Law Enforcement Talk

[TheKansan]

What do you guys think of being a reserve deputy. Its an unpaid position, and more community service than anything else. I still want to be a full fledged cop, just curious if anyone else does this.

[stliftn8]

i have a question if anyone can help i applied last summer for a cop position in baltimore county passed the written and physical test over the summer. I knew the background check would take forever but seemed unusually long because last week they just finished it. I know because the investigator called me to ask if he could tell one of my references to give him a call because he had trouble reaching him. Anyway he told me the next step is the polygraph and physical by their doctor and it seemed like it would be sooner rather than later by the way he sounded. But does anyone know how long this could take for them to notify me I mean im just wondering if its gonna be months again before i hear from them again.

P.S. this is for the June Acadamy

[Technics1200]

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

theory is contacts/glasses can get knocked out/off


i cant meet the standards either, so im getting laser surgery in march probably since im applying federally atm

Good luck and I hope everything goes well with the surgery and the application.

[pseudohero]

Originally Posted by TheKansan

What do you guys think of being a reserve deputy. Its an unpaid position, and more community service than anything else. I still want to be a full fledged cop, just curious if anyone else does this.

great way to get your foot in the door....i did it for my 1st 2 yrs

[BPP]

Originally Posted by pseudohero

great way to get your foot in the door....i did it for my 1st 2 yrs

x2

check around...some departments use the reserve positions better than others

around here, some function same as full-time, and you are able to take the same training

GREAT opportunity if it's well ran

[bamagirl]

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

x2

check around...some departments use the reserve positions better than others

around here, some function same as full-time, and you are able to take the same training

GREAT opportunity if it's well ran

I love your sig..........................and Geno's Glock 33

[KillahPriest]

wow i took the exam august 07 and the results come back august 08

[StiG_]

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

x2

check around...some departments use the reserve positions better than others

around here, some function same as full-time, and you are able to take the same training

GREAT opportunity if it's well ran

Thats exactly what i was hoping to do as well

Its an "aiding" the police role but like i said my eyesight without lenses is too poor...

[StiG_]

Originally Posted by boyscouT

Crap, mine is horrid!

Hopefully it doesn't effect me too much if at all.

Different for differnt forces.

Second line down on an eye chart for mine unfortunately,

you going into the force BS?

[NJPump]

Originally Posted by KillahPriest

wow i took the exam august 07 and the results come back august 08

thats how the NJ civil service test works. Take the test in the spring, dosent become active untill december of that year...bullshyt.

And vets get first preference. Meaning if they score 88 and u get a 99.99999 and they served in a war zone they are automatically ahead of you. This is why getting OTJ in NJ is quite hard these days.

[bba149]

Originally Posted by bamagirl

I love your sig..........................and Geno's Glock 33

my department paid to have lt. grossman speak during one of our advanced officer courses a couple years ago. VERY powerful speaker. probably the best AO course i've ever had...

[wendel34]

anyone ever attend a Street Survival Seminar? If not I highly recomend it, it sure does motivate....

[TheKansan]

Originally Posted by pseudohero

great way to get your foot in the door....i did it for my 1st 2 yrs

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

x2

check around...some departments use the reserve positions better than others

around here, some function same as full-time, and you are able to take the same training

GREAT opportunity if it's well ran

Well if the regular police officer position doesn't work out, I will look into it.

I got a call from the detective doing my background investigation, and he wants to interview me tommorrow. So on short notice I have yet another interview....lol

[Technics1200]

So is this mandatory eye sight requirement only in select states?

[wendel34]

Originally Posted by Technics1200

So is this mandatory eye sight requirement only in select states?

differt requirments for different police departments, you either have to ask the recruiter or research there website.

[BPP]

Originally Posted by wendel34

differt requirments for different police departments, you either have to ask the recruiter or research there website.

its based on the hiring standards and pension/medical board

in indiana, all but the richest dept.s use a state pension system, which enacts the vision requirements

[BPP]

Originally Posted by HeadsUp

And vets get first preference. Meaning if they score 88 and u get a 99.99999 and they served in a war zone they are automatically ahead of you. This is why getting OTJ in NJ is quite hard these days.

i personally cant stand that standard. if you wanna give them a pay benefit, fine...but hiring should be best man for the job. prior police experience is obviously good. prior military is a different animal. if anything, it should break a tie

eg: i score 99, ex-marine scores 90...i get the spot

i score 90(with only high school...nothing else noteworthy), ex-marine or college grad scores 90....they should get the spot

[bba149]

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

i personally cant stand that standard. if you wanna give them a pay benefit, fine...but hiring should be best man for the job. prior police experience is obviously good. prior military is a different animal. if anything, it should break a tie

eg: i score 99, ex-marine scores 90...i get the spot

i score 90(with only high school...nothing else noteworthy), ex-marine or college grad scores 90....they should get the spot

thankfully, a lot of departments around here are getting away from the free former military hiring points. with more departments gravitating to education, military experience is taking a back seat. i believe military experience is a factor to consider, but no more than a guy who has: bi-lingual skills, a degree, or maybe some other job related skill (certified paramedic for example)...

[BPP]

Originally Posted by bba149

thankfully, a lot of departments around here are getting away from the free former military hiring points. with more departments gravitating to education, military experience is taking a back seat. i believe military experience is a factor to consider, but no more than a guy who has: bi-lingual skills, a degree, or maybe some other job related skill (certified paramedic for example)...

bingo

tie-breaking factor? good
free points over anyone else? not good

[sugicalmike]

Hey guys! Hope all's well brothers! Just wanted to get a few quick pointers from you guys concerning the interview/oral interview/panel interview/ whatever type interview you call it.... I ended up passing the written test, so along with the score came the notification to be out there this coming tuesday (1-22)for my interview! Any ideas to help me get a feel for what to expect I would greatly appreciate!

[Technics1200]

This thread makes me want to become a Policeman or detective.

[TheDukeUSMC]

I think the points for veterans are a good idea. They are earned through serving your country.

Even with that there's not guaranteed spot on the job. I get the points and I haven't made it on yet that's why I'm going back to school

[MillerDecaXC]

QUESTION: do you guys usually fine people with an expired lisence, or let them go with warnings?

mines been expired for about 6 months, im seein how long i can go

just wondering cause i got a new car thats pretty fast and hot and i know im prolly gonna get pulled over soon cause itll prolly stand out when alot of people in the same area are speeding

[wendel34]

Originally Posted by MillerDecaXC

QUESTION: do you guys usually fine people with an expired lisence, or let them go with warnings?

mines been expired for about 6 months, im seein how long i can go

just wondering cause i got a new car thats pretty fast and hot and i know im prolly gonna get pulled over soon cause itll prolly stand out when alot of people in the same area are speeding

ummmmmm, $280.00 in PA for expired license.........then maybe another $150.00 for speeding.........to renew your license is $36.00 in PA, do the math.....

[scott1761]

Originally Posted by MillerDecaXC

QUESTION: do you guys usually fine people with an expired lisence, or let them go with warnings?

mines been expired for about 6 months, im seein how long i can go

just wondering cause i got a new car thats pretty fast and hot and i know im prolly gonna get pulled over soon cause itll prolly stand out when alot of people in the same area are speeding

Go to jail Go directly to jail dont pass go dont collect 200 dollars. then your bond will be set at $500.

[TheSheepdog]

most detectives are eager to get back out on the streets and the same with specialty units

most of the guys that i speak to miss patrol, have you guys notice this

[BPP]

Originally Posted by TheDukeUSMC

I think the points for veterans are a good idea. They are earned through serving your country.

Even with that there's not guaranteed spot on the job. I get the points and I haven't made it on yet that's why I'm going back to school

serving our country was great, hence give them tie breaker points, or a pay bonus

but it's not fair to reward them on hiring points over a more qualified candidate

same as I wouldn't expect to enlist to the armed forces and get a higher rank from law enforcement experience

[TheDukeUSMC]

Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

serving our country was great, hence give them tie breaker points, or a pay bonus

but it's not fair to reward them on hiring points over a more qualified candidate

same as I wouldn't expect to enlist to the armed forces and get a higher rank from law enforcement experience

I think you and I are thinking of different things. The points I believe are to be used on the overall score from the physical, written, and oral exam sthis is the impression I have.

I don't believe the points are for the overall score you get. Perhaps it's applied different where you are

Here in CT it's 5 on the exam. Now I've taken tests where I missed the mark and my points didn't apply. The one process I made past the 2nd oral board my points came into play...perhaps the dept applied them to my overall score from the phsyical, written and oral.

I'll have to check further.

[TheKansan]

Originally Posted by Technics1200

So is this mandatory eye sight requirement only in select states?

As far as I know, there is no such requirement here in Kansas.

[aaron653]

Originally Posted by MillerDecaXC

QUESTION: do you guys usually fine people with an expired lisence, or let them go with warnings?

mines been expired for about 6 months, im seein how long i can go

just wondering cause i got a new car thats pretty fast and hot and i know im prolly gonna get pulled over soon cause itll prolly stand out when alot of people in the same area are speeding

your license is now suspended