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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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Written statments, am I screwed everywhere I apply
here is the deal, I applyed with a pd about 4 years ago and during the course of my investigation I filled out a series of statments about my past (bad stuff). For the most part the statements were co...

Started Nov 12th, 2003 at 5:18am by luke27 (Guest)
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Would this DQ me?
I am a 23 year old with a pretty flawless past except for minor use of marijuana 3 years ago and occasional drinking on weekends. The main thing that bothers me though happened to me when i was 20. I ...

Started May 25th, 2004 at 12:24am by airman5204 (Guest)
4 3546 Last Post May 28th, 2004 at 6:30am
By: vrspartak
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Worry about failing polygraph test
I recently took a polygraph test for San Diego and failed and i recently applied for the  border patrol,  what worries me is that failing that polygraph test will disqualify me from the Border Patrol,...

Started Jul 3rd, 2005 at 1:24am by terminator23
5 8794 Last Post Jan 31st, 2009 at 6:27pm
By: the wife (Guest)
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Will they find out?
One of the questions in my background interview was do I or have I ever associated with someone who has been imprisoned for using or distributing drugs, to which I answered no. I did however at one po...

Started May 20th, 2005 at 12:53am by KittyKatt
3 2537 Last Post Jun 5th, 2005 at 8:02pm
By: hwsternfan
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Will soon be seeking employment as LEO
I am almost done with my criminal justice degree that I have worked hard for and have a strong desire to be a LEO, my cumulative gpa is a 3.0.  I, like many are scared of the polygraph test.  I, like ...

Started Sep 11th, 2006 at 8:22pm by PrivateSnowball
6 4412 Last Post Sep 14th, 2006 at 5:57pm
By: Dippityshurff - Ex Member
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Will prior drug use disqualify you from from being a cop in California
SWIM has wanted to be a police officer their entire life. however, like many kids SWIM went through a rebelious phase as a teen. MJ a few times ( never really liked the stuff) used to buy adderall fro...

Started Apr 7th, 2017 at 7:26am by unlucky
2 3530 Last Post Apr 30th, 2017 at 3:01pm
By: Rome
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Will my psychiatric commitment show on a background check for a law enforcement career?
When I was about 18 I had a psychiatric commitment ordered on me because my mom and our family friend who happens to be a therapist saw a post on my myspace and thought I was suicidal - I was not, it ...

Started Jan 23rd, 2015 at 3:24am by hopefultrooper (Guest)
1 2924 Last Post Oct 7th, 2015 at 6:33pm
By: xenonman
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Will I be Ineligible Forever?
Question:  I have just recently (last five-six years or so) decided that I wanted to pursue a career in federal law enforcement, but having finally finished up college after several breaks in enrollme...

Started May 13th, 2005 at 1:07am by goinfederal
2 2115 Last Post May 20th, 2005 at 1:19am
By: Deputydog
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Will check for prior polys be part of background?
Hi all.
Just getting started with a local Connecticut PD's recruitment process and I was wondering if a CT State Police polygraph that I took about 10 years ago would be dug-up in the process of ...

Started Aug 8th, 2006 at 7:35pm by racefaith
6 4850 Last Post Aug 17th, 2006 at 9:23am
By: cesium_133
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why do they want all of my credit card numbers?
Just wondering why a police pre-employment background check included all of my credit card numbers?   I have a great credit rating!  Just wondering.......

Started Dec 11th, 2003 at 3:04am by beanadmir
1 1181 Last Post Dec 11th, 2003 at 7:03am
By: Kona
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Why do they ask this
Why does a law enforcement agency always wants to see other background packets from other departments you applied at. Is it because they want to see if what you told the other department is the same t...

Started Mar 25th, 2004 at 4:31pm by tomas (Guest)
1 2014 Last Post Apr 5th, 2004 at 9:20am
By: Tonzy (Guest)
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Whistleblowing
If I were to leak informationt to the news media of ethical concerns I have from within my department, can my employer conduct a polygraph dragnet?  I intend to alert the media  about issues of grant ...

Started Mar 14th, 2002 at 12:53pm by k9danny
1 2666 Last Post Mar 14th, 2002 at 4:34pm
By: George W. Maschke
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Which southern ca dept.s dont poly?
Which southern ca dept.s dont poly?

Started Jan 27th, 2004 at 11:06am by guess (Guest)
1 1686 Last Post Jan 28th, 2004 at 4:30am
By: Fred F.
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Which police agencies don't use polygraphs???
Just trying to find which police agencies or states do not use the polygraph as a means to hire police officers does anyone know of any such agencies???

Started Oct 28th, 2004 at 5:06pm by johnsupon
3 9211 Last Post Feb 8th, 2005 at 8:22pm
By: hwsternfan
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What's up with Zaid and his lawsuit?
What's up with Zaid's lawsuit?  I haven't seen a progress report in a long time.  Did he bite off more than he could chew?

Started Nov 12th, 2003 at 6:01pm by topgman (Guest)
1 1562 Last Post Nov 13th, 2003 at 3:15am
By: Ray
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What type of questions are these? Relevant or Control? Regarding Theft
So I passed all the other questions but failed this part.
1. Have you stolen anything over the age of 18?
2. Have you stolen from any of your employers?
3. Have you stolen anything over...

Started Apr 28th, 2015 at 4:27pm by asdf= (Guest)
1 2826 Last Post Apr 19th, 2016 at 6:51am
By: anonymoud (Guest)
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WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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Here's the deal. I'm 38 years old. Never done drugs in my life. Never had alcohol in my life (not against those who drink).  I'm a goodie-goodie when it comes to things like that.  But, on t...

Started Jan 24th, 2007 at 5:36pm by dubster
4 4301 Last Post Apr 10th, 2007 at 10:10pm
By: DippityShurff
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What is with all the "sexual habits" questions?
I figured I'd be asked more about stealing or drug usage, but a pre-poly that I took was about 50% dedicated to personal sex habits.  These questions were a standard form given to all candidates.  ...

Started May 27th, 2002 at 10:03pm by Stealth
9 13646 Last Post Apr 26th, 2023 at 2:30pm
By: LoneRanger (Guest)
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What is my chance
Does anyone know what my chances are of getting hired as an L.A.P.D. officer if I haven't gone to colloge? Or if I went to colloge but did not take anything about criminal justice?

Started Dec 9th, 2003 at 11:05pm by PAQ
9 4610 Last Post Dec 16th, 2003 at 11:26am
By: Kona
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What happens If you medical exam?
I just wondering what will happen if a person fails a medical exam, will he or she be disqulified from the process or can do a retake?   Which part of the process do most get disqualified?

Started Sep 29th, 2004 at 10:37am by halfpathan
1 1740 Last Post Sep 29th, 2004 at 7:39pm
By: nunyun
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