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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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Applying to different Departments
Added By new to the process on 12/7/2007
Message: I was wondering as I am applying to different police departments, should I only apply to only one or two or would it be okay if I sent out applications to perhaps 3 or 4. Thank you for your time and help.
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  Posted by: Officer -  12/10/2007 12:25:00 AM
  Message:  Do apply to as many departments as you can, but remaining cognizant of exam dates, and your current and future availability. Some departments will post an exam time line, and some wont. Generally you should never contact the PD in regards to status...

Stratford P.D.
Added By BJ on 12/7/2007
Message: Has anyone heard anything from the Stratford Police Department since the written test?
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  Posted by: Carv -  12/11/2007 7:42:00 PM
  Message:  you should get your results next week..

Stratford P.D.
Added By BJ on 12/7/2007
Message: Has anyone heard anything since the written test. Just curious.
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  Posted by: BJ -  1/3/2008 9:30:00 AM
  Message:  My oral interview is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th. Anybody else get theirs?
  Posted by: applicant -  1/2/2008 9:43:00 AM
  Message:  any get a date for the oral interview???
  Posted by: Canidate  -  12/10/2007 7:17:00 PM
  Message:  No nothing yet

plainville
Added By 423 on 12/6/2007
Message: Has anyone heard from plainville since the written and oral?
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  Posted by: Sean -  12/13/2007 9:33:00 AM
  Message:  I found out through my background inverstigator with another department i was going through the process with. I guess Plainville doesnt like to give out results. Oh well
  Posted by: BC -  12/10/2007 4:22:00 PM
  Message:  When I had my oral interview with them this summer, I never heard a thing from them. If they do not contact you about starting a background investigation, then they are not considering you. They never sent a letter or anything. I found out from on...

oral board test
Added By worry on 12/6/2007
Message: Thank you,good luck! I received my letter too.
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Lateral transfer
Added By Tex on 12/5/2007
Message: Anyone know the requirements to transfer from a PD in Texas? Do you need 2 years? Academy (32 weeks) and FTO (24 weeks) is 56 weeks total and then probationary until end of 104 weeks (from start of academy). We don't sign contracts so you can ...
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  Posted by: Chris w. -  12/7/2007 12:36:00 PM
  Message:  Contact the department you are interested in and then they will get in touch with the academy to find out about your certification. Usually you would have to go thru the hiring process with the PD and if selected they will send you for any additional...

H.P.D written test
Added By worry on 12/3/2007
Message: Has anyone who had the HPD test on 11/19 got their results,thank you
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  Posted by: Brian -  12/11/2007 10:21:00 AM
  Message:  Can u give me a idea of what the test was like, Types of questions and lengh
  Posted by: Dev -  12/4/2007 7:31:00 PM
  Message:  I got a call today with the oral board test date.... We will also get something in the mail about it..

DOC
Added By Tom on 12/2/2007
Message: Does the DOC use a polygraph as part of their selection process and do they check to see if you have applied to police dept's as well?
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  Posted by: CO -  12/3/2007 1:23:00 PM
  Message:  No they do not use a polygraph as part of their selection process

Simsbury Written
Added By Brian on 11/30/2007
Message: Anyone hear from Simsbury after their written? It has been awhile. Thanks.
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  Posted by: brian -  12/3/2007 10:59:00 AM
  Message:  Do you know how many interviews they did? Just got my results on Sat., and they said they will keep my app. on file.
  Posted by: Yingpoe -  12/2/2007 8:25:00 PM
  Message:  I know one of the people that conducted the interview for simsbury. The interviews are over.

Farmington PD
Added By ?? on 11/29/2007
Message: Has anyone who had the farmington oral boards early last week heard anything since??
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  Posted by: RZ -  12/1/2007 5:42:00 PM
  Message:  not yet, they seem like a great department though...real nice guys



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