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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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NBPD Academy
Added By Paul on 2/25/2009
Message: What is New Britain Police Academy like? Is it paramilitary boot camp style, community college style, or something in between?
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  Posted by: Paul -  3/1/2009 6:06:00 PM
  Message:  I'm still waiting to hear from my background investigator and take the polygraph.
  Posted by: RM -  2/27/2009 4:51:00 PM
  Message:  How far along are you in the process?
  Posted by: Paul -  2/26/2009 11:03:00 PM
  Message:  Sounds good to me. I think I'll be up to it. I've been training my butt off physically.

Recently fired
Added By JerrySon on 2/24/2009
Message: Hi, I have a few questions; Today i just been terminated from my current (well former) employer, and my plan was to work with taht job until i get accepted to a PD. Now that i been terminated, does this hurt my chances? Basically there was just wron...
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  Posted by: Officer -  3/1/2009 6:55:00 PM
  Message:  Keep it brief, honest, low key..dont rant and rave for ten minutes about your old job... in the background packet, inform them briefly of the reason for termination, and MOVE ON.. Remember .. you are not the first one who was fired and moved on... te...
  Posted by: Patrolman. -  2/27/2009 8:01:00 AM
  Message:  Getting fired from a job in and of itself isn't the end of the world. I was "fired" from a job not long before I applied to the dept I currently work for. When you go in for an interview have a brief and HONEST answer as to why you were...
  Posted by: JerrySon -  2/26/2009 4:40:00 PM
  Message:  Ok, thanks for your input. I have already came up with an explanation, not as lengthy, but to the point. I made the mistake, my former boss took it personally and thats it. Lesson learned, keep your opinions to yourself.

Enfield PD
Added By Joe on 2/23/2009
Message: anybody know how many recruits enfield is looking to hire?
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  Posted by: Wnt2BOfficer -  2/28/2009 12:22:00 PM
  Message:  I believe 2, possibly more.

Norwalk PD
Added By Joe on 2/21/2009
Message: has anyone from the second phase heard anything with background checks or polygraph tests? it's been a long road and a new test is coming in April
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  Posted by: hunh??? -  2/24/2009 12:45:00 PM
  Message:  No you won't hear anything for a while. I hear they are only selecting 2 of the 36 from the second phase or second group. Look to hear back by May, June.

Stamford Police Department
Added By Scott on 2/21/2009
Message: Anyone know the average overtime hours per year in Stamford for a new officer?
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  Posted by: OT -  2/22/2009 3:23:00 AM
  Message:  Stamford has the most OT in the state and that is a fact.....

State Trooper
Added By M on 2/20/2009
Message: Was wondering if anyone knows if Governor Rell's proposed budget cuts are effecting the current seltion process. Because I took the poly back in November and have'nt heard anything yet. Or is that just a bad sign?
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  Posted by: ct -  2/23/2009 12:08:00 PM
  Message:  is that no new classes a fact?
  Posted by: officer 1 -  2/21/2009 4:01:00 PM
  Message:  Yes no new classes.

HARTFORD
Added By -- on 2/19/2009
Message: CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT HARTFORDS ACADEMY IS LIKE? DO YOU LIVE THERE OR DO YOU COMMUTE? HOW IS IT RUN?
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  Posted by: DaveyDu162 -  2/23/2009 10:51:00 AM
  Message:  Hartford's Academy is a similar to a military boot camp. Very strict, drill type atmosphere in the beginning, then lightens up as time goes by. It is a commuter academy in the north end of Hartford. If you pass, you will gradute in shape & ready ...

Police Recruitment Consortium Test
Added By Dave on 2/19/2009
Message: I sent in my info. for the test, but haven't recieved any info yet. I am kind of worried that I missed something. Can someone tell me if they got info from them, or do you jsut show up? Can someone tell me where it is, and what time? Thanks
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  Posted by: Sarah -  2/20/2009 9:37:00 PM
  Message:  Sean- It is at 8:30 am at Avon HS. If you applied via this website you should have recieved a confirmation email. I would show up just so you don't miss your chance to test, especially if you have already paid the fee.
  Posted by: Sean -  2/19/2009 8:11:00 PM
  Message:  Send an email to pd4077@aol.com and request information.

application process
Added By Pete on 2/19/2009
Message: hi, is there a way or someone to notify if i will not be proceeding with the application process? If I dont pass the CHIP test I dont want to, Just not show up for the exam. Who can I contact to let them know I will not be attending
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NB Police Background
Added By Dave on 2/18/2009
Message: I would like to know if polygrapghs have been set up for New Britain. I still have heard nothing. No phone call or letter. Please let us know who are waiting. Thanks.
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  Posted by: Paul -  2/21/2009 5:43:00 PM
  Message:  Well, I'd rather be waiting than eliminated.
  Posted by: J -  2/20/2009 7:17:00 AM
  Message:  Thanks NGC!
  Posted by: NeedGoodCandidates -  2/19/2009 1:22:00 PM
  Message:  New Britain backgrounds and polygraphs are currently being done. Be patient. We have well over 100 people to do these on. They won't be finished until at least the end of March. I will say it again- If you have not received a letter stating y...



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