3/2009
Q: i was just wondering how much is the salary of becoming a detective,also the outlook, and education ... A: Jessica, There is no way to give you a "yes" or "no" answer to any of your questions. The reason ...
Can i be hired?	2/25/2009
Q: I am 16 years old, and i really want to be a police officer. In the past, i smoked marajuana twice, ... A: Matt, You are a long way from being at the stage where you can apply to be a police officer. ...
Homicide Investigation	2/25/2009
Q: I have found reading your answers a valuable resource to my writing. I would like to ask a question ... A: Of course the police can ask, invite, request anyone to the police station for an interview. That ...
Try to become a police officer	2/25/2009
Q: Twenty years ago i have gotten in trouble with the law with a hand gun violation , And i was founded ... A: Lee, I'd have to ask you what have you been doing for the last twenty years? I would estimate that ...
LEO prospective - Background issues,potential military experience	2/23/2009
Q: How you doing Mr. Toomey, thank you for your 26 years of service. Also I gather you served in the ... A: If the old charge doesn't show up in that database I would bet that it has been expunged. But I'd ...
LEO prospective - Background issues,potential military experience	2/23/2009
Q: How you doing Mr. Toomey, thank you for your 26 years of service. Also I gather you served in the ... A: I probably had two contacts with Baltimore during my entire career and neither involved applicants. ...
LEO prospective - Background issues,potential military experience	2/23/2009
Q: How you doing Mr. Toomey, thank you for your 26 years of service. Also I gather you served in the ... A: John, I am not familar with the hiring standards of the Baltimore PD. I am guessing that you ...
swat	2/22/2009
Q: i was hoping that you could help me, i was wondering what collage classes or if any to take to get ... A: Cody, I am guessing that you are getting your idea of SWAT from a televisoin program? If so ...
getting hired	2/22/2009
Q: I'm a 20 year old male with one year of community college, my dad is a sergeant going on 28 years ... A: Jack, As you probably know there are over a thousand police departments in this country and each ...
what would prohibit me from law enforcement	2/21/2009
Q: I am 25 and used to be a military policeman then got out on honorable discharge. Since then however ... A: Trever, I might as well say the same thing to you as I do to the hundreds of others who have ...
Forensic Investigator	2/21/2009
Q: I want to be a Forensic Investigator. I watch Forensic Files and shows like that. I also read lots ... A: Because you don't like the answer and apparenetly believe what you watch on tv is not a reason to ...
HIGHWAY PATROL	2/20/2009
Q: WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE HIGHWAY PATROL JOB? A: Jose, You are going to have to both narrow down your question and tell me what you mean by "highway ...
background investigation	2/19/2009
Q: I'm hoping to begin a career in law enforcement. I have a clean driving record, excellent credit, a ... A: Carlos, Let me tell you something. Yours is the third question today dealing with "CJBAT" and ...
homicide detective	2/19/2009
Q: I have some questions on how to become a homicide detective: - selection process; training thats ... A: Don, You need to know that there are thousands of police departments in this country and probably ...
illegal drugs	2/18/2009
Q: when i was 15 years old, i experimented once with an illegal narcotic. i tried it and felt scared ... A: Brianna, I probably should put a generic answer to this question on my profile because I get so ...
info	2/18/2009
Q: my name is melanie and i have always wanted to be an SVU detective for a long time. but what do i ... A: Melanie, The first thing that you need to realize is that you are basing your future on a tv show ...
How to become a detective	2/13/2009
Q: I am a high school student, and seeing how the choices I make now will have a great impact on my ... A: I am glad that you realize that you cannot go straight from the classroom to the desk of a ...
police dog handling info	2/13/2009
Q: i have been working with dogs for five years and would like to join the police force and go onto dog ... A: Mark, I'm not sure where people are getting the idea that I am a British police officer. Yours is ...
hearing	2/12/2009
Q: i have read that you have to have perfict hearing to enter the force. i have had a hearing problem ... A: Matt, I probably should put this in my profile. There are thousands of police departments in the ...
background	2/11/2009
Q: I just got out of the military with 5 years honorable service and 2 deployments. I'm trying to get ... A: Steve, There is no way that I can give you a "yes" or "no" answer. There are thousands of police ...
Credit	2/11/2009
Q: I live in South Carolina and one of the requirements to become a police officer is to have a good ... A: Lisa, Most police reputable police departments investigate an applicants credit history. A low ...
svu	2/10/2009
Q: hell.i am really close to being 15 and am in love with SVU for law and order. i understand U have to ... A: What if I told you that in real life there is no such thing as a SVU detective? Its a television ...
Homicide Investigation	2/6/2009
Q: I have found reading your answers a valuable resource to my writing. I would like to ask a question ... A: Can I give you some advice? When you are talking to someone who is outside of the theater scene do ...
accident reconstruction	2/5/2009
Q: my name is Jess and I am a junior in high school. I have been trying to find information about ... A: Jess, Most high school students are not aware that specialized units in police departments should ...
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Position	2/5/2009
Q: My husband applied to be a Deputy Sheriff Trainee in our local county in California and was ... A: Amber, There are over a thousand police departments in this country. Every single one has its own ...
Your opinion on my chances	2/4/2009
Q: I wanted to ask your opinion on my chances of getting into the police department. I have not ... A: Andre, I am sure that you are aware that there over a thousand police departments in this county ...
ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL	2/3/2009
Q: I currently live in kyle Texas. I have been wanting to be a police officer for about 10+yrs now, but ... A: Jeremy, I get a constant stream of questions just like yours. What people don't understand is that ...
Quitting mistake	2/3/2009
Q: I am 23 years old and recently graduated college. I have always known I wanted to work in law ... A: Nick, At least you realize that dropping out of the academy was a mistake. I get a lot of ...
Missing persons case spanning several years	2/2/2009
Q: I'm requesting this information for a (sci-fi/fantasy-ish) story I'm working on. I have two ... A: 1. No missing person case is closed unless the missing person is located and determined to be safe ...
Missing persons case spanning several years	2/2/2009
Q: I'm requesting this information for a (sci-fi/fantasy-ish) story I'm working on. I have two ... A: Let me give you some advice. Do not use the term "went missing". That is purely a media phrase and ...
Hello !	2/1/2009
Q: I am a freshman at Conestoga High School,Philadelphia,PA. I want to become a police officer and i ... A: Relvi, There are many things that you need to learn about the requirments for becoming a police ...
Getting hired	1/27/2009
Q: I have wanted to get into Law Enforcement for a long time now. I was able to make it all the way ... A: Greg, The problem is going to be when you apply for another department. You will be asked if you ...
Concerns of getting accepted into academy	1/24/2009
Q: I've been trying to talk to someone for the longest time about my current situation, I hope you can ... A: Robert, I agree with the people that you are talking to. You are worrying far too much about ...
Question about Police Academy School.	1/24/2009
Q: 31 and live in Florida, I'm currently in the Army reserves and I am interested in joining the police ... A: Eddie, Its impossible to give you a "yes" or "no" answer. I also notice that you have asked about ...
a good question	1/22/2009
Q: Hi i was just wondering if i could be a cop if i committed a felon when i was 16 and sentenced at 17 ... A: Luke, There are thousands of police departments in this country. Every one has its own hiring ...
Am I qualified to become a local police officer?	1/17/2009
Q: Sir, I am a 25 year old male and I would love to become a police officer, but in the past I have ... A: Vitaly, There are thousands of police departments in this country. Each one has its own hiring ...
Becoming a Dectective	1/16/2009
Q: Jack, I am curretnly attending Community College and am having trouble deciding what career to ... A: Meghan, One thing that is very difficult for young people to comprehend is that detectives are ...
employment troubles.. Police Officer	1/14/2009
Q: First, I would like to thank you for your time in answering my question, it is much appreciated. I ... A: John, I don't know what to tell you besides keep trying. There are literrally thousands of ...
police officer	1/14/2009
Q: What is the time frame on a persons past. Like drugs. I know some police department looks down on a ... A: I can't answer a question that I don't understand. Tell me what you did, what you used, how long ...
Going from US Marine Infantryman to SWAT	1/9/2009
Q: Can annyone kind of explain what it would be like for a person getting out of the Marine Corps as an ... A: Coleman, I think that you are a bit confused about the SWAT situation. SWAT is a division of a ...
Should I take AP classes?	1/6/2009
Q: I was wondering how much taking advance placement classes would help me and my goal to become a ... A: James, Don't worry about the lack of advanced placement classes. The last thing in the world that ...
police hiring	1/5/2009
Q: Why does credit matter? I am good on everything, but my credit is less than stellar due to a ... A: Mandy, I am going to have to place this on my profile page. There are thousands of police ...
Entry Level Separation and becoming an Officer	1/4/2009
Q: I joined the National Guard when I was 18 and was in for about 5 months. I went to 5 payed RSP ... A: Mike, I should put this on my profile right on top. There are thousands of police departments in ...
Procedure - Arsonist caught in the act	1/2/2009
Q: I see you answer questions from writers-wonderful! How would an off-duty officer approach a business ... A: Steph, You have to understand that every single situation or call that a police officer encounters ...
Procedure - Arsonist caught in the act	1/1/2009
Q: I see you answer questions from writers-wonderful! How would an off-duty officer approach a business ... A: Steph, You are going to have to tell me what the off-duty officer is doing there. Is he walking? ...
Law Enforcement	12/31/2008
Q: I am currently attending high school as a junior in Visalia, California. After high school I want to ... A: Gilberto, You should continue your education because the earlies possible time that you could apply ...
hiring	12/29/2008
Q: im a junior in high school and i have my mind set on becoming a Kentucky State Police Officer and i ... A: Aaron, It is hard to say because I know nothing about you and what your background ...
homicide detetctive	12/28/2008
Q: Im an 12 years old and looking into the homicide field. I love shows like Monk.I actually solved a ... A: Stephanie, I am sorry to tell you that in order to become a homicide detective that you are going ...
Police procedure following suicide	12/23/2008
Q: Jack. Like many of the others on this site, I'm a writer. I'm working on a scene where a ... A: Jennifer, Let me point out a few points that you might reconsider when writing your book. ...
Law Enforcement.	12/20/2008
Q: im specialist Ramos from the United States Army . Im a infantry soldier currently serving in iraq ... A: Mauricio, There is no way to give you a "yes" or "no" answer because there are thousands of police ...
child support	12/14/2008
Q: I am on the road to applying to be a police officer in my local county, and i have 3 child support ... A: Ok from the way you wrote I suspected that you lived in the UK. I don't know how far your hiring ...
SVU detective	12/12/2008
Q: What are some of the requirements to become a detective for homicides,sex crimes, etc.? A: Ashley, I saw a little bit of your statement when you left feedback. Unfortuantely we cannot ...
Execution Style Homicide	12/11/2008
Q: Many years ago a friend of mine was murdered. He was shot from behind in the head. The shooter was ... A: I can't imagine what the reasoning would be for the shooter to place a lighter in the hand of a ...
Execution Style Homicide	12/11/2008
Q: Many years ago a friend of mine was murdered. He was shot from behind in the head. The shooter was ... A: Jane, I am not sure what you mean by "I wonder if my friend didn't end up in a witness protection ...
Just need some advice	12/10/2008
Q: Jack, Just need some advice. I am 22 years old and live in South Florida. I have applied to ... A: Varune, In my state and every state that is near me you cannot put yourself through an academy ...
seeking advice	12/4/2008
Q: My name is Chris I am 23 year old mechanic who is SERIOUSLY considering changing careers to try to ... A: Chris, First of all you need to know that there are thousands of police departments in this ...
S.W.A.T.	12/3/2008
Q: do you know anything on becoming a S.W.A.T. officer?? ANSWER: How old are you? How much education ... A: Ah ok. Sorry. I get hundreds of questions from kids who want to go into SWAT so I thought that is ...
Law Enforcement	11/30/2008
Q: Mr. Toomey, I am a 24 year old male considering a career in law enforcement. My problem is that I ... A: Paul, Telling me that you "were a little wild" doesn't tell me much. Were you arrested multiple ...
SWAT	11/27/2008
Q: im planing on goin to the marines for 3 years will that give me most of the experience i need to ... A: Tyler, I am not sure if you are the same guy who asked me about SWAT the other day. Going into ...
being a swat	11/25/2008
Q: I am 14 years old intrested to be officially a swat member. i go to a military school that is based ... A: Paul, I hope that you are not getting your ideas from television. If so let me tell you ...
Police procedure for missing child case	11/15/2008
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 ...
Police Dispatcher Test	11/11/2008
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 ...
leanring and knowing	11/11/2008
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 ...
Detective	11/10/2008
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 ...
LAPD application	11/2/2008
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 ...
LAPD application	11/2/2008
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 ...
Requirements	10/31/2008
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 ...
background requirements for employment	10/28/2008
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 ...
typical work day	10/28/2008
Q: this website is really cool. I am writing a paper on a career as a Police Officer and I had two ... A: Jody, There is no typical day for a patrol officer or for a detective. A patrol officer might ...
law enforcement	10/22/2008
Q: I am currently a junior at Gainesville State College working on a Criminal Justice degree, I want to ... A: Kory, I am guessing that you are getting your idea from watching television. There are NO police ...
General	10/21/2008
Q: Toomey. My name is Andrew and I am a Combat Engineer in the Army. Currently serving in Iraq. I ... A: Andrew, This is a subject that comes up over and over. There are thousands of police ...
hi sir	10/17/2008
Q: sir plz will u provide me some contacts of SWAT members plz sir i want to talk with them atleast ... A: Anand, I am sorry but I do not know any SWAT team members and even if I did I could not give you ...
Police Academy	10/13/2008
Q: Mr. Toomey, I've asked questions on here before and you have always given me good advice, so here's ... A: Tim, In some areas of the country there are private police academies where people pay tuition and ...
how much?	10/10/2008
Q: how many years do you have to go to school to get a chance on the force? A: Ok I probably should put this on my profile but there are no national hiring standards for the ...
need advice	10/9/2008
Q: i am currently a student at port charlotte high school in port charlotte,fl. i am interested in ... A: Daniel, First of all I need to tell you that I cannot and will not tell you what to do because ...
Police Career	10/7/2008
Q: I am a student earning my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and want to become a Police Officer. ... A: Colleen, It is very true that many police agencies or federal agencies will hire anyone who is ...
SWAT	10/6/2008
Q: hey what grades do you have to have to have a job in SWAT? thanks A: I am assuming that you are in high school? You don't need to be worried about SWAT right now. The ...
police	10/2/2008
Q: i want to become a police officer but i just hate school. i just cant be in school for one dam day. ... A: Brian, I hate to break it to you but I don't know of any police departments are going to look ...
Police career	10/1/2008
Q: My name is Joe Calderon and I am actively seeking a career in Law Enforcement. However, I know I ... A: Joe, As you correctly noted any answer that I give in this category might not apply to every ...
Age and advanced degrees	9/30/2008
Q: Good afternoon! I am a 37 year old woman who has two masters degrees (one in sociology and an MSW ... A: Well for example a bad credit history is usually an automatic disqualifier. Someone who has been ...
Age and advanced degrees	9/30/2008
Q: Good afternoon! I am a 37 year old woman who has two masters degrees (one in sociology and an MSW ... A: Theresa, I have little doubt that your degrees and life experiences would help you get hired ...
schooling	9/27/2008
Q: if i want to become a cop these days.. you have to have secondary education right? besdies high ... A: There is no guarantee that you are ever going to hired as a police officer. Only about 25% of those ...
schooling	9/26/2008
Q: if i want to become a cop these days.. you have to have secondary education right? besdies high ... A: Brian, There are no national hiring standards for police officers. There are thousands of ...
Deciding on a career.	9/23/2008
Q: I am a senior in High school, 17 y.o., and am still slightly unsure of what path i want to take in ... A: Adam, I don't know too many kids, who in their senior year of high school, who turned out doing ...
Illegal Imigrant	9/23/2008
Q: I just want to ask you, if there would be any problems with me when I apply for job as a police ... A: There is no way to give you a "yes" or "no" answer because there are thousands of police departments ...
Possible Career oppurtunity as a SVU Detective	9/22/2008
Q: My name is Amanda, I'm 18 years old and I'm a senior in High School. So far I know I want to study ... A: Amanda, I am happy that you are thinking about a career in law enforcement. I am also glad that ...
medical	9/20/2008
Q: my question is...im currently in the background stage for a police force in ontario. I was seeing a ... A: Jeremy, Its difficult for me to answer questions about another country's procedures and you can ...
homicide detectives	9/16/2008
Q: so how many years total will i be in college if i wanted to be a homicide detective and which ... A: Amber, I am assuming that you are in high school? It is not a matter of how many years you ...
Career in criminal justice	9/15/2008
Q: I am a criminal justice major at Clinton Community College and have discovered that Mental Health is ... A: Brian, A candidate for a position in police work undergoes a throrough background check which ...
Becoming a Cop	9/11/2008
Q: but when i turned 18 I got in a little trouble for trespassing I just wanted to know did that mess ... A: Tony, I'm sure that you realize that you will have to undergo a thorough background check when ...
Application	9/9/2008
Q: I have a few questions to filling out an application. I live in North Carolina and here they only ... A: Sarah, I can't tell you how all of this is going to affect your chances. I would have no way ...
drug raids	9/8/2008
Q: In the story I am writing, I will have the older experienced officer one who used to go on a lot of ... A: Demitrius the problem is that you don't take into account that there could be hundreds of different ...
drug raids	9/8/2008
Q: In the story I am writing, I will have the older experienced officer one who used to go on a lot of ... A: Patrol officers don't go on drug raids except as a support to give a uniformed presence. "Drug ...
Application	9/8/2008
Q: I have a few questions to filling out an application. I live in North Carolina and here they only ... A: Sarah, During your background check your credit history will be investigated. I will tell you ...
SVU detective question	9/7/2008
Q: I have been looking into the whole "SVU detective" thing for quite some time now. I am only 15, and ... A: Sara, It is good that this may be your chosen career path but there some things that you should ...
being a police officer	9/4/2008
Q: toomey, my question is about being a police officer with tattoo's. what are the regulations with ... A: Eric, I think that I am going to have to put something on my profile about this. What I mean is ...
necesary requirements 4 becoming a police officer	9/3/2008
Q: a junior in high school. I am thinking of perusing a career in law enforcement, i would like to know ... A: Migeul, This is a frequent question that I get. Most people are not aware that there are ...
finding a person.	8/26/2008
Q: In my story, an adult is adducted, shoved into a van after coming out of a restaurant. The police, ... A: If the person is abducted coming out of a restaraunt I would assume that there are witnesses. ...
finding a person.	8/25/2008
Q: In my story, an adult is adducted, shoved into a van after coming out of a restaurant. The police, ... A: Are you asking me how the police would be able to find where the person is being held? Or are you ...
Career In Law Enforcement	8/21/2008
Q: How's it going sir? My Question is very open, so i don't expect an easy answer, just some guidance. ... A: Anthony, Let me be blunt. No one goes straight into a specialized unit no matter what they have ...
Hi	8/17/2008
Q: okay i justed started high school, and im really serious about becoming apart of the special victims ... A: Well the lesson here is for you not to believe anything that you see on television. No shows about ...
Hi	8/17/2008
Q: okay i justed started high school, and im really serious about becoming apart of the special victims ... A: Julie, I am guessing that you are getting your idea from watching television. The bad news is ...
Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem??	8/15/2008
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ... A: Ok I thought that most officers in this country were represented by unions like the FOP. Big ...
Background Investigation for Lateral Tranfer could be a problem??	8/15/2008
Q: I was a police officer in Alabama for two years, and just recently ended my employment with the ... A: James, Not knowing a thing about the Seattle police department this question is almost ...
question concerning a sheriff...	8/7/2008
Q: I am in the progress of working on a novel, and was just wondering, if a serial killer struck a ... A: Nicole, The FBI does not investigate murders because murder is not a federal crime. 99.9% of ...
In teams or alone?	8/6/2008
Q: I have a quickCan (NYPD) Homicide detectives work alone, or must they have a partner a'la the FBI? ... A: Maybe days and days or weeks after the event a detective might go out on interviews alone but ...
In teams or alone?	8/6/2008
Q: I have a quickCan (NYPD) Homicide detectives work alone, or must they have a partner a'la the FBI? A: Contrary to popular belief the FBI does not investigate murders because murder is not against ...
Requirements	8/4/2008
Q: I am a British Police officer in the Greater Manchester Police. I am looking at moving to new york ... A: Dominic, I don't know a thing about the NYPD except what I read in the newspaper or see on ...
School	8/3/2008
Q: I am a senior this year and I am wondering what would be good classes to take to become a homicide ... A: Meagan, It does not matter what kind of classes that you take. You will learn everything that ...
School	8/2/2008
Q: I am a senior this year and I am wondering what would be good classes to take to become a homicide ... A: Meagan, At this stage in your life there are no classes that you can take that will prepare you ...
what can i do ?	7/30/2008
Q: I recently got out of the military i always wanted to be come a law enforcement , but so decision ... A: The key thing is to tell the truth. If you tell the "new" police department that you have never ...
Sex Crimes Unit	7/17/2008
Q: I know you already answered a similar question, so sorry for taking up some more of your time. My ... A: Emily, I hope that you realize that your chances of working for such a unit are very slim. ...
Carrer Question?	7/11/2008
Q: Hey there, I am interested in becoming a homicide detective at some point. I want to know in you ... A: John, If you are serious about this goal you shouldn't be using the term "cop". That shows a ...
son's interest in law enforcement career	7/8/2008
Q: My son is enrolling in the pre-law enforcement training program at a regional Job Corp center. He ... A: David, I know nothing about Florida law enforcement or the hiring standards of that state. ...
swat	7/7/2008
Q: My name is Tyler I have been looking into getting into the swat team is it worth joining the ... A: Tyler, The first thing that you need to realize is that absolutely NOTHING that you see on ...
Procedure on kidnapping	7/3/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me please. I am writing a book ( I am not a ... A: Ok I suspected that this was happening in the UK because of the terminology that you used. Almost ...
Procedure on kidnapping	7/2/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me please. I am writing a book ( I am not a ... A: Karen, I'll try to help you but you have to understand that when you ask things like "what would ...
Background	6/25/2008
Q: I am wanting to become a Police Officer in Oklahoma City. When I was a teen (1983), I was arrested. ... A: Jeff, You have to undertsand that there are thousands of police departments from the smalles ...
Homicide Detective	6/24/2008
Q: I am a Junior in High school and I have 1 more year till I graduate and I was interested in a career ... A: Nancy, You don't need to worry about what college that you attend. It makes absolutely no ...
Police	6/18/2008
Q: From your basic knowledge on law, do you think it is more likely I can be a police officer if I take ... A: Clay, Have you asked me this before? I had a question from someone with almost exactly the same ...
what do i need ?	6/17/2008
Q: My dream is to become a S.W.A.T. officer. I am 16 years old and i only have one more year in high ... A: Rodigro, The first thing that you have to learn is that SWAT officers are police officers. It ...
Hello (:	6/15/2008
Q: ) Well I'm really obsessed with the show Law and Order-Svu, and it's a dream of mine to be an SVU ... A: Kimmy, You can still work with child abuse and rape victims but you have to understand that ...
Hello (:	6/15/2008
Q: ) Well I'm really obsessed with the show Law and Order-Svu, and it's a dream of mine to be an SVU ... A: Kimmy, I hate to break your heart but that is a ficticional show. Nothing that you see on tv ...
Speed by Pacing	6/12/2008
Q: I was wondering what the proper procudre was for clocking someone's speed by pacing the vehicle. I ... A: Sean, There is no "proper procedure" for anything involving police work. There are thousands of ...
Am I able to become a police officer?	6/10/2008
Q: When I was 20 years old I worked the graveyard shift at a gas station and I scratched some lottery ... A: Joel, First of all you have to understand that there are thousands of police departments and ...
Becoming A Police Officer	6/3/2008
Q: I would like to become an officer but I am unsure on where to start. I was considering a BA in ... A: Patrick, I am not aware of any educational programs that you describe. I am not a career ...
Crime Scene Unit Career	5/27/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what steps I need to take in order to work for a Crime Scene ... A: My department used either senior officers or retired officers from other departments for their crime ...
Career choices	5/16/2008
Q: I am a 17 year old female who plans to have a job in either the military or law enforcement. I lack ... A: Danielle, I am not exactly the right person to ask about a disease that I know nothing about. ...
SVU Detective	5/15/2008
Q: I am only 13 and I plan on being a Special Victims Unit Detective when I grow up.I know the things ... A: Summer, You have already gotten a hint about the connection between reality and what happens on ...
Police	5/14/2008
Q: Hey Jack, its me again, I did allot of research on the police force, but I still don't know about ... A: Clay, Let me emphasize that there are no national hiring standards for police officers in this ...
master-at-arms	5/12/2008
Q: Jack,I am 18 years old and I have been interested in becoming a police officer for some time now and ... A: Don, I make it a practice to never advise people what they should do or not do as far as career ...
Police sniper	5/11/2008
Q: I am 18 years old and would like to be a police officer for one year and then become a police sniper ... A: Can I give you some advice? Forget about being a sniper. If any department hears that being a ...
Police sniper	5/11/2008
Q: I am 18 years old and would like to be a police officer for one year and then become a police sniper ... A: Clay, It is not my function to keep track of police departments and know who they accept and who ...
Police officer	4/29/2008
Q: I currently live in New York and want to become a police officer in florida. How do I go about ... A: I can't give you a definitive answer that would fit every police department in the state of Florida ...
How to become a S.W.A,T. member?	4/24/2008
Q: my name is Danny. I was wondering if you could help me? Ever since I was little I always wanted to ... A: Danny, What most students don't realize is that in order to become a SWAT team member that you ...
army	4/23/2008
Q: A: Xevier, I am not sure what you are asking me but I will take a chance here. Are you are asking ...
SVU	4/18/2008
Q: I have been told by some that the SVU department in New York does not exist. I really would like to ... A: There is no such thing as an SVU unit. Please do not believe anything that you see on television. ...
interesed in becoming a S.W.A.T. member	4/14/2008
Q: i'm 15 and interseted in becoming a SWAT member and i was wondering if you would answer a few ... A: Its impossible to tell you how many officers are accepted in a year because we are talking about the ...
Question?	4/11/2008
Q: I am a high school student currently a junior.I want to become a homicide detective.In my knowledge ... A: Jenevee, Lets put it this way. If there were 201 people in the hiring pool and the police ...
Fire Investigation	4/10/2008
Q: I am currently attending college and taking CJ and Fire Science classes. I want to become a fire ... A: Olivia, I am taking this from my personal experience and from what I have seen. In my area ...
merging police departments	4/10/2008
Q: Occasionally our newspaper has articles on the financial challenges facing our Police Chief's and ... A: No problem but I still don't understand how they manage a situation where officers from a smaller ...
merging police departments	4/9/2008
Q: Occasionally our newspaper has articles on the financial challenges facing our Police Chief's and ... A: David, In all my life I have never heard of two police departments merging. That would involve ...
interesed in becoming a S.W.A.T. member	4/9/2008
Q: i'm 15 and interseted in becoming a SWAT member and i was wondering if you would answer a few ... A: Natasha, There are normally no educational requirements for the SWAT team becaue the requirement ...
my career	4/8/2008
Q: my name is sarah esparza i am only fourteen years old, but i would like to pursue a career in ... A: Sarah, It is a great idea to have such a good plan for life but it is probably a little early to ...
Searching mail	3/30/2008
Q: I was wondering if police officers are aloud to go through your mail when searching your car. Can ... A: You should have included all of that information in the original question so I could have had a ...
Cost of missing person investigation	3/29/2008
Q: A question--just out of curiosity. I recently read that, when a person chooses to disappear (and ... A: Steve, You seem to be aware that an adult has the right to disappear and that there is no law ...
Driveway Ticket	3/27/2008
Q: My coworkers and I were having a discussion about this and I need some professional clarification. ... A: Before I answer the question I have to make sure that you understand something. There are thousands ...
Creers in SWAT	3/24/2008
Q: Mr.Jack Senior I am a seniour at High Volkskool South-Africa,My questions to you is, (1) must i be ... A: Andre, One thing that people in other countries don't understand about the United States is ...
Police Career	3/22/2008
Q: I am an Australian living in Houston and was wanting to switch careers and pursue a job in law ... A: Frank, I don't see a question here unless you are asking me who should you talk to about your ...
Yes or No	3/20/2008
Q: I was just wondering if the training for becoming a police officer is really hard or not to bad. If ... A: Bob, There are eighteen thousand police agencies in this country and probably a third of them ...
domestic violence	3/14/2008
Q: I have a 7 years old son and a stepdaughter living with me in a home I bought almost 3 years ago. 8 ... A: Jeff, Not sure why you chose Police Careers to ask the question but I will take a stab at it. ...
Few Questions	3/13/2008
Q: My name is Dawn I live in houston and I have a few questions if You would take the time to answer. ... A: Dawn, There are some police departments that require 60 college credits but there are some that ...
subjects	3/12/2008
Q: i would like to start something like what you do. eg:swat. what subjects should i take to be ... A: Matthew, I was never in SWAT and very few officers want to be because of the irregular working ...
hey	3/11/2008
Q: i just was woundering if there is any way that someone can tell me more about police officer, i ... A: Well I am not allowed to call you and I have to answer by this method. I don't know how old you are ...
Level of education	3/7/2008
Q: how are you. I am a current sophomore in college majoring in Criminology and hoping to take up a ... A: Akeem, There are many variables that would go into an answer to your question. Let me address ...
Need career suggestions/tips/help..	3/7/2008
Q: First of all I would like to comment on your past job detail and I have to admire your desire and ... A: Pedro, Probably the best thing that you could do is stop watching tv shows that feature the ...
Becoming a swat member	3/4/2008
Q: I am 18 years old and I want to become a swat member and i've been reading all these other questions ... A: Matthew, First of all lets get out of the habit of using the term "cop". You will never be ...
I WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER	3/1/2008
Q: I WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER, WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BECOME A COP? ... A: You have to understand something. DO NOT listen to friends when it comes to career advice. ...
I WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER	2/29/2008
Q: I WANT TO BE A POLICE OFFICER, WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BECOME A COP? ... A: What grade are you? I am assuming that you are probably in middle school or high school? You don't ...
how to apply for swat team	2/28/2008
Q: !i am an indian and want to be a member of swat team.what do i need to do for this?at present i am a ... A: Are you a citizen of the United States or are you living in India? Many people are not aware that ...
wat s up	2/26/2008
Q: i live in Canada My first question is how much do swat team get paid? and second is wat classes or ... A: Aaron, I live in the United States so if you are asking me about Canada I can't give you any ...
Forensic detective	2/25/2008
Q: I am currently busy with my MSc in Genetics in South Africa and are really interested in working in ... A: Therse, Foresnics is not in my area of expertise. While police officers do submit evidence to ...
police officer	2/25/2008
Q: My name is Madison. I was wondering, do u have to be a certain height to be an officer? Cause im ... A: Federal laws were passed quite awhile ago that prohibit a police department or fire department from ...
hazing and ranks	2/23/2008
Q: Greetings, Jack. I've enjoyed reading these postings. I'm working on a historical fiction novel ... A: Jessie, I have never heard of hazing involving recruits or rookies. Of course there were ...
im moving to america from england and want to join the police	2/18/2008
Q: I've tried to get my questions answered but have been unsuccessful. I hope you can help to answer ... A: Lee, Unlike the police in Great Britian there are no national hiring standards in the United ...
homicide detective	2/15/2008
Q: i am 16, a junior in high school who is confused about what do study after high school. i wouldn't ... A: Bri, I often get questions from students who either are interested in homicide type work or ...
what do you think odds are?	2/14/2008
Q: (E7) in the US army- he is contemplating getting out completely and we're considering all ... A: Your husbands military career certainly is not going to hurt him. In the "old days" they would ...
past offenses?	2/14/2008
Q: My BF wants to become a cop and has started a criminal justice program. He had some problems with ... A: Janet, There are eighteen thousand police agencies in this country and every single one has its ...
SWAT and military experience	2/13/2008
Q: I plan on pursuing a career in law enforcement and I was wondering if a college degree in criminal ... A: Matt, Your military experience won't hurt you but I can't see being helped by having a degree in ...
All requirements to become S.W.A.T	2/12/2008
Q: This caught my eye and I am curious to the educational requirements, along with physical ... A: Browny, There are eighteen thousand police agencies in this country and probably half of them ...
Police Officer Qualifications	2/1/2008
Q: and I recently just graduated from WSU with a BS in psychology.I fit all qualifications for ... A: Rob, The problem is that is that you are saying "they" when it comes to police departments and ...
Problems with "street people"	1/27/2008
Q: I work for a medium city. City truck. Usually by myself. Utilities. I get approached, a lot, from ... A: That must be one hell of a city. I worked in a large city and never had a single bad experience ...
information	1/24/2008
Q: Hey My name is Joey and I have a few questions, well 1st off I Live in South Carolina and I am ... A: Joey, Apparently your question was sent to the question pool and I just discovered it. You ...
Military Record	1/24/2008
Q: Do police departments access (or have access) to an individuals military records in order to help ... A: I know that my department counted my four years of military service towards my retirement. I don't ...
Military Record	1/24/2008
Q: Do police departments access (or have access) to an individuals military records in order to help ... A: Corey, A reputable police department would certainly look into someone's military service ...
question	1/18/2008
Q: what kind of subjects do i have to take to become a police officer A: Luke, I am assuming that you are in high school? It doesn't matter one bit what subjects that ...
becoming a svu detective	1/15/2008
Q: i am 12 years old looking to be a svu detective i have researched the job and i would like to know ... A: Diamond, I think that you are getting your idea of this job from television. Unfortunately, ...
what can i do after the army....	1/15/2008
Q: I am a 12 grader in high school, about to graduate soon. I'm planning to go to the army, and i ... A: Brayan, Apparently your question has been sitting in the question pool for sometime since no one ...
Police Abuse & Procedure	1/11/2008
Q: Jack, First of all let me say that I am not trying to shield my son from the consequenses of his ... A: Marlene, I will tell you first that I do not offer opinions about what police officers do or ...
Future Careers	12/28/2007
Q: I am currently enlisted in the Marines, however I am looking at a posssible Law enforcement career ... A: John, At this point I would suggest that you try to determine where you want to work. For a ...
homicide detective	12/21/2007
Q: what is the starting pay? how much education is required? is there an age reguirement? what are the ... A: Karri, First of all I have to explain that there are thousands of police departments in this ...
Police and Law enforcement	12/18/2007
Q: Background info: currently studying in my final year of school in hampshire, england. Set to get ... A: Carl, It is certainly worth your while to get a degree from the university because some ...
qualifications and background check	12/17/2007
Q: I am very interested in becoming a police officer. I would like to work in a metropolitan area and ... A: Justin, The first thing that you have to understand is that there are NO national hiring ...
Police Force	12/14/2007
Q: im in 12th grade and i am thinking about going into the police force as a career. But the problem ... A: Mike, What you have to understand is that there are thousands of police departments in this ...
want to be a police officer	12/6/2007
Q: I have a question if you coud hel it well be great. I have been chaptered from the U.S. Army after ... A: William, I hope that you understand that there is no way that I can predict your future ...
search warrant	11/27/2007
Q: Police obtained a search warrant for my daughter's house. When she left the house, police did ... A: Connie, Of course I cannot second guess the actions of police officers that I don't know or ...
I want to be a homicide detective	11/18/2007
Q: I want to be a homicide detective or a FBI missing persons agent but I herd that if you want to a ... A: Jillian, Sorry to tell you that you have apparentely chosen the wrong career path. There is no ...
Stop procedure	11/17/2007
Q: Is it normal to ask first after being stop if I speak English (2nd generation and not fluent in ... A: If you are asking me to second guess the actions of a police officer that I have never met I won't. ...
detective	11/12/2007
Q: what is the requirements to become a homicide detective? I am not to sure i would like being a cop ... A: Well first of all lets dispense with the word "cop". You will never come close to getting hired by ...
Voluntary questioning	11/9/2007
Q: If I am told that I am going to be brought in for "voluntary" questioning will I be arrested first ... A: Tim, I can't possibly know if you are going to be arrested unless I talked to the officers ...
Moving Ahead	11/3/2007
Q: I'm a junior in high school, and an athlete, so right now is crucial for me to start looking at ... A: Don't concern yourself with what college to go to or what courses to take with the goal of police ...
I want to be a dective...	11/1/2007
Q: Ok, I am 25 years old. I just passed my GED test yesterday and I'm looking for a career to start ... A: Johanna, First of all I am wondering if you are aware that nobody goes straight from school to ...
detective	10/30/2007
Q: I am interested in becoming a detective, I ask why did you pursue this carrer? what are some good ... A: I had no idea at all that I was going to be a detective. I was a patrol officer, was on the scene ...
career goal	10/30/2007
Q: I'm a high school junior and I'm interested in being a homicide investigator. I know you've said ... A: Nicole, It would depend on which police department that you went to work for and a series of ...
career goal	10/29/2007
Q: I'm a high school junior and I'm interested in being a homicide investigator. I know you've said ... A: Nicole, I am not sure what your aversion is to being a patrol officer however to answer your ...
just really intresting	10/26/2007
Q: my question is if you wont to become a police detective for homosite exocrine rapped.... what you ... A: Of course you first must be hired by a police department and go through extensive training and spend ...
SVU Detective	10/23/2007
Q: I am a girl in high school and I really want to become an SVU detective. I have watched Law & Order ... A: Christi, I am sorry to have to break this to you but in real life "SVU" units do not exist. It ...
information needed	10/18/2007
Q: Mr. Toomey, THank your so much for your time. I am wondering if a person reports something to the ... A: If a person wants to try hard enough then they can find out who made a call to the police ...
careers in homicide investigation	10/16/2007
Q: My name is stephanie, i am from chicago. I'm really interested in becoming an investigator for ... A: Stephanie, There are no national standards for the position of homicide detective. Almost no ...
careers in homicide investigation	10/16/2007
Q: My name is stephanie, i am from chicago. I'm really interested in becoming an investigator for ... A: Stephanie, Are you aware that in order to possibly obtain a position in homicide that you ...
Swat/FBI/Narcotics/undercover	10/2/2007
Q: Mr. Toomey, I am a senior in High School and I am not sure if in college, I should major in ... A: Kristian, I would be very hesitant to tell you what courses to take in college. I have never ...
homicide\forensic scientist	9/25/2007
Q: ever since i was little i wanted to be a homicide detective ,but i have no idea what courses i ... A: Jessica, This may surprise you but it does not matter at all what courses that you take in ...
SWAT	9/24/2007
Q: If you work in a bigger city like Los Angeles is swat more active and would it be better to start as ... A: I am just speculating here but I would think that a SWAT team in a big city either is serving ...
Do I stand a Chance?	9/3/2007
Q: I am currently pursuing an AA degree in Criminal Justice. I have a 4.0 GPA after completing a little ... A: Matthew, Its impossible to predict what is going to happen and for me to know what the hiring ...
Joining swat	9/1/2007
Q: i have a friend who heard about something called SWAT/Medic, he says that you train as a Swat person ... A: You are asking me a question that pertains to one single county or town where you live and there ...
Investigation	8/30/2007
Q: Sir, I am a 23 year old female and I have a (morbid, I have been told :) ) fascination with serial ... A: First of all I would not tell anyone about your morbid facination with serial killers and ...
CHP	8/30/2007
Q: My husband is 29, soon to be 30. He is currently going to aviation school to fly helicopters and ... A: Jessica, I am sorry but I have absolutely no knowledge on the hiring standards in California. I ...
From Army to Swat	8/22/2007
Q: I am currently in the Army and was thinking about joining S.W.A.T. once my enlistment is up. Would I ... A: David, A SWAT team is merely a small part of a police department. No one goes straight into ...
Careers	8/17/2007
Q: I am fascinated with laws, criminal/court cases, and police work, but I am by no means physically ... A: Ashley, I am afraid that police departments don't work that way. First you go through the ...
SWAT	8/16/2007
Q: Hey, my name is RJ and im only 14 but i have been wanting to be in law enforcement for some time, my ... A: RJ, What you can do at 14 will have nothing to do with what you can do at 21. Right now you ...
Future career?	8/15/2007
Q: im Katherine Desjardins from the UK and I am very interested in becoming part of an SVU team ... A: You are correct when you say that what you see on television is very different from reality. There ...
Detective work.	8/12/2007
Q: I know that before becoming a detective you need experience as a cop im most cases. But I am asking ... A: This is the way it works. During your time in uniform you will be constantly observed by ...
Detective work.	8/12/2007
Q: I know that before becoming a detective you need experience as a cop im most cases. But I am asking ... A: Matt, Normally professionals do not use the word "cop" so if you are serious about your career ...
homicide	8/11/2007
Q: i have just figured out that i want to become a homicide investigate..but i do not know what ... A: Brea, Did you just ask me this question using a slightly different name? Seriously someone used ...
Joining the Police while still in college	8/10/2007
Q: Toomey, I'm from Virginia and am a senior in college with 3 semesters left until I receive my BS in ... A: Frank, To be honest with you I had never heard of the Auxilliary Police until recently. My ...
Studing to become a swat agent	7/18/2007
Q: my dream was to become a Swat agent and well I'm now in the 10 grade still with that dream. Well my ... A: Alex, There are no schools or classes that you can attend to become a SWAT officer. SWAT ...
qualifications	7/15/2007
Q: What are the employment qualifications for a police officer in Indiana? A: Once again. All police departments operate differently. Department #1 might require only high ...
shifts	7/15/2007
Q: What hours are the police shifts for example 2-10? A: It depends on the department. Alex you have to remember that there are no two police departments ...
curious	7/14/2007
Q: how do you get promoted a rank when you are a cop.How does the police chief decide which police car ... A: Unless this is a five man police department in some rural area the chief has better things to do ...
question	7/11/2007
Q: how do I pick the right police department to work for? A: Alex, I guess it depends what you want. Do you want a big city department where you run your ...
Age to join the Police Force	7/10/2007
Q: my name is William Phillips. I am 19 years old, and just a day away from taking the test to joined ... A: William, I am not aware of any police departments that will allow someone under the age of 21 to ...
detective	7/7/2007
Q: Hey im adrienne. im a female ,13 years old and i want to be a svu detective because i want to put ... A: Well there is no way that you can be a detective without being a uniformed officer. That would be ...
detective	7/6/2007
Q: Hey im adrienne. im a female ,13 years old and i want to be a svu detective because i want to put ... A: Adrienne, You have at least eight years before you can even apply for employment on a police ...
detective	7/2/2007
Q: Hey im adrienne. im a female ,13 years old and i want to be a svu detective because i want to put ... A: I am not sure what a SUV detective is or what he/she does but if you saw it on television it doesn't ...
Police	7/1/2007
Q: I just want to find out a few things from you about being a police man in America! What requirments ... A: Daniel, Actually it is not easy to get a job as a police officer. There is much competition and ...
Police	7/1/2007
Q: I just want to find out a few things from you about being a police man in America! What requirments ... A: Daniel, As you know the United States is a huge country with fifty states, over a thousand ...
Can I Persue the career of a police officer?	6/30/2007
Q: I have had the dream of becoming a police officer for some time now i was really looking forward to ... A: Sarah, No idea because there are thousands of police departments in this country and each has ...
911 procedures	6/29/2007
Q: Situation: 911 call from a house. Police respond. Wife meets them on the sidewalk saying that ... A: Greg, Is this a real life situation? If so I cannot get inside an officers mind and tell you ...
911 procedures	6/29/2007
Q: Situation: 911 call from a house. Police respond. Wife meets them on the sidewalk saying that ... A: Greg, There are no national "standard procedures". Every call for service is different. Every ...
police force	6/26/2007
Q: Hi there i was wondering what kind of pay do you get yearly if you get into SWAT and what is the ... A: Matt, There are no national pay standards for police departments. For example the pay on a ...
My boyfriend	6/19/2007
Q: Hey there - My boyfriend and I have been together for about four years now. To give you a brief ... A: Sam, The way that I read your message is that your boyfriend intends to go back to some police ...
I really need your advice, please!!	6/16/2007
Q: I'm 19 years old and I have been wanting to study criminal justice all my life, but I have a BIG ... A: Criselda, I have to be very careful about how I answer these questions that deal with future ...
i want to become an investigator	6/8/2007
Q: i want to become an investigator but i know you have to become a police officer first... i was just ... A: Jasmine, Are you talking about wanting to become a police investigator? A police investigator ...
espongment	6/6/2007
Q: In your expert opinion, should someone who is now 23 years old with a perfect trafic and driving ... A: It's a little late to be thinking about expungement (not expongement). But your state might have ...
Can you help me?	5/25/2007
Q: well actually my names afesha and I'm 13 years old and i want 2 be a SVU detective! what type of ... A: Afesha, Don't be confused about what you see on television. While some big city departments ...
Drug History	5/23/2007
Q: When I was younger, I used drugs recreationally (not just pot). I've graduated with a Bachelors ... A: Jon, I can't tell you whether you should forget about your goal. There are no national hiring ...
want work with SWAT	5/21/2007
Q: Respected sir i am Mr Hyder Abbas Zaidi.living in India/mumbai.i had done my 12th ... A: Hyder, Do you understand that you don't go straight into SWAT? First you would spend years on ...
detective	5/16/2007
Q: Mr. Toomey, I am currently attending Creighton University in Omaha, NE, and I am majoring in ... A: Tim, I can't speak for the FBI because I know nothing about their requirements. However you are ...
SWAT?	5/14/2007
Q: Im 15 and i would like to join swat. Ive read that you have to have a certain amount of years as a ... A: Grant, Many people your age, and some adults, somehow believe that someone can step from the ...
doing a speech for class	5/8/2007
Q: Once your a police officer and you finished the training that you had to do,is that it. Or do you ... A: Ok well that makes it easier for you. The problem with contacting someone on the Internet, ...
doing a speech for class	5/7/2007
Q: Once your a police officer and you finished the training that you had to do,is that it. Or do you ... A: It is probably a state mandated rule that officers have inservice training once a year. Remember ...
doing a speech for class	5/7/2007
Q: Once your a police officer and you finished the training that you had to do,is that it. Or do you ... A: I can only speak for my department which requires a week of in-service training every year and ...
what do i take i n high scool to become a police officer	5/2/2007
Q: wat courses do i take in high school to become a police officer A: Don't worry about what courses to take in high school. What you need to be concerned about is taking ...
I need help	5/1/2007
Q: i have watched the show law and order svu for 2 years now and i have been itching to know how long ... A: Kyle, I am hoping that you realize that there is no such thing, in real life, as SUV ...
"desk" job	5/1/2007
Q: If someone such as detective was injured while on the job so that they were physically impaired (had ... A: Andrew, If an officer had a permanent disability he would be retired on disablity and be paid a ...
Police Interview	4/30/2007
Q: My husband has been trying to get with the police department for the past 3 years. He has filled ... A: Tina, Keep in mind that there are thousands of police departments in this country and all have ...
Question from an author	4/28/2007
Q: Mr. Toomey: I am writing a fictional story about a detective who lives in a dystopian world in the ... A: I really don't know what his superiors would believe. But first you are asking me a question ...
College Degree	4/26/2007
Q: Ive seen a few posts on this site saying that getting a criminal justice degree isnt the best degree ... A: I am not a career counseler and I would be the last person who would advise you on what college ...
runaways	4/25/2007
Q: I am doing a project at school on runaways and I want to know what is the usuaul procedure for ... A: Natalie, There is no real usual or standard procedure for any police investigation. Every case ...
becoming a police officer	4/21/2007
Q: i was arrested when i was 17 for larceny. the charges were dropped and there was no conviction. can ... A: Joshua, There are thousands of police departments in this country. Each one has its own hiring ...
ACD	4/13/2007
Q: girl, i went to court several times and was given a ACD or Adjournment in Contemplation of ... A: Chris, I don't want to put a complete damper on your aspirations but what you did will not help ...
I really want to be a SVU detective	4/12/2007
Q: Alright, I was wondering how long you need to go to school and how long you have to be a police on ... A: Lauren, First of all don't believe a thing that you see on tv. There are no such police units ...
Schooling	4/4/2007
Q: I'm considering a career as a police officer/detective...? I was wondering how much schooling is ... A: It depends on the police department and their requirements. Some departments require only high ...
S.W.A.T.	3/22/2007
Q: I wanted to join S.W.A.T. because I like the way they work together to take down bad situations. I ... A: Hunter, Many young people assume that you can go straight from the classroom to the units like ...
domestic violence	3/20/2007
Q: I pressed charges against my ex-boyfriend for a drunken night that he left bruises and swelling on ... A: It would be up the prosecutors office to make that decision so I would suggest that you contact ...
whats the first step to becoming a cop	3/15/2007
Q: I was just woundering whats the first step to becoming a cop? My boyfriend wants to become a cop and ... A: Elissa, I hope that your boy friends doesn't use the term "cop" because that is a slur towards ...
animal cop	3/5/2007
Q: my name is michelle. I am a huge horse lover, ive been around them since i was 5 years old. I cant ... A: Michelle, In some departments the animal abuse section is within the police department while in ...
police system	3/3/2007
Q: i want to know about the police system! i wonder is the police system is similar to the sherrifs ... A: Some states have many sheriff departments and few police departments while other states have only ...
PLEASE HELP	2/22/2007
Q: HI MY DREAM IDS TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER BUT HONESTLY I ONLY HAVE MY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN MY ... A: You don't have training before you are hired by a police department. You get your training at ...
police hiring	2/19/2007
Q: I mentioned it at the physical but not sure if the board is aware.I have a question if you dont ... A: Andy, The important thing is to be completely honest in all dealings with a prospective ...
Communication	2/10/2007
Q: Do they have a radio - I'm wondering what the correct term is -- or would a report of a new, ... A: Yes a detective car would have a radio just like any other police car. Any call for service ...
hey	2/4/2007
Q: My little brother has a project and one of his quetion is how much schooling and training is ... A: Hey! I am assuming that you mean "schooling and training" for the position of police officer? ...
Being recruited while in college?	2/2/2007
Q: Okay, here is my dilemma: I am a female who is 21 years of age and I've wanted a career in law ... A: I come from an area where there are NO private police academies. I never knew that they existed ...
police - fbi	1/30/2007
Q: I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm planning to go to college and then hopefully find a ... A: Nate, I think that your best bet is to apply to the FBI upon graduation from college. The last ...
Police Job Application	1/29/2007
Q: My husband is currently apply for a job with the local police department. However, they are ... A: But I will be honest with you. A history of moving a lot is not a good sign when applying for a law ...
military jobs/police	1/25/2007
Q: I am currently joining the air guard and while testing to get on police departments.As far as jobs ... A: Lisa, If you are asking me what jobs would benifit you when you apply for a particular police ...
career choice	1/5/2007
Q: I just recently graduated from UVA with a BA in Psychology, but I've been considering a career in ... A: Marina, The last thing on earth that I would consider myself is a career counseleor. It has ...
future SVU detective	12/28/2006
Q: I am a 12 year old girl and I know I'm only 12 but I would like to start planning ahead. I would ... A: Jenna, I've never watched Law and Order but I did see a portion of one show on CSI and I can ...
future SVU detective	12/27/2006
Q: I am a 12 year old girl and I know I'm only 12 but I would like to start planning ahead. I would ... A: Jenna, The most important thing that you could do now is to concentrate on school, prepare for ...
Legal question...	12/7/2006
Q: Mr. Toomey: We had a landscaper install some sod last year. (Turns out he was big-time ... A: David, You didn't mention that you had called the police so I would guess that you haven't? I ...
options	12/6/2006
Q: I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS AND I AM 31 YRS OLD.I HAVE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST ON MY RECORD THAT WILL BE ... A: Bryan, Lets say this. Your arrest for a breach of the peace type crime is not going to help ...
becoming a police officer	12/5/2006
Q: all my life i have wanted to be a police officer.i am 18 years old and attending community college ... A: Josh, I certainly am not going to discourage you from getting a degree in criminal justice but ...
Case	11/24/2006
Q: I have 2 arrests which was dismissed a long time back about 12 years or more ago. They were very ... A: If you are asked if you have ever been arrested you would have to truthfully answer yes so yes ...
police interview question	11/21/2006
Q: I'm still stuck on question 1. So, if a man shows up in a small town (the only town with police ... A: Beth, I am going to put this nicely but if I sound like I am talking "down" to you but I am ...
police interview question	11/21/2006
Q: Jack Toomey. Thank you for making your expertise available. Like others who have written you, I'm ... A: Beth, Let me see if I understand this. The husband drives almost one hundred miles to report ...
writing-missing person-foul play?	11/20/2006
Q: Toomey Thank you in advance for volunteering to answer questions. I know it can take a fair bit of ... A: Lauren, Imagine that. I actually live in a small town in Maryland. Anyway I have helped ...
career	11/20/2006
Q: I am still in high school, intrested in a career in law enforcement is there any certain classes in ... A: It really doesn't matter what your major is in college because police departments don't really care ...
what does it take	11/17/2006
Q: I'm currently attending a law enforcement class through the area tech center and i was wondering ... A: Karl, It would depend on what kind of police department you are working for. If you are ...
please help asap thank you	11/16/2006
Q: i have a question a county snow plow hit my parked car it was on the side of my dads house about 49 ... A: Whether the police charged the driver with hit and run makes no difference at all when ...
csi	11/12/2006
Q: My daughter is a huge fan of CSI shows and really wants to get involved with that career path, i ... A: Lilly, Having never watched CSI (because I don't watch police shows because they are all fake) ...
Police Career	11/10/2006
Q: When I was 22 I recieved a DUI charge I got a lawyer who advised me to take a program in ... A: Chuck, I can't possibly tell you if your DUI arrest is going to affect your goal of becoming a ...
Police Career	11/7/2006
Q: I am a, 21 year old, senior at Illinois State University and will graduate with a bachelor in ... A: Zach, It sounds like you have all the bases covered. I am not sure what else you could do ...
careers in CSI	11/1/2006
Q: I'm a teenager with interests in law and art. I understand that crime scene investigations are not ... A: Melissa, I can tell by your use of the word "disturbing" that you might not like the job that ...
detective	10/30/2006
Q: A: First of all police officers do not use the word "cop". That is used a derogatory word but since ...
Police Officer	10/26/2006
Q: Hi my name is Juwan,and I am a seventh grader.I want to be a Police Officer, I watch cops and i ... A: Juwan, Perhaps you should be talking to your uncle who you already have a family relationship ...
How to become a Police Officer	10/25/2006
Q: Jack, Thanks for you quick response, to follow up yes I do have my HS Diploma. I also was ... A: In a big city or big county department there would be many officers, maybe as many as a thousand in ...
How to become a Police Officer	10/25/2006
Q: Jack, My name is Derek and I am 21, I have been in the Navy working as a Master-at-Arms (police ... A: Derek, Your situation is backwards from mine. I was in the Navy for four years and never ...
Felony conviction or not?	10/25/2006
Q: I am 28 but when I was 18 I was charged with possession marijuana with intent to distribute, intro ... A: I am not clear on whether you were convicted, plead guilty or what happened. Either way you ...
addressing the media	10/23/2006
Q: For a class project we have to figure out how we would handle a hostage situation in a building on ... A: I have been retired for quite a few years so I am probably not the best person to ask this question ...
order of protection	10/20/2006
Q: My self and my ex-boyfriend have an order of protection keeping him from me and our daughter. He ... A: Melissa, Maybe you should have thought about the consequences of getting an order of the court ...
job opertunites with in a police unit	10/17/2006
Q: I'm PFC Bryan Casey i'm stationed in 1st special forces unit out of ft. lewis washington. My job ... A: Casey, Its hard to say what kind of position that you would fall into because police ...
Police Career Hierarchy	10/15/2006
Q: I am making a comparative study between the Brazilian and the USA police careers. If you can help me ... A: There are literraly thousands of police departments in the USA from the largest city departments ...
Procedure for a sexual assault case	10/13/2006
Q: I'm currently writing a play about the hour and a half following a sexual assualt. I need to know a ... A: Rob, First of all let me tell you that there are no national standards for the response to any ...
SWAT	10/12/2006
Q: ------------------------- so about how long is the time that I would need to be a police officer? ... A: Hard to say. There are literraly thousands of departments and each have their own policies. I ...
Gender matters in police careers?	10/5/2006
Q: my name is Valentina and I am 20 years old, living in Miami. Ever since I was very little I have ... A: There doesn't seem to be any difference in gender anymore. In fact being a woman might work in ...
General Information Concernin Law Enforcement	10/4/2006
Q: I am a junior in high school and i am interested in becoming a Police Detective. I understand that ... A: First of all you need to realize that a detective is a police officer. I think that you really ...
I want to become a Detective..	10/3/2006
Q: I am 13 years old (I know, I'm young) and I really want to be a Detective. I watch alot of law and ... A: Most young people don't realize that in order to become a police detective that they have to spend ...
Career in Law Enforcement	10/1/2006
Q: I have one other question if you don't mind. Since transfer is not a guarantee and I think I might ... A: First of all DO NOT let the Las Vegas police department know that you are only staying for three ...
Career in Law Enforcement	9/30/2006
Q: I am 25 and am looking into joining the Police Force in Las Vegas. I just moved here and I've wanted ... A: Jack, There are no inter-police departments transfers that I know of. Police departments are ...
police officer quesions	9/27/2006
Q: So right now I am a junior at washington state university. I am a psychology major, with a minor in ... A: Law enforcement agencies look for a pattern of deceit, bad credit records, dishonesty, bad ...
SWAT	9/26/2006
Q: I like to know step by step on working my away to be on the S.W.A.T team. I know alittle that you ... A: There is no "step by step" way of getting on a SWAT team since almost every police department ...
S.W.A.T. Sharpshooter	9/22/2006
Q: Ok,I am 20 Years old, and I have been told if I have a Jr. Marksmans certificate, I could go to law ... A: Who told you that? There are plenty of 20 year olds with marksman certificates. You have to be ...
the process of becoming a police officer.	9/20/2006
Q: I'm just glad that I found a website that would be able to help me along in the process. Also I ... A: I wouldn't buy one. Ask yourself this question. Why would an "ex" police officer be writing a ...
the process of becoming a police officer.	9/20/2006
Q: Toomey, your services to the public make me proud to be an aspiring police officer. I have a ... A: Jonathan, I would bet that I have received at least fifty similar questions where people ...
POLICE DEPT	9/20/2006
Q: I AM A UK CITIZAN AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR POLICE STRUCTURE IE WHAT IS THE DIFFERANCE ... A: Barry, Unlike the UK the United States has many different structures for their police ...
required feild	9/19/2006
Q: My name is Jasmine, i am writting for a really good friend of mine. we are in high school in Junior ... A: Jasmine, I don't think that police departments look at an officers education when they make ...
I want to become a detective.	9/9/2006
Q: my name is Guy A. Augustin and I currently live in Brooklyn, NY. In December I am going to move to ... A: If you are talking about becoming a police detective you first need to be hired by a police ...
polygraph	8/11/2006
Q: Why is so much importance placed on the polygraph test, especially when it is so unreliable, when ... A: I don't think that there is much that he can do. He has no civil service rights since he isn't ...
stop	8/11/2006
Q: At a four way stop if the driver ahead of me stops past the stop sign and applies makeup and I stop ... A: In my state at a four way stop sign the car to the right of the car on the left always has the ...
Interviewing a Witness at a Crime Scene	8/10/2006
Q: If a murder is committed inside a person's home and the killer leaves a witness such as children or ... A: Denise, Are you one of the authors that I have helped? If so you might remember that I told ...
Traffic Stops and Civil Rights.	8/10/2006
Q: I appreciate your answer. I guess I'm talking about the law. This question is based on a recent ... A: In that case it is probably the culmination of a law suit filed by some motorist who was either ...
Traffic Stops and Civil Rights.	8/10/2006
Q: I know that there are some types of questions an officer can't ask and that these are related to ... A: To make a long story short I am not aware of any questions that a police officer cannot ask a ...
Homicide Detectives	8/5/2006
Q: Are all homicide detectives at the same level? Like, at a major crime scene, is there one who is ... A: You have to remember that no two police departments operate the same so department #1 would be ...
Scene of the Crime	8/4/2006
Q: What I have in my book is three criminalists (one a supervisor), a detective, an ME, and the several ... A: That would be about right except that there is no way that you would have one detective to ...
Scene of the Crime	8/4/2006
Q: This is a big city police department. I know the detectives would not have a hand in the actual ... A: Yes the detectives would be on the scene of any major crime that they would end up investigating. ...
Scene of the Crime	8/3/2006
Q: Though I have yet to be published, I write books where either a criminalist or a homicide detective ... A: It would depend on the department. If this is a big city department then they would have a crime ...
life after police work or?	7/20/2006
Q: Iam the mother,sister,and aunt police officers. I am concerned about the burnout of the job ... A: If he is only thirty years old he has a long time to go before retirement if he sticks it out. ...
911 call centers	7/19/2006
Q: I live in Brantford,Ontario and am very interested in finding out more about working with dispatch ... A: I really don't have any information about Canadian 911 centers since I live in the United States ...
Assignment, Promotions and Special Duties	7/16/2006
Q: I am your average 19 year old middle class white male, with the exceptions of having considerable ... A: Andy, 1. I assume that you live or at least are familar with big cities. I guess that when ...
past drug use	7/15/2006
Q: Hey sorry about the follow up , but do any police station around the nation use a time sysytem as in ... A: Daniel, Yes some police departments (not stations) use a time limit while others don't. Some ...
past drug use	7/15/2006
Q: Hey I have always wanted to be ain some sort of law enforcement and now that college is coming ... A: Daniel, There are literraly thousands of police departments in this country and each have ...
Career	7/12/2006
Q: I am in the marines for the time being, but I am getting out in 2 yrs. I'm starting college and I ... A: The best advice that I can give you is to keep your disciplanary record clean and have good ...
Traffic stop	7/12/2006
Q: I once saw a list of what a patrol officer would like to have a driver do (or not do) when stopped ... A: 1. could be problamatic since some people would take that as a license to drive five miles ...
k-9 officers	7/11/2006
Q: how do i become a k-9 patrol officer A: You have to be hired by the police department first, spend years on the street as a uniformed ...
i want to become an officer	7/8/2006
Q: i dont really know what requirments you need for this career so i was kinda hoping that you can like ... A: Luke, It does not matter what high school classes that you take. What is important is that you ...
Career Advice & Suggestions	7/6/2006
Q: I want to be a criminalist but I don't know how to exactly do that. I need some advice on what ... A: Allison, I honestly have no idea. You are probably aware that the tv and movie version of a ...
Background?	7/5/2006
Q: I hope you can help me. I have my oral board next week and am kinda nervous about it. During my ... A: I really don't have any idea what the oral board will ask you. It depends on the makeup of the ...
Missing Children	7/5/2006
Q: Is there a specialized division in the police deparment or other law enforcement agency that ... A: Keep in mind that there are thousands of police departments in this country. From three man ...
police academies in the United States	6/30/2006
Q: I WAS RECENTLY REMOVED FROM A ENTRY LEVEL POLICE ACADEMY IN MARYLAND BECAUSE I FAILED EMERGENCY ... A: Mike, I am not familiar with the system where someone goes to a private police academy at ...
Speeding ticket	6/30/2006
Q: Okay, I just got a speeding ticket. 50 in a 35. My first in 16 years! I live in NC and am hoping ... A: Marie, There are fifty states and each one of them have rules, regulations, and laws that ...
Whats a civilian officer	6/24/2006
Q: Hey there. I am looking to get into law enforcement. I am 21 and I am going to college to get my ... A: Adam, I have never heard of the term "civilian officer". It must be something that is unique ...
Probable Cause	6/13/2006
Q: I am really struggling in a class I am taking...I am giving example for probable cause to arrest ... A: Anne, I think that you would do better if you stayed away from cars because there is so much ...
missing persons	6/10/2006
Q: I wanted know how do I go about getting into the missing persons career? Do I have to become a ... A: You could investigate missing persons by becoming a private detective but without the necessary ...
Career	6/6/2006
Q: I have a BA in Political Science and would like to work in investagative work. What can I do to ... A: Nancy, I am the last person that you want to ask about course work and/or advanced degrees. I ...
Research Project (seven year old).	6/6/2006
Q: My seven year old son has chosen to do a research project about police officers for his school ... A: Michelle, None of these questions pertain to me since I have been retired for several years and ...
police officer	6/1/2006
Q: what is it like being a police officer then a homicide detective? A: Carley, A police officer actually is a homicide detective but you are probably meaning a ...
Which kind of cop and where	5/30/2006
Q: im 24 and im active duty military, my ETS is in NOV 07 Ive got a wife and an 11 month old daughter. ... A: Robert, Some states call their police departments the "sheriff's department" while others call ...
How to become a swat member?	4/27/2006
Q: I will be turning 20 on October 6. My question is what do I have to do in order to get into the sawt ... A: Vincent, In order to become a member of a SWAT team you are going to have to first worry about ...
Jane Doe and Missing Persons	4/16/2006
Q: I am working on a novel, and am having trouble asking local officers questions (partly because I am ... A: Lauren, First of all you need to know that there are not two police departments in the entire ...
Traffic	4/6/2006
Q: and very fast response. I have another question, what are the chances of receiving a fine, how long ... A: Sallie, It sounds like you are afraid that you are going to get a ticket because you ran a red ...
Traffic	4/6/2006
Q: Is is true that if one runs a red light with cameras at the intersection, that the person can later ... A: I don't know how many states have "red light cameras" but quite a few do. In my county there ...
adult disappearance	3/24/2006
Q: I have a question about procedure with an adult disappearance with no overt evidence of foul play. ... A: There are no two missing persons cases that are alike. All cases have different circumstances ...
detective	3/23/2006
Q: What is a good field I should consider when I pursue my master's degree that would help me further ... A: I really don't think that it makes a difference what you do while you are earning your masters ...
SVU Detective?	3/6/2006
Q: I have wanted to be a cop since I was a little girl and quite frankly I still am a little girl since ... A: Nicole, I hate to disappoint you but not ever police department has such a unit and those that ...
Police Officer Duties	2/27/2006
Q: When you were a police officer, what was your normal work day like? A: Frankie, I don't want to sound rude but there is no "normal work day" for a police officer. I ...
police procedure for kidnapping	2/21/2006
Q: I am writing a screenplay involving the kidnapping of a daughter of a wealthy businessman leaving a ... A: Nikki, I have helped many authors and people writing screenplays in the past. You have asked ...
detective	12/5/2005
Q: One of the characters in my book is a homicide cop and I wanted to give him a background. What are ... A: Some police department give tests for the rank of detective. Some make job announcements and ...
abduction in small steel town	11/25/2005
Q: Mr. Toomey, I'm writing a novel that takes place in a steel mining town in rural Illinois. The ... A: I help authors all the time so this is not a problem. 1. there is a problem here. I can't tell ...
credit report check	10/25/2005
Q: Hey, I have a quick question about the credit check: I don't have anything major like a ... A: Chris, I honestly don't have any idea how your credit history is going to affect your ...
application	10/21/2005
Q: I will be applying for jobs with law enforcement agencies next month. The documents that I have ... A: Chris, I am very hesitant to give people advice on matters like this. If you put down the ...
policy	10/11/2005
Q: Quick follow up question to my revised selection process inquiry: For some reason, going to the ... A: Chris, Again...I have no idea how this will affect your application. There are no national ...
police hierarchy	10/6/2005
Q: Good evening Jack,what I need to know is the typical rank structure and who is in charge of what. ... A: Again this depends on the police department you are dealing with. In some departments the head ...
revised selection process	10/3/2005
Q: 1. I know that the background check is extensive. Exactly how extensive is it? Obviously they ... A: Chris,' I am not trying to give you the brush off but your questions are very direct and to ...
Off-Duty Police Officers	9/26/2005
Q: Mr. Toomey - I'm doing some research on police officers (specifically, NYPD) who moonlight as ... A: Eric, I have no idea about the NYPD and their policy about working off duty. I'm sorry but I ...
criminal record expungment?	9/25/2005
Q: i have some questions about my arrest record. i was arrested and charged, but when i went to court, ... A: Rob, There are fifty states as you know and most have different policies about criminal ...
CCW	8/28/2005
Q: I need a little advice on a situation involving a friend of mine. She was the victim of a violent ... A: Lina, The last thing on earth that I would give advice about would be carrying a weapon. ...
suicide	7/10/2005
Q: i am doing homework from criminal studies course. i need to answer this question. if a person ... A: Andrew, There is no way I can tell you what the police would or wouldn't do in a particular ...
Kidnaping investigation procedural	7/10/2005
Q: I am planning to write a novel dealing with a kidnapping of a ten year old girl. I would like to ... A: Stephen, You are asking a difficult question because there is no nationwide standard way to ...
ok so if i go from a cop in...	7/4/2005
Q: ok so if i go from a cop in ny to a cop in oregon i would completly start over again, but would i be ... A: Yes, as I said you would start all over again because you are a new person seeking a job. There ...
im trying to figure something...	7/4/2005
Q: im trying to figure something out. in about 3 years or so i will be moving from my current location ... A: John, You don't "get transferred" when you become a police officer. There is no national ...
Investigation Field	6/17/2005
Q: I am in the military, working on getting my BA in Criminal Justice. I am interested in the ... A: Are you talking about becoming a police investigator or an investigator in another line of work? I ...
Book help	6/2/2005
Q: Basically, i want to make the book as realistic as i can while keeping the tension in there. Is ... A: Syd, I want you to understand something. I don't write plots or do briefs for authors because ...
Law Enforcement	5/24/2005
Q: I know that the FBI and the INS would normally be going after these guys, but part of the story is ... A: In that case you might want to reconsider your plot because I cannot see, in real life, the ...
Law Enforcement	5/24/2005
Q: Mr. Toomey, I am writing a story and it deals with two foreigners who sneak into the US. The US ... A: Tyler, I am assuming that the two foreigners have committed a crime and are wanted? Like ...
Will I make it in??	5/2/2005
Q: I attend vincennes university. I am studying law enforcement right now. Im going into my second year ... A: Mike, I am certainly not going to tell you to drop out of college nor am I going to tell you ...
police radio	4/13/2005
Q: I'm working on a story and need to know how a police officer uses his radio in the following ... A: I don't know if you are aware of this but you have asked me the same question three times on two ...
Hey, nto sure if I am asking...	4/9/2005
Q: Hey, nto sure if I am asking the right person...I was wondering if you could answer a question for ... A: What you should have done is to call the police right away. I am guessing that some time has gone ...
Homicide Investigation	2/22/2005
Q: Jack. I'm currently writing a screenplay containing scenes depicting law enforcement officials ... A: Ok I found your original question. Presumably the two bodies were found by a hiker or a passerby of ...
Vehicle theft/ repossession	2/22/2005
Q: Toomey, a friend is making $100.00 payments twice a month on a car from me, it is still in my name ... A: Mike, It sounds like a civil matter to me. You have entered into a civil contract with this ...
kidnapping and police procedure	2/10/2005
Q: The boy is missing when the family gets up in the morning. All his clothes and shoes are there but ... A: 1. I would imagine that the first police officer on the scene would not suspect a kidnapping for ...
hi	2/8/2005
Q: i just have a few questions, im 18 and about to graduate high school, i live in new york and i would ... A: First of all you should be talking to your high school counseler about getting into college. Your ...
police application process	1/16/2005
Q: I have a couple of questions involving law enforcement. I am 31 years old and have recently taken ... A: Mike, There are no national health standards for police officers so the medical standards for ...
Hypothetical: family disappears	1/3/2005
Q: Jack, thanks so much for your information, it is very helpful. A couple of followup questions: You ... A: Well if the police went to the post office and verified that the mail had been rerouted then ...
Hypothetical: family disappears	1/2/2005
Q: I am attempting to write my first novel, and I have a couple of questions relating to the plot I am ... A: You have to understand that are thousands of police departments and even more school systems and ...
Investogator	12/3/2004
Q: What education do I need to become an investogator? What are your typical hours? What type of ... A: I ususually don't do homework/interview questions but I will this time. First of all it is ...
info on police career	11/10/2004
Q: Im just looking for some information on starting a career in the police field. Im actually in the ... A: I get this type of question all of the time. You are correct in stating that a person does not go ...
missing person	11/8/2004
Q: Toomey. Thanks in advance for providing your expertise. I am working on a novel in which an ... A: First you are going to have to understand that I can't speak for every police officer in the country ...
Swat	11/1/2004
Q: Im 15 years old, a sophomore at Minor Highschool in Alabama and someday I would like to be a sniper ... A: You are probably not aware of this but in order to become a member of a SWAT team an officer must ...
2 part question	10/29/2004
Q: First question, does every person who is arrested get strip searched or is that only for specific ... A: Now you have to understand that there is no national policy about strip searching and what might be ...
informants	9/30/2004
Q: Is there any way to find out if someone is an informant or what cause a police officer might of had ... A: A police officer has to complete an affidavit before an arrest warrant is granted. The ...
Police Career	9/13/2004
Q: My son is 18 and a half years old and wants to be a police officer. He is exceptionally intelligent ... A: In order to enter a police academy a person must be first hired by the county or state police that ...
NYPD lifestyle	8/25/2004
Q: I am a 26-year-old male who lives in NYC (Brooklyn). I am currently a candidate for the NYPD and ... A: I think that your girl friend is over reacting as far as worrying about your safety because she ...
Children	8/25/2004
Q: I'm not sure if this is within your listed areas of expertise, but in case it is, I hope you won't ... A: Actually I doubt if the police would be involved in going to the school at all. I can't see any ...
Police Entry Private Parking Lot or Driveway	7/19/2004
Q: I hope you can answer my question or if not, advise me where to look up the anwer. I've tried in ... A: I'm sorry but I have no idea what the laws are in Arlington County, VA however if the police are ...
Missing Child Procedure	7/18/2004
Q: Mr. Toomey - I am doing some research for a screenplay I'm writing. At the center of the story is ... A: I guess you got that "24 hour" thing from television or the movies but no such thing exists as far ...
State Troopers	7/12/2004
Q: Toomey! I don't know if I'm even in the right category but I'm a little clueless. I was wondering ... A: The duties of a state trooper varies and usually depends on the state or even the area of a state ...
Career Path	7/8/2004
Q: I am a 36 y/o male in the US Navy. I have 11 years left before I retire. I am trying to decide if I ... A: Hey I was a radioman in the Navy back in the late 60's and 1970! But I guess that field has changed ...
Questions about Murder/Rape scene for story	6/28/2004
Q: Toomey, I'm a screenwriter currently working on a low budget film script that involves a ... A: The answers to your questions would vary on the situation, size of the police department, the number ...
Drop Charges?	5/8/2004
Q: I had some checks stolen from me . I called the State Police and made a statement.The police are ... A: It must be true if they say it is. The criminal justice system is not like a water faucet ...
First of all hi, well im thinking...	5/3/2004
Q: First of all hi, well im thinking about going into the lawenforcement career but im not quite sure ... A: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, is a federal agency. The salaries and benifits are ...
Police actions	4/22/2004
Q: Please give me your expert opinion as to the following situation: On a subway platform while ... A: Since the laws are different in every state I do not secod guess or give opinions about the ...
crime scene	4/3/2004
Q: I am in the process of writing a mystery and I want to make sure to get my details correct. This ... A: Small towns normally do not handle their own murder cases. The state police or state bureau of ...
forensic detective	3/16/2004
Q: I am from South Africa. Finished school last year. I am busy studying investigation of crime, police ... A: First of all do NOT belive what you see on American tv or the movies. They are purely fiction. I ...
sex offender criteria	3/6/2004
Q: Hey Jack, 1)You Experts are really great. 2)My brother just got arrested for lewd and luscivious ... A: John, It depends on the law in your state. In MY state he would have been put on the sexual ...
Followup re: amnesiac scenario	1/8/2004
Q: >>>>> I doubt if the police are going to find a man laying in a field who doesnt know his name and ... A: In a big city there are litteraly thousands of calls for service and the police are very busy. Also ...
Career in Law Enforcement	11/23/2003
Q: Toomey As a high school individual I am trying to decide on a career path when I am older. Law ... A: 1. Yes I if I had to do it all over again I would not have made another choice. 2. There is ...
Parking in two spaces	10/3/2003
Q: I have a parking question. There is someone at my office building who keeps parking across two ... A: Steven, In my state parking on private property is not covered by state law unless it involves ...
Questions about Police Procedure.	9/4/2003
Q: Maybe you can help me. I'm writing a book and in it, my villain, who is a 14 year old boy at the ... A: Paul, You are right about one thing. Police procedure and law varies from town to town and ...
A job in Law Enforcement	8/13/2003
Q: Jack Toomey, I am a 34 year old single mom of a 10 year old boy. I have been working in the medical ... A: Becoming a police officer is going to be a fairly hard thing to do for a single mother. I say that ...
Getting involved in law enforcement	7/30/2003
Q: Toomey, I was wondering if you could give me some basic adivce on the best way to get involved with ... A: Sean, Unfortuantely I don't live in Florida and have only been there twice so I know nothing ...

All Questions in This Category

Email this page