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Bulletin Board
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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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Vernon Oral Interview
Added By Applicant 08 on 2/18/2008
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| Message: Has anyone gone to an Oral Interview for Vernon P.D. yet and was it tough?Any tips? Thanks! |
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Posted by: RZ -
2/28/2008 5:05:00 PM |
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Applicant 08- they wanted me for january, this was from an october test tho....thanks for the compliment about the interviews, the best advice i can give is just sell all of your qualities to the fullest and try to memorize or know the department'...
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Posted by: Applicant 08 -
2/25/2008 9:08:00 AM |
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Thanks for the response RZ! Sounds like you've done well on all your interviews! I was wondering if you could HELP ME out or give me any tips. I've been to two and have just missed passing. And I was also wondering when they wanted you to sta...
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Posted by: RZ -
2/24/2008 11:39:00 PM |
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its not too bad, its like the rest of them, when i went they had 1 guy who would push you and keep stressing, but for the most part they seemed like nice guys, i made it to the background but had to withdraw bc of when they wanted me to start....good...
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CHIP Testing (S&R)
Added By Not so flexible on 2/15/2008
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| Message: I was very curious about the sit and reach portion of this test. I am 6 feet tall and I can not come close to touching my toes, I am about to my lower ankles. The other areas of this CHIP test are very simple for me.
How is the S&R test performed? D... |
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Posted by: Tommy -
2/17/2008 12:02:00 PM |
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I have the same issue. What I started doing was stretching in the morning for 15 min. Then I take some time in the afternoon and the same thing before I go to bed. Stretch slow and take your time. While stretching out hold the stretch for 10 seconds ...
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Posted by: Mark -
2/16/2008 12:51:00 PM |
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Your feet are at 15 inches while sitting, you must reach past your feet without lunging (hand over hand ) and hold for I believe one to two seconds. they will take your best time out of three tries
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Posted by: Start Stretching -
2/15/2008 5:38:00 PM |
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I'm only 5ft 8in and I couldn't stretch past my ankles at first either. Height really has nothing to do with how flexible you are since your arms and legs should grow at the same pace. I started stretching a couple times a day a couple months...
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Academy?
Added By CJ on 2/15/2008
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| Message: anyone in or have gone thru milfords academy?? how is it? |
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Posted by: EJR -
2/20/2008 1:38:00 AM |
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PT was the toughest part of the academy for me. They used to smoke us some days, to the point where I was ready to quit. Im glad I didn't. There are certain classroom elements that were very challenging. There were some classroom type events that...
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Posted by: CJ -
2/18/2008 10:53:00 AM |
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Tough in what regard? The PT or the actual classroom work? What's a day like there? Lots of running I assume ?
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Posted by: EJR -
2/16/2008 2:17:00 PM |
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I just graduated Milfords academy in December. Currently working there. The academy was very tough. Excellent PT instructors.
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Where to start?
Added By CMJ on 2/13/2008
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| Message: I am clueless on where I should start, and how to start the process to become a police officer. Do I go to specific police departments and see what they require, or should I go through the CHIP process and look for a job through the website? |
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Posted by: RS -
2/14/2008 8:28:00 PM |
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Where you should start depends on where you want to apply to. Personally, I believe its easier to go through the CHIP process and then apply to the departments listed on this website. But if none ot the departments listed on here interests you there...
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Posted by: LC -
2/14/2008 2:41:00 PM |
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My suggestion is to go and get your CHIP card because many departments take it now instead of giving their own agility test.
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Posted by: Yingpoe -
2/14/2008 1:22:00 PM |
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First, get in shape. Then go for your CHIP card, since lots of departments are now looking for one. When your done with that, buy a test prep book, and apply for a department's examination. The rest of the process THEY will let you know.
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Getting Started
Added By CMJ on 2/13/2008
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| Message: I am going to turn 21 in June and just about to finish my junior year in college, would you recommend that I try to get a job once I turn 21, or do you think it would be better for me to stay in school for the last year and get my Bachelor's Degr... |
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Posted by: CM -
2/17/2008 11:11:00 AM |
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Finish your degree, because once the job starts it will take a long time to get enough time to finish it later.
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Posted by: CW -
2/14/2008 8:19:00 PM |
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well, that depends where you are processing...a quick processing department or a slow department? On average, start taking tests and stuff at the end of summer -- this will usually put you in the academy just after you graduate...OR just wait. You&...
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Posted by: Ryan -
2/14/2008 8:11:00 PM |
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I was in a similar situation as you. I turned 21 at the begining of my last semester and decided to put off applying until i graduated (I have an Associate's). Long story short, it's a year later and I'm still applying but I am pretty far...
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Middletown PD Test
Added By Yingpoe on 2/13/2008
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| Message: Trying to figure out what subjects I should focus on for the MPD test. I've taken 4 tests so far for different departments, each one was almost totally different. Any advice? |
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Polygraph
Added By J.M. on 2/12/2008
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| Message: I took my first polygraph 3 weeks ago and havent heard anything yet. Is this good/bad/average? |
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Posted by: Applicant -
2/20/2008 6:30:00 PM |
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Does anyone know if it is a good/bad thing if you took your psych/poly months ago for the state police but haven't heard anything at all yet?
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Posted by: CW -
2/13/2008 10:22:00 PM |
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who did you take it for? I was eliminated from a process well after my psych and poly (they were 6 days apart) and 3 days before a lateral was sworn. I later contacted the resident trooper to find out if I passed my psych and poly and was ignored. ...
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Posted by: Ryan -
2/13/2008 5:42:00 PM |
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It depends on the department. I've heard departments that have said the longer it takes for them to get back to you the better, and vice-versa.
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updating previous application
Added By jvt on 2/7/2008
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| Message: You can update your information as far as name, address and so forth. I need to update my application that's already viewable. Any suggestions? |
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Posted by: Sean -
2/8/2008 8:22:00 AM |
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Once you submit your application to a department on PoliceApp.com it cannot be modified. In same way that you cannot modify your paper application once it's sent to a department. You can, however, update your personal information (name, email,...
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running
Added By betty on 2/5/2008
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| Message: I have passed all of the agility test in the 50% but can't seem to get the run down. I run everyday any advice? |
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Posted by: cw -
2/5/2008 9:06:00 PM |
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Practice sprinting and leg exercises.
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Posted by: EJR -
2/5/2008 5:17:00 PM |
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Your doing exactly what you need to do...run everyday. But at the same time, take time to let your body rest. Make sure when you run your controlling your breathing. Running is not easy, but it does get easier to do. Alot of it is mental focus too. I...
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Posted by: Officer3 -
2/5/2008 1:02:00 PM |
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First of all, Stretch Out !!!!! Then Start by taking your maximum run time and subtract about 40 seconds. Then divide it by 6 (for # of laps or .25 mile stretches) Your objective should be to find out where you fall on your 1st lap. and your maxim...
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POLY
Added By Dan on 2/3/2008
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| Message: Is it safe to say that the poly is the most difficult test to pass? Can anyone inform me on the test and possibly shed some light on its relation to the background investigation? Do they ask the same questions at the poly that were asked at the bac... |
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Posted by: Sgt -
2/11/2008 5:34:00 PM |
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Wearing a suit never hurts...a good impression stands out.....a bad impression stands out even more.
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Posted by: JD -
2/11/2008 10:27:00 AM |
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Wearing a suit to the poly recommended?
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Posted by: Officer 3 -
2/3/2008 5:03:00 PM |
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Everyone has a part of the test which they find "more difficult" than others. Some may find the interview, the hardest. Some struggle with the physical. As for the polygraph...best tip.. go with the flow. Be up front, and honest. Your re...
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