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CHIP preparation
Added By FL on 1/15/2008
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| Message: I took the CHIP test in October and passed everything in the 50th percentile except for the bench where I failed on my first attempt. I want to achieve the 50th percentile the next time I take the test. Should I start a work out routine that focuses... |
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Posted by: cm -
1/19/2008 1:00:00 PM |
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The dvr that the academy/chip uses isn't just chest so don't just work chest. Make sure you strengthen your back and triceps especially. You need your back to get it started, your chest to power through, and your triceps to finish(where mos...
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Posted by: Adam -
1/17/2008 2:39:00 PM |
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Why work on muscles when the CHIP exam only requires you to press 1.06X your weight? Plus, it puts you in being ready for other exams like the state police that require you to have muscle endurance. No matter what exam, push ups are helpful.
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Posted by: markmazz -
1/17/2008 9:57:00 AM |
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You should work on chest iso exercise, and also find a place where they have the same bench . usually YMCA
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Oral Board Question
Added By Ryan on 1/14/2008
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| Message: The most common advice I hear about the oral board is to learn as much about the town and department that I'm applying to. Should I be worried about giving too much info? The only oral board that I had I gave the town size, population, and the &... |
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Posted by: Ryan -
2/4/2008 4:22:00 PM |
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Officer- I recently had an oral board and I was asked this question again. I took your advice as to what I should know and it was one of the first questions asked. I was so confident with answering that question that I really felt it set the tone fo...
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Posted by: Tom -
1/22/2008 3:16:00 PM |
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I have been asked about the city to which I was applying in an employment interview following the oral board. An other time I had a part oral board part interview with a different municipality and they asked me what I knew about the city and the dep...
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Posted by: JD -
1/16/2008 6:43:00 PM |
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Yeah I have had only two interviews but have not been asked about the towns in either of them.
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Manchester Poly
Added By Jeremy on 1/10/2008
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| Message: Has anyone who took the poly for manchester hear anything yet? I took it about 3 weeks ago and still nothing. |
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Middletown Police Department
Added By Yingpoe on 1/10/2008
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| Message: Anyone have a clue when Middletown is hiring? |
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Posted by: Adam -
1/12/2008 4:20:00 PM |
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Anyone know what specific subjects I should be studying for THIS test? Every test I take seems drastically different.
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Posted by: Sean -
1/11/2008 12:55:00 PM |
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Their application, announcement, etc. will be available on this site by the end of the day (1/11/2008)
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Next LEC Test Date
Added By Hopeul on 1/7/2008
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| Message: Does anyone know when LEC will be holding its next test date |
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Posted by: LEC only candidate -
1/8/2008 11:08:00 PM |
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www.lawenforcementcouncil.org
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Posted by: john -
1/8/2008 11:15:00 AM |
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What is the LEC and where to I obtain and mail the paperwork?
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Posted by: Tom -
1/7/2008 2:41:00 PM |
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LEC holds a test once a month. Mail in your paperwork and they will send you a test date in 1-3 months.
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Chief's Interview
Added By soinso on 12/30/2007
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| Message: Are there significant differences between a regular oral interview and the chief's interviews? Just wondering what to expect and if there is a difference between the two interviews? |
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Posted by: JD -
1/4/2008 5:42:00 PM |
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Havn't had one as of now. I was just curious is general if there were many differences in the two or if they were pretty similar.
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Posted by: Tommy -
1/3/2008 2:04:00 PM |
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What PD was your Chief's Interview for?
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Posted by: dig -
1/2/2008 11:57:00 PM |
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Mine was short ... basically why do you want to work here, what do you know about the dept, what are some of you strong points ... it's just to see whether you can have a conversation. To be honest, I wasn't really expecting an interview, so...
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NB Academy
Added By Sean on 12/24/2007
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| Message: I'm starting the 11th. What should I expect? |
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Posted by: EJR -
1/22/2008 6:07:00 PM |
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You run EVERYDAY...except for the one day we were in the gym. The runs get longer and longer and longer. Its mind over matter, if you dont mind it wont matter.
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Posted by: BC -
1/17/2008 4:03:00 PM |
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Wow, can't believe someone would quit after all they had to do to get in. I know it can be real tough but going in you should talk to other officers and be somewhat prepared. Just my two cents and how much running to you do? Is it every day?
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Posted by: WISEMAN -
1/17/2008 10:38:00 AM |
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NB ACADEMY HAS LOST THREE SO FAR. TWO AFTER THE FIRST DAY AND ONE A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. EARLY DAYS SOME AT 0600 WITH PT AND RUNNING
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ORAL INTERVIEW
Added By PM on 12/22/2007
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| Message: QUESTION I RECENTLY TOOK AN ORAL EXAM FOR SOME PD AND THE LETTER SAID I RANKED 245 OUT 0F 249. IS THAT GOOD OR BAD? |
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Posted by: Carv -
12/29/2007 9:31:00 AM |
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LIsten.. as long as your on the list who cares.. They will go down the whole list. You need to get some books and study on how to improve yourself on your oral.. But dont give up.. Keep going
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Posted by: Chuck -
12/26/2007 3:17:00 PM |
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Yeah 245 out of 249 is the tail end of the interview. You need to work on your oral skills and try again
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Posted by: e -
12/24/2007 11:59:00 PM |
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that is 4 from the bottom...you want to be on the upper side but as long as you passed you may go on...depending on what they are hiring
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"Sex in a public place?"
Added By OB on 12/22/2007
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| Message: On a background investigation packet, it asks "Have you ever had sex in a public place or at your job?" Should I assume "public place" means anywhere outside of my home? I'm leaning towards revealing I've had sex in a car in ... |
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Posted by: right -
12/28/2007 10:00:00 PM |
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yeah, probably no biggie...I am one of the few who can honestly say no to that though...I'm 6' 3" and drove small little sports cars until I had kids so it was never an option for me...that ans I love my car interiors and wouldn't cha...
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Posted by: OB -
12/27/2007 1:49:00 PM |
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When I first read the question, I circled "no" because I thought they meant in a restaurant, store bathroom, etc. Then I started thinking twice about the question, and decided to post my question on here. Thank you to you both, you really put...
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Posted by: Need Good Candidates -
12/27/2007 11:44:00 AM |
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Sex in your car in a wooded area is a public place and yes you need to disclose that in your background or it will be discovered in your polygraph. That would likely cause you to be eliminated if you hide that information. Don't worry about it-...
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Congratulations!!!
Added By EJR on 12/20/2007
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| Message: Class 19...Milford Police Academy, We made it!! |
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Posted by: EJR -
12/28/2007 1:20:00 PM |
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Milford PD...there were 12 departments in the class. Next one is in April. The application process is Now!!
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Posted by: ? -
12/25/2007 12:05:00 PM |
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Congrats! what department or you going to?
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