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Complete Guide to becoming a Crime Analyst

Complete Guide to becoming a Crime Analyst

This article was written with the assistance of  Michael Winslow, a Senior Police Analyst with the Scottsdale Police Department in Arizona. Being a Crime Analyst is an exciting and growing field. A Crime Analyst is a position that exists within a law enforcement...

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Complete List of Police Polygraph Questions

Complete List of Police Polygraph Questions

Complete List of Police Polygraph Questions What is the Police Polygraph? A polygraph, commonly referred to as a “lie detector,” may be required when you apply for a law enforcement job, depending on the specific agency and job you are applying for. Jobs requiring a...

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How to Fill Out a Job Winning Application

How to Fill Out a Job Winning Application

When applying for all law enforcement jobs, the key document is going to be the job announcement. Sometimes it's called the job posting. If you hear somebody say "When is this job going to be posted?" what they mean is, when is the vacancy going to be announced. It's...

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Law Enforcement Jobs – Choosing the Right One for You

Law Enforcement Jobs – Choosing the Right One for You

How do you choose the right law enforcement job for you? There are a lot of different jobs in law enforcement. For many, this can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. You want to keep in mind that a job needs to be the right fit for you, as well as you being...

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Pass the Police Background

Pass the Police Background

There are two types of disqualifiers, automatic disqualifiers and discretionary disqualifiers. Automatic disqualifiers are things that will automatically stop an applicant from being hired or even being considered for employment by a law enforcement agency. There are...

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Law Enforcement Jobs – Which is Best?

Law Enforcement Jobs – Which is Best?

When beginning or even considering a career in law enforcement, there are a lot of different types of law enforcement agencies and options out there to look at. With local agencies there are police departments and sheriff’s departments. Because these are...

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Massachusetts Police Exam 

Massachusetts Police Exam 

Passing the police exam is one of the requirements to become a police officer. However, there is no standard police exam used throughout the entire country and each state and in most cases, even each police agency, has the right to select the written exam that will be...

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Police Oral Board Interview Scenario Questions 

Police Oral Board Interview Scenario Questions 

In order to become a police officer, you need to be prepared for a long and comprehensive hiring process that may take a several months. Each police department has their own set of requirements and a list of exams and tests in order to determine the best candidate for...

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Police Oral Board Interview Questions 

Police Oral Board Interview Questions 

POLICE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Focus on the Police Interview The job of a police officer is one of the top career paths for many men and women. To become a police officer applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive hiring process that includes several...

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Arizona Police Exam  

Arizona Police Exam  

To become a police officer is one of the dream jobs for many people. You need to have specific skills and knowledge in order to join a law enforcement agency. Thus, it is a good idea to be aware of the hiring process and job requirements prior to start browsing the...

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