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I will be heading to college soon, I don't want to go into criminal justice. What can I take that will help get a job in law enforcement?

What would you do if you pull over a car for going 19 over and then realize its an officer from the next town over. You let him go without giving him a ticket. A week goes by and you pull the same police officer over for speeding. Would you give him another break or would you write him a...

For those in cities with the buy-back programs - have you noticed less firearm related crime (illegal possession, shootings etc)? Or is it business as usual?

I was hurt on the job and needed to retire due to the injury, I know your ok under 218. What happens when you go for a physical by the department after you've been found physically disabled and they fail you are you still covered? They told me I was unfit because of depression. I was put on...

Is self sponsor police academy valid only in the state that you graduated from or is it valid throughout the whole 50 states?

When a police officer pulls someone over, they angle their car to the left which I guess is to protect the officer in case of a shoot out. If that is the reason, does the cop make a stop differently if they have a two man unit to protect the passenger?

I saw this in the news, they are thinking about lowering it again. Do you feel that a person with a BAC of .05 can't safely drive a vehicle? I know it took many many years to drop the BAC from .10 to .08, do you think it will happen?

I made it all the way to the interview. Then weeks later got a letter saying I wasn't hired. I'm just wondering if that's the same thing as getting DQ. In other words if I improve my interviewing skills and test scores I still have a good chance of getting hired in the future?

Hello everybody, Is there anything against wearing a police duty belt as a civilian?I am a technical worker, outdoor type of guy and scouts troup leader. I like to wear my personal tools and gadgets on my belt all the time.

Would a similar bar on witness identification in the US in media accounts help to get more witnesses to come forward in felony cases?

Hi, I am criminal justice major and i am hoping to have a career within California law enforcement field but i have made some bad choices in the past. Growing up i have used marijuana and i cant remember how many time i have used it but if i were to estimated it, it will probably be around...

I have a friend that asked if she had recorded on video a car almost slamming into her due to turning in the wrong lane, if she could have law enforcement action taken on the driver.

So today I went in for a Lieutenant's Interview with a local department. Everything was going great and I brought up experience from when I attended a firefighter's academy about 10 years ago that I tied into one of their questions, then they got a puzzled look on their face. I left that part of...

Hello, I am scheduled to take the PA State Police written exam in a few days. I've been reviewing the study guide provided and would like to know if there're any other helpful tips to prepare for this exam.? I would really appreciate any comments or advice.

I woke up to my vibrating phone about an interview with the U.S. Forest Service for a pathways LE trainee position. Never in my life did I think this would ever happen especially since I am not a veteran. wish me lucl