| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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: Jeff, No I don't think it's too late. I have friends that I worked with that were over 40 when ...
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| Basic vs. 2 year degree | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Are most Police and Sheriff's Dept's in Ohio looking for people with a 2 year degree in Police ...
A: Brian, What that basically means is you need to be sponsored by a local Department in order to ...
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| Basic vs. 2 year degree | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Are most Police and Sheriff's Dept's in Ohio looking for people with a 2 year degree in Police ...
A: Brian, Anymore with so many people going to college it would be a good idea to get at least a ...
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| applicant requirement | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i was told that a few police departments in florida would hire a felon that had there record ...
A: Keith, In Florida each Sheriff has different regulations on hiring procedures. I know for ...
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| Crime Scene Investigation | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about becoming a crime scene investigator, or forensically related job, in ...
A: Heather, I know in the area I worked in Ohio all the crime scene personnel were Police ...
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| jim pastore reply to ohio search warrant question | 10/28/2009 |
Q: THE QUESTION I ASKED YOU ABOUT THE TIMELINE FOR OHIO SEARCH WARRANTS IS A LEGITIMATE QUESTION. I ...
A: First of all I didn't answer your question due to the fact you asked for case law, statues ect. ...
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| student watch | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I saw a website suggesting community serivce ideas.One of them said developing a student-watch ...
A: Alex, A student watch program to the best of my knowledge is very similar to a neighborhood ...
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| Swim? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: This might seem a bit silly, but do you have to know how to swim to be a Police Officer or Deputy ...
A: Most Departments allow the use of a tazer if the officer feels he is in jeopardy of bodily harm and ...
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| SWAT | 10/5/2009 |
Q: and that is if I take ROTC in college can i become a SWAT officer as soon as I get out of college? ...
A: Matt, SWAT officers are picked from the members of the Police Department. You have to get hired ...
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| Drug usage and becoming a officer | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if my past mistakes would prevent me from becoming a police officer I have smoked ...
A: Philip, It's difficult to say how this would affect your chances of being hired. Most ...
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| Certification Requirements | 9/28/2009 |
Q: ....... What is the certification requirements for a Homicide Investigator??????
A: The requirements for a homicide are the same as for a Police Officer. You have to serve your time on ...
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| disorderly conduct charge | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I live in Minnesota now and I am 28 yrs old but I liver in Hamilton Ohio my whole life until I was ...
A: Chris, In my opinion the key " you can be disqualified" it does not say you will be. So my best ...
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| lawfully privacy | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My neighbor informed me that the police have been coming by my house daily and no one has been home. ...
A: Jeffery, If the sidewalk was damaged and the city repaired it then I would think the city ...
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| Homicide dectective | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to become a detecive. How can i find the best school to attend the best college for my ...
A: Shantel, In order to become a Detective you must first get hired on a Police Department then ...
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| unlawfuly to tall an other person | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My neighbor informed me that the police have been coming by my house daily and no one has been home. ...
A: Jeffery, It is not uncommon to talk with a neighbor if the office sees him outside. It sounds ...
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| Police detectives? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: What are the practical differences between a police detective and a regular police officer you'd see ...
A: Any evidence would be kept at the Police evidence room, which is located at the station. It has to ...
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| Police detectives? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: What are the practical differences between a police detective and a regular police officer you'd see ...
A: Once a suspect is arrested they are given their marinda rights then transported to the police ...
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| Police detectives? | 8/25/2009 |
Q: What are the practical differences between a police detective and a regular police officer you'd see ...
A: Alex, Usually a Detective is considered a promotion up from a Patrolman. Most Departments will ...
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| Will my past stop my future goals? | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My goal since I was a child was to become a police officer and make it to swat. To make my chances ...
A: Eliud, Other departments may still take you. My advise is to just be honest because they will ...
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| Civilian Hire Question | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am being completely honest because all I have to go on is how much I have accomplished in my life ...
A: Charlene, I can't say what chance you have because I truly don't know. Every Department is ...
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| Question about background check | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I applied a long time ago for the police department. I took a polygraph and told the truth. I said i ...
A: Nina, Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I always advise being honest. Every Department that I ...
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| TRUCKS | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Why do all trucks say, " IT IS A DAY OF MORNING WHEN YOU TRAVEL THROUGH THE BUCKEYE" I have been ...
A: Jim, Unless they are checking on your welfare or looking for someone I don't have any idea why ...
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| Information | 5/22/2009 |
Q: a father of three lovely children and married for the last 10 years. Since the day I came to this ...
A: Victor, Being a Police Officer is very dangerous at times. However in my opinion there is no ...
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| My Home Address | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Do you have to give your employer your Home(physical)address or can you use a mailbox address like ...
A: Samantha, I know as a Police Officer the Department not only had a right to know our physical ...
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| Forensics at university level | 5/14/2009 |
Q: which universities offer a degree in forensics
A: Amanda, There are different types of Forensics degrees. If you check most Universities have a ...
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| swat | 5/10/2009 |
Q: before i can do that i have a few questions to ask. what are the health benefits? what is the growth ...
A: Jonathon, Before one can be on the SWAT team they have to first get hired and serve their time ...
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| Pursuing a Police Officer Career | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am 19 years old. I realized at 18 I where I want to see myself in life. And I took a look around ...
A: Colin, When applying for a police officer's job the Departments realize that we all make ...
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| getting hired as a law enforcement officer | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My question is how hard it will be to get hired as a law enforcement officer with 2 arrests,both ...
A: Jody, It's hard to say for sure. I would think they would look at each incident and make a ...
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| questions | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Can you describe generaly what somebody in your field does? Whats the working enviroment like? I ...
A: Ryan, We deal with people, we answer radio calls for service and detect criminal activity ...
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| 1995 traffic arrest & fine | 4/23/2009 |
Q: in 1995 new Orleans la. was arrested for no proof of insurance. spent the night in jail.bonded out. ...
A: I would think they would be able to collect back owed fines. They may have the power to suspend ...
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| 1995 traffic arrest & fine | 4/20/2009 |
Q: in 1995 new Orleans la. was arrested for no proof of insurance. spent the night in jail.bonded out. ...
A: Trey, I'm not sure exactly what your asking. I'm assuming you were arrested in 2009 for a ...
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| i want to be police officer | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I about to be 23 years old i want to be a police officer but i got in trouble only one time when i ...
A: Rafael, In most if not all Departments a felony conviction automatically will disqualify ...
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| homicide inverstigator | 3/26/2009 |
Q: To be a homicide inverstigator, can you have a previous record? The offenses are all misdemeanors, ...
A: Katie, In order to be any type of investigator one must get hired and serve their time as a ...
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| Psych History | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 29 years old and about to start college for a degree in criminal justice ( which is required to ...
A: Margaret, First let me say I apologize for the delayed answer. My computer went down Sunday ...
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| Can I become "Certified" on my own in FL? | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 43 years old and presently live in NJ. I have a high school diploma, no college and work for a ...
A: Chris, Sorry it took so long for me to answer. My computer went down Sunday and I just got ...
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| Police/Swat | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Hi i'm gurjeet I want to join te San Fransisco Police Department how do i join it and if i want to ...
A: I'm not sure what their guidelines are to become a member of SFPD. You would have to call their ...
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| Defective Fuel Shutoff Valve | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My son bought a 2008 Chevy Cobalt and thought the Dealer had set up his Insurance. Car dealers are ...
A: Bob, I don't know of any accident investigators in your area. I doubt even if they had the ...
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| Can I become a police officer | 3/5/2009 |
Q: IF I Have anxiety can I still become a police officer. I dont take any medication, the only problem ...
A: John, If your doctor gave you a clean bill of health I wouldn't worry about it. They will give ...
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| Defective Fuel Shutoff Valve | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My son bought a 2008 Chevy Cobalt and thought the Dealer had set up his Insurance. Car dealers are ...
A: Bobby, I don't know anyone in Washington. But Police accident investigators at least that I ...
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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, Even though I would like to help you on this, I realy have no knowledge on the military ...
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| Do you? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Do you have to be a police officer before becoming a homicide detective? Or can you take law ...
A: Heyleigh, They pick the homicide detectives from the patrol rank. Most Departments give tests ...
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| law enforcement requirements/out of state lateral transfer | 2/18/2009 |
Q: there are some questions i hope you can answer for me regarding the Brady issue. Scenario- veteran ...
A: CJ, From what I know of the Brady issue, it pertains to requests by a defense attorney or ...
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| Getting hired | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My question is that i have some financial trouble im and getting ready to file bankruptcy over a ...
A: Eric, In the hiring process they do look at one's financial records and problems and financial ...
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| 2 questions about police | 2/14/2009 |
Q: i got 2 questions about Police frist is are Police Officers allowed to call you dear when they are ...
A: as long as they are not calling you something derogatory, I would think calling someone Dear is ok. ...
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| Becoming a police officer | 2/10/2009 |
Q: iam a 21 year old male living in Canada and i have been taking class's to be a officer. The other ...
A: Corbin, As long as there were no charges filed I don't see a problem. As for the polygraph, ...
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| one last question | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My friend told me that in order to become a cop you need to also take a lie detector test. I have ...
A: Joana, As kids we all do dumb things. The Departments are aware of that. They are looking for ...
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| law enforcement with a felony OWI | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I had an accident 5 years ago that was a one vehicle accident, I registered .009 so I got an owi but ...
A: Tiffany, I'm not real sure what your asking about the Internet? If you mean taking classes on ...
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| one last question | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My friend told me that in order to become a cop you need to also take a lie detector test. I have ...
A: Joana, Your correct, you will have to take a lie detector test. However they understand that as ...
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| 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 did some research on this and found several websites that address this. I am pasting ...
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| Retiring from the Air Force, want to be LEO | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I will be retiring from the Air Force in 4 short years, at the age of 39. My wife is originally ...
A: Robert, Right now job's are probably no better in Florida then Ohio. Lee County which is ...
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| I need to know all the steps to becoming a sheriff | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I just turned 18 & I'm about 5'2 & attend adult school i will finish in about a year. when can I ...
A: Joana, I'm not sure what you mean about 10 years patrolling? However I did look up the L.A. ...
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| I ned to know all the steps to becoming a sheriff | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I just turned 18 & I'm about 5'2 & attend adult school i will finish in about a year. when can I ...
A: Joana, I'm not what this school your referring to is. Check it out to be sure it's registered ...
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| I ned to know all the steps to becoming a sheriff | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I just turned 18 & I'm about 5'2 & attend adult school i will finish in about a year. when can I ...
A: Joana, In most States you have to be 21 to become a Police Officer. So a lot depends on the ...
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| sc, under 21? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i live in south carolina and i was wanting to join the sc police force. but im under 21, i was ...
A: Richard, Most academy's you have to be 21 by the time you graduate from the academy. However ...
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| job availability | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Just wondering i have been interested in taking up criminal justice courses---- when i was younger i ...
A: Pat, How old are you now? And how old were you when you were charged with the assault and ...
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| Hoe to Interview a Child of Domestic Violence? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering the best way to interview a child of domestic violence? I am in school for ...
A: Natalie, As you said, every situation is different. It's difficult for me to be specific. I ...
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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: Brian, Going into the service is a great plan. Once you get out with an honorable discharge and ...
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| getting fired as correctional officer | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have no criminal record, or misdemeanors work at Wal-Mart 10 years have a associate degree in IT. ...
A: Ryan, Once you hit 40 yrs old you are protected from age discrimination so they cannot turn you ...
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| getting fired as correctional officer | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have no criminal record, or misdemeanors work at Wal-Mart 10 years have a associate degree in IT. ...
A: Ryan, Sorry to hear that you got let go. During the probation period (in most states) an ...
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| major | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I also want to know what would you say when they ask u what do you consider to be your greatest ...
A: Rudy, If it were me I would do a major in Psychology and minor in criminal justice. Most ...
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| young but needs advice | 12/15/2008 |
Q: ok i just turned 13. but i have had the dream to be a police officer after i got my stomach disease ...
A: Depending on where you live, many Police and Sheriff's Departments have explorers. These are people ...
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| can i get a job as a leo | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old and i have a criminal record that consists of two poss charges and three ...
A: Candice, If any of these were felonies that would disqualify you from being a Police Officer. ...
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| Animal Cruelty Police Officer | 11/16/2008 |
Q: i know this is going to sound weird, but i want to be an Animal Cruelty Police Officer, But i don't ...
A: Krystal, I would think in most areas they have the same or similar requirements as a police ...
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| ADD/med | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Jim, My father was PO for 26 years so I have quite a bit of knowlege of the process however I have a ...
A: Tony, I don't know that the medication your on will make a difference in the hiring process. ...
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| College | 10/27/2008 |
Q: To be an officer do you have to go to college or can you just go to the police academy?
A: Jon, It all depends on the Police Department your applying for. Most give extra credit for a ...
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| Marijuana use | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have used marijuana, actually quite excessively in the past. I have heard that police departments ...
A: Brittany, A lot depends on your age at the time, how long it's been and your attitude now about ...
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| Becoming police officer | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I wil hav2make ths short cuz typing 4rm phone. I got general undr honorable discharg 4rm army. Cuz i ...
A: Kevin, I would say it would be up to the individual Dept. you apply for. I would be sure to ...
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| becoming an officer. | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i'm jeremy krieg. i have been thinking about trying to become an officer, but i'm afraid that my ...
A: Jeremy, A lot would depend on your age when these arrests happened. A misdemeanor may not ...
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| please help ! | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i am 15 and i have always wanted to be a homicide detective. i was just wondering what colleges or ...
A: Any college or University that offers a degree in criminal justice and Police Administration is ...
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| I made a mistake! | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old from Washington, and when I was 21 my wife and I got in a fight, (pushing and ...
A: David, Last I knew with a DV charge a person cannot carny a weapon. We had an officer charged ...
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| Student in need of help | 9/4/2008 |
Q: i am in the 12th grade, and I and studying to become a officer in the county that I live in or a ...
A: Joey, I know in the USA a degree in criminal justice helps a whole lot when applying for a job ...
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| drug use | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Im already a police officer in the state of maryland. My question is this, my wife is trying to ...
A: Chris, The main thing is that she is honest about it. That's the main thing they are looking ...
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| Polygraph examination | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Recently, I was required to take a polygraph test for possible employment for a police department.I ...
A: Kyle, You may well have been convincing enough for her to take a second look at you perceived ...
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| New recruit | 7/16/2008 |
Q: my name is Adam Przymus, I am 27 years old and have finally chosen a career path. I have been ...
A: Adam, The hardest part people have is the polygraph. And that's all because people don't know ...
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| disabilty pension | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My wife was a police officer that was injured in the line of duty and took her disability ...
A: Jeff, When you get the rest of the informatiom I will do some research on the question. If I'm ...
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| disabilty pension | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My wife was a police officer that was injured in the line of duty and took her disability ...
A: Jeff, What type of pension plan did the city have? Is your wife on full disability pension ...
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| Becoming a Police Officer | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I live in Akron and I am studying Criminal Justice. I will be a junior in college this coming fall. ...
A: Brett, Everyone makes mistakes and they realize that, especially at a young age. If I were you I ...
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| Police Radar | 6/2/2008 |
Q: If an officer is pulled over on the left shoulder and you are in the right lane getting ready to ...
A: Ashley, The radar systems have advanced since I was on the job. To the best of my knowledge yes ...
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| becoming a police officer | 5/14/2008 |
Q: my name is Kyle, i'm a 15 year old male, and a couple of weeks ago i started thinking about going ...
A: Kyle, I'm sure your eyesight can be corrected with glasses or contacts. It sounds like you have ...
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| Police Sniper | 5/10/2008 |
Q: Do Police Sniper do the same training as SWAT teams? and do you have to be in a SWAT team to be a ...
A: Clay, I believe your uncorrected vision is not a huge big deal. As long as it can be corrected ...
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| Police Sniper | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Do Police Sniper do the same training as SWAT teams? and do you have to be in a SWAT team to be a ...
A: Clay, When I was on the Tact team the snipers went thru some of the same training as the other ...
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| hi | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My car was reported stolen, The registration expires in a copula wee Am wondering: if the car is ...
A: The registered owner is the one that must report a car stolen and that same person would be the only ...
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| becoming a police officer | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Ok. So I'm 18... And I'm very interested in becoming a police officer. I have my high school ...
A: Jeremy, I am resending the answer to your first question along with the answer to your latest ...
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| Law Enforcer | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 5th grade student at Morgantown Elemtary in Natchez,Ms. I am writing these questions to you ...
A: Quinton, I'll be glad to help you out. Good Luck with your assignment. Jim 1. 40 hours ...
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| question | 4/9/2008 |
Q: is SWAT goverment job?
A: Mohamed, SWAT is a job specialty job within a Police Department or Sheriff's Department. To ...
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| Army to Police Officer | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Pastore, First and foremost I would like to apologize if you have answered a question that is ...
A: Kara, Without knowing what the previous medical condition it is difficult to say weather or not ...
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| Question about becoming a cop | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am 27 yrs old and i am in school for criminal investigation and i was interested in becoming a ...
A: Denise, I am really not sure. I would think a lot has to do with your medical records and ...
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| Police Officer | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am 40 yrs old. When I was 20 i joined the Navy. I was discharged 3 months later due to my piss ...
A: Matt, I don't know that anything you mentioned would automatically disqualify you from a career ...
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| Police Officer DQ | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am interested in applying for a position on my local county sheriff's department. Please allow mw ...
A: Shawn, I'm not sure what requirements Police Departments in Indiana have as far as College ...
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| question about being a sniper.... | 3/10/2008 |
Q: it has always been my biggest dream to become a sniper. right now i am planning on joining the army ...
A: Calyn, I don't know of any restriction for a female being a sniper on a Police Department. I ...
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| speeding ticket | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Can a Florida Police Officer park his cruiser on private property and use a radar gun to catch ...
A: Ron, To the best of my knowledge a Police Officer can park on private property and run radar. At ...
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| police requirements | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 38 with military service and have seen combat duty i would like to get into a police unit in NE ...
A: Tim, I am not sure what Departments have age limits. That is something you would probably have ...
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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: The tape may not be admissible if it was taped illegally. Most States require both parties to be ...
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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: Yes this could be considered a crime. However it's your word against theirs. As for the warrant I ...
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| Being a detective | 2/27/2008 |
Q: my name is alex, and I am only 17 years old.I am wondering which career to pick. I like the idea of ...
A: Alex, In order to be a Detective on a Police Department you have to start out has a Patrolman ...
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| Questions for m y paper | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am a student in ohio. I am doing a research paper for my english class and i was wondering if you ...
A: Chad, The training course in Ohio is approximately 558 hours. The length of time depends on ...
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| General discharge can i still be hired? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Okay my question is that I was in the Army for three and a half years and got discharged with a ...
A: Les, I would not think that the discharge would necessarily disqualify you from being hired by ...
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| I have a friend who is trying to get into the corrections field. | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My friend is 30 and has been trying to get into corrections or police work, but has a misdemeanor ...
A: Lisa, Of course I don't know the details as written in the Police report concerning your friend. ...
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| I Have A Qustion | 1/23/2008 |
Q: hi my name is starr and i would like to know can you have a k9 by choice when you are on duty? and ...
A: Starr, In order to become a K-9 officer you have to be chosen by the Department and then sent to ...
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| How to become a police man | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I am 17 year old, smart, intelligent, has ability of a detective.However,the only thing i don't have ...
A: Tuyen, You have to be a Citizen to be a Police Officer, so while your waiting you should take ...
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| record expunged | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have worked as a jailer now i want to work for the state dept of corrections for warren county. I ...
A: Kim, I really don't know what to advise you. Different jurisdiction have different ...
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| record expunged | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I have worked as a jailer now i want to work for the state dept of corrections for warren county. I ...
A: Kim I guess I'd have to have a little more detail to understand your problem. What was the ...
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| homicide investigator | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i have a couple of question to ask for my careers project because i am kind of trapped in the middle ...
A: Kiki, In order to be a homicide investigator in most Departments you have to take a test to be ...
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| Law | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have a two part question. First of all I live in Los Angeles, California. What is the law in ...
A: Mike, I will give you a general answer to your questions. I'm not familiar with the laws in ...
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| leaving the scene | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My son was involved in a hit and run in 03, in florida, he had a fender bender with a truck and then ...
A: Linda, To be honest I don't know if leaving the scene of an accident was a felony on 03. I hate ...
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| schooling | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I'm only 15 and going into grade 10 this year. I'm now deciding what i want to do for the rest of my ...
A: Andrew, My only suggestion is to take college prep courses. If you have a college degree it is ...
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| s.w.a.t | 8/23/2007 |
Q: im Cameron Sapp, im a sophmore at Hamilton High School and i was just wondering how long you have to ...
A: Cameron, As far as I know there is no time limit that one has to be a beat cop before applying ...
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| hi | 7/28/2007 |
Q: im in new york recently a friend posed an interestingif someone uses another person's debit or ...
A: Yom, I going to answer your quest in a short answer. If someone takes someone else's credit ...
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| Broken Window | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a rather boring question for you so I don't expect a very lengthy response, just a little ...
A: Anthony, Your correct in the statement that if for no other purposes she should file a report ...
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| Job Termination DQ? | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I hope to work as a police officer in my city, and I had a few questions I hoped you might give some ...
A: Ryan, Most Departments overlook mistakes made as a youth. My best advise is be honest with your ...
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| car accident procedure | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I know this question has been asked, but my scenerio is quite different. If a pedestrian was killed ...
A: Michelle, When possible the officer on the scene would attempt to get what information he could ...
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| Psychological | 5/19/2007 |
Q: will Being institutionalized for Depression and suicidal thoughts after going through a really ...
A: Jason, I would assume each jurisdiction has their own guidelines for hiring. However just ...
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| Medical Disability | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Jim, I saw that you had responded to a similiar question, however, I was injured in the line of duty ...
A: Felix, Line one is the total Gross Distribution, and Line 2 a is what is taxable. Therefore if your ...
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| police ranks | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I know police rankings may vary a little from city to city, but in a major city such as Ohio, how ...
A: Unless it was a fatal crash the officers on the scene who responded would handle the call and ...
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| law degree | 5/2/2007 |
Q: quick question, are there any advantages to having a law degree when applying for a job in law ...
A: Tom, I can't see where it would hurt your chances to get hired. And it sure would make your ...
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| Leaving the scene of accident | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the best way to defend myself in leaving the scene of an acciodent. I did this ...
A: Shannon, I'm not an attorney so mI can't really advise you on how to defend yourself. Nor can I ...
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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: The questions vary. He should show that he has common sense and also has some compassion. He needs ...
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| Personal Defense Concealed Handgun | 2/12/2007 |
Q: After visiting a few forums comparing HKs & Sid Sauers, I decided I would choose a Sid because of ...
A: Mike, Let me start out by saying I'm not a gun expert. I have heard good things about sig's, ...
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| becoming a cop | 2/6/2007 |
Q: hey im cory, I had a few questions about becoming a cop. First off, how many years of college does ...
A: Now a lot of Departments require a 4 yr degree to get hired. And a lot of Departments give extra ...
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| Does a felony rule out education? | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old and have a felony tresspassing charge on my record. I started school for nursing ...
A: Beth, I really can't answer as far as Pre Law being a field where a felony charge would hurt ...
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| change my profession - csi | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I am intersted in being a crime scene investigator and changing my career at age 37 from a ...
A: Jackie, It all depends on what Police Department you work for. Some Departments use civilians ...
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| making my dream come true | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Pastore's i am a senior at new britain high school in CT...... in my high school im the type of ...
A: Daniel, First it I were you I would most definitely go to college. If you can't afford to get ...
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| Uniforms for retired police officers | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I am a retired police officer. I had to retire because of an on-duty injury. We recently lost an ...
A: I really don't have any suggestions as to the design of a uniform. I have been to some funerals ...
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| 911 | 8/27/2006 |
Q: If someone ever[god forbid]broke into my house while I'm there and have to call the cops,obviously I ...
A: First if you suspect someone in your house lock the door in whichever room you are in and place ...
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| 3 strike laws and court | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Mr. Pastore, I have a question about 3 strike laws. I was going to press charges against somebody ...
A: Stephanie, I live in Florida now but I was a Police Officer in Ohio. I'm really not sure about ...
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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, I don't have an exact answer as each persons situation is different. I'm sure the ...
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| Law Enforcement v. Legal Career | 4/13/2006 |
Q: If I could ask a couple of follow-up questions, did you mean that the civil service exam gives ...
A: Mike, Most Departments give credit for a 4 yr degree or a 2 yr degree. The norm is 10% for a 2 yr ...
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| Law Enforcement v. Legal Career | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I'm currently a second-year law student in Cleveland and work for the Public Defender (hopefully ...
A: Mike, First I would finish school and get your degree if you haven't or are not planning to. ...
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| "Hi i am doing a Senior paper... | 2/3/2006 |
Q: "Hi i am doing a Senior paper on detectives and police and i really couldn't find anyone to ...
A: I'd be glad to try to answer you questions. 1. I loved my job as it was very rewarding. 2. I ...
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| EMPLOYMENT | 1/3/2006 |
Q: In your opinion, what gives someone the edge in a law enforcement career? Answer - James, I'm ...
A: James Getting hired is pretty simple. Most Departments that give exams will give extra credit ...
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| question?!?! | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I am doing a paper on a career i want to pursure, and i want to be a cop...but i need to find ...
A: Shanon, If your talking about copies of reports that officers take, you should be able to go to ...
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| employer and the law | 11/11/2005 |
Q: This isn't really police related, I don't think, but I am having a very hard time finding any ...
A: I know of no law at least in Ohio that states you must have medical coverage. In fact most employers ...
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| 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 wouldn't worry to much about the credit part. They are looking to see if your in debt ...
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| application | 10/21/2005 |
Q: I will be applying for jobs with law enforcement agencies next month. The documents that I have ...
A: Chris, A lot depends on what jobs and references you put down on past jobs. Remember they will ...
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| selection process | 10/3/2005 |
Q: com and offering your time and opinion on my questions. (It is amazing that this service is ...
A: The background checks usually consist of your past and present neighbors, employers, references, ...
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| what to do? | 9/27/2005 |
Q: yesterday a friend of mine was driving through Norfolk, VA where she lives (i live in a neighboring ...
A: It sounds to me that she did exactally what she should of done. If your being robbed at gun point or ...
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| Off-Duty Police Officers | 9/26/2005 |
Q: Mr. Pastore - I'm doing some research on police officers (specifically, NYPD) who moonlight as ...
A: Eric, Different Departments do extra work differently I would think. But the general rule in my ...
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| Reporting | 9/25/2005 |
Q: I had asked you a couple questions before regarding a sexual assualt that happened to me. I was told ...
A: There is in most states a statue of limitations for felony crimes and for misdemeanor I believe 2 ...
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| Leaving scene of accident? | 9/8/2005 |
Q: Jim: Hi. Several months ago my friend and I were involved in a car accident, and she is now being ...
A: Teila, Hi! In Ohio all you are required to by law is stop and give your insurance information ...
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| CCW permits | 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, I'm not sure what state your in so I'm really not sure how to answer your question. I ...
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| LEO's and patrol cars | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Why do police officers take their cruisers home with them at the end of their shift? Couldn't the ...
A: Stan, Some departments choose to allow officers to take their cars home because they are a ...
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| Badges and uniform insignia | 7/12/2005 |
Q: Having watched many police dramas. I am interested in finding out what the coloured bars displayed ...
A: Sorry Ed, I answered your orginal question but it must of got lost in cyber space. The colored bars ...
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| Police Auctions | 5/25/2005 |
Q: This is, I hope, a simple question. How do items like computers, CD players, and so on wind up in ...
A: These items can be recovered property, either stolen or found. They are items that are not claimed ...
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| Law Enforcement | 5/24/2005 |
Q: Mr. Pastore, I am writing a story and it deals with two foreigners who sneak into the US. The US ...
A: Tyler, First I can't speak for how the FBI or any other federal agency does things. If it were ...
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| What to do | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I am interested in going into law enforcement but I have no idea where to start. I have taken 2 ...
A: You have a good start with having a associate degree in Criminal Justice. In most civil service ...
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| police car | 12/8/2004 |
Q: I am writing a story for school and was wondering about police cars. Are the windows bullet proof? ...
A: The car windows are not bullet proof, the viedo camera is hooked up to a box in the trunk of the car ...
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| Driving | 10/15/2004 |
Q: i have a question that i've been trying to get answerd for some time now.. what can or can't i do ...
A: Sam, There are laws pertaining to vehicle use on private property in Ohio, one thing you can ...
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| How to become a police officer | 8/31/2004 |
Q: Jim, Thank you for your response. I am 30 years old and a college graduate. I have been in sales ...
A: Well, you have some good things going for you. One is your age and the other is a college degree. I ...
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| mace spray | 6/10/2004 |
Q: A criminal justice professor told me that mace does not work on everyone. It is very rare but it ...
A: Your professor is correct. However it is rare. In my 22 years I have seen maybe 2 people it didn't ...
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| i want to work with interpol | 4/11/2004 |
Q: my name is ali . i am 23 years old.i stdy IT in NCC univercity in iran. i do exercise like ...
A: I'm not real sure about the answers to your question, as they are out of my expertise. However I'm ...
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| online purchasing troubles | 3/24/2004 |
Q: i recently put a wanted add up on www.danscomp.com (bmx site) for a bike part. I was later emailed ...
A: I would first contact your local Police Dept and file a report with them. Either the person is very ...
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| Disability Retirement-injured in line of duty | 2/1/2004 |
Q: My husband is a 20 yr. Ohio veteran police officer. He was injured in the line of duty & was forced ...
A: First it depends on which pension system your husband was in. Was it PERS LE, or PFPDF? The PERS LE ...
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| Police Officer Procedure - Speeding | 10/15/2003 |
Q: On a local car site (www.cincinnatistreetscene.com) there is a debate concerning speeding and proper ...
A: Matt, Your correct, the officer does not have to show you the gun and or speed on the gun. Of ...
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| mace training | 8/29/2003 |
Q: Mr Pastore: I am in the security field and we are going to have our pepper spray training which i ...
A: First let me appoligize for not answering you sooner. For some reason I never go your orginal ...
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| Are partners standard? | 5/13/2003 |
Q: I'm writing a short story, and I need to know if a police officer would realistically visit a small ...
A: When a Police Officer goes on a radio call to do an investigation of a crime, ie burglary, robbery, ...
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