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The PoliceApp.com Bulletin Board is an open forum for prospective police recruits and seasoned officers to share their opinions and discuss various topics of interest with one another.  Please note that all bulletin board entries are monitored and will be removed if found to contain derogatory or solicitous content. 

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nb hiring freeze
Added By testtaker on 4/14/2009
Message: are you serious new britian has a freeze??? I'm upset I hope they send a letter saying that
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  Posted by: fyi -  4/22/2009 3:19:00 PM
  Message:  NB has commitede an academy start date of 5/29/2009 to a number of other departments who are sending recruits thru thier academy, jsut not so sure if theyre going to have many, if any at all.......
  Posted by: info -  4/17/2009 2:34:00 PM
  Message:  NBPD got almost $800k cut from thier budget, that equates to basically all of the open positions
  Posted by: Paul -  4/17/2009 1:43:00 PM
  Message:  MOST departments would freeze temporarily. The PD, the Personnel lady said, is still moving forward as planned. NeedGoodCandidates said the end of this month at the very earliest...with the way the economy goes, as well as the case load these detec...

Norwalk exam Saturday
Added By Sgrc883 on 4/14/2009
Message: Any last minute tips on this test?
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  Posted by: aw -  4/15/2009 2:23:00 PM
  Message:  Don't rush it

Tattoo Policy?
Added By Gixxxxer750 on 4/10/2009
Message: Im just wondering what the general policy is on tattoos for most departments. I have 1 half-sleeve that covers my arm 360 degrees and stops right before the bend. Its pretty much covered up by most short sleeve shirts but maybe a half-inch shows. Im ...
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  Posted by: Ofc. -  4/23/2009 4:57:00 PM
  Message:  depends what department, ours is no policy, newtowns is none visible, west haven requires a certain percentage covered, i dont think fairfield or norwalk have one, its all by dept
  Posted by: Dan -  4/13/2009 6:20:00 PM
  Message:  I guess it really Depends on the Department you are applying to. Ive seen officers with tattoos on their neck and sleeves on both arms. These days tattoos are so common, i believe that as long as they dont promote Hatred or Violence they are not a pr...

Medical Disqualification
Added By Fred on 4/8/2009
Message: Will a hernia definately disqualify you from a police job?
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  Posted by: md -  4/14/2009 7:45:00 PM
  Message:  What type of hernia? If it was repaired without incident it shouldn't have any bearing. I had one surgically repaired when I was a child. 30+ yrs later..no problems with the hernia and no problems with my hiring.

Fairfield Eligibility List
Added By dave z on 4/7/2009
Message: Any body know anything about this list?
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middletown pd
Added By jamess on 4/1/2009
Message: for those who took the oral examination how do you think you did?
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Fairfield Police
Added By J on 3/30/2009
Message: I am going for my oral this week and was wondering what would be a good answer to "why do you want to be a police officer and why would you want to work for this dept?" Just curious how others might answer that. Ayone know how many people F...
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  Posted by: Charger R/T -  4/6/2009 3:25:00 PM
  Message:  Besides the cheesy "I want to help people" incorporate some truth like "I want a job where i have job security, have the ability to opportunity to move up in responsibility" or something like "I want to be a police officer becaus...
  Posted by: joe -  4/2/2009 7:49:00 AM
  Message:  you want to be a police officer because you want to have a positive impact on peoples lives, you want to assume that responsibility.
  Posted by: ALEX -  4/1/2009 2:01:00 PM
  Message:  They'll probably ask 6 to 10 questions, and might allow you 20 mins timed. Most of the question will not be related to law enforcement.

Fairfield Police
Added By J on 3/30/2009
Message: Going for oral this week. Any idea how long the process takes after this stage, what to expect next and how many others have gotten to this stage.
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  Posted by: J -  4/2/2009 10:35:00 AM
  Message:  Yeah it was quick for me too...They gave plenty of time for me to answer. Overall it went well.
  Posted by: JT -  4/1/2009 7:03:00 PM
  Message:  J, What did you think of the interview? Did they make you fill anything out after it was over? I took mine the other day and they seemed to want me in and out of there.

drugs
Added By joe on 3/27/2009
Message: i was wondering if i used cocaine 3 times about 3-5 years ago if i wud still be considered or not?
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Oral Board questions
Added By J on 3/27/2009
Message: Taking the oral board with south central for East Haven next week. Anything to be ready for? Its my first one, and I am somewhat nervous. How should I dress? Do I bring a resume with me? What are some questions they are going to ask? Any help i...
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  Posted by: Joe -  4/2/2009 7:51:00 AM
  Message:  Set your nerves aside and go in there and take charge of the interview. Show them that you are the person for the job and tell them why. no fear good luck
  Posted by: Joe -  3/30/2009 3:15:00 PM
  Message:  I am going for my oral interview for Fairfield this Wednesday. For the most part, is questioning the same? Is it worth it, to read and study the study guides that are offered.? What would be the best response to "why do you want to work for th...
  Posted by: J -  3/30/2009 9:36:00 AM
  Message:  Thanks for all the responses, it is very much appreciated. I will let you all know how I did, thanks again.



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