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Jack Toomey

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 3.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.6
  • Total Questions 2030
 U.S.: I am an expert in this category for the purpose of giving young people an idea what the hiring process involves for the position of police officer. I am getting a flood of questions from young people who are being influenced by unrealistic television shows. I'd ask you to consider that when you watch police shows on television that they are NOT realistic and most of what you see does not happen in real life. Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. I am NOT a probation officer so I cannot answer questions about probation and parole matters. I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience.I worked in a variety of assignments including investigations, homicide, sex crimes, runaway investigations, missing persons, and fraud.I also dealt with the general public during that time giving a wide range of advice on matters such as domestic disputes, problem solving, teenage problems, civil/criminal matters, and dealing with the mentally ill. I am available to give sound and reasonable advice which can solve most problems. Please do .....

Jason Grabill

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 30.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.3
  • Total Questions 1023
 General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

William Payne

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 34.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 59.9
  • Total Questions 427
 South Carolina general law enforcement career information. South Carolina Criminal & Traffic Laws. Field Training Manager, Court Systems, Police Recruiting & Hiring, Personnel/Employee Evaluations, Non-Lethal Weapons & Use of Force.

Carin Carr

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 Those who choose this field will go into it with one set of expectations and beliefs about the world of cops. Those expectations and beliefs will not be reality. Living, surviving and thriving in our alternate universe takes a special breed of person with a special set of skills. This is a stressful, demanding, and often thankless job. It can scar a person mentally and emotionally. It can also be the most fun career you’re likely to find. There are tricks that can help you succeed and pitfalls that can wreck your career. There are advantages and disadvantages, just because of your race or gender. There are dangers that can get you suspended, fired, civilly sued, or even criminally prosecuted that you need to be aware of. This is not a job for the faint of heart. Before you make the choice of entering this world, I think you should be prepared in every possible way, so you know if this is the life for you. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say. I can answer your questions regarding 1.) What you should do to prepare yourself before you ever start the police academy. 2.) How best to succeed .....

PaulKoinig

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 53.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.6
  • Total Questions 423
 i have trained over 100 police work dogs for patrol,narcotics and explosives. i am a nationally certified trainer with the uspca and npca canine associations.

Loren Stevens

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 8.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.9
  • Total Questions 637
 Retired after 31 years in a large metropolitan PD. Areas of expertise: COVERT OPERATIONS. Management, Administration, Inspections, U/C development, Project design, Ethics, and other related sub topics in COVERT OPERATIONS.

Chris Wagoner

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 23.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 48.3
  • Total Questions 1216
 I have been a police officer for 30+ years! I am the Police Academy Commander at the Santa Fe College, Institute of Public Safety in Gainesville Florida It is a full service Law Enforcement and Corrections training facility. I can answer most questions concerning law enforcement procedures, law enforcement training and general questions about law enforcment. I can also answer questions about becoming a law enfocement officer. I have a booklet and web page I have written that answers many questions about how to become a police officer called "So you want to be a cop (police Officer) in Florida?", which is free, Google it.. All you have to do is ask. I teach the following subjects: RADAR/LASER, Law Enforcement Driving, Law Enforcement Firearms and Patrol Techniques, Officer Safety, WMD's for Patrol Officers, Application of Law, Communications skills, Dealing with the Mentally and physically handicapped, and many more subjects. I have worked as a subject matter expert for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and helped to write the police curriculum for the State of Florida. I like answering questions about how to become a police officer, and questions about why did an officer do this or that type questions .....

Dick Rogers

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 14.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.8
  • Total Questions 861
 I`ve spent twenty-five years in law enforcement as a state trooper and deputy sheriff. Retired as a lead homicide investigator. My interest is in answering questions dealing with ethical and moral dilemmas facing officers in the field.

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2012-02-07 scoliosis/military discharge:

Good Morning,    I am going to guess that you have an other than Hon. discharge due to medical reasons from the military. While this will not prevent you from becoming a police officer you will have to

2012-02-03 Psychological Examination:

Good morning Matthew,    I am sorry that I did not get back to you sooner..    The lie detector is not part of the psychological exam and they are listed separately if they are using them. The psychological

2012-02-01 Military Discharge:

Hi Francisco,    What I would do is contact the agency reapplied and simply ask them what their policy is on discharges from the military. You can do this by contacting the human resources division and

2012-01-27 Background Check:

Good Evening Jack,    HONESTY. Thats what got you the first time and will get you every time. Just be honest, your time that you have been a part time officer should help and you should be OK. 2003 to

2012-01-27 Swat:

Ashley,    Thanks for the question.    You have to be employed by the Richland County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff, and then there is a selection/testing process to be on the SWAT Team.   

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