police officer

  1. S

    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...
  2. H

    The time you made the decision to be a police officer

    If you could go back to the time you made the decision to be a police officer, would you change it?
  3. M

    Sponsorship

    I was looking for part time work but they informed me that I was to be a certified police officer or needed to be sponsored. I was wondering if being a certified police officer the same as police officer? How can I get myself sponsored?
  4. O

    Attending college

    Is it possible to take three or four classes per semester while working as a police officer? I know you get days off but it will be different every week.
  5. aj.caruso

    Does your spouse understand how hard it is?

    Does your spouse understand how difficult it is being a police officer. Does she give you a hard time because you miss alot of family events because of police work?
  6. O

    Would the volunteering for firefighter help?

    I am a volunteer firefighter and EMT for my local fire department. In about six or seven years from now I would like to be a police officer. I wanted to ask you guys if the volunteering would help me in the police hiring process the department?
  7. J

    Steps that need to be taken to become K9 Handler

    Can somebody give me some information on steps that need to be taken before an officer becomes a K9 Handler?
  8. aykmike39

    Getting into the law enforcement field

    Hi everybody. I live in New Jersey and I will be graduating highschool this month. I can't go to college right now, but I will working full time. I really would like to be a police officer when I get older. Hopefully that can happen in five or six years. I have a clean record, no points on my...
  9. aykmike39

    Really bad credit

    Should I completely forget about becoming a police officer if I have really bad credit?
  10. edhman81

    Does a police officer have to tell you why he pulled you over?

    Does a police officer have to tell you why he pulled you over?
  11. b1tiel4

    Questions to ask on a ride along

    Hi everyone, what kind of questions should I ask a police officer while doing a ride along?
  12. bdanson

    I've had a couple of bumps along the way

    Hi everyone. I would graduated and I have an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. My dream job is to be a police officer. However I've had a couple of bumps along the way. My credit isn't good at all. I got myself a DWI when I was 23. Since getting my license I have had 6 speeding tickets. In...
  13. bdanson

    Going over the speed limit

    How much can a driver go over the speed limit without getting pulled over by a police officer? Some people say that 5 mph is a ok, maybe even 10 mph.
  14. kwalsh477

    Excessive force?

    Excessive force or Police Officer just doing his job? http://azfamily.com/home/Excessive-force-or-a-cop-doing-his-job-210017791.html
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    a career as a police officer

    About five years ago I had a protective order put on me. I wasn't arrested for the situation and didn't violate this order. I never touched her and when the police arrived they took me in despite her not having any injuries. Should I try to get the restraining order off my record. Besides this...
  16. J

    What are the pros and cons of being a Police Officer?

    What are the pros and cons of being a Police Officer?
  17. edhman81

    Jail time for impersonating a cop

    I was wondering can a person get sent to jail for impersonating a police officer?
  18. M

    Board interview process

    Hello everybody. I'm so nervous about the the board interview process. Don't get me wrong, I'm very excited because it is a step closer to becoming a police officer, but it is nerve–racking. If you can, I would love to hear some helpful advice for my interview. Thanks in advance.
  19. busched

    I was driving home one night

    I was driving home one night, when a police officer pulled me over. The cop asked me to step out of the vehicle. Once I was out of the car he put handcuffs on me and was told to lay on the grass. I did everything they told me to, never giving him a problem. About 10 minutes later the officer...
  20. W

    Could this disqualify me?

    When I was twelve, I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. I am now taking medication that controls my condition. I don't think that this condition could interfere with me being a cop. Could this disqualify me from becomimg a police officer?
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