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Sean Haverty

Updated 2 days ago

What are the best police officer qualifications and training to get ahead? - 8 Replies

I disagree with william from illinois. I have wanted to be a cop since i could remember. I am currently enlisted in the Navy Reserves and I'm an MA...

NathanNiel in Los Angeles

Updated 13 days ago

Can I get a job as a police officer at the age of 40? - 1 Reply

Are middle aged people considered for law enforcement careers? I worked in corrections for 13 and 1/2 years. I left it for the rail road a few years...

NathanNiel in Los Angeles

Updated 1 month ago

Getting a police officer job. - 18 Replies

How did you get your start doing police officer work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

NathanNiel in Los Angeles

Updated 1 month ago

Are police officer job opportunities growing or declining? - 5 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most police officer...

GOBLUEHENS in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Updated 1 month ago

placed in D band. Any chance of going forward? - 1 Reply

I have gone through the physical, written and oral board for the state police. I was placed in band D. (Bands are from A-G) Is there any chance of...

NathanielH in chester, United Kingdom

Updated 2 months ago

POST Test Preparation - 2 Replies

Are there any ways to prepare for the POST test given by departments?

gleeful

Updated 3 months ago

Newport Beach Police Department - Now Hiring - 17 Replies

Hi Guys, I just wanted to get the word out to the indeed community that our department (Newport Beach Police Department) is hiring for the...

959 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Updated 3 months ago

website - 3 Replies

Check out Footysites.com This is for Police, Fire & GI's. Full lenght videos, pictures.

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida

Updated 4 months ago

Where Can I be a Cop? - 1 Reply

I live in Ohio where it is increasingly difficult to get into law enforcement. Civil Service Tests are given to hundreds of applicants with only 1 or...

mnagrl in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Updated 4 months ago

I Wish I Never Became a Police Officer - 8 Replies

I'm a retired officer from the East Coast, and I can honestly say that I wish I never became a police officer. I did my best to do good during my...

Isolde in Asheville, North Carolina

Problem finding a job

I got my BLET certification 12/2007 and completed my in-service training in March 2008. I was a police officer from January to June 2008. I had...

jayjay203 in Memphis, Tennessee

Updated 7 months ago

why haven't any police agencies called me back - 1 Reply

i am a 27 yr.old woman that has put in several applications for the police dept. memphis tn west memphis air horn lake ms jackson ms southaven ms...

tbuss33 in San Francisco, California

lie detection

Does anyone know of departments in California that do not use polygraph or voice stress test in the hiring process?

SDIPO! in Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated 8 months ago

POST Certification transfer - 1 Reply

I have a question. who do I need to contact to find out how I would get my LAPOST certification transferred to MT? Im currently with the New Orleans...

Shelly in San Diego, California

Updated 8 months ago

Bankruptcy? - 1 Reply

Would a credit bankruptcy hurt your chances of passing the background?

Calahan in Dallas, Texas

Don't apply to Pflugerville Tx Police Department.

Once out of the Academy this agency hired me, moved my LIFE down to Austin, FTO program only 2 months, if you don't catch on your out. No training on...

Calliopi in Stoneville, North Carolina

Updated 9 months ago

Police officers salaries - 3 Replies

I tried to do a study to find out what the average police officer in the US makes. I came to this website hoping to confirm what an average officer...

detdavid1 in Chillicothe, Illinois

Updated 9 months ago

opening mail during a homicide investigation - 1 Reply

can the police open unopened mail found at a residence where the dead person is suspected homicide?

jackson in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated 11 months ago

Why do police applications lie? - 1 Reply

I have looked on the Philadelphia police website, Along with, Atlanta, Miami And baltimore. They site says, You must not have any criminal...

Mario in New York, New York

Updated 12 months ago

Could I be a cop - 1 Reply

Here's my situation: I have a perfect history with the exception of two things that happened within 3 a month time period over eight years ago. I...

Doug in Sumner, Georgia

Updated 12 months ago

getting past many jobs and how to explain them. - 5 Replies

i have had 20 jobs since 1998 and was wondering if there is anything i do to get past this in the interview. let me explain, i have been fired from...

kristina munn in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Updated 13 months ago

IF YOU WANT TO GE IN LAWENFORCEMENT DO ATLANTA - 1 Reply

APPLY FOR ATLANTA POLICE. DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING THEY SAY CUZ THEY WILL LIE ABOUT PAY RAISES( THEY HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR 10 YEARS). THE ACADEMY IS A...

me in Loudon, Tennessee

Want to know how to get a job?

Try reading this book. It will open your eyes! Snagging a Badge, by Shawn Hughes. At amazon now!

PO-po in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 13 months ago

The oral board - 8 Replies

Does anyone have any tips on an up coming oral board? Thanks

Dean Suraci in Cornwall, New York

Updated 13 months ago

Why do good officers who are proactive always shunned by other officers????? - 2 Replies

My opinion is: they are Lazy,incompetent,disgruntled and they are there just to collect a check.

slim in Columbia, South Carolina

need someone to help me with the legals

i will be going to the academy soon and wonted knw if there were any free links that could help me out

Batman in Richardson, Texas

Updated 15 months ago

Check it out! - 1 Reply

The City of Plano invites you to apply as a Plano police officer. The Plano Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency...

truth in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 16 months ago

Job skills - 2 Replies

What kind of job skills do you need to become a police officer?

singh in Hayward, California

Updated 16 months ago

Not sure how to advertise on here - 3 Replies

At the present time I am trying to figure out how to put a help wanted advertisement on here. My township needs to hire 2 part-time police officers...

ILD in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Updated 19 months ago

dispatcher job - 1 Reply

What do I need to do to become a dispatcher for the police department and if there are any openings

carcie in Midlothian, Virginia

Updated 20 months ago

What are typical police officer salaries? - 1 Reply

Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase...

kj

Updated 23 months ago

Tips for police officer interviews. - 2 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming police officer interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

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What do you enjoy most about your police officer career?

What do you enjoy most about being a police officer? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

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Top police officer skills needed to get the job.

What are the top 3 traits or skills every police officer must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your police officer...


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