Connections/Contacts?

[hitnrun]

I have heard the rumors that this occurs in Sheriff's Department, but again I only hear rumors and have yet to see it proven.

I have to partially agree to that, at least here anyways. 'Nuff said.

[Timecop]

"It's not what you know, it's who you know" --Does this really apply in the law enforcement area, i.e. applying for a position in an agency where you know people, whether it's friends, family etc..

Just curious what others have experienced or have as opinions?

You have to use common sense to pass the police written exam. You’re not expected to know anything about police work until you enter the academy where they’ll teach you what you have to know.

I can’t envision a police officer not passing you through other parts of the hiring process if they’re a good friend of yours or even a family member. Some strings might also be pulled if you know the mayor or police commissioner. Keep in mind that the odds of that happening are very high.

[mcsap]

I actually was introduced to someone ( before I was hired) and I admittedly thought that meeting this well known ( wealthy) man who knew some of the officers in my dept very well wouldn't be bad for me. I met him briefly, shook his hand , introduced myself as an applicant for the local PD etc. Later I found out that after I left, he had said that there was NO WAY I would ever get hired.

I am happy to have disappointed him.

My dept. is 100% civil service. We just tested a few weeks ago and one of my fellow officers daughter was there. She failed to make the 1.5 mile run and was eliminated. This is the 2nd time she has failed.

EVERYBODY takes the physical tests, written exam and the oral interview.