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Hello, I have a bachelor degree, and I'm about to ETS from the Army in a few months. My question is do you guys have good tips and resources to prepare for oral interviews in law enforcement hiring process?

I have no experience dealing with gangs or areas in which there are gangs. I have a new job working with the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). Part of my job includes cleaning off and removing graffiti including gang tags. If a gang member sees me defacing and scrubbing hard to remove his...

Does anybody know how many unpaid vacation days can you get as a rookie LAPD officer? I appreciate your help.

I have court next Tuesday and really worry about whats going to happen. I've been really stressed, and sick for about seven days now. I got charged with 2 acts. vandalism/ mal damage. I dont know whats going to happen. I really hope i dont have no jail time.

I'll start off by saying I already am a cop (reserve) and have been for nearly three years. This question is more directed at anyone who has been or is in charge of hiring in police departments. I am 23 years old and have a very very young face and have the height to go along with it (5'4")...

Good Evening, I’m applying to several Civil Service Exams and attempting to be one of the lucky ones that make it through all the tests and join the LE ranks. Over the last few months I have been studying several review books trying to lock down a 95-100. What else can i do?

My wife is a Deputy Sheriff. Approximately two months ago, she had a had a tragic incident while responding to a call. Two of her partners were shot and wounded by a crazed man with a shotgun after setting fire to his neighbor's house. Another officer with another agency was killed. She was the...

My buddy bought a retired 06 P71 Crown Victoria. That was used by a higher ranking officer. It looks just like a police vehicle. Black, Spot lights, push bumper, steel rims, radio antenna,etc. I even asked if it had lights, he said no. Do civilians attract more heat by officers while driving one?

So, it seems in certain parts of the country, many police agencies are having a certain amount of their duties 'civilianized.' I'm wondering what is everyone's opinion when private companies take over these duties completely, such as corrections and even LEOs.

From a discussion on another board, there seems to be disagreement on exactly what is prohibited. The action in question is someone sitting in the driver's seat, the engine running but they're not going anywhere normally waiting for someone. Legal or illegal?

Hey all, I am currently a NY Security Guard License holder (unarmed). I am starting a new job with a Security firm in the next couple weeks and require to upgrade my license to "armed" with a taze gun and pepper spray. In NY (I don't know if any other states do it.) I have to be pepper...

What's up all. Quick questions for you guys. I took my test in October I got in the 90's with a list number of 8XX. I turn 21 in August of 2013. My question to you guys can I submit it right away or do I have to wait until i am 21.

So i've always wondered I am a Armed Security Officer with with a Private company. I've been with this company only a few months, but I am a nearly 10 year vet in the armed SEO field. Where I live and work us armed seo's are treated very highly by our local LE, we share information. Why...

On the way home yesterday a cop flew past me using lights and sirens. It was raining hard and he did not slow down enough to clear a red light. He T-boned a honda fit with a young female with a baby. I got out of my car with my medic kit, but luckily nobody was hurt enough for me to use it. Can...

I received a call from my recruiter saying i've been placed in the better qualified category meaning I can reapply within a year. I called the supervisor and she said the factor that got me placed in that category was my association with friends that occasionally smoke pot still. Do I need to...

Since recent events such as West Webster and other shootings targeting EMS and Firefighters, a lot of people are starting to grab Ballistic vests for while on duty. My question is where do I even start at looking?

I am currently attending the academy and I do not plan on lying on the polygraph. I am ready to take full responsibility for things such as marijuana experimentation and petty theft in highschool along with one speeding ticket. By telling the truth will this DQ me?

I'm looking to buy a book about being a cop. Do you guys have any good books that you have read that may be good for someone who wants to be a cop to read?

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Law Enforcement Officers, I would very much appreciate your help with a question lingering on my mind. So I am very committed to working in law enforcement and I would prefer to work as a police officer however I have issues in my background that may be a very large obstacle for me, such as...