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18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified.
CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).
I love helping people to get started in Police work, and I enjoy showing folks how the legal system works...keeping them out of trouble beforehand!
I'd like to continue to learn something new every day. A good Police officer is never bored, and should always be learning something related to his or her field.
Law Enforcement across the country are hurting for applicants...Federal, State, and Local. If you've always wanted to work in Law Enforcement, now is the time to apply!
Everything having to do with cops these days is controversial...but most Police officers, if asked privately, would say that decriminalization of marijuana wouldn't cause the Republic to collapse.
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Sorry for the delay in response! 1: I think you do get greater protection if the criminals don't know where the system(s) are. 2: In today's day and age, with social media, etc, 'privacy' has to
Blanket term, but typically means something more for 'older' folks applying who've done a variety of different things. Also means volunteer work type stuff that would show maturity or an ability to deal
I don't think you look bad at all. Biggest thing with the BPD is getting through the first steps of the process. However, if you don't, DON'T despair. Plenty of people do it several times. That goes
Hi Blake: I will tell you this, NOT to discourage you or anything else, but at 11, you are a bit young to be looking this far down the line. Concentrate on being a kid for the moment. Nothing wrong
Mark: It's certainly worth a shot, however, the LSD is what is going to hurt you the most. That's an automatic disqualifier for many agencies, even a 'one time' use. The remainder isn't all that
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