| Subject | Date Asked |
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| nepotism | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Can a Chief of Police (local govt. police department) hire his own son? The rational was that the ...
A: Raul, Thanks for the question. If the city has no nepotism policy, there is probably not a whole ...
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| police career? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am interested in a career in Criminal Justice. I am currently enrolled in a few criminal justice ...
A: Allen, Thanks for the question. I know a lot of officers that have served a full career in the ...
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| police officers | 10/5/2009 |
Q: What is a tyipical day for a police officer.
A: DJP, Thanks for the question. Not really sure where to start, it is a pretty broad question. 1. ...
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| re: Expungment | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Back in 1995, I charged with theft of personal property. To make long story short, I was caught, ...
A: Shawn, Thanks for the follow up. As to your question, Yes, it certainly could be. Any attorney ...
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| Will an arrest without conviction show up on the background investigation? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Payne, I am currently in the process of applying for a position as a Border Patrol Agent. About ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the follow-up. To be perfectly honest with you, some law enforcement agencies ...
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| Will an arrest without conviction show up on the background investigation? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Payne, I am currently in the process of applying for a position as a Border Patrol Agent. About ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the question. If your fingerprints were taken and submitted for an arrest, your ...
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| support | 7/21/2009 |
Q: What are some ways I can show support towards my local police department?I was thinking organizing a ...
A: Alex, Thanks for the question, and your support of law enforcement. Write Letters' to the Editor ...
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| age | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am currently 35 years old. I will be 36 in Sept. I am currently going to school for Criminal ...
A: Denise, I see no problems with you going through with your plans. Why not look into the field now ...
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| reckless driving penalties | 6/27/2009 |
Q: after a few months of having my drivers licence i have recieved my first traffic violation. i am to ...
A: Dalton, Thanks for the question. Most jurisdictions will allow you to plea to a lesser offense in ...
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| Medical Records Release | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Mr Payne, thank you for taking the time to volunteer your knowledge. My question is in regards to ...
A: Aaron, Thanks for the question. Not sure why the police agency would need your old medical ...
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| Civilian use of tasers | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if it is legal for a citizen to use a taser for self-defense. The only ...
A: Pam, Thanks for the question. First, I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. I ...
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| criminal justice employement | 5/19/2009 |
Q: To whom this may concern, The reason I am writing you today is regarding my driving record and ...
A: Dereck, Thanks for the question. Most states have a time period for people to be eligible for ...
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| re-applying | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Payne. I got to the portion of my background investigation process for LAPD, however, I hit a snag ...
A: Chris, 1. Most agencies will not know you applied anywhere else unless you tell them. 2. Never ...
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| speaking at career day | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 15 yr police officer, I have been asked to speak at a middle school career day about becoming ...
A: Steve, Thanks for the question. Start by being honest with the students. They can tell if someone ...
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| application process | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Payne. I have some more questions for you. I was curious what the hiring process for a typical ...
A: Cody, Thanks for the question. The hiring process can vary from town to town or state to state. ...
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| application | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am filling out an application for my local police department, and I have a question about the ...
A: Cody, Thanks for the question. An incomplete application could pose some problems for you. Try and ...
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| CERTIFICATION | 4/21/2009 |
Q: WHAT STATES ACCEPT SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE CERTIFICATION
A: Tyrell, Thanks for the question. I really have no clue which states will accept SC certifications, ...
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| applying to be a police officer | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have applied and I have no criminal back ground issues other than my driving record. The most ...
A: Carlos, Thanks for the question. The identity theft question is explained, but your disrespect for ...
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| Background Check | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I'm attending a job fair for police trainee this weekend. I received 4 speeding tickets in 2003 and ...
A: Cheryl, It really depends on the requirements of the individual police agencies for which you ...
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| A Career in law enforcement | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am a 29 year old woman. I work a full time job in an office doing clerical work. I am planning to ...
A: Maggie, Thanks for the question. Most jobs can be done without any type of degree. However,a lot ...
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| How do I get accepted into a police academy. | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am a senior in high school, and am well set to graduate, but our campus cop informed me that I ...
A: Mr. Shepard, It really depends on what state you reside. In some states you have to get hired by a ...
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| my career | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My name is Jon, and I am currently a freshman in college. I am contracted to the ARMY ROTC program. ...
A: Jon, Thanks for the question. If you want to eventually become a sniper, I would probably say that ...
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| career | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i am a graduate in medicine, born and raised in Pakistan, a Muslim by religion, and seeking to work ...
A: Yasir, Thanks for the question. I am not sure how you can go about accomplishing something like ...
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| chances of making it? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Payne, I was wondering about me making it as an officer. I am a diabetic with bad eyesight (born ...
A: Seth, Thanks for the question. I think your chances are as good as any one else. I know police ...
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| Going from Local to State/Federal | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Payne, I would like to start by saying, Thanks for your time and help. I am a junior in High ...
A: Patrick, Any of these units would be great to obtain valuable experience in investigations. If you ...
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| What Classes Should I Take? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i am just trying to find out what classes should i take in high school to be a swat team member. i ...
A: Mr. Avalos, Thanks for the question. Completing high school is very important. There is really no ...
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| Animal Control Officer | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to become an animal control officer in North Fla. Any help would be appreciated.
A: Cheryl, Thanks for the question. I am not real sure of all the duties or requirements of an Animal ...
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| F.B.I? | 12/27/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you can help me out. i'm a junior right now in high school and my parents expect ...
A: Mr. Jeong, Thanks for the question. You are partially right, school is not for everyone, but you ...
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| job | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I live in St. Augustine FL, I am going to school to get my blachelor's in criminal justice. My ...
A: Scott, Thanks for the question. Drug paraphernalia could potentially cause you some problems in a ...
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| What is it really like to be an officer? | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Mr. Payne, I am really interested in criminal law and criminal psychology. When I was a kid I used ...
A: Janine, 99.9 percent of the time size or the sex of the officer have no bearing on how you are ...
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| backround check requirements | 12/18/2008 |
Q: William, I am interested in becoming a law enforcement officer in North Carolina, but I have 3 ...
A: Janine, Thanks for the question. It's possible, but check with the North Carolina State Attorney ...
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| Termination could stop me from being an officer | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I was terminated about a year and a half ago for unlawful harrassment(sounds horrible, and ...
A: Johnny, Thanks for the question. ALWAYS Tell the truth. Tell the background investigator what you ...
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| A bit of a random question... | 12/16/2008 |
Q: This is a bit of an etiquette question I guess you could say. I was wondering how acceptable visible ...
A: Jordan, Thanks for the question. Some departments will accept tattoos and others will not. More ...
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| can i still be a police officer anywhere | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have 2 misdemenor drug charges, is there anywhere in the United States that I can work as a police ...
A: Mr. Bolla, Thanks for the question. It really depends on what police agency you apply for a job. ...
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| Do I have to? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My question is short and sweet. I was wondering, do I have to go to college for law enforcement? Or ...
A: William, Thanks for the question. It really depends on what state you reside and in what police ...
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| info | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if there is swat training for civilians. the reason i'm saying this is that i'm ...
A: Jawad, I have never heard of civilians taking part in SWAT training, not to say that it's not ...
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| South Carolina Academy | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions How old do you have to be to get into the Police Academy in SC? Do ...
A: Jon, Thanks for the question. The age requirement is 21. The only education requirement is that ...
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| becomming a police officer | 10/25/2008 |
Q: i am 17 years old. How do i go about gettin a job or into the police academy? I am interested in ...
A: Preston, Thanks for the question. In some states you can go to a Junior College or University and ...
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| Background | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am 26 years old and am planning on turning in my packet regarding my background. However, I am ...
A: Alice, It really depends on what the state you live in mandates for police officers, as well as ...
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| Police Certificate Transfer | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I am a certified LEO in Florida, with three years experience. Could you please tell me what other ...
A: Scott, Thanks for the question. A lot of states will accept your certification, but there may be ...
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| Need advice | 9/24/2008 |
Q: is there any where that you can become a police at 19? I live in indiana and i have a paaion to be ...
A: Leayanna, Thanks for the question. Most states require the age of 21 before being considered. ...
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| Moral Turpitude question. | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Payne I have a question regarding "Moral Turpitude". I have no criminal record whatsoever and never ...
A: Mike, It's possible things could come up concerning these issues. I probably would not worry too ...
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| Moral Turpitude question. | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Payne I have a question regarding "Moral Turpitude". I have no criminal record whatsoever and never ...
A: Mike, Thanks for the questions. They could definitely come out in a thorough background ...
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| Medical Examination | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Chicago, Illinois and I have been task to ...
A: Edward, Some agencies require wellness exams every year, but most only require the initial hiring ...
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| Tattoo Policy | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a tattoo on my right forearm, and another on my right bicep that comes below the sleeve about ...
A: Robert, Thanks for the question. There are numerous law enforcement agencies that now prohibit ...
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| LAW ENFORMENT | 8/23/2008 |
Q: AN 20 YEAR OLD SECURITY GUARD THAT IS INTERESTED IN ONE DAY BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER.I HAVE LOOKED ...
A: Bryan, Thanks for the question. In South Carolina, if you have a conviction for a theft, you will ...
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| handicap parking | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i have seen and went to the manager of our walmart about the non handicap persons parking in the ...
A: Hugh, Thanks for the question. She should have called the local police to come and enforce the ...
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| 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, Thanks for the question. It's not supposed to happen, but I can almost guarantee you that ...
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| Beaufort County Sheriff Department Case Handling | 7/30/2008 |
Q: William, I am doing some research for a novel that is a murder mystery taking place on Hilton head ...
A: Ms. Vitolo, 1. The voters of Beaufort County. He is an elected politician. 2. The Beaufort County ...
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| Domestic Assault | 7/28/2008 |
Q: In 2003 I had an incident with my wife and it ended with me leaving and her calling the police and ...
A: Robert, The sobering truth is that it could certainly disqualify you, will it though? It all really ...
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| pardon | 7/28/2008 |
Q: my son was giving a pardon by the state of pennsylvania for a misdemeanor weapons violation can he ...
A: Mr. Alicea, I don't see any reason why he couldn't unless the state of Pennsylvania has something ...
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| carrier | 7/26/2008 |
Q: HEY MR PAYNE, My question is not in law enforcement, but is about a felony. I HAVE 6 YEARS EXP IN ...
A: Mr. White, Thanks for the question. In South Carolina, it will take a General Sessions Court Judge ...
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| Becoming a municipal LEO in SC. | 7/16/2008 |
Q: sir. My name is Bradley Mowery. I'm currently 20 years of age, turning 21 in April/09, and I ...
A: Bradley, Thanks for the question. I live in the exact area you are considering. Check out the ...
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| background/employment | 7/7/2008 |
Q: older applicant 43yrs old but in decent shape. recent physical fitness test: 61 pushups (1 min), 45 ...
A: Kevin, Thanks for the question. It really depends on where you apply for a law enforcement ...
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| military to police force? | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Ok this is for my husband who is currently in Iraq. He is talking about going into the police force ...
A: Tiffany, Thanks for the question. Most police agencies only require a High School Diploma or ...
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| i did turn my life around, but will my past haunt me? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Payne, Good Morning I am a 20 yr old male U.S. Marine with excatly 3 yrs. left on my contract. I am ...
A: Jon, Thanks for the question, and thank you for your service to our country. I know a lot of ...
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| Joining Police forces and SWAT | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am very interested about the Police but mostly SWAT I was wandering can you join SWAT in an ...
A: Mr. Adair, Thanks for the question. You may want to check with the United States Department of ...
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| state police job | 6/19/2008 |
Q: am applying to become a state Trooper and was wondering on the questionaire they asked me if i ...
A: Debra, Depending on how they are evaluating you, they could disqualify you for just about anything. ...
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| Working out of town... | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Mr. Payne, I recently worked for an employer where my primary responsibilities were to drive a ...
A: James, Thanks for the question. It would be nice if they did something like that, but when ...
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| SWAT | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I Mike Tomasian a collage student have a debate session in a class regarding this as a topic "women ...
A: Mike T., Thanks for the question. I know of some great women in law enforcement, but I only know ...
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| Swat | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Payne. My name is Edward. I'm currently serving my fourth year in the NAVY, and will be getting out ...
A: Edward, Thanks for the question, and thank you for your service to our country. I am sure that ...
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| Shisha Tabacco | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Will smoking a hookah under the age of 18 disqualify you from being a police officer or Police ...
A: Steven, With all of the known health risks involved, my question to you is why would you want to ...
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| tow | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am a former Oregon resident. I recently found out that I owe the state over a thousand dollars in ...
A: Sally, Thanks for the question. Have someone check the status of your driver's license and see if ...
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| becoming a police officer | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Officer Payne, I am exiting the Marine corps next month after over 13 years, I am currently a Chief ...
A: Mr. Welch, I don't see a problem at all. Especially if that is all there is, and you have had a ...
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| general | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have been wanting to become a police officer since I was about 5 and would like to go for the job. ...
A: Andrew, Thanks for the question. You did not mention what your age is now. How long ago was 16yoa. ...
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| Joining | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Mr. Payne, I am currently deployed to Iraq, I will be returning at the end of the year & then in ...
A: Michael, Thanks for the question. I don't know of any law enforcement agency that reserves an ...
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| Requirement Question | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to get a waiver on a 10 year old felony conviction, depending its nature and ...
A: Trevor, Thanks for the question. It really depends on the state you reside in or want to become a ...
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| what do I need to have to become a cop? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Do I have to have a G.E.D. or High School Diploma?
A: Ms. Pumphrey, Most law enforcement agencies across the United States will take either one. You ...
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| Will my background keep me from police work? | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Dustin and I am 27 years old. I was just accepted to the police academy in my state. In ...
A: Dustin, It's really hard to say, law enforcement agencies require different sets of standards from ...
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| FBI/Swat | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old son is interested in becoming a FBI agent and swat. what kind of degree to you ...
A: Stacey, Thanks for the question. If he is still interested by the time he graduates from high ...
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| military background | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am applying for a law enforcement agency and wanted to know what a police background investigator ...
A: Brandon, Thanks for the question. What you did for employment (M.O.S.), work references ...
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| Becoming a police officer with a conviction | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Mr. Payne, I chose you to ask for the fact you are fairly local. I am in North Carolina. About 1 ...
A: D. Vincent, Thanks for the question, There will be a lot of agencies that will be hesitant in ...
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| questions. | 4/7/2008 |
Q: 1.how much do you get payed weekly or monthly?. 2.how much time do you got to be in school to be a ...
A: Jairo, Thanks for the question. In Beaufort County, South Carolina, where I reside, the pay ...
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| law enforcement positions | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Mr. Payne, Is it possible to obtain a law enforcement position without an advanced degree? ...
A: Wes, Thanks for the question. There are a lot of departments that now require some type of college ...
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| swat | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i am a 17 year old boy interested in joining the police force i hope to progress to the point of ...
A: Joshua, That is good for practice as well, but you really need more police related shoot/don't ...
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| swat | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i am a 17 year old boy interested in joining the police force i hope to progress to the point of ...
A: Joshua, Thanks for the question. Lots of physical agility training: This is not all inclusive, ...
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| Chances of being hired?! | 4/2/2008 |
Q: First, just wnted to thank you for taking your time on this site to help out people with thier ...
A: Dan, Thanks for the question. I don't know what state you are in, but some have a time frame ...
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| Maybe you can help!! | 3/24/2008 |
Q: To Mr. Payne, I am currently living in greenville s.c . I am looking for a career in Humane law ...
A: Mr. Wright, Thanks for the inquiry. In South Carolina you will need to be hired by a law ...
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| hi | 3/3/2008 |
Q: a guy from georgia who is formerly of missouri, came to new york with his girlfriend, i was mildly ...
A: J, Thanks for the question. Sounds like a crime to me. If I was you, I would make a call to your ...
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| SWAT | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 and a sophmore at Western Albemarle and I've been thinking about joining SWAT as a sniper and ...
A: Mr. Knight, Thanks for the question. Most of the time you will need to be employed with a police ...
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| can i be a sniper | 2/18/2008 |
Q: so my question is since I'm a diabetic can i be sniper
A: Mr. Reavis, Thanks for the question. I personally know numerous law enforcement officers that are ...
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| sniper | 2/15/2008 |
Q: What is the educational requirement to become a sniper.
A: Michael, Thanks for the question. I am sure each law enforcement agency has a multitude of ...
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| Hiring help | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I currently live in kyle Texas. I have been wanting to be a police officer for about 10+yrs now, but ...
A: Jeremy, Thanks for the question. If you have not had any arrests or problems since then, I would ...
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| police hiring | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my name is william cheek and i live in Lexington ky. i am currently 19 years old and I want to ...
A: William, Thanks for the question. If you don't get convicted of the weapons charge, you can get ...
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| Need Advice | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My name is jessica i am 16 years old and i am going into the air force after high school and i want ...
A: Jessica, Thanks for the question. A majority of police agencies that people get hired with will ...
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| what it takes to be a cop | 2/3/2008 |
Q: could i be a cop if I've already have convictions i have two felonies and a bunch of misdemeanors ...
A: Dave, Thanks for the question. There are probably some police agencies out there that would hire ...
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| Police academy | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Do I have to go to a university/tech school to study criminal justice before I join a police ...
A: Amanda, Thanks for the question. In South Carolina you are required to be hired full-time with a ...
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| Law Enforcement Career | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I currently live in Hampshire, England. I would particularly like to know my elegibility as an ...
A: Carl, Thanks for the question. Any college is a benefit. It can only help. Psychology is a great ...
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| 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, Thanks for the question. A local community college or a technical college can probably offer ...
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| Background Investigation | 12/14/2007 |
Q: my name is Chris and I’ve wanted to be a police officer my whole life; however when I was a teen I ...
A: Christopher, Thanks for the question. Definitely get the past arrests expunged. You still can have ...
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| police work after marine corps | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 and have finished two years of general requirments at my local community college and was ...
A: Tony, Thanks for the question. First of all, I commend you for trying to get your education and ...
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| Police Backround check! | 11/30/2007 |
Q: For the last Five years I've been trying to become a Law Enforcement Officer, However due to old ...
A: Mr. Carr, Thanks for the question. Some police agencies do not check credit histories. However, ...
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| The way to swat is ... | 11/26/2007 |
Q: i am a sophomore in high school. i was wondering if to get into swat means you have to be in the ...
A: Diego, Thanks for the question. For the most part, unless it is an extremely small police agency, ...
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| Humane Officer--Animal Cop | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a humane officer. I would like to know how I would go about getting a ...
A: Melanie, Thanks for the question. I am going to refer you to the Beaufort County Animal Shelter. ...
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| Relationships | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I am in Training Academy to become a Police Officer, and I have a huge crush on my Field Trainer. He ...
A: Patsy, Thanks for the question. DON'T do it!!!!!!! Both of you could potentially get into serious ...
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| Question about the Taser and the AFID system | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I was just reading up on the AFID system of identifying when a Taser gun is used and who by for ...
A: Rob, Thanks for the question. I apologize for taking so long to get back in touch with you, but ...
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| FBI SWAT Team | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I'm 22 a sophmore in college. Majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Health & Fitness ...
A: Mr. Smith, Thanks for the question. I am not sure I have ever known anyone to get hired in ...
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| Record Expungement | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My name is James and I am 27 years old. I have a strong desire to become a police officer and I am ...
A: James, Thanks for the question. I apologize for taking so long to get back with you, I was on ...
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| Becoming a police officer. | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Payne, I'm a 21 year old male who is greatly interested in becoming a police officer, but I'm a ...
A: Dustin, Thanks for the question. Visit the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Website at ...
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| swat | 9/27/2007 |
Q: When I was 18 I was arrested for possession of a tool to commit a crime(spark plug). The judge put ...
A: Charles, It really depends on what state you live, if it was considered a crime of Moral Turpitude, ...
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| question | 9/15/2007 |
Q: i am 22, almost 23 years old. i got a dui when i was 20. it was a honest mistake, and take full ...
A: Aaron, Thanks for the question. I am not sure what state you live in, but in South Carolina, where ...
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| Qustion about being a police officer. | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am currently a soldier in the U.S. army stationed in Baghdad-Iraq, for 15 months, i will have my ...
A: Nicholas, Thanks for the question. As long as you are fluent enough in English that you can read & ...
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| medical qualification | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I used to have a medical condition called Epilepsy, I have been off the medication and without an ...
A: Richard, Thanks for the question. I am not sure of the possibility of a reoccurrence, but I would ...
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| Entry Exam practice | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I am about to apply for a position as a Sheriff Deputy and will be taking the entry exam. It has ...
A: Joe, Thanks for the question. If you go to Thomson/Wadsworth Publishing they have a lot of ...
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| Explain ranks | 8/7/2007 |
Q: What are the ranks with power to police Thanks
A: Dan, Thanks for the question. All ranks within a police agency have a certain amount of authority, ...
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| Report Writing | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Sir: My name is William Fowler and I am a Recruit Officer in a local Police Academy in St. Louis ...
A: Mr. Fowler, Thanks for the question. A lot of officers struggle with report writing. Police ...
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| federal employment | 8/4/2007 |
Q: my name is Chris I am a sophmore in college. I am majoring in Finance and minoring in Criminal ...
A: Chris, Thanks for the question. Your credentials that you have shared are good, but mere physical ...
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| swat | 8/3/2007 |
Q: i am wondering what kind of education would u need to go to get inton a police deparment where i can ...
A: Ted, Thanks for the question. The FBI requires at a minimum a four-year degree. The FBI I am sure ...
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| background check | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I was dq'd from a dept last year, which I don't think I should have been, but I am currently in a ...
A: Howard, I am not sure what you are talking about as far as you mentioning your credit?? If you are ...
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| background check | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I was dq'd from a dept last year, which I don't think I should have been, but I am currently in a ...
A: Howard, It really depends on how deep of a background check they are going to conduct. Most states ...
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| h | 7/28/2007 |
Q: im in new york recently a friend posed an interestingif someone uses another person's debit or ...
A: Yom, Thanks for the question. I am not sure what the laws are in New York concerning credit ...
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| Schooling and Female Cops | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have wanted to be a police officer since I was about 5. I was wondering what paths you think are ...
A: Danielle, Thanks for the question. Any kind of Civics or Government class in high school is a good ...
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| I was wondering | 7/9/2007 |
Q: How long to you have to be a police officer to become a swat team member?
A: Bobby, Thanks for the question. It really depends on what agency you are working with. Most large ...
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| Health care to law enforcement | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 yr old female with a BA in philosophy. I have always felt a strong desire to protect ...
A: Sarah, Thanks for the question. With your background, you could have several options. As far as ...
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| advice on law enforcement | 7/7/2007 |
Q: my Drill Sergeant last name was Payne btw
A: Nathan, Thanks for the question. Military service is good and beneficial in so many ways. Most ...
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| DUI and law enforcement | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I had a DUI 2 years ago, and I was in the middle of signing up for the Navy. They tld me I had to ...
A: Sean, Thanks for the question. You will find that most states have a time limit in place for ...
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| Becoming a police officer | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I RESIDE IN NEW YORK. I'M 17 YEARS OLD AND ABOUT TO BE 18 IN JULY. I WANT TO BECOME A NYPD ...
A: Enrique, Thanks for the question. If they have a Police Explorer or Police Cadet program apply for ...
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| Requirements to becoming law enforcement | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I want to know the requirements that i need to become a police man and then becoming SWAT.I have ...
A: Mr. Osborne, The requirements generally run about the same in each state. There will be minor ...
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| Police officer requirements | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have read up on most of the police officer requirements in the state of SC, but what I can't find ...
A: Stephanie, Thanks for the question. The answer to your question is no. Some, but not all, police ...
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| Getting hired in SC with a disability. | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 25 y/o former infantryman in the Army. I am a veteran of the Iraq war. That aside, on return ...
A: Tom, Thanks for the question. I really see no problem with you getting hired by a law enforcement ...
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| Going to Law School while a Deputy Sheriff | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am a recent graduate of The Citadel, and am trying to decide between going to law school, which is ...
A: Justin, Thanks for the question. It will be difficult at best to get a law degree while trying to ...
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| Police Training........... | 5/31/2007 |
Q: What do Police do in training for training to be a Police officer???
A: Elizabeth, Thanks for the question. There are many things that people do to prepare to become a ...
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| Best course to become a police officer. | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Im currently a senior in high school and decided my life calling is to become a police officer. I do ...
A: Craig, Thanks for the question. Any military service would be a plus. The military for the most ...
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| 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, Thanks for the question. 1. Dress neatly. Shirt and tie with dress slacks is appropriate. ...
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| I.Q. and interest in policing | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I heard that people with high (around 130 and up)I.Q. will generally get bored with police work and ...
A: Eric, A low, average or high I.Q. score does not necessarily translate into making you a poor, ...
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| Interview gone bad | 4/23/2007 |
Q: My name is William Fowler. I live in St. Louis Mo and am currently attending the Eastern Missouri ...
A: Bill, Thanks for the question. It's called practice, practice, practice. Some interviews, very ...
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| school and police | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school, and am now really thinking about my future both in school and the ...
A: Nate, Thanks for the question. It really depends on the agency you are going to apply with. Some ...
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| police officer | 4/22/2007 |
Q: i was fired as a county sherriff in 1992 i recently thought about applying to a cities police ...
A: Mike, If I was you, I would list it, because in the background investigation the agency you are ...
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| Misdemeanors | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My husband is trying to get into the police academy. He was told at one of the districts that he ...
A: Ms. fluctuates, Thanks for the question. I am not sure what state you live in, but possession of ...
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| Law enforcement agencies | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am moving to South Carolina sometime soon and I have decided that I want to become a police ...
A: Cassandra, In the simplest form, security companies are private organizations that are contracted ...
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| Becoming a SC police officer | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I am moving to South Carolina sometime soon and I have decided that I want to become a police ...
A: Cassandra, Thanks for the question. In South Carolina you must meet certain requirements to become ...
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| becoming a police officer | 4/12/2007 |
Q: 2 years ago I was charged with felony possession of cocaine, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, ...
A: Mr. Cooper, Thanks for the question. It really depends on what the requirements are in the state ...
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| becoming a police officer | 4/2/2007 |
Q: my friends was saying that 5 years ago he tried marijuana once and he wants to know if that will ...
A: Stan, Thanks again for the questions. It depends on what the requirements are for the agency your ...
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| becoming a police officer | 4/2/2007 |
Q: my friends was saying that 5 years ago he tried marijuana once and he wants to know if that will ...
A: Stan, Thanks for the question. Is your friend all ready a police officer? Most departments will ...
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| TASER Info? | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am a writer who is currently doing a bit of research for a scene in which my main character gets ...
A: Mr. Newman, Thanks for the question. You can receive a ton of information if you make an inquiry ...
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| Employment history | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am a 22 year old police applicant. I contacted the IRS to get all my past employment history. ...
A: Chris, Thanks for the question. To be on the safe side, I would list all jobs that you received ...
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| feloneys | 3/26/2007 |
Q: can you become a police officer if your family have felonyes.
A: Jakobee, Thanks for the question! As long as you don't have any convictions or arrests of crimes ...
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| the police academy | 3/15/2007 |
Q: If I've just graduated from college with a degree in criminal justice, how would i go about joining ...
A: Joycelyn, Thanks for the question, and congratulations on the degree. It really depends on what ...
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| Polygraph | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I heard that during the polygraph they may ask you about drugs. What if you have smoked Marijuana ...
A: Kellie, Thanks for the question. It all depends on the agency you are applying with. Some ...
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| career requirements | 3/3/2007 |
Q: i have a misdemeanor assault and battery in presence of a minor is that going to bar me from ...
A: Nicole, Thanks for the question. It really all depends. Was it a conviction or just an arrest? ...
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| background info | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I'm a senior in high school and hope to (after college)become a police officer and hopefully SWAT ...
A: Kyle, Thanks for the question. If you take the polygraph, don't lie is the first rule. Prior to ...
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| Background Checks | 1/11/2007 |
Q: If you have smoke majuani, lets say over 300 times in college years but haven't smoke in about 4 ...
A: Cedric, Thanks for the question. Nothing personal, but you need to lay off of the Marijuana and ...
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| Career Change: Police Dept vs Sheriff Dept | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I am a reservist ,a and upon my recent return from deployment decided that i would like to change ...
A: Ms. Stearnes, Thanks for the question. Depending on what jurisdiction you live in, the job ...
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| vehicle reposession | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I have a friend that is a couple of months behind on a vehicle payment and was just told the news ...
A: Carlene, Thanks for the question. I am not sure what jurisdiction you live in, but most of the ...
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| College vs Military | 12/19/2006 |
Q: What do you consider more important as far as getting experiance and a job as a law enforcement ...
A: Sergio, Thanks for the question. There are pros and cons with either choice. I have several ...
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| previous employer | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have a question I hope you can answer. I applied for a position with the Federal Government ...
A: Frank, Thanks for the question. The investigator that is covering your background can probably ...
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| Legal question... | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Mr. Payne: We had a landscaper install some sod last year. (Turns out he was big-time ...
A: David, Thanks for the question! Not sure about Alabama legal obligations concerning your case, ...
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| more school the better?? | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male that is about to start the application process to become a police officer in ...
A: Mr. Patterson, Thanks for the question. The college credit thing is hard to answer. It really ...
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| what are some of the careers in Criminal Justice? | 11/7/2006 |
Q: i don't want to be a police officer cause i do want to physically run after nobody. but i want to ...
A: Deanna, Thanks for the question. The law enforcement career field is wide open, depending on what ...
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| New Career in the police officer | 10/16/2006 |
Q: im 25 years old and really want a career move into law enforcement i currently live in england but ...
A: Mr. Smale, Thanks for the question! First of all, congratulations on wanting to move to the United ...
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| Felony | 10/15/2006 |
Q: my name is David Kim and I'm 22 years old working on my associates in Criminal Justice at American ...
A: Mr. Kim, Thanks for the question! First of all, if it was an act of self-defense, why were you ...
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| Right man for the job | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I've wanted to be a police officer my entire life. I'm not sure why, but I've always wanted to help ...
A: Jack, Thanks for the question! Don't worry about the knowledge of guns or police work. Most new ...
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| 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: Guy, Thanks for the question. You don't say whether you want to be a detective with a police ...
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| police protection | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Is he allowed to shoot if there is a even a chance of hitting an innocent bystander instead of the ...
A: Jeff, If the officer does not have a clear line of fire, he would be jeapordizing someone else's ...
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| police protection | 8/28/2006 |
Q: When a police car is just on a street and I'm walking by with a lot of people[strangers], I usually ...
A: Jeff, Thanks for the question. You do what you feel is safe for you. You will not know if the ...
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| What should I do? | 7/11/2006 |
Q: Payne, Im going to be a senior in highschool next year and I was wondering what should I do after ...
A: Jovan, Thanks for the question. It is possible that you can get a head start on your police career ...
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| Polygraph examination results | 5/31/2006 |
Q: This is Chris again and I had some more questions. Is it possible to be as truthful as possible and ...
A: Chris, Again, Thanks for the questions. I may be mistaken, but I don't know of any jurisdiction ...
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| background check | 5/12/2006 |
Q: Payne, My name is Chris,I'm 20,and trying to get my career as a police officer started. The police ...
A: Chris, First of all, thanks for the question. Having a low credt score does not necessarily ...
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| Hi,William my name is Jeromy... | 5/3/2006 |
Q: William my name is Jeromy Newman i'm 17 years old and trying to learn more about law enforcement,I ...
A: Jeromy, First priority, finish your education. Since you have dropped out of school, get your ...
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| departmental policies/meds | 4/15/2006 |
Q: What say you? i am beginning my career in law enforcement and i have a few more questions... I'm ...
A: Chris, Let me start by saying that I am not a medical doctor and I do not know all of the effects ...
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