Recent content by tdonovan

I have a question for you guys. I got the call yesterday and was told that I can start the police academy in mid August. To be honest I want to start the academy in the fall. If I was to ask them if I could postpone it until the fall, would that be a bad idea, will the agency look at that in a...

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My plates expired six months ago, my car has been broke down for a about a year. I got it fixed and I took it to the safety and emissions station and it failed. My car failed because a new battery was part of the repair and the computer has not reset. I was told that I would have to drive about...

How far back do the police departments check on your employment history?

I have a court date for a traffic ticket next week. I won't have any money for the fine. Will the judge allow me to pay the fine at a later date if I am found guilty?

I got a ticket for talking on the cellphone while driving in Baltimore. For whatever reason, I failed to appear in court. Will be a warrant for my arrest, should I just go to court and see if I can reschudule?

Does anyone know of any police summer camps or police explorer programs for teens in high school?

As a police officer do you always look at people assuming that they are going to attack you?

Are there any laws that you don't agree with? Thank you in advance for your answer.

Should I finish college first and then pursue a career in law enforcement? I feel that a college degree isn't necessary.

What are some of the pros and cons of working in a large Police Department?

Hello all. My dream job is to be in law enforcement. How long are you in the academy and how much does it cost? Thanks for reading.

Hey there everyone. Just found this site and looks to be an excellent resource to join.