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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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hiring
Added By chris w. on 7/2/2007
Message: Just had the Chiefs interview today and he told me I was still in the process but I probably won't start until the October academy. My question is do departments hold out until the last minute to offer a position? Or do they just wait until my se...
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  Posted by: JJ -  7/6/2007 12:17:00 AM
  Message:  LOL "at least"
  Posted by: Chris W. -  7/5/2007 10:51:00 AM
  Message:  New London, They told me their is a chance for August but more likely October.
  Posted by: James -  7/3/2007 11:09:00 PM
  Message:  What dept.?

Failing a drug test
Added By JC on 7/2/2007
Message: I have recently failed a drug test for a police dept, i tested positive for marijuana, how will this effect me for other depts?..am i done forever?
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  Posted by: JC -  7/7/2007 8:50:00 PM
  Message:  EJR- thank you for the support!..I went to my doc today for a drug test and told her my situation, she said it is def a good possibility they made a human error, so atleast i have a 2nd test showing im clean, and that im actively fighting this..I con...
  Posted by: EJR -  7/6/2007 11:45:00 AM
  Message:  JC...I say keep going for it. If you sincerely believe there was a mistake, then keep fighting for what you want. But I dont think it looks too good. I dont think they will really take the time to go back and check for a mistake, they will probably m...
  Posted by: JT -  7/5/2007 5:49:00 PM
  Message:  As Forrest Gump says, "Stupid is what stupid does". Best of luck on your search for a new career path as I doubt any department will hire you in the future.

New Haven
Added By MR on 7/2/2007
Message: I've heard some buzz that New Haven will be hiring soon, anyone have any definate info on this?
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  Posted by: new havem city employee -  7/10/2007 1:06:00 PM
  Message:  hiring will resume in august
  Posted by: Carv -  7/2/2007 10:20:00 PM
  Message:  look at there website.. it will tell you.. look at the budget for the fiscal year.. maybe sept again
  Posted by: B 7 -  7/2/2007 8:25:00 PM
  Message:  Yeah they'll be recruiting sometime in August. Supposedly

Trooper / Pst test
Added By B7 on 6/28/2007
Message: I took the Trooper / Pst agility on Monday and after the test the selections personel handed out a confirmation form. The stated that the results of the agillity test wolud be addes to the score of the written. does anyone Know how points the agility...
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  Posted by: Carv -  6/30/2007 1:07:00 PM
  Message:  no points.. its pass or fail

Plainville
Added By Greg on 6/28/2007
Message: anyone know how their oral board is conducted? hard?
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BPT ACADEMY
Added By BP on 6/27/2007
Message: Who has gotten their phone call to be accepted to the academy for bpt?
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  Posted by: Pete -  6/29/2007 11:49:00 PM
  Message:  When is the bpt class starting the academy?
  Posted by: Carv -  6/28/2007 2:02:00 PM
  Message:  JJ.. hit me up so we can go for that beer..lol Carvsafety@yahoo.com

BPT
Added By Carv on 6/27/2007
Message: Is bpt doing a pre agility or you doing it on the first day? Maybe nothing at all..lol
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  Posted by: JJ -  7/5/2007 10:19:00 AM
  Message:  Chris it's only 50% when you graduate the academy
  Posted by: JJ -  7/2/2007 5:17:00 PM
  Message:  It was 40% the first time....why is it at 50% now???? grrrr
  Posted by: chris -  7/1/2007 7:24:00 PM
  Message:  its true you have to complete th agility 3 times while at the police academy all at the 50% good luck to all of the bpt officers

Drugs in College
Added By CM on 6/26/2007
Message: In college, I sold marijuana 3-4 times and LSD once to friends. This was not for profit - I had some for personal use and they would give me some money to take some home. It is been over 10 years since then I have lived a normal life, finished gradua...
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  Posted by: CM -  7/2/2007 3:23:00 PM
  Message:  Thanks for everyone's honest opinions, I genuinely appreciate it and will take them under considersation as I think about my next career. My past is what it is and I'd rather be upfront about it then be deceitful.
  Posted by: Carv -  6/28/2007 2:01:00 PM
  Message:  Dude I think u would be a great canidate for the job knowing that you have experience in that field...lmao
  Posted by: Drugs -  6/28/2007 7:24:00 AM
  Message:  If someone sold drugs, they would be considered a drug dealer whether they made a profit or not. It is unlikely that any department would seriously consider someone that has sold drugs.

L.E.C.
Added By THE applicant on 6/26/2007
Message: Anybody in a process with Norwich, Groton Town, Groton City, or Ledyard? Where are you in the process and what do you hear?
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Bridgeport
Added By Carv on 6/26/2007
Message: Congrads to all those who are going to start on the 9th. Wish u the best of luck as long as civil service doesnt screw up. JJ.. When u treating me to the beer and shot?
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  Posted by: BPT -  6/28/2007 9:40:00 AM
  Message:  Carv- why have they gone through over 150 recruits if they only need 20-35?...have more than 40 passed all the tests?..I thought they only keep going through the process until they reach the number they need.
  Posted by: Carv -  6/28/2007 7:41:00 AM
  Message:  20-35.. They still have appeals next monday and wed.. There backwards over there.
  Posted by: BP -  6/27/2007 3:01:00 PM
  Message:  Carv- How many recruits are they taking?..has anyone else recieved their phone call yet?



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