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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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Norwalk / Westport Police Departments
Added By D on 12/8/2008
Message: Has anyone heard back from the Westport or Norwalk Police Departments? I handed in my background investigations for both of them and still have not heard anything?
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  Posted by: blah -  12/19/2008 4:59:00 PM
  Message:  I'm in the academy with a recruit from Wesport and Norwalk. The next class at POST starts some time in February so you may just have to wait and see what happens
  Posted by: curious -  12/15/2008 11:21:00 PM
  Message:  I hear some guy from another board just got hired for the westport pd. He was offered the job like 2 weeks ago. I think it was 2 weeks ago.

south windsor
Added By RM on 12/8/2008
Message: Has anyone heard anything back from South windor? Last time i had contact with them was when I handed in my background check packet. about a month and half ago.
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Oral Boards
Added By J on 12/5/2008
Message: What are the oral boards like? Anyone been through the process that has any info?
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  Posted by: jones -  12/12/2008 5:11:00 PM
  Message:  what are they looking for? what di they like to ask? what would you reccomend to be prepared? Anything would be helpful thank you
  Posted by: Don -  12/10/2008 5:44:00 PM
  Message:  I have done four of them. What would you like to know? They all are about the same. There are key things they are looking for. Good luck.

Drugs
Added By hopefull on 12/4/2008
Message: What drugs will keep someone out of the process? Is there a limit to how many times for each?
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  Posted by: Blue and Gold -  12/18/2008 7:18:00 AM
  Message:  Chill are you on the job? Yes alot of depts do, but depends on HOW many times and the TIMELINE of use.
  Posted by: Chill -  12/13/2008 10:17:00 PM
  Message:  Blue & Gold RELAX. MOST if not ALL dept allow pot us. Other drugs you might be screwed.
  Posted by: Blue and Gold -  12/7/2008 8:40:00 AM
  Message:  If you are asking that ?. PD's DO NOT WANT hard drug users some do not even want Light Marijuana use.

New Britain PD
Added By Jay on 12/4/2008
Message: i am still in the running for the new britain pd, i am scheduled next saturday for an interview. I am aware that if and once i pass this test i will go through a background and poly test. i have smoked marijuana about 6 months ago and before that it ...
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  Posted by: jay -  12/10/2008 4:11:00 PM
  Message:  yeh i meant i have the oral on monday idk where saturday came from ... any idea of how many candidates will be getting interviews b/t mon and tues. i just want to get an idea of my actual chances
  Posted by: NeedGoodCandidates -  12/9/2008 2:31:00 PM
  Message:  You are not scheduled for an interview next Saturday. Oral Boards are scheduled for 12/15 and 12/16. Your drug use is an issue. Each police department has different standards relating to prior drug use. The decision on whether to take a chance an...
  Posted by: Don -  12/9/2008 12:11:00 PM
  Message:  Try your best. You may need to wait a few more years and not touch anymore drugs.

Unpaid Speeding Ticket
Added By JerrySon on 12/3/2008
Message: Hi, I have an unpaid speeding ticket from NY 6 months ago. And right now, i am seriuosly thinking of becoming a Police Officer. Will the unpaid ticket hurt me? I am currently trying to pay it right now, any attmpt would be good on my part.
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  Posted by: the adviser -  12/5/2008 10:05:00 AM
  Message:  from ny does not reflect in connecticut , so you will be fine, but pay that ticket for you convenience
  Posted by: LS -  12/4/2008 6:18:00 PM
  Message:  If its on your record they will know. Try to pay it. A late payment is better then nothing. Don't lie about it later on down the road and you should be ok with most departments. All states bordering CT can prevent you from renewing your license n...

CHIP Test
Added By Mike on 12/2/2008
Message: I have a few quickies for the CHIP test itself. 1. For the mile and a half run is the track an indoor or outdoor track? 2. For the situp portion is there an instructor or device that holds your feet down?
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  Posted by: j -  12/2/2008 12:29:00 PM
  Message:  I am pretty sure that the test on Dec. 14th at Wesleyan is indoors. So it is 12 laps around for the mile and a half.
  Posted by: Jim -  12/2/2008 9:28:00 AM
  Message:  It depends when you take the test. Sometimes it's indoor but most of the time it's outdoor. Bottom line is its a one and a half mile run. Your feet are held by another test taker. You instruct your partner how you want your feet held.

Simsbury Oral Results?
Added By djm on 11/28/2008
Message: Has anyone heard back from Simsbury after the oral interview?
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  Posted by: info -  12/11/2008 10:59:00 PM
  Message:  Two officers were hired......
  Posted by: BC -  12/11/2008 2:54:00 PM
  Message:  They hired two certified officers. Academy starts on the 14th or 15th.
  Posted by: BC -  12/9/2008 8:47:00 AM
  Message:  They have hired their 2. Both appear to be certified.

Hartford PD
Added By TJ on 11/26/2008
Message: Anyone who passed the recent written exam get a date for the Oral Board yet?
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Next SCCJA Regional Test
Added By youngsq7 on 11/25/2008
Message: Hey folks, South Central Criminal Justice Administration winter regional test is upon us. Apps come out Mon Dec. 8th, 2008. The towns for this test is Branford, East Haven, Orange, and Wallingford again... No really sure why Orange and Wallingford a...
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  Posted by: Rob -  12/8/2008 1:00:00 PM
  Message:  Anyone know how many recruits each of the departments are looking for, especially East haven? Ive been trying to get onto EH since I was 21, grew up and went to HS there.



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