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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Becoming a police officer | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: Im going to start criminal justice when i turn 18 and also i was wondering after i finish the two ... A: Ben, it will be up to the agency you apply with. Do to the current state of the economy, squeaky ... | |
| K9 unit | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My ideas on which division of law enforcement to join are still undecided, but I have a certain want ... A: Tyler, K9 units actually do seperate into differing sub divisions. They include narcotics, ... | |
| K9 trainer | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I very much would love to train for the job that you have--training K9 dogs. Do you have to be a ... A: Briana, in most larger agencies, like mine, we train handlers to become trainers. Smaller agencies ... | |
| criminal Justice | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: Do you think police work is any stressful than other profession? Do the advantages of proactive ... A: Alice, thank you for allowing me to help you in the field of criminal justice. First of all, police ... | |
| S.W.A.T TEAM | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: A: Malik, first of all there is no such thing as the best swat team. We are a brotherhood and compete ... | |
| becomming a K-9 handler when leaving the army. | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a "few" questions for you :D I am 29 years old and am currently serving my country over seas ... A: Jordan, unfortunately you have a tough uphill climb. Todays market for law enforcement is becomeing ... | |
| swat | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: my name is maria am 17 yrs. old am graduating from high school this year am planning to attend to ... A: Maria, first of all I wish you all the Luck. Get your Citizenship! Once that is done, finish college ... | |
| K9 | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm a student at Florida Gulf Coast University. I'm currently working on transferring my major from ... A: Daniel, you are well on your way to a prosperous career. Get an application from a local police ... | |
| Process of Getting into K-9, Details of Animal Welfare | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Paul, thank you so much for being a mentor on this site. Your advice probably helps a lot of ... A: Ciree, wow alot of questions with some limited answers. First of all get your degree! Now start ... | |
| Questions | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and I would like you ask a few questions. 1.What are the educational requirements ... A: I will be glad to help you. First of all the requirement in my agency is to have a 2 year degree to ... | |
| K9 job discription | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a speech and report for careers in my animal tech. class and was wondering if you could ... A: CONTENTS: This General Order consists of the following numbered sections. I. CANINE UNIT ... | |
| animals | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: hi I'm jc I'm 15 going in high school and i want to be a animal cop but my mom wants me to be a ... A: Jacey, I come from a police family and always had the desire. Got started in the military and ... | |
| Animal Cruelty Police Officer | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have just moved down from Virginia to Pensacola, I am ex Military Police, and I Have always been ... A: Andrea, I am a bit confused but here goes. If you are talking about civilian law enforcement, get ... | |
| hiring after an arrest | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm 26, and wondering if my arrest from 4 years ago will affect my hiring status. The arrest was ... A: Most agencies and/or companies want to know the truth. If it was for a bs traffic ticket you should ... | |
| s.w.a.t | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: i am a teenage girl that is 15 goin on 16.Ever since i saw those cop shows i have always loved the ... A: Greetings, in todays law enforcement community one must possess a college degree and get hired by an ... | |
| canine interview | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am emailing you from Ireland after discovering this website.I am a serving Prison Officer here for ... A: Josh, this one is very easy!! Take the leash and put it on the dog without making eye contact. Be ... | |
| Criminal Justice Jobs that involve K9 | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: my name is sam. im 18 years old and attending college majoring in criminal justice i am a dog lover ... A: Sam, first of all welcome aboard. Now, study hard and finish your degree. Start looking into ... | |
| Should I be a cop? | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in college and I am graduating in a couple of weeks. I am pursuing a career as a ... A: Jeff, every agency is different. Some work 8 hr shifts and some work 11 1/2 hr shifts. Weekends go ... | |
| Should I be a cop? | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in college and I am graduating in a couple of weeks. I am pursuing a career as a ... A: Jeff, I love these type of questions. First and foremost, have you discussed this with your family?? ... | |
| Interested in K9 | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I am Jeremy Jensen, a Junior in High School. I did a ride-along with a k9 officer through the ... A: Jeremy, glad to hear of your interests. Now, most agency's require a minimum of one year on the ... | |
| K-9 and swat | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: just watching the shows and videos makes it looke cool. i wanted to know if i could still be a K-9 ... A: Spencer, you seem to have some serious goals in mind!! First you need to go to college and take ... | |
| canines used in searches | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: What is a typical "hit of a canine" on a car that has been detained? If a canine "hits" on a car ... A: Tabitha, when a dog alerts to a vehicle, it is probable cause to get consent or a search warrant to ... | |
| About Swat | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: i am a 20 year old boy currently compleated my HSC education can u give some details that can a ... A: Sir, simply put, get hired by a reputable agency and do your time as a street cop. As you learn then ... | |
| Background investigation | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I found your site, and I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I just had my first ... A: Anthony, as a background investigator I believe you have excellent credentials. I have seen issues ... | |
| Dog Training interest | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Paul, I am seriously considering a career change. I've been in accounting for the past eight years ... A: Teresa, its apleasure to answer your question. First and foremost, I am a LE canine trainer. I do ... | |
| swat | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: what are the work experience and requirements for this job A: Stephanie, to get on a SWAT team, one must first have a good street background including tactics, ... | |
| Bomb Disposal | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Paul I am a Warrant Officer with a bomb disposal unit in the Brit Army. Can you give me guidance on ... A: Steve, with all due respect, you are well above the minimum quals we have here in the states. I ... | |
| What it takes to be a cop? | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: Well i am 19 and i have always wanted to be in the FBI or be a Cop so i was just wondering what kind ... A: Aaron, first of all, congratulations on selecting one of the finest careers. Being a police officer ... | |
| K9 Law Enforcement | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a freshman in high school and I have been considering a career in law inforcement for years and ... A: Jordan, a career in Law Enforcement is a wonderful life. Few rewards but great satisfaction in a job ... | |
| best dog | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: im only 14 but im very interested in the becomeing a K-9 police officer. What is the best dog and is ... A: Zac, only because I have had the best results, a german sheperd is the best for this work. Another ... | |
| law enforcement | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: "Hi i am doing a Senior paper on detectives and police and i really couldn't find anyone to ... A: Brittany, this is a very specific set of questions! I will do my best but it will be rather short. I ... | |
| Your Career Path | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Koinig, I was just wondering how you got to where you are, as a dog trainer. No real specific ... A: Andrew, this is an easy one! Twenty years ago, after military and college, I got my job as a police ... | |
| General Canine Information | 12/3/2005 |
| Q: I think this site just got the better of me :-P. I had asked a question to you a while back but did ... A: Ok andrew I will do my best for you. First, the outline is too lenghty. We sponser a twelve week ... | |
| Question | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to ... A: Christina, all I can say is I am deeply saddened for him. Maybe they can suggst utilizing infrared ... | |
| Dogs | 10/29/2004 |
| Q: what kind of dogs are usually preferred to be used for law enforcement and why? Also, do dogs have ... A: Quentin, this is a great question. The most popular dog used in canine is the German Sheperd. ... | |
| dogs | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: I'm interested in joining the police force and I was wondering what kind of training I would need ... A: Kelsey, the best advice I give all new recruits is learn the streets first. You will see it is a ... | |
| hey do u let the dogs off the leash? | 7/18/2004 |
| Q: hey do u let the dogs off the leash if so for what sutations? A: Jenn, yes we do allow our k9's off leash. We use the term handler control dog's. Thus, most of our ... | |
| Police/Civilian Trainer | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: The field of training canines for police work seems fascinating to me. Is it possible to engage in ... A: Matt, as a Nationally certified trainer I would recommend a career in police work first. Yet, I do ... | |
| police work dog training | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: I have a student who is interested in entering thefield of police dog training. Do you know of ... A: Yes Tanya, I am a National Trainer for the following Associations, National Police Canine ... | |
| Police Training | 5/6/2003 |
| Q: My name is Patrick Duffy, I am a third year journalism student from Staffordshire University. I have ... A: Patrick, I will be glad to assist you with your project! First of all, as we all now realize, ... | |
Careers: Police
Answers by Expert:
PaulKoinig
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
i have trained over 100 police work dogs for patrol,narcotics and explosives. i am a nationally certified trainer with the uspca and npca canine associations.
Experience
Handler for 13years. Trainer for 9 years
Organizations
USPCA,NPCA,FOP,PBA,IABTI,IAAI
Education/Credentials
bs Towson State Univ,Balt. Md.
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