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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Swat | 1/27/2012 | William Payne |
| Q: How can I become swat for Richland county sheriff department A: Ashley, Thanks for the question. You have to be employed by the Richland County Sheriff's ... | ||
| first steps | 1/25/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: i just recently separated from the Marines after 8 years, honorable discharge, nothing negative in ... A: Good afternoon Andrew, It's as easy as calling 352-271-2942 and asking for Joanne. She will guide ... | ||
| police technology | 1/25/2012 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: 1. A 1999 study by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) found that ... A: I found this sitting in the question pool so apparentely whoever you sent it to didn't want to ... | ||
| police technology | 1/25/2012 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: 1. In Great Britain the use of CCTV by law enforcement officials is significantly more extensive ... A: Sorry for the delay in response! 1: I think you do get greater protection if the criminals don't ... | ||
| police technology | 1/25/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: 1. The use of Web-based services has the potential to integrate not only law enforcement data, but ... A: Good afternoon Wolfenson, Your questions sound as if they are from a school project of some sort. ... | ||
| police officer elegibility inquiry | 1/23/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I have been living in Germany for the past 12 years, but am moving back "home" to the States in the ... A: Good afternoon Christopher, you are correct since you failed to register for the selective service ... | ||
| question about employment | 1/20/2012 | Loren Stevens |
| Q: Would it be possible to still be hired as a police officer in Maryland if Ive had 3 dui's? The last ... A: Dan, In my opine, I think your chances are very, very slim, and none. I just think it's about ... | ||
| question about employment | 1/19/2012 | Loren Stevens |
| Q: Would it be possible to still be hired as a police officer in Maryland if Ive had 3 dui's? The last ... A: Wow...what do you have, a learning-disability???...THREE falls!!! You didn't mention your age, or ... | ||
| Reason to be disqualified? | 1/15/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I am currently in the process of beginning to start my POST Acadamy training. Some time in July. Now ... A: I think you will have to explain the citations, but will be OK. There are a few agencies that will ... | ||
| Child abduction | 1/14/2012 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: Mr. Toomey, I'm another one of those writers who wants to get things right, thus my question -- and ... A: Martha, A uniformed police officer responds to all calls for service no matter if its a traffic ... | ||
| crime scene investigation | 1/13/2012 | Dick Rogers |
| Q: i'm currently enrolled in a criminology and forensic technology course because i've always dreamed ... A: Brittany,I personally think that a four-year degree in a specialty would better prepare you for a ... | ||
| Study Guide?facebook web page | 1/11/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Wagoner, I am in the BRC 117 and was wondering if where the Chapter 1 study that was put in Nov. 22 ... A: Good evening Faye, The chapter 1 study guide is valid for your class, and I am working on the other ... | ||
| Can a permanent resident become a cop. | 1/11/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Texas to be precise about 3 months ago and i would really love to join the police force as I have ... A: Good evening Henry, Being a US citizen is part of the requirement for law enforcement. But if you ... | ||
| Oral Interview | 1/11/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I have interviewed twice so far and have not passed the interview. The first one I was under extreme ... A: Good evening Crystal, Now that I understand your questions better your question answers were fine. ... | ||
| Oral Interview | 1/10/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I have interviewed twice so far and have not passed the interview. The first one I was under extreme ... A: Good afternoon Crystal, in dealing with the stress you need to realize that law enforcement in ... | ||
| Career | 1/9/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I am 16 years old and I am trying to find out what career I want to do. I am deciding between a law ... A: Good evening Jane, while I applaud your forward-looking attitude in trying to determine a career ... | ||
| Am I Still Eligable for Police Academy? | 1/8/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: My name is Aloysia McPherson and all my life I've wanted to become a police officer. right now I' am ... A: Your arrest will not stop you from applying or be an automatic DQ, but you will need to get some ... | ||
| Career Help | 1/5/2012 | Loren Stevens |
| Q: One of my interests is to become a detective and I was wondering if you had any tips or helpful ... A: Well, lets see...maybe it's a good idea for you to give more thought to what area of law enforcement ... | ||
| Careers | 1/4/2012 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: One of my interests is to become a detective and I was wondering if you had any tips or helpful ... A: Megan, You seem to want a lot of things and yet you want to eliminate the tasks that the positions ... | ||
| Odds/Chances of becoming a police officer | 1/4/2012 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a general idea of my chances as a police officer for BPD and ... A: Blanket term, but typically means something more for 'older' folks applying who've done a variety of ... | ||
| military separation | 1/4/2012 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: You seem to be very knowledgeable. I have never attempted to join the police force due to ... A: In Florida the law is clear on this. As long as its not a "dishonorable discharge" you are able to ... | ||
| Odds/Chances of becoming a police officer | 1/2/2012 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a general idea of my chances as a police officer for BPD and ... A: I don't think you look bad at all. Biggest thing with the BPD is getting through the first steps of ... | ||
| can i still be a police officer? | 1/2/2012 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: Okay so I’m going to try to make this as detailed as possible along with key points so this doesn’t ... A: Daniel, You really could have saved yourself a lot of time and trouble if you would have simply ... | ||
| can i still be a police officer? | 1/2/2012 | Loren Stevens |
| Q: Okay so I’m going to try to make this as detailed as possible along with key points so this doesn’t ... A: 'Would I hire you?'...That over simplifies the process. I have sat on many an oral board, mostly for ... | ||
| Sniper | 1/2/2012 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: My Name Is Blake and i want to be a FBI or swat sniper. But I'm only 11 so i cant really train much. ... A: I will tell you this, NOT to discourage you or anything else, but at 11, you are a bit young to be ... | ||
| Becoming a Detective. | 1/2/2012 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: Basically, I am considering/leaning towards becoming a Detective, specifically an SVU detective ... A: Jordyn, I don't know how old you are but I would guess that you are in high school. The first ... | ||
| would i still be able to get hired as a police officer? | 12/30/2011 | Dick Rogers |
| Q: Okay so I’m going to try to make this as detailed as possible along with key points so this doesn’t ... A: Daniel, when I saw the length of your query, I almost dropped...but then I saw that you were quite ... | ||
| help | 12/30/2011 | Loren Stevens |
| Q: my name is natilie I'm 15 years old i have ben rape my self when i was 13 i have always wanted to ... A: I am sorry to hear of your abuse, and hope that things are better for you now. What I suggest you ... | ||
| Sniper | 12/28/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Hey I'm 11 and i want to be a swat sniper when i grow up but due to my age i have a hard time ... A: Well its nice to see a young man looking ahead for a career. Good for you! You see being a police ... | ||
| hopeful in getting hired, but worried... | 12/23/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Goodafternoon Sir, okay so i'm going to try to make this as detailed as possible along with key ... A: You write very well, but I have to say, worry to much. There is a reason for that, its called you ... | ||
| Suddenly a detective | 12/21/2011 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: I'm 16 years old. I wanted to become a psycologist when I was young but on september I suddenly ... A: Kris, It does not matter what college that you go to. Police departments could care less what ... | ||
| Homicide Detective | 12/20/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I am interested in a career as a homicide detective when I finish college, but I have a few ... A: Good afternoon Travis, Most agencies quite frankly really don't care what kind of the degree you ... | ||
| Therapist/Police Medical Records | 12/19/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I'm writing a story, and I'm wanting it to be as realistic as possible. A brief background: my main ... A: Good afternoon Brad, You are not the first writer who I have worked with on storylines and ... | ||
| Pardon of record involving moral turpitude | 12/15/2011 | William Payne |
| Q: A few months ago, my criminal record involving 'crimes of moral turpitude' (bad checks) was fully ... A: Dennis, Thanks for the question. I apologize for the delay, I just got out of the hospital from a ... | ||
| Hiring | 12/15/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: A friend of mine wants to be a police officer, but mouthed off and insinuated a threat to the mother ... A: Good morning, What you're asking about is more along the lines of family law, and not really in the ... | ||
| Background/Disqualifications | 12/13/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I’m seriously interested about going into the correction officer field and possibly if into becoming ... A: Good morning Mel, Sounds like you have quite a few minor things that are bothering you in your ... | ||
| A career as a homicide detective. | 12/12/2011 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: I assure you that I'm aware of the unrealistic and romantic portrayal of detectives due to ... A: Jessica, There is no way to give you a definite time period because there are thousands of police ... | ||
| Regarding my background | 12/12/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Good afternoon sir. First i would like to say thank you for your post. I have some concerns ... A: Good afternoon James, Let's address your concerns one by one: 1-I was a security guard from April ... | ||
| Fwc officer | 12/12/2011 | Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Hey Mr. Wagoner, I just have a few questions for you about joining Fwc, I am currently 18 years old ... A: Good afternoon Chris, FWC won't even look at you until you're at least 21 years of age. One of two ... | ||
| Future Career Looking | 12/10/2011 | Jack Toomey |
| Q: My name is Mike. I'm a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps with experience in Haiti ... A: Cpl Gange, No one goes straight into SWAT no matter what their previous life experiences. If your ... | ||
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Expertise
I have been a police officer for 30+ years! I am the Police Academy Commander at the Santa Fe College, Institute of Public Safety in Gainesville Florida It is a full service Law Enforcement and Corrections training facility. I can answer most questions concerning law enforcement procedures, law enforcement training and general questions about law enforcment. I can also answer questions about becoming a law enfocement officer. I have a booklet and web page I have written that answers many questions about how to become a police officer called "So you want to be a cop (police Officer) in Florida?", which is free, Google it.. All you have to do is ask. I teach the following subjects: RADAR/LASER, Law Enforcement Driving, Law Enforcement Firearms and Patrol Techniques, Officer Safety, WMD's for Patrol Officers, Application of Law, Communications skills, Dealing with the Mentally and physically handicapped, and many more subjects. I have worked as a subject matter expert for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and helped to write the police curriculum for the State of Florida. I like answering questions about how to become a police officer, and questions about why did an officer do this or that type questions. I also like answering any questions you may have about police work in general. I do not mind helping with homework questions or trying to answer your questions about legal subjects that I have knowledge of. You will never know the answer until you ask! If you do ask a question, PLEASE take the time to at least rate the answer. I do not get paid to answer these questions and do it on my own time. If you ask, please rate it when I answer. Thanks!!! If its a question about becoming a police officer, it may be answered here: http://sites.google.com/site/flaleohelp/ My "hobby" website - http://www.youtube.com/user/3rdID8487 Military Videos on YouTube and Facebook!!
Experience
I am a 30+ year veteran police officer, I am currently the Police Academy Commander of an Academy in North FLorida. I have been training police officers since 1993 and have trained them in all aspects of law enforcement, including firearms, Driving and legal subjects including patrol techniques and others and training all over the world. I have trained over 5000 officers worldwide in the last 16 years of training.
Publications
I am a published author in Accident Investigation from the University of North Florida, Institute of Police Technology and Management. Also have written and published on the Internet, "So You Want to be a Cop (Police Officer) in Florida?" you can Google it..
Education/Credentials
I have 2 degrees, in Criminal Justice.
Awards and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa, plus 50+ Departmental Awards over the years. FBI Directors award for assisting in a Nationwide investigation into Child pornography.
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