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    Looking for some recommendations

    Looking for some recommendations on the BlackHawk Epoch Holster.
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    ASP aluminum handcuffs

    Anybody have any experience with ASP aluminum handcuffs?
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    Psych Evaluation (not sure if it went well)

    I recently applied for a job as a dispatcher with my local Police Department. I've passed the written/typing test, oral board, and background check;...
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    background check

    Does anyone know how long the background check usually takes? About three months ago, an investigator contacted me to provide my information and references. I haven't heard anything since. I'm just going stir crazy waiting for a phone call.
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    I'm searching for a new pair of search-stick gloves

    I'm searching for a new pair of search-stick gloves.
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    New Wisconsin State Trooper promotional vehicle to raise drunk driving awareness

    I have a question, what is the drivers job. Police or taxi?
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    Background Question

    I graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice and I'm looking for a career as a Police Officer. I have been working my current full time job for over two years. I don't have any felony or misdemeanor arrests or convictions. The only negative thing I have from my past is with an exgirlfriend. About...
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    does it help

    I am currently in the Police Explorer Post. I was wondering how much this will help me when going into the hiring process?
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    Would going in the Peace Corps help get a State Department job?

    I was talking to my dad and he told me that my best chance at getting a state department job would be for me to join the Peace Corps for a few years and that would really help me on my resume. Do you agree?
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    Am I qualified for a government job?

    I'm hoping to go into government work after I graduate. I would like to get into one of these fields, Secret Service, CIA, CBP, Foreign Civil Service, Civil Service, NSA, ICE, and USCIS. I know that a few of these are impossible to get in, while others offer programs for recent graduates that I...
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    Hiring question

    A couple of years ago, I got into an argument with an old friend of mine. I spoke out of anger and threatened his life. Charges were dropped. Will this prevent me from getting a police job?
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    When to Apply

    I am applying to the NYPD, when is a good to time to apply? I want to e-mail them a month before receiving my Bachelor's. I really don't know how long it will take for them to make a decision to ask me to come in for an interview or papers for me to fill out. Do you think I should e-mail them...
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    Police Departments that allow tattoos

    I'm an Army vet, 6 years, and I'm two semesters away from receiving my BS. While in the Army I got myself a couple tattoos that can be seen while wearing a standard uniform. I recently handed in applications to a couple police departments but most of them seem to have adopted a policy on no...
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    Polygraph exam at the of the week

    I have my polygraph exam at the of the week. About two weeks ago I gave up smoking and the nicotine withdrawal sucks. I've been real cranky and restless. Does anybody know if the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal can affect the readings on my poly test?
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    Applying for Dispatch

    I will be applying for a dispatch position real soon. I wanted to know what kind of skills they will be looking for and if you could give some tips and advice to about being a dispatcher.
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