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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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New Haven
Added By co on 2/10/2009
Message: Does anyone know if the people who are low on the New Haven Eligible list will get chance to move on in the process?
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  Posted by:  -  2/16/2009 8:09:00 PM
  Message:  john what dept. hired you?
  Posted by: John -  2/15/2009 12:18:00 PM
  Message:  To: CO - Most depts. (99%) will send you a letter in a reasonable time, advising you of your results. However, some depts. leave you in left in the dark. Give it time! This process (ie: background & others) can take a while. All good things come in t...
  Posted by: Tony -  2/14/2009 1:36:00 PM
  Message:  I found out from a friend, but I haven't recieved an offical call or letter or anything.

Fairfield PD and East Haven PD
Added By Mike on 2/10/2009
Message: Does anyone know how many officers Fairfield and East Haven PD are looking to hire ? Thanks !
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  Posted by: Patrol -  2/20/2009 2:29:00 AM
  Message:  can't help you with east haven, but not too sure about fairfield right now...they had a tough go with the madoff thing, a lot of pensions were invested there...ive heard different things from some guys

new britain poly and recruits
Added By jb on 2/6/2009
Message: at the backgroud check for new britain they said that 18 or 19 will be attending the academy. i was wondering if perhaps a couple more vacancies have become available or if they send extra recruits in case some people drop out? also has anyone receie...
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  Posted by: s -  2/28/2009 12:25:00 AM
  Message:  For those that have confirmed backgrounds, do you have military time?
  Posted by: B -  2/20/2009 9:52:00 AM
  Message:  Military time?
  Posted by: G -  2/18/2009 2:41:00 PM
  Message:  No degree

Hartford Background
Added By Candidate on 2/4/2009
Message: Has anyone that turned their background packet in during december heard about the polygraph dates yet?
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  Posted by: L -  2/9/2009 7:21:00 AM
  Message:  thanks for the info,hopefully they call us this month
  Posted by: Another Canidate -  2/7/2009 8:03:00 PM
  Message:  There are still a bunch of us that haven't even gone to the poly yet
  Posted by: L -  2/7/2009 4:25:00 PM
  Message:  im waiting for poly date too

psychological test
Added By dj on 2/3/2009
Message: I have a psychological test scheduled. What should I expect?
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  Posted by: CL -  2/6/2009 2:32:00 PM
  Message:  Generally speaking you will take a written exam consisting of around 400 and up to 900 questions. Most tests are True/ False and ask a series of the same questions just worded slightly different. Once you complete that, they will send it off to be sc...
  Posted by: SHN -  2/5/2009 3:48:00 PM
  Message:  Which dept.

HELP ON SIT & REACH!
Added By TOM on 1/29/2009
Message: For the last month I have been working on the sit and reach. I have yet to be able to reach 16.5 inches and I work on streaching every day. Any advice will do at this point! Thanks!
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  Posted by: TOM -  2/3/2009 2:07:00 PM
  Message:  Thanks for the info "M". Ill be sure to put it to good use.
  Posted by: G -  2/2/2009 12:04:00 PM
  Message:  Practicing stretching everyday is good. Make sure you warm up first on an elliptical, bicycle or easy running. Static stretching especially cold is not good. Stretch all your muscle groups like calves, hamstrings, quads and glutes. Never bounce durin...
  Posted by: Choi -  2/2/2009 9:09:00 AM
  Message:  how do you measure the sit and reach?

Berlin PD
Added By KevinF on 1/26/2009
Message: Hiring process
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Meriden Application
Added By BrianM on 1/26/2009
Message: The reference page asks for "professional references only". DOes this mean they only want past or present employers?
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Hartford poly
Added By k on 1/26/2009
Message: Has anyone gotten the results from the polygraph for Hartford? Do they notify by mail or phone call?
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RE:age
Added By Choi on 1/26/2009
Message: Can you apply to the PD when you turn 20?
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  Posted by: THE MASTEr -  1/29/2009 5:34:00 PM
  Message:  Yes you can.. as long as your 21 before the date of hire
  Posted by: Dan -  1/27/2009 6:17:00 AM
  Message:  It all depends on the department. Some times they state the information on the app (department requirements and standards). You can always call the department and ask to see if they mind. Always ask before assuming. Just make sure you contact the pr...



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