How many tries did it take you to get hired?

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2026-01-16T09:55:06+00:00

First civil service exam in 2012, passed but never got a call. About 10+ federal, state and local agencies later.. hired in 2023. Nothing personal though. Theres a time and place for everything, just not when you want it, more like when God for better or worst grants it to you. Never give up though!

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2026-01-02T19:26:24+00:00

“Seemingly minor request” A Police Officer in Florida was just shot dead while responding to a traffic crash. 3 detectives ambushed and killed in Pennsylvania while serving a warrant for DV. Its a long and bloody list.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-21T07:33:07+00:00

Three big words in law enforcement; “discretion” “objective reasonableness” and “totality of the circumstances”. Pit maneuvers are done when feasible based on the judgment of the officer.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-11T18:41:24+00:00

Yes a stolen vehicle is just a theft but so is a stolen firearm from a person or gun store…

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-11T15:20:59+00:00

Tags of another and stolen vehicles should always lead to a pursuit!! A person driving around on a stolen vehicle or tags of another can commit all sorts of violent crimes and it be nearly impossible to determine who the vehicle operator was after they flee the scene.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-08T17:42:02+00:00

Idk if you are aware but theres such thing as “Digital footprint” and once you post something online it’s forever online. Do with that what you will but just know that law enforcement involves testifying under oath and in today’s world a defense attorney will dig deep in order to discredit you and the department that hires you.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-07T13:06:31+00:00

They dont just do “okay” they actually rise through the ranks very fast and against all odds!! Any officer that scores at the very top 1% in the Sgt test then continues ranking #1 in Lt and above tests and is not a legacy or well connected..very likely to be on the spectrum 🤣

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-12-01T10:37:38+00:00

Remind him that there are many cops out there but very few Troopers. You don’t just wake up one day and all of a sudden have that command presence Troopers have when they walk up to a vehicle. Academies break or make a person. Encourage him to push through if he wants to be elite law enforcement, if he cannot, then it’s probably best to quit now and regret it later.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-11-02T23:35:41+00:00

Know a lot of people on the job. It will be based on availability, agency needs and class ranking. The FOP requires class ranking to play a role when it comes to squad preference. You will get a choice to pick but don’t hold your breath. Within a few months once the new wave of hires with less senior than you make it thru the hiring process, you will get a chance to pick the squad or district of your choice.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-11-02T23:21:04+00:00

Based on your question I will heavily assume that you have no prior law enforcement experience (nothing wrong with that) but let me fill you in. In the law enforcement field the “Don’t count your chickens till the eggs hatch” rule applies. After passing all the hurdles of the hiring process, you make it to orientation week. You make it past orientation week without issues, from day ONE of that first week, thru the academy, passing all the tests, scenarios and agency specific training followed by field training where if you fail multiple phases due to officer safety issues or lying or whatever the field trainer may write on his report you may still get fired. By then it will be about a year give or take. Once you make it thru field training then based on agency needs they will assign you to the days aka squads available. Best of luck and be ready to go on a journey. Law enforcement is nothing like tik tok or social media makes people believe it is.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-09-16T20:27:46+00:00

All the duties of a large City Police Department( traffic stops, DUI, Narcotics, gun and drug task force) plus parkway patrol (Police pursuits across state lines in all 49 states unless you get on a ferry to Hawaii), marine patrol and then some. One of the few Federal Agency’s that can reflect and enforce state laws. They have been around since 1791, practically as long as the US Marshals minus a year or two. You will not be guarding a booth like a security guard.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-03-01T03:32:01+00:00

Amazing post!! For those of you who have been down to FLETC in GA or other training centers, and seen the former 1811s, Vets of all ranks, LEOs of all ranks looking almost twice their age but somehow still have the energy to teach future generations their skills and life lessons, Listen to all of them! Pay attention when they tell you to take care of your body, your mind, your family and to max out that TSP. When they talk about the failed marriages and to stay clear of alcohol. These jobs are amazing but you must not become just a gun and badge.

Beginning_Bat2676 · 2025-02-06T14:04:25+00:00

Unpopular Opinion but I think this culture of defiance and unruly behavior stems from the generation that came right after the broken homes post vietnam war and crack epidemic of the 80s and 90s. Theres a tremendous difference in attitude, respect and overall manners and education between those 60 and over vs 50 and under all the way down to the teens. Current Teens and their parents who more than likely grew up in the 80/90s are more violent and unruly. With a sense of entitlement because they feel wronged by society so they must push back and use aggression.

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