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Discuss non-polygraph related aspects of local, county, and state law enforcement hiring processes here. Discuss testing procedures, interview questions, disqualification criteria, background investigations, life on the beat, etc.
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Personal History Questions
Hello I have a couple of questions about getting hired at a decent PD with my past problems.
Well lets see, age 12 arrested for trespassing
age 15 was kicked out of school for selling drugs ...

Started Aug 9th, 2006 at 4:22am by JB
6 7070 Last Post Aug 12th, 2006 at 1:00am
By: Dippityshurff - Ex Member
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Nonombre's department
In the past month or so, nonombre has been describing the applicants to his police force.   Here are some of the terms he has used to describe them lately: 
teeth wrapped in aluminum foil
go...

Started Aug 7th, 2006 at 8:01pm by Onesimus
12 7052 Last Post Aug 10th, 2006 at 6:36pm
By: MR.SMITH
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In the process, have one concern about past life
I'm new to this site, stumbling upon it via a search engine earlier this week.  I'm glad I found it, great perspectives and great information! Here's my situation...
I am in deep into the process...

Started Aug 4th, 2006 at 3:03pm by wildblue
3 7433 Last Post Aug 8th, 2006 at 9:29pm
By: wildblue
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Trying to be a Cop but did drugs, need advise!
Hi, I am currently past the first oral interview in a few towns and the day of admittance of my past is coming. I have done Extacy 10 times 3 years ago and smoked weed for 2 years, 2 years ago. I have...

Started Aug 4th, 2006 at 4:14am by Axe
4 4321 Last Post Aug 7th, 2006 at 9:49am
By: Sergeant1107
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nervous about polygraph
I have never done ANY illegal drugs in my life or driven drunk, lied on a job application but i am still nervous about taking the polygraph for the entrence exam. what would be the best advice about t...

Started Aug 4th, 2006 at 7:54pm by alandeis1985
1 2502 Last Post Aug 4th, 2006 at 11:21pm
By: EosJupiter
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Salvia Divinorum and Other Background Questions
I'm currently applying for a job as a Police Dispatcher in Sacramento, California. Overall, I don't think I have much to worry about in terms of the background investigation. There are, however, a few...

Started Jul 10th, 2006 at 6:15pm by Harikuyo
3 3284 Last Post Aug 3rd, 2006 at 1:43pm
By: retcopper
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Defending the polygraph, but not to find Truth
It occurs to me that we demonize the LE depts that utilize the polygraph as a requirement for entry based on the concept that: polygraphy has no grounding in scientific fact, and to rely on it for fin...

Started Jul 19th, 2006 at 10:15pm by Random_Man
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By: retcopper
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Police Dept. Access To Past Backgrounds?
I am wondering if there are any individuals who are aware of how much access one police dept. has to a person's background packet which was submitted to another, unrelated, police deparmtnent. I know ...

Started Jun 8th, 2006 at 3:31am by migaveli
10 7479 Last Post Jul 5th, 2006 at 8:09am
By: dimas
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NYPD HIRING Question
If you pass everything for the NYPD are you pretty much garuanteed to get hired?
How extensive is their background process?
Anyone have any experiences they want to share about this.

Started Oct 20th, 2005 at 9:36pm by billmann
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By: dimas
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Background (LONG POST)
I'd like some insights from those of you on the board who have actually been BG Investigators.  This is a fairly long post.
I am currently 30 and working on my degree.   I have been looking at de...

Started Jul 2nd, 2006 at 8:54pm by whoanow
0 1883 Last Post Jul 2nd, 2006 at 11:54pm
By: whoanow
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Be straight up
Let me again offer this piece of advice.  Please list everywhere you have lived or worked on your application IF it requires it.  Ours does.  If you leave this out, there is a very high probability th...

Started Jul 2nd, 2006 at 2:34pm by Dippityshurff (Ex Member)
0 1873 Last Post Jul 2nd, 2006 at 5:34pm
By: Dippityshurff - Ex Member
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Should I even try?
Im 18 now and im starting college come fall. I would like to make a career in law enforcement but im not sure its exactly possible with my past.
I've never had any convictions other then an under...

Started Jun 16th, 2006 at 8:26am by Boby
4 3984 Last Post Jun 29th, 2006 at 12:57pm
By: dimas
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background cross reference
If anybody knows anything about cross referencing please respond. I applied for a couple depts 5yrs ago and was dqed for some admissions that were basically put in my mouth by the background interview...

Started Jun 29th, 2006 at 9:47am by vetappli
1 1971 Last Post Jun 29th, 2006 at 12:52pm
By: dimas
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what are my chances?
I recently separated from the military after four years as a military police sgt. I am currently finishing up on my criminal justice associates degree but before the military I made some stupid mistak...

Started May 8th, 2006 at 9:51pm by MP1980
6 4572 Last Post Jun 16th, 2006 at 5:47pm
By: MP1980
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racial polygraph questions
This topic has been moved to Polygraph Procedure by Administrator.

Started May 29th, 2006 at 6:09am by rune
0 1719 Last Post May 29th, 2006 at 9:09am
By: rune
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depression
Is current depression grounds for not obtaining clearance?  Same fully disclosed on application documents.   Thanks.

Started May 14th, 2006 at 3:33am by noname333
2 2373 Last Post May 15th, 2006 at 5:21pm
By: noname333
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Being Dq'd for little reasons
So lets say i have been Dq'd for little things like making a mistake on an application. If you are DQ'd from a few departments but in reality there is nothing on my background that should disqualify m...

Started Apr 28th, 2006 at 9:21pm by pappletime
2 2759 Last Post Apr 29th, 2006 at 12:39am
By: Dippityshurff - Ex Member
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mistake on application need help
Ok so I keep hearing this question over and over
When was the last time you were around when someone was using illegal drugs?
Well this department has asked the questions a few times and I t...

Started Apr 28th, 2006 at 9:19pm by pappletime
1 1893 Last Post Apr 29th, 2006 at 12:25am
By: dimas
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polygrapher from HELL
This topic has been moved to Share Your Polygraph or CVSA Experience by Administrator.

Started Apr 26th, 2006 at 2:39am by Glendale77
0 2120 Last Post Apr 26th, 2006 at 5:39am
By: Glendale77
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Don't answer it this way
When asked the question by the hiring board:  "Could you in the line of duty take a life?".
Please don't, ever answer, or even think about saying "Yes, I look forward to the opportunity"  Honest,...

Started Apr 24th, 2006 at 9:53pm by Dippityshurff (Ex Member)
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