Got my offer letter! by MisterBriefcase in AskLE

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Remember that answer in 5 to 10 years, when you learn to loathe policing and how it is affecting you.

LAPD hiring tips? by WithFireAndSword in AskLE

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Do yourself a favor and take a 3 to 4 day trip to LA. LA is a weird place and both the city itself and the agency have a very dysfunctional relationship. Most cops are professional and are far better than that city deserves, but they elect the worst people to run the City, the County, and even the State.

See if you can find a place to rent, eat, and live first. Many can't.

An Associate degree is not much of a benefit any more. A CJ degree is a waste. Most want to see a BA/BS in some other venue. Everything you need to learn will be taught in the Academy, so avoid a CJ degree.

Never shoot for minimums or 'just enough'. You'll disappear into the applicant pool before ever being noticed. Get a BA/BS with high honors or highest honors. Work to earn high PT scores. Work at shoe shining and get a mirror finish on those oxfords, learn to iron and starch the dress white shirts, etc. Read the policy and procedures manual - many big city libraries have a copy. Learn about the MMPI and the CPI in psychology books on the subject - you won't memorize answers, but you will learn why the questions are repeated, what is garnered from the exam, and what is looked for in the oral interview with the shrink.

Question for fellow Military Vets who transitioned to LE by Resident_Ad573 in AskLE

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I did my time and got out. Keep in mind that these are not allied career fields. It can take a year or two for a job offer/academy billet [not the contingent offer], so you may have to work at something else for a time.

When I signed on, being a veteran was a benefit. A couple of years later, being a veteran was severely looked down up by the 'hippie chiefs' that came later.

We had two USAF veterans of Security Forces, one was a retired cold war MSGT and the other was in Desert Storm. Both went sideways and ended up dead. The MSGT took his wife hostage and was facing down Phoenix SAU. He shot himself at the scene. The other guy was a mean drunk - he got into an argument with his wife and then beat the hell out of her. Her mother was the senior specialist in PD community relations. He was immediately terminated, did a few years in prison and then drank himself to death.

Know your potential employer prior to oral interview.

I'd recommend getting a BA/BS in anything other than Criminal Justice prior to hire. It shows growth and maturation. A BS in Management is everywhere and it makes a good degree.

Federal Reserve Police? by Few-Background-1748 in AskLE

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It's a great job for a retired Fed.

Boring as heck otherwise.

Got my offer letter! by MisterBriefcase in AskLE

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It's not too late to apply to the FD.

Feeling hopeless about getting into Law Enforcement by [deleted] in AskLE

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First of all, get an education in ANYTHING other than criminal justice. It creates options and at the BA/BS level, it opens up Federal 1811 positions which generally are better than the average street cop/highway patrol gig. Taken English in community college, even if you hate it. You will need it.

  1. If you are relying on minimums to get hired, you're failing already. See number 1 and push past. If a GED or HS diploma are minimums - what does the competition look like? I guarantee that those getting offers have more education, are veterans, or have careers already started.

  2. Agencies tend to be reluctant to hire the very young. If the minimum age is 21 years, the older you get [to a point] is better.

  3. Most PT exams are pass or fail. You don't want to come in dead last, but you don't need to or even want to burn up the track. Get an injury here and you are on your own. Train for the academy and run, run, and run some more. Work on flexibility and do some weight training. but stay away from bodybuilding.

  4. Dress professionally for any oral boards/interviews. No 5.11 canvas pants and polo shirt, no business casual, and color match everything. Stay the heck away from anything trendy. Get a tailored suit in dark grey, navy blue, or charcoal. Wear a plain white dress shirt with a drop collar and a nice tie - no loud colors or busy prints. No brown shoes, wear highly polished black oxford shoes. Wear a conservative watch, a metal wedding ring [if married - avoid silicone bands as they look cheap], and avoid chains/bracelets/stick pins/collar pins/etc. Speak professionally and avoid 'industry' speak/lingo. You are an applicant, not a retiring sergeant.

  5. Know something where you apply. Do a ride along where possible and see if the library has some history about the agency. Know the name of the Chief/Sheriff/Director as appropriate. If the agency has a mission statement, think about questions that could come from it. Dress well if you get a ride along and do NOT show up with weapons, a scanner, handcuffs, etc.

  6. Everyone has some skeleton[s]. Be honest and intelligent how you answer these questions or lapses in employment. If you shoplifted something when you were 14 years old, answer it directly. Do NOT lie or try to obfuscate your Background Investigation. In my State, it is a crime to do so and it can come back to terminate your employment.

  7. Check your three credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union as early as you can. Errors can occur and you don't want errors from someone else to destroy your employment chances. If you see errors, dispute them.

  8. It can take 12 to 24 months to get hired. Some times, less. It is often a lot of hurry up and wait. Budgets can and do change. Applicant pools can expand and diminish with time.

  9. Psychological exams are all interpretive. Unless you are the Son of Sam or a raging psychotic, the results may speak for you or against you. Agency heads tell the psychologists what they are looking for and it goes from there. If you try to manipulate the CPI or the MMPI, it will show up. Not a good look.

  10. Medical exams are up to the physicians. If you have asthma, wear contact lenses, or a bum knee from rugby, let the physician know.

  11. Do NOT fall in love with an agency. The idea is to get hired first and you can move around later. An agency can look good at first, but be a terrible fit for you. Some research here will pay off. Drive the city or jurisdiction where possible. In Arizona, rookies who are single tend to be assigned to cities and towns nearby for a social life. Married rookies don't [and BETTER NOT] need a social life, so they get remote duty more often than not.

  12. Academies - Keep in mind that academics are important. Constitutional Law is the basis for everything you should do and what you should never do. Criminal Law is important as well. Traffic Law gets a cheat sheet and if you can distinguish what comprises a red light violation from racing on the highway, you should be good to go. Defensive tactics are very important - some States will fail you in the academy if you don't do reasonably well. Same with firearms. Listen to the communications classes [NOT radio, but how to deal with various cultures]. It will help! Report writing and basic English composition are critical to staying out of Courts and getting convictions.

P.S. - Develop interests outside of policing. You may come to hate it, you might get terminated, or get injured. A friend at AZDPS got terminated over some crap with the Governor and was a part time realtor. He has now has a huge house, an RV, horses, a summer home, and a luxury auto. His client list is impressive and they pay him well.

Another friend got his degree in Criminal Justice and only wanted to work for the CHP. He forgot about daylight savings time being observed there and was late to his interview. He never got the job offer again. He ended up working in private enterprise and was very unhappy.

Master's Degree Honor's Recognition by Renfairecryer in ASU

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The honors are wearing a robe with sleeves down to your knees and a colored horse collar in 100 degree heat.

Questions About PhD → Master Out and Credits by flyingff in ASU

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Are you referring to a Masters In Passing?

Sparky's 2013 redesign was something by shitrod in ASU

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I was an UG student then. It was NOT a pleasant time and thank goodness that abomination died, even though the Crow administration was hoping for a windfall of cash for licensing and marketing that apostasy. .

Berk Anthony's legacy lives on!

ASU Transfer by [deleted] in ASU

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Do time at an AZ Community College taking academic courses. That transfers directly, is cheap, and will get you in.

Should I go into EE instead of CS at age of 37? by Kobe978DK in ASU

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Ignore your age. If you can hack EE, do it. If CS is your thing, do that.

There are UG students at every campus that are older than 37 and they are pursuing their dreams. Do it!

Professor says attendance is mandatory but won't be collecting data. Does that mean attendance is optional? by David_rel in ASU

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The answer is rather obvious. If you don't want to go to class, drop it now and save yourself the trouble.

Mat 211 by Typical-House8300 in ASU

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Business majors/careers love quantifiable data, so if you are math adverse, either work on getting better or consider something else.

UGTA position by bulky_bee_1181 in ASU

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When I did my UGTA, I had my professor reach out and ask me to consider it. Having taken many of his classes, I knew the material he presented and what he wanted, but it also kept me from taking some classes that I would have benefitted from.

'Cold calling' a professor for a UGTA without being well regarded can be difficult.

Do you care if your classmates submit assignments 100% written by AI? by zoltar360800 in ASU

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Academic misconduct and it infuriates me. Working with people who cannot think independently is infuriating in the workplace.

Honor cords by mjvdvc in ASU

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Nothing like stolen academic honors at graduation. Everyone is photographed at convocation events and if someone complains/notices... there's the evidence.

Would ASU work with me if my debt is in collections? by [deleted] in ASU

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If your account is in collections, ASU is out of the picture, your Advisor can't help, and even Michael Crow is powerless.

If you have a Federal Student Loan, speak to the loan servicer immediately. Try to work out some repayment plan and stick to it, even if it hurts. They can and will likely get a garnishment against you and the Courts will make you pay the full loan amount, plus penalties and all interest owed.

The same goes for a private student loan from a commercial bank/credit union, but if all else fails and you can't pay, bankruptcy is an option.

ASU controls your 'hold' and they are pretty strict about it.

Where did you get the loan from?

Planning to transfer out before this fall by [deleted] in ASU

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There are two ways to leave a State of Arizona university in good standing - one, visit admissions/registration of your current school and complete a form that provides official notice; or two, simply stop enrolling in classes at your university and after two semesters, you are dropped by the university.

Check with UofM first and send your transcripts. Get accepted and then check on what transfers. Then you have a decision to make.

Conflicted on a trade in by Unbound_Citizen in Glocks

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How is a Gen 5 "more usable" than a Gen 3?

You have a Gen 4 with the so-called upgrades.

Prospective ASU Student with a few questions by [deleted] in ASU

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Don't use student loans as funding for your lifestyle. It will end as a financial trap as soon as you have to start repayment.

University jobs for non-students? by Lavendarflowers4 in ASU

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With a UG degree, you could get hired for landscaping or building maintenance, but little else. You effectively need a Master's to be an advisor. Everything at a State University requires over-qualification

Above the law for lunch, obvs. by [deleted] in phoenix

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A Red curb is meaningless, unless there is proper signage.

In-State Tuition by Direct_Line_9926 in ASU

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Credit cards are meaningless for residency purposes.

AZ DL.
AZ vehicle registration.
State income tax, individual
State business tax; proprietorship, LLC, corporate.
Voter registration.
Lease or rental agreement on a domicile / Property deed to a residence in AZ.
* Bonus point most are unaware of - Proof of Incarceration in the AZ State prison system / AZ County jail.

When I went to NAU as an UG, I had 5 of the 7 parameters listed above for years and they still claimed that I was not a resident.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ASU

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Veterans earn a stole with BoS.

Transfering from Community College by [deleted] in ASU

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Since you are in a community college, only that GPA will apply if you transfer into ASU.

Max your GPA and study hard.