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Academy hair length
Added By Charlie M on 8/19/2007
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| Message: I read the rule and regulations for the academy, and it doesn't state that you need to have your head buzzed. I was just wondering if it's just better to have it buzzed even though the rules don't require it. I imagine a high percentage... |
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Posted by: chris w. -
8/19/2007 10:54:00 PM |
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I plan to have a shaved head, but that has been my hair style for the last 4 years.
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Posted by: EJR -
8/19/2007 5:51:00 PM |
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As long as your hair is above the earline your fine. No facial hair at all. Alot of guys in my class have their head shaved, including myself. But there are a few with "regular" hairstyles.
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Steriod use
Added By John on 8/17/2007
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| Message: I used steriods once in my life about 10 years ago. Is this a big issue now? |
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Posted by: soon -
8/31/2007 10:11:00 AM |
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I agree with EJR...you would be surprised
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Posted by: yao -
8/29/2007 8:27:00 PM |
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Don't even bother applying anywhere. Every department I know of classifies it as a "hard drug", which will DQ you. Anything more than marijuana will usually DQ you.
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Posted by: EJR -
8/28/2007 5:54:00 PM |
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John...go for it. Dont give up until they tell you No!
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academy questions
Added By chris w. on 8/13/2007
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| Message: I have a few questions about required clothing at the academy. I am goin to buy the current requirements for pt clothing on thursday, but this seems like a small amount ( 2 t-shirts,2 shorts,2 sweat pants, 1 hooded sweat shirt and 1 hoodless sweat ... |
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Posted by: soon to be -
8/22/2007 10:47:00 AM |
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Chris, you're pic is in the paper today...New London Day region section (Wednesday, 8-22-07) ....congrats brother! Good luck and I will "probably" see you in the October academy!
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Posted by: chris w. -
8/18/2007 7:42:00 PM |
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You only need to pass the 40th percentile. Orientation is going to be a fun day as long as it's not 80% humidity like last wednesday when 16 of us took the pre cert. :(
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Posted by: OFFICER -
8/16/2007 8:47:00 AM |
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Chris, get at least 4 t-shirts, and 4shorts, 4sweatpants.-depsnding on which youll choose for PT. Ther is no time to wash/dry with 70 other people.
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Test Taking
Added By perish on 8/7/2007
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| Message: Dose any one know how or where to get a free copy of the test you need to study for. |
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Posted by: jim -
8/8/2007 7:40:00 AM |
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Go to your local library and ask for test taking prep books. Most local libaries have material.
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TORRINGTON PD
Added By PM on 8/4/2007
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| Message: does anyone knows how many openings do torrington pd has? |
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Posted by: perish -
8/6/2007 5:13:00 PM |
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does any one know how to get a copy of the police test or a web-site that will give you a prep test FREE, hpe full for Weast Hartford CT
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Written Test-West Hartford
Added By Pete on 8/1/2007
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| Message: I just applied to West Hartford. I was told that they do a rolling recruitment and they are going to test me in about a week. I heard they do a different kind of written test. Has anyone taken their written. |
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Posted by: Tim -
8/9/2007 8:05:00 AM |
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I think it is the same test IQ test the NFL has been using.
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Posted by: Greg -
8/2/2007 6:30:00 PM |
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50 questions, 12 mins to answer as many as you can. i believe its 22 or 23 you have to have correct to move on. If failed you can retake exam in 3 months.
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Posted by: jmoney -
8/2/2007 5:17:00 PM |
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It's a 12 minute timed IQ test. You need 22 correct to pass.
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Academy classes
Added By Marc on 7/29/2007
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| Message: anyone know whats the deal with the next new britain academy class? |
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Posted by: Tom -
9/6/2007 11:09:00 AM |
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New Britain's academy is scheduled to start again in January of 08.
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Posted by: chris w. -
8/2/2007 4:30:00 PM |
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New London. The physical fitness test is on the 8th.
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Posted by: carv -
8/2/2007 6:45:00 AM |
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chris.. who u going in for.. what department
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Plainville
Added By Sean on 7/29/2007
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| Message: What's the deal with Plainville, I took their oral July 5th and still havent heard anything. Should I take that as I'm not moving on in the process or what? |
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Posted by: CHRIS -
8/1/2007 6:14:00 PM |
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I DID MY ORAL FOR HAMDEN THE FIRST WEEK IN JULY.....AND NONTHING YET...BUT NO ONE GOT LETTERS YET SOME DEPT'S TAKE THEIR TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER...I HOPE NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS
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Posted by: E -
7/31/2007 5:49:00 AM |
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If you haven't gotten a letter telling you you're not being considered, then you're still okay. Sometimes it just takes a while.
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Credit History
Added By MR on 7/27/2007
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| Message: How important is your credit history? My credit is not very good and was wondering how this will affect my application. |
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Posted by: MR -
8/11/2007 7:01:00 PM |
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Thanks for the replys and ideas. I have been trying to take care of my credit problems over the last year. Most of them are 5-10 years old, back when I was young and foolish. I think I will go ahead with the application process and see what happ...
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Posted by: Sean -
7/29/2007 4:24:00 PM |
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I think it also depends on the department. Each department has different standards for their recruits. A certain department last year did'nt hire me because in my poly i said i stole food while i woked at a restaurant. Now I'm getting ready t...
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Posted by: soon to be -
7/28/2007 11:48:00 PM |
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Write to the 3 bureaus and get your reports. Make a copy of every page of every report. One copy for them, one copy for you. Go through EVERY item and dispute what can be disputed. The negative items that can not be disputed, write a brief synops...
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Sit and Reach Chip Portion
Added By AB on 7/24/2007
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| Message: What happens if you have long legs and cant touch your toes or reach beyond them? Anybody know how that works? |
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Posted by: soon to be -
7/28/2007 11:41:00 PM |
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yeah, you fail the test. I'm 6ft 3in and all leg. I have never failed this step. I am not flexible. Trying stretching out often and immediately before the test.
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Posted by: Jorge -
7/28/2007 1:31:00 PM |
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It doesn't work well if you want to pass the test. Start practicing
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