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Even though the economy may be struggling to stay out of a recession, police shortages are still common in many locations throughout the U.S. PoliceLink recently researched the most recent police shortages to make the news. If you're looking for a law enforcement job, try one of these markets to find a home for your police career. h3. 1. Moss Point, ...

The information presented here is meant to be used as a rule of thumb guideline for vehicle pursuit questions on police entrance exams. Both the police written test and the oral board interview may include judgment questions regarding vehicle pursuits. Police agencies do not want to hire someone who disregards the safety of the public in order to stop a vehicle ...

Here are a few commonly asked questions regarding a young man joining the military and then advancing onto challenging follow on training. But my answers apply to anyone seeking to join the military or a law enforcement academy as well. Here are his questions: I am going to ship next month to the Navy then go to SEAL training after Boot. ...

A career as a police officer is like no other. Ask any cop and they’ll tell you that it’s a way of life and they wouldn’t want to do anything else. But do you really know what it takes to set yourself apart from the other candidates in the exceedingly fierce competition for your coveted law enforcement positions? PoliceLink has pulled ...

These FAQs are intended to answer some of the most common questions we receive here at PoliceLink asking how to land a career as a law enforcement officer. We encourage anyone interested in a law enforcement career to begin their journey by using the comprehensive guides we have put together. These guides cover everything you'll need to know on how to ...

Well look at you now; you made it through the hiring process, the background investigation, interviews, the academy and finally the FTO period. Are you ready? If you ask all new correctional officers they will tell you plainly, NO! We all believed that when they threw us the keys and said you’re on your own we were not ready and needed ...

The background check may be the most invasive experience you’ve had in your life. Everything about you will be checked out. Your character, your finances, your driving and criminal records. There information here will help you prepare for the background investigation: p((. • Be honest and upfront p((. • Tell your friends and family Be honest and upfront The background check ...

Congratulations! You got hired and you’re off to the academy. There is a lot to do before you start. Here we’ll tell you about: p((. • Police academy basics p((. • What to bring p((. • Schedules and timelines Correctional Academy Basics The correctional academy is an environment of high discipline intended to get you into shape as a correctional officer, ...

Not all Correctional Officers have to be football player size and in shape as a wrestler, but it helps in the highly dangerous situations that can occur when dealing with unruly inmates. Many of today’s inmates have plenty of time to exercise and get into fighting shape having strength, power, size or martial arts ability. It is critical that Correctional Officers ...

There is no other profession, occupation, or endeavor you could undertake where you'll experience the realities of life at their best and worst. If you keep at it long enough, you'll interact with every level of society, and you'll learn there's not a lot of difference among people regardless of their educational or economic achievements. People sit in classrooms for years ...

Any correctional officer will tell you that they don’t do it for the fame or pay because both are fleeting. In fact, with all the different pay rates around the globe, most officers need to work second jobs or overtime to make ends meet. As far as the fame you will eventually find out that what goes on behind the fence, ...

You've done some research and are interested in finding out more - a lot more. Now it's time to talk with recruiters! Though it can be nerve-racking, just remember that you are under NO OBLIGATION when talking with a recruiter. However, you must be prepared and on your best behavior. Your first meeting with a recruiter has the potential for making ...