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Polygraph
Added By Pete on 5/12/2008
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| Message: I took the Enfield poly 2 weeks ago, passed, and got a dear john letter 3 days later. Ideas? Comments? Yesterday I took the Hartford PD poly with the state police, and the detective "would have to look at the charts" to see how I did. Am I be... |
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Posted by: PD -
5/13/2008 2:17:00 PM |
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Like you I would like to know if you got rejected by one department after doign Poly, psych what are the chances of another department hiring you. Will they take you seriously?
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Posted by: CW -
5/13/2008 11:33:00 AM |
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remember, poly's are a load of "b.s." anyway...
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Posted by: LT -
5/13/2008 11:22:00 AM |
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looking back I may have misread the question. My poly w/ Hartford was very quick compared to Enfield, but I passed it. I don't think you are being BS'ed by Hartford.
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CHIP TESTING
Added By Chris on 5/8/2008
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| Message: I was wondering if someone could tell me a little about the CHIP test. What kind of machine do you use for the bench? Do you run on a track? What kind of situp do you perform, is it arms crossed or anywhere? Lastly how many seconds do you have to hol... |
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Posted by: Chris Brosz -
5/11/2008 12:22:00 AM |
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Thanks for getting back to me...I am working on all the things to get ready for the one coming up next month...
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Posted by: RK -
5/9/2008 9:55:00 PM |
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Its called a dvr machine. you start in the down postion, push it up, lock out your elbows and your done. you do run on a track. situps are done with your hand cupping your ears with someone anchoring your feet to the ground. for the sit and reach you...
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Posted by: CW -
5/9/2008 7:21:00 PM |
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Sean will probably chime in to tell you, BUT I have always ran on a track when I take it. Bench press machine that is in a trailer so that it is accurate to them (tends to stick at about an inch and then glides easily up after that)..warm up bench p...
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Physical Question
Added By LT on 5/7/2008
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| Message: I was just wondering what one would expect in a "pre-employment physical". They said 2 hours....I'm sure it's pretty through, so what kinds of "test" can I expect? |
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Posted by: eLsEe -
5/10/2008 8:22:00 AM |
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I know what you mean about being excited but still nervous because we haven't signed anything yet. As far as my background they didn't contact anyone that I've asked (family, employer, references, nothing), as far as I know. The academy...
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Posted by: LT -
5/9/2008 10:57:00 AM |
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Thanks Elsee you too! I'm cautiously excited (but I still figure I'm not in until the job offer). On your background did they contact your family of have a home visit? They didn't come to my house and as far as I know have not talked t...
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Posted by: eLsEe -
5/8/2008 7:40:00 PM |
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Congrats LT on making it to the medical. I made it too. Hopefully I'll see ya in the academy
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Meriden oral board question
Added By NT2 on 5/6/2008
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| Message: How many questions on the meriden oral board? |
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Posted by: Board -
5/7/2008 7:38:00 AM |
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20 questions.. be ready
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Middletown PD
Added By Darwin on 5/3/2008
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| Message: Has anyone heard back after the Middletown oral board? Anyone in the BI phase or get a rejection letter. I haven't heard anything in over a month? |
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Posted by: recruit -
5/6/2008 9:58:00 PM |
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it is a requirement to stay at the academy in meriden.
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Posted by: art -
5/5/2008 10:51:00 PM |
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does anyone know if is a requiertment to stay over the acdemy in meriden?
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POLYGRAPH
Added By Yingpoe on 5/2/2008
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| Message: It's always been explained to me (already having a TS clearance) by NCIS that Polygraphs are not used by the federal government because they are not reliable. Some sources say that the test is 60% accurate, that if your stressed out when taking t... |
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Posted by: eLsEe -
5/6/2008 4:55:00 PM |
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Well, there's not a whole lot you can do to "prepare" and as others have said don't try to "beat it". Trying to beat the test can actually get you disqualified if the examiner is suspious that you're using one of the stup...
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Posted by: LS -
5/6/2008 5:28:00 AM |
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The polygraph detects the deception of truth based on how your body reacts. Don't lie and you'll be ok.
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Posted by: Officer 3 -
5/5/2008 11:39:00 PM |
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Best Advice: Go with the flow. Dont stress it. Be honest and forthwright. Do not overthink or try to "beat" it. That is all.
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Waterbury PD
Added By TW on 5/2/2008
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| Message: Has anyone heard anything on the Wtby process. I think they said 2-3 weeks after the written we would hear something. Would like to know when the agility is... |
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Posted by: LS -
5/6/2008 5:30:00 AM |
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it usually takes them about a month from what I hear. They had around 220 people at the test from what I heard so I figure they have 200 or so letters to invite people to continue to the agility.
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k-9
Added By DK on 5/2/2008
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| Message: Can someone please tell me how long you normally need to be on the force before applying for the k-9 unit @ Hartford Pd, thanks |
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Posted by: LS -
5/6/2008 5:31:00 AM |
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Usually 2 yrs. with most departments, you can always call and inquire. West Hartford I believe is 4yrs.
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Stratford P.D.
Added By BJ on 4/30/2008
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| Message: I was just wondering if anyone has been hired or is very far in the Stratford P.D. process. I took the chief's interview about a month or so ago. I heard that there were some people that got phone calls saying that they were no longer interested... |
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Posted by: JJ -
4/30/2008 7:12:00 PM |
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Stratford has 2 people in Meridans academy, 2 people in Bpt's and 2 going to Stamford starting Monday. They are hiring a bunch of others for the Milford academy starting in June. Call HR to check your status, you may be in the last bunch.
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interview scheduling
Added By Bgek on 4/28/2008
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| Message: The interview process is indeed long, what sort of flexibility should I expect from the departments granted I start proceeding through the background checks, and other interview processes? Basically how much time am I gonna have to take off from wor... |
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Posted by: eLsEe -
5/1/2008 8:05:00 AM |
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Forget about flexability, you're trying to pursue a career in law enforcement not a 9-5 mon.-fri. desk job. The key thing to remember is that when they say jump...your response should always be how high.
The best thing you can do in terms of wo...
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Posted by: carv -
4/29/2008 5:33:00 PM |
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no flexiblility. you do what they tell you in a short time frame.. sometimes day to day...
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