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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

Experience in the area

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.

Organizations

Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials

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.

Awards and Honors

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).

What do you like about this subject?

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!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

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.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

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!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

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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Recent Answers from Jason Grabill

2010-02-26 Vision:

Ashley: No, generally as long as it's correctable to 20/20 you'll be ok. You also realize that you just don't get hired as a detective, you have to work in patrol, as a uniformed officer, for a number

2010-02-21 Unable to read the question:

Johyda: However you did your question I can't read

2010-02-07 joining american police force:

William: You can't just 'join swat' I'm afraid. It requires completing an American police academy, working the streets for a number of years then apply for the position. Your experience in NZ will

2010-01-11 want to know:

Ernest: It's not going to do you any favors thats for sure. You'll have to explain, in GREAT detail, exactly how you came to be charged, why you were in possession of weed, what you intended to do

2010-01-11 Baltimore Police Drug Policy:

Pretty much, yes. Maryland is EXTREMELY strict about drug use, and anything over a certain amount is an automatic disqualifier, no matter what else your record might be. There are no waivers. Baltimore

 

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