http://www.realpolice.net/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:01:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.realpolice.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.realpolice.net/forums/ background-checks-hiring-process-46/91835-opinions.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:22 GMT I recently took a polygraph. After the test, the examiner informed me that the only thing he saw was one "relief" response to one question. He didn't ask me any further about said question.

After the test, we engaged in small talk for about fifteen minutes. After the small talk concluded, he told me that one "relief" response would not adversely affect me.

Opinions? ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process swampfox82 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91835 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91823-background-question-felony.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:31:12 GMT Ok, here is my situation. I am twenty eight years old right now. I did four years in the military with an honorable discharge. When I was eighteen years old, a friend of mine asked me to give him a ride. I asked what for and he said that he was going to rob a store. I believe he had a firearm. I dropped him off outside of the mall. He came walking back to my car and said that he had chickened out and did not do anything. I drove him back home and that was the end of it. I did not plan it or expect any compensation. I just gave him a ride. Yes, I know it was a stupid thing to do and I regret it now very much. Would this be considered a felony? The background application asks if you have been convicted of any felonies or committed any felonies or anything that would amount to a felony. I think I know the answer to this question but was wondering what anyone else would think. I did my time in the military and have had no problems or run ins with the law since or before that time. I have a speeding ticket and used marijuana once when I was twelve and once when I was sixteen. I guess basically is what I am asking is whether or not this act consists of a felony. Thank for the help in advance. Ok, here is my situation. I am twenty eight years old right now. I did four years in the military with an honorable discharge. When I was eighteen years old, a friend of mine asked me to give him a ride. I asked what for and he said that he was going to rob a store. I believe he had a firearm. I dropped him off outside of the mall. He came walking back to my car and said that he had chickened out and did not do anything. I drove him back home and that was the end of it. I did not plan it or expect any compensation. I just gave him a ride. Yes, I know it was a stupid thing to do and I regret it now very much. Would this be considered a felony? The background application asks if you have been convicted of any felonies or committed any felonies or anything that would amount to a felony. I think I know the answer to this question but was wondering what anyone else would think. I did my time in the military and have had no problems or run ins with the law since or before that time. I have a speeding ticket and used marijuana once when I was twelve and once when I was sixteen. I guess basically is what I am asking is whether or not this act consists of a felony. Thank for the help in advance. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Viking71 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91823 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91793-got-trouble-law-when-i-young.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:32:44 GMT I'm 27 and going to get my degree in criminal justice. The only thing is I got arrested 2 times when I was 20. I got a DUI and posession of 1.5 grams of marajuana on my twentieth birthday. The DUI happened 4 months later. I havnt had trouble with law since, and I'm hoping this doesn't make it impossible for me to become a police officer. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Cmac622 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91793 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91775-nervous-about-background.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:29:06 GMT Kind of a long post- apologize in advance. I am 19 years old, so I still have about 3 more years until I'll start applying at Departments. About a year ago, I became very serious about getting a job as a police officer after I finished college. Yes, I was a stupid teenager. I smoked pot less than a handful of times my senior year of high school. I did try adderall once, and that's it as far as drug experimentation goes. That was really just a matter of hanging with the wrong group of people; something I got myself away from fast. I'm one of the many who has partaken in underage drinking, although I have really cut down seeing as it can't be a positive thing towards my career goal. That's about it for my faults, I was never a "bad kid" by any means. I never really got good grades in high school and ended up going to a community college my freshman year where I realized what I wanted to do with my life. I turned around my life after high school and ended up getting in to Bowling Green State University this year, majoring in Criminal Justice. This past summer I got a full time job as a Loss Prevention officer at Six Flags which had to be the most interesting and rewarding experiences I have had in my life, dealing with all types of criminals. I have had 1 speeding ticket, and 1 ticket I got 3 years ago for backing into someone's car literally the first day I got my license. I guess my problem with my background is the marijuana and drinking underage. How will it affect how departments look at me, even though it will have been about 5 or 6 years since I have smoked by the time I am applying? Also what are your departments views on past underage drinking? Thank you for reading this. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process KGauer727 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91775 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91774-my-application-police.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:20:55 GMT Well folks, I don't come around here too often anymore, but I figured I would create a thread here for a few reasons. I'll get to that in a minute.

But just for background purposes, I applied to the police service up here this past August, and was deferred today for a period of two years. There are a variety of reasons why this happened, I'm not going to get into them here, but needless to say I was pretty disappointed.

I first came to this website the day I decided I wanted to be a police officer. We're talking about 6.5 years ago. I was going to school at the time, and this was the first website I signed up for when I made the choice of what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Why I took so long to apply is haunting me now, but there were reasons for it. Anyways, after waiting so long, I received the bad news today.

My reasons for creating this thread are not to ask for sympathy. I am doing this because I want to thank each and every one of you who gave me support, answered my questions, and were just genuinely my friends over these past number of years. This website is a huge resource to those of us wanting to become police officers, and without a place like this, I suspect that many current police officers wouldn't even be where they are today. The fact that you police officers are here willing to offer advice and whatnot to potential applicants does not go unnoticed. It is truly appreciated, even though it isn't always stated.

So thanks. As for myself, I don't know what I'm going to do at this time. I need to carefully look at my life and myself, and decide how to proceed with things. Sometimes life throws you a curve-ball, and it's up to me to react in the proper way. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process metallicat http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91774 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91772-need-some-advice.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:26:51 GMT I have recently applied to a county sheriffs department but the slot was already filled before they got to me so the job was closed. Now just under a month later they have reopened the job so i am back in the running again, but here is the problem. I was involved in a car wreck last Thursday night, (ruled not my fault, other driver was found to have narcotics on him and was using them) while i am physically fit to pass PT test under normal conditions. I have some injuries, temporary as they may be i am out of commission for a few weeks. So do i take a chance and resubmit my application and risk not being cleared to take the PT test? Would that scenario reflect poorly on me in the future. Wouldn't be an issue, i could just wait till they hire again but personnel department tells me the usually only hire once a year so i would have a long wait. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Tyler4Bama http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91772 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91752-meeting-chief.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:55 GMT I applied several weeks ago at a local PD. About two weeks later, I had finished the physical agility test, written exam, poly, board interview, and background. I was then placed on the waiting list.

Yesterday, I was informed that I have a upcoming "meeting" with the Chief. The PD where I applied has about 400 sworn officers. The hiring process does not include a meeting with the Chief (per the PD's website as it pertains to the hiring process).

I do not know what to make of this upcoming meeting. The next step is a conditional offer followed by a psychological eval, drug test, and physical. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process ChiefWiggum http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91752 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91749-tick-tock-tick-tock-waiting-killing-me.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:19:55 GMT Well, I have finished my initial test, Oral Board, Polygraph, Physical Agility and Psych, now I'm waiting on the rest of the talent pool to catch up. There were three groups of aprox 50 applicants working their way through the process. I was in group two. Now I'm waiting for group three to complete the process before they decide which six of us will get a job. I really feel like I have a good chance. I'm thinking they will be choosing from around 30 applicants. There is at least one current LEO and a couple of former MPs that I feel have the jump on me but other than that I feel like I'm near the top of the list. With that said, I just quit a six figure job (to move with my wife's job) and this sitting at home and waiting is driving me NUTS! ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process bvol http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91749 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91728-i-want-start-career-law-enforcement-but.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:54:33 GMT Need some insight from the helpful members on this site.

So here's my story...

I'm 31 y/o and I was laid off from my job in the real estate industry (there's a surprise) I've done a lot of research and made a decision for the right reasons to pursue a career in law enforcement. I'm in the process of getting a degree in criminal justice, but I have some concerns that might hamper my chances.

My love for muscle cars has gotten me some speeding tickets...2 recently through 07-08 and one of them for going over 100mph which resulted in my license being suspended for 30 days. I know this is a huge black eye. What are my chances with this on my record?

My credit has taken hit during this recession but I'm taking the steps to get it back on track. I don’t have a criminal history and I smoked a joint about 7 years ago.

I consider myself a good candidate in great physical shape. But I'm concerned about my driving history. Also is being 31-32 years old going to be a problem?

Any positive/negative feedback will be much appreciated. Just want to make sure I'm not ice skating uphill
Love the site. Keep up the great work ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Marcopolo http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91728 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91726-possible-merits-law-degree.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:17:40 GMT I am 27 and just graduated from law school. I graduated in the top 10% of my undergraduate class, and the top 30% of my law school class. Recently, I applied at a local police department and passed the physical agility, polygraph, and oral test. Additionally, I scored a 96 on my Police Officer Selection Test. Currently, I am on the waiting list. How will and how much will my law degree help me? Note that I knew I wanted to become involved in LE before attending law school. I am 27 and just graduated from law school. I graduated in the top 10% of my undergraduate class, and the top 30% of my law school class. Recently, I applied at a local police department and passed the physical agility, polygraph, and oral test. Additionally, I scored a 96 on my Police Officer Selection Test. Currently, I am on the waiting list.

How will and how much will my law degree help me? Note that I knew I wanted to become involved in LE before attending law school. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process swampfox82 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91726 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91595-another-nervous-applicant.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:08:04 GMT Well to start off I have never been arrested, charged, or ticketed for anything. I have a squeaky clean backgroud and driving record. There are just a few things that I am curious about.

1. I drank alcohol when I was a minor.
2. As a minor and a small peroid of being an adult I downloaded movies, games and music illegally.
3. When I was 14 I had sex with a 16 year old who is now my wife.
4. I have never been fired from employment but have left on not so stable cirumstances. Work comp suit when I was 16, pay dispute the job after that, and was let go since I was not eligible for FMLA when I was having family issues.
5. My credit is horrible but I am taking all that is required of me to pay my debts.

Any advice or opinions are welcome here. Brutal honesty is preferred. I would just like a good understanding of my "chances" for being hired. Also, if it would help you guys give me better advice I am applying in the state of Kansas. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process zlong http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91595 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91589-took-poly-waiting-results.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:30:35 GMT I took the poly today and the examiner said I will be notified of the results.
I feel confident because I SPILLED my guts to him, but I am just nervous I guess in case I forgot something or something..... what do ya'll think? ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Daneage http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91589 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91575-background-question-employment-history.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:58:07 GMT I’ll start off with giving my background before I ask my question so that some one can give me a realistic answer. I'm a 25 year old white male, who is currently in his junior year of college taking criminal justice with a minor in psychology. (Started a little later then I should of, yeah I know) I have never been arrested. I have had 2 accidents (both my fault, only minor with me getting a written warning once), and 1 speeding citation. I was never great in high school with my grades. In college I picked it up and now I have a gpa of 3.5. I have had 5 jobs my entire life, 4 of them which I left in good standings with and the current one I still have which I am in good standing with. My first job, which I was about 15/16 years old, was washing dishes for a hall the entire 3 months of summer and left to go back to school. This hall which I was employed at was converted to a type of church and now no longer exists. My 2nd job when I was a little bit older, I worked at a grocery store stocking shelves and then eventually left to go work at dunkin donuts. My other jobs are of no relevance to my question.
I have been in a hiring process for a pd for about 2 years. I passed my physical agility with flying colors. I have passed my written test. I have passed my oral board. I handed in my pre background investigation packet. I passed my polygraph. I passed my psychological exam. Now I am scheduled for a pre employment physical next week.

My question now is I filled out the pre background packet, but I left out my first and second jobs that I had. The reason why I did so was advised from officers from surrounding Pd’s to which I applied to. Those officers who advised me are also related to me by blood (so I know they weren’t trying to just feed me a bs burger so I wouldn’t get hired), that I didn’t have to worry about putting down my first 2 jobs. Also, my relatives have introduced me to former Lt.’s of the pd I am applying for and they gave me the whole nine yards about once I get into such and such stage they’ll make a call. I foolishly listened to them and now I’m worried (as you can well read from this posting). I brought this up to them a few times and I can’t get a straight answer from any of my relatives. They all just say it shouldn’t affect me at all and that I should get the job (there are 23 openings). I know my actual background is set to go underway after my pre employment physical. So my question is, will this affect me (as in a DQ) or am I just over thinking it? ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process Massman1984 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91575 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91569-stressing-out-about-background.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:27:00 GMT Hello all,

I am a little over a week away from taking the written test for Fairfax County Police. I am not to worried about this or most of the other portions of the hiring process, what I am worried about is the background check. I have two DUI's from almost seven years ago(all conditions from the court have been met), some minor marijauna used from high school, and a few speeding tickets. I know departments have become less forgiving about things like this and I am just wondering if things like this will be automatic disqualifiers for me. Any information would be appreciated. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process stephan3838 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91569 background-checks-hiring-process-46/91543-disqualification-question.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:38:00 GMT I am currently a student at Penn State University earning a degree in Crime Law and Justice and Computing and Statistics. I am taking an exam on November 5th for the Chesterfield VA pd. Basically, I am kind of worried about the background check. I am currently 22 and when I was 20 years old a 17 year old female had sent me naked pictures of herself. Other than this, I know I would pass. I have never so much as tried drugs in my life, never had a speeding ticket, I did get a parking ticket about 3 years ago, and got pulled over when I was 17 for because a friend was sitting in the back of my truck. But other than that I have never done anything. I know this was a huge mistake on my part, but I did it and I know I can not take it back. Also, I did not have sexual contact with her. Just the pictures. I am currently a student at Penn State University earning a degree in Crime Law and Justice and Computing and Statistics. I am taking an exam on November 5th for the Chesterfield VA pd. Basically, I am kind of worried about the background check. I am currently 22 and when I was 20 years old a 17 year old female had sent me naked pictures of herself. Other than this, I know I would pass. I have never so much as tried drugs in my life, never had a speeding ticket, I did get a parking ticket about 3 years ago, and got pulled over when I was 17 for because a friend was sitting in the back of my truck. But other than that I have never done anything. I know this was a huge mistake on my part, but I did it and I know I can not take it back. Also, I did not have sexual contact with her. Just the pictures. ]]> Background Checks/Hiring Process agn5009 http://www.realpolice.net/forums//showthread.php?t=91543