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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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Bridgeport Academy
Added By B.S. on 10/9/2007
Message: any one hear when BPT will start their next academy?
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  Posted by: jojo -  10/23/2007 3:59:00 PM
  Message:  I can't find on the bridgeport site where to apply for police officer.. Can someone give me some details as to how to find it?
  Posted by: JG -  10/17/2007 10:34:00 PM
  Message:  I heard from Civil Service that they may start another class in January; they will not give me a DEFINITE answer.

CT State Police
Added By dj on 10/9/2007
Message: Has anyone received an appointment for the poly yet? If so, what are the dates that everyones getting?
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  Posted by: Officer -  10/25/2007 2:18:00 PM
  Message:  Then you dont get the job? If you are caught lieing you will never get on the job nor should you.
  Posted by: jojo -  10/23/2007 3:56:00 PM
  Message:  I think unless u got a 86 or better, you're not getting called.. So officer I know the truth is what you're suppose to speak, but what happens if the truth will disqualify you?
  Posted by: uteb -  10/22/2007 9:00:00 PM
  Message:  In response to jojo, you need to be honest about everything, because they are going to catch you lieing by either the polygraph itself, or because you will have to keep making up more lies to cover other lies until everything falls apart. Either way...

stamford p.d.
Added By Bill on 10/5/2007
Message: any news? it's been a long time. I think the poly's willbe no good.
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  Posted by: joe -  10/20/2007 4:03:00 PM
  Message:  it is believed that Stamford is going to start an academy in March 2008. they are down 60 spots and are looking to hire additional officers as well
  Posted by: Carv -  10/9/2007 5:52:00 PM
  Message:  You only did a pre-poly...... You would have to do the real one... Its just like the one you did but in more detail.

WHPD
Added By Chris on 10/4/2007
Message: I'm planning on applying to West Hartford PD. Anyone know what their process is like?
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  Posted by: j -  10/26/2007 8:46:00 PM
  Message:  They took people in as a group of about 5 when I went through it. Once I applied, they called me about a week later to take the test at town hall. After that (if you pass), you're going to be visiting the police station about twice a week for a...
  Posted by: Pete -  10/22/2007 8:00:00 PM
  Message:  I want to apply to WH too, do they wait until they get a bunch of applicants until they start the process, or do they just take people on an individual basis?
  Posted by: j -  10/9/2007 4:44:00 PM
  Message:  I've been through it ... they move very fast; usually done with everything in a month to 1.5 months. They are a good department to apply to.

Becoming an Officer
Added By Daniel Kahn on 10/3/2007
Message: Hey, i was just wondering when the next academy begins? I just paid the 75$ for the application fee on this website. Was also wondering if anyone had any pointers or if anyone wanted to work out with me. I feel that I might need to get into shape ;) ...
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  Posted by: b -  10/22/2007 12:14:00 AM
  Message:  what town are you in?
  Posted by: markmazz -  10/6/2007 2:52:00 PM
  Message:  Make sure that you are able to pass the minimum requirements for CHIP. You can access that on this website

Ledyard
Added By CW on 10/3/2007
Message: Who did and or how many did Ledyard hire?
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Hartford Police Academy
Added By Sean on 10/1/2007
Message: when does it start?
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  Posted by: info -  10/6/2007 9:18:00 PM
  Message:  Heard October 15th

WILTON PD
Added By PM on 9/27/2007
Message: anyone with wilton pd precess? have anyone hear anything after the background check?
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  Posted by: Carv -  10/1/2007 7:12:00 PM
  Message:  Heard that they hired somebody? Dont know how true it is?

oral board interview
Added By J on 9/26/2007
Message: Has anyone had an interview before, and if so any tips/advice you have about the general questions asked ?
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  Posted by: Tom -  9/29/2007 6:22:00 AM
  Message:  Know as much about the town and the department as you can. Those are usally a few questions asked. They will usually ask you about your backround and why you want to be a police officer. There are some good books out there that help you prepare for o...
  Posted by: EJR -  9/28/2007 6:11:00 PM
  Message:  J...they ask you very simple qestions, you dont need any prior police experience to answer them. Just answer them truthfully, meaning not what you think they want to hear, but how you honestly feel. I dont want to ruin the experience for you, so I wo...

CSP
Added By question on 9/25/2007
Message: Do you absolutely need prior military or police background to be a strong candidate?
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  Posted by: Wig Wag -  9/28/2007 2:48:00 PM
  Message:  No you do not. I was accepted with no prior Police or military background.



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