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i live in texas and thinking of going to the angelina college regional police academy as soon as i get fit and when in dont with that would i have to do training and what would i expect in training.

Asked by monica duncan over 11 years ago

This is a good starting point: http://www.sjpd.org/BFO/FieldTraining/home.html

I tried to convince my friends, most/all are underage, to not drink during a trip up north soon. Most of them said they would anyway. I planned to go and still try to convince them not to. But am I guilty of accessory if i go, or don't report them???

Asked by Steven about 12 years ago

Children drinking alcohol is a really bad idea. I'd suggest avoiding being where kids are drinking, and talking with your parents if you have any questions about what actions you should or should not take.

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Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

Asked by Paris almost 12 years ago

There is no law against it that I am aware of. You should check with your department regs if you are worried about your job.

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If police just show up to a girls house, and speak with their mom, and they tell her she has to come into the police station as a summons, and the mother says that 1 minute before they showed up she saw her ex drive past the house, what is going on?

Asked by DS almost 12 years ago

I don't know. You should ask the officers on scene.

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Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

Asked by 123 about 12 years ago

Some things I will not share as it could impact officer safety. Thanks for your understanding.

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Just in case you'd be interested (or anyone else) here's the San Diego study/report on single vs. double units: http://www.policefoundation.org/content/patrol-staffing-san-diego-one-or-two-officer-units-0

Asked by Jet almost 12 years ago

Thanks for listing it!

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My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

Asked by Nguyen almost 12 years ago

Sounds like you are in a bad spot. However, if you are unwilling to call the local police for assistance, I don't know what you expect anyone else to do.

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i live in texas and thinking of going to the angelina college regional police academy as soon as i get fit and when in dont with that would i have to do training and what would i expect in training.

I tried to convince my friends, most/all are underage, to not drink during a trip up north soon. Most of them said they would anyway. I planned to go and still try to convince them not to. But am I guilty of accessory if i go, or don't report them???

Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

If police just show up to a girls house, and speak with their mom, and they tell her she has to come into the police station as a summons, and the mother says that 1 minute before they showed up she saw her ex drive past the house, what is going on?

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Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

Just in case you'd be interested (or anyone else) here's the San Diego study/report on single vs. double units: http://www.policefoundation.org/content/patrol-staffing-san-diego-one-or-two-officer-units-0

My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

i live in texas and thinking of going to the angelina college regional police academy as soon as i get fit and when in dont with that would i have to do training and what would i expect in training.

I tried to convince my friends, most/all are underage, to not drink during a trip up north soon. Most of them said they would anyway. I planned to go and still try to convince them not to. But am I guilty of accessory if i go, or don't report them???

Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

If police just show up to a girls house, and speak with their mom, and they tell her she has to come into the police station as a summons, and the mother says that 1 minute before they showed up she saw her ex drive past the house, what is going on?

Also on Jobstr...

Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

Just in case you'd be interested (or anyone else) here's the San Diego study/report on single vs. double units: http://www.policefoundation.org/content/patrol-staffing-san-diego-one-or-two-officer-units-0

My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

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