Mom,

I think you would be truely surprised as to just how many people have either used or experimented with drugs in their teens and 20s.  I can't quote you any hard figures, but when I was a high school student in the 70s, that figure would be ............ very high.  I think that many did it out of peer pressure, not because they truely enjoyed it.  Same thing with alcohol.   

As for calling Ted a drug dealer, I don't think that is fair.  He very well may have sold some joints to a friend, so he could ride in his Camaro and meet some "groovy chicks."  Ok, I'm dating myself here......This hardly qualifies him as a card carrying member of the Medellin drug cartel.  More than likely, he was just a dumb kid doing it to be "cool."   

As for his boasting here on the internet......well, this is the antipolygraph website.  He proved without a doubt how worthless the polygraph is, and that it can be easily defeated with properly used countermeasures.   

Now, for your son.......

He sounds like a very decent person.  Maybe too nice of a guy.  However, I think that he has taken the whole polygraph experience too personal.  Like Michael Corleone said in The Godfather, "it's not personal Sonny, it's strictly business."  This is the attitude that your son needs to take if he ever applies to another police agency.  He now realizes how bogus the polygraph is, and he can plan ahead this time and defeat it.  He needs to forget about what he thinks is right and wrong, what he considers to be ethical or unethical, he just needs to do what he has to do in order to secure the job.  Sound harsh?  Hey, life isn't fair.  If he doesn't do this, he will never get past the BI/polygraph phase.  How ethical is it to base an entire BI on the basis of a polygraph exam?  I think it's completely unethical since I consider it (the polygraph) basic witchcraft.  The police dept feels differently, so since they are the ones doing the hiring, we have to play by their rules.   

I think there is such a thing as being too honest and forthcoming to these investigators.  You open up a Pandora's Box  whenever you volunteer information.  Does it mean anything today that you stole a Snickers Bar 20 years ago at the 7-11?  No, it's irrelevant......so why bother trying to explain this non event in your life?  Are you catching my drift here?   

You mentioned that you would admit to anyone who asked, that you researched the polygraph.  I have already addressed this in another post, and I will reiterate that I think this is bad advise.  Remember that while you are in the hotseat, you need to give the appearance that you are playing the examiner's game.  Admitting to knowing all about control questions, countermeasures, etc.....sends the wrong message to the examiner, and I guarantee you that he will be suspicious.  My advise is to play dumb and use countermeasures.   

Ok, my fingers are tired now..........

Kona

Proverbs,

Slow down my friend.........that comment was by no means dealing with anything but the truth.  I am in no way finding fault.......nor do I feel superior because I am white......only stating a point!!!!!
Just for your information, if you are black there are times when you need not apply either!!!! and times when Latinos not !!!!!!!and many times when MALES not apply as women are being more activly recruted.......

Each class at LAPD is selected to meet the current criteria as far as obtaining parity with the current needs of the community.  And again you must remember that affirmative action is alive and well and currently being used all over the place. Why are you so sensitive?????Have you personally been dealt with poorly due to it????

Now the Mary remark.........give me a break.......and I have no idea what color Jesus was or is.......All I know is that he is a higher being and watches and protects us all.  And loves us all equally.....  So, if you were going towards the White Power thing you are so off base placing me there.......Nope........no score for you on that one.

And, my son!!!  He is all of the things I have posted and more.  He got screwed by the system...............like so many before him and after.   

So tonight when you sit down to say your prayers....ask for some forgivness for judging me incorrectly........

Best to you my black brother............
,
MOM

Ted I come from the same backround. It was and still is normal to do drugs where I am from. Growing up that is all I knew, and yes when I was younger I did do a little myself. I am not making any excuses for what I did but when it is all around you and that's what you learn growing up you can not help it.  Now that I am older I want to make a difference but I can't because of my past. The only choice I have is to use CM's on the poly. Am I a bad person for that? Or am I a bad person because I grew up in a drug infested area and I fell for the peer presure when I was younger?  If your not from these area's you might not understand so it is easy to say what you want about Ted, but just remember for every person that makes it out of these area's 20 don't and out of those people that make it out, only a handful of them come back to try and do something to make a difference. Just remember that when your casting your jugement on Ted.

P.S. Yo Ted, what questions did they ask you on your interview and how did you respond? Is there anything you can tell me to get me ready for it? thanks bro. Good luck to you.

Ted,
Good for you,  Im hoping that you take those street smarts and make an excellent law officer.  I do hope however that they run the crap out of you at the academy so that you appreciate the opportunity you have and cherish it. 

To the various "Moms" on this site,  Remember that not all people beleive as you do and no matter what, you should respect others beleif systems as much as your own and Please for "Whatever god you cherish christian or otherwise" sake change your login so I can tell the difference between you all.

To anyone that beleives that you can decipher the ID of anyone that posted here? Wake up and smell the coffee its unlikely unless you launch a full investigation with some of the top people in the government, why do you think they have such fun finding people that Hack or put viruses up on the internet.... its because its very easy to be anonymous. If you think Im wrong ... I dare you find out one iota of information about me that I dont give specifically in posts here    trust me you will find nothing but dead air.


Good luck all,  and Ted your account gives me hope that my minor infractions from many years in the past will not screw my quest for the badge.

Laters,
Joe

Thanks for the info, it really helps. Good luck to you and stay in there. Thanks again.

Sounds to me like hes working his ass off and trying his best to get the job done, and doing it with a  good attitude as well......

I wouldnt use that as an example of why LAPD is screwed up.... 

Joe

Ted Seals,

Okay, I can tell who the cops are on here, and I'm right with them.  You are so full of crap, I don't even have to interview you face to face and I can see it.  The guilty begin to retreat when confronted with the truth, which you are doing.  Why do you refer to "the Police" in one of your statements like they are the other people...  You screwed it up right there, you're mentality when typing shows you're full of it.