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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 Britain
Added By J on 11/19/2008
Message: Anyone know about how long until we here about the New Britain written exam?
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  Posted by: oral interview -  12/5/2008 8:58:00 AM
  Message:  Does anyone have oral interview tips???
  Posted by: New Britain -  12/5/2008 8:57:00 AM
  Message:  I just recieved my letter in the mail with the results of new britain police exam. The oral interview is being held the 16th of December.
  Posted by: James -  12/4/2008 4:34:00 PM
  Message:  i received my confirmation letter today and have a oral scheduled for oct 13th ... anyone have any advice on how to prepare for orals or perhaps some questions that will be asked. thank you

Manchester PD
Added By WIlliamW on 11/17/2008
Message: Who's involved with Manchesters process, and what stage are you at?
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  Posted by: Joe -  11/25/2008 3:14:00 PM
  Message:  Mike-Where did you hear they froze the positions?
  Posted by: Mike -  11/22/2008 11:16:00 AM
  Message:  I heard they froze Their positions until further notice.
  Posted by: Kevin  -  11/20/2008 2:32:00 PM
  Message:  I just heard something today... telling me that I had to have a CHIP card before I would be considered.

Academy Gear
Added By RZi on 11/16/2008
Message: if anyone is attending any academy soon, I have the work shoes they want you to wear, never worn, still in box, size 14...i ended up wearing boots instead, let me know
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HARTFORD PD
Added By JJ on 11/16/2008
Message: I took my written exam on the 13th, does anyone have any idea when I should be getting my results back???
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  Posted by: AP -  11/18/2008 10:09:00 PM
  Message:  I took the last Hartford test and Im pretty sure it took about two weeks to get the results and they came on a saturday. Some huge advice Id give you is to met with the Human Resources if you dont do well, because Hartfor is gracious enough to go ove...

South windsor
Added By Jr on 11/16/2008
Message: Has anyone heard back from South Windsor after you handed in background check, to start doing the other ?
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Hartford PD
Added By JS on 11/15/2008
Message: For those who took the Hartford written exam, how long did it take for you to get your results and get a date for an oral board???
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What is the medical exam like?
Added By David on 11/13/2008
Message: What is the medical exam like?
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  Posted by: Recruit -  11/25/2008 4:16:00 PM
  Message:  I actually just had mine today. It's pretty standard although it varies by department. They check your vision and hearing, reflexes and what not. They also draw some blood and have a few tests regarding your heart. Took about 15-20 minutes.

Middletown PD
Added By GSXR on 11/11/2008
Message: Does anyone know when Middletown will have their next entry level test / hiring process?
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Bench press
Added By KA on 11/6/2008
Message: Since no gym has this type of bench press machine any longer, anyone have any suggestions in how else to prepare for it (push ups, dead weights)?
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  Posted by: billy -  11/9/2008 4:04:00 AM
  Message:  Just suck it up and do it.
  Posted by: rr -  11/8/2008 2:01:00 AM
  Message:  one of the best pieces of advice that i received that i can give you is do as many push ups as you can. watch a tv show and a commercial comes up, bang out 10-20 push ups through out the day and pace yourself. keep proper form and you'll increase...
  Posted by: recruit -  11/7/2008 7:22:00 PM
  Message:  Do alot of pushups between two chairs. Start with your body being as low as possible between to the two chairs and push your self all the way up. Doing other types of bench pressing methods also helps.

Police application
Added By -- on 11/4/2008
Message: If i had a prior DUI that is no longer on my record, would i have to mention it on my application??
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  Posted by: gix -  11/27/2008 9:57:00 PM
  Message:  im in the same boat, i got a dui about 5 years ago, did the classes, then was told it was dismissed, and my license was never suspended. on some applications you are not required to disclose anything unless it resulted in a finding of guilty, or a p...
  Posted by: officer -  11/9/2008 4:35:00 PM
  Message:  like you said it depends on the department you go for. if the worst thing you have on your record is a DUI, you'll get picked up some where. just keep trying
  Posted by: -- -  11/8/2008 5:26:00 PM
  Message:  It was a few years back when it happend. I know some departments will not hire with any DUI convictions i just hope it does not ruin my chances of becoming a cop.



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