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**Alaskapopo** · 06-15-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpd2442

I been With Chicago P.D. for over 10 years. This is not a good time to be the police. My department has had so much bad press and low morale in the last couple of years that it's hard to actually do your job without risking a law suit. The general public knows that our hands are tied and crime is sky rocketing.
I remember my 1st 5 years on the job and it was the time of my life. This is just my prospective, but might different in other parts of this country.
Good luck with your progress on becoming an L.E.O.

I love being a cop. I think it depends on where you are. i know I would not want to work in Chicago. I hate large cities. My hat is off to you for working there. Stay safe.
Pat

ScottyT · 06-19-2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the responses and support guys!

I turned in my first application yesterday! It was for my home town's Police Department, which is actually my second choice. My first choice is the county sheriff's office, and that application is due by the end of the month.

Looking forward to getting my entrance exam scores, fortunately both departments I am initially applying with accept proof of taking the test (the receipt) if the results are still pending. I would be really shocked if I get more than one or two questions wrong -- I know I got one math section question wrong, but that should be it.

Thanks for the interview advice Alaskapopo! Fortunately I was raised right and appropriate dress and "sir" or "ma'am" is as natural as breathing. I am really looking forward to any interviews, as that is where I really shine!

ScottyT · 06-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Got My NPOST scores in the mail today!

99%!!!

...damn math section knocked me down one point...

mp3mogul · 06-20-2008, 04:34 PM

Scotty,

Looks like you're on your way. Congrats, I'm sure everything will work out fine for you. There is nothing wrong with wanting to serve, and a police officer (in any capacity) is a fine way of doing it, and having a sense of pride in their community.

This is the profession my youngest son is choosing, he's already a member of the Police Explorers.

**Alaskapopo** · 06-20-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyT

Got My NPOST scores in the mail today!

99%!!!

...damn math section knocked me down one point...

Awsome job!
Pat

RodasJ · 06-20-2008, 08:30 PM

99% is a really good score. I think I got 89% on my test a few months ago.

kidyouth · 06-24-2008, 03:34 PM

thats pretty cool. my grandpa is a retired sheriff from salt lake county.

ScottyT · 07-01-2008, 10:32 AM

I have officially applied to 2 local city PDs and the County Sheriff's Office.

Let the waiting game begin!

bikerboy · 07-01-2008, 06:04 PM

Congrats on the score and good luck with your quest. It takes special people to be LEOs and we need people with a desire for something other than a good, steady job with benefits to fill the positions.

It take a lot of dedication and a love for serving people to be a LEO and I'm sure that you've gone over the pros and cons dozens of times by now. The fact that you'll be putting your life on the line daily to protect and serve your community is nothing to take lightly. You are to be commended for stepping up to serve in this manner. If there was ever a time when we need dedicated LEOs, it is now.

Again, good luck and keep us posted.

retired · 07-02-2008, 10:43 PM

bikerboy said some good things and I agree wholeheartedly.

I would highly recommend, if you haven't already begun to do so, to get in shape before you begin any academy. The start of the academy is not the time to begin as you will either fail or do poorly. If you saw the first season of "The Academy" on Fox, you will know what I mean. Some didn't prepare and obviously believed they would make it thru.

I was happy to see my former dept. apparently returned to a stringent training academy, because for some time they had relaxed the standards. It is not what it is was when I went thru in 1976, but that is to be expected.

Go on a lot of ride alongs prior to taking the oral as one of the questions will be, "What did you do to prepare yourself for the position." One of your answers had better be that you had gone on a number of ride alongs. Different shifts, different officers; don't just go with your friend.

Congratulations on your score and I applaud you for your choice to enter le. It is an honorable career, even with all of the restrictions, scrutiny and negativity by many in the public; especially those trying to make a name for themselves (i.e. Sharpton, Jackson, etc.).

My career was cut short 5yrs. by injuries, but notwithstanding those, I truly enjoyed my career.

Good luck.

06-19-2008, 09:15 AM	#12
ScottyT XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 636	Thanks for the responses and support guys! I turned in my first application yesterday! It was for my home town's Police Department, which is actually my second choice. My first choice is the county sheriff's office, and that application is due by the end of the month. Looking forward to getting my entrance exam scores, fortunately both departments I am initially applying with accept proof of taking the test (the receipt) if the results are still pending. I would be really shocked if I get more than one or two questions wrong -- I know I got one math section question wrong, but that should be it. Thanks for the interview advice Alaskapopo! Fortunately I was raised right and appropriate dress and "sir" or "ma'am" is as natural as breathing. I am really looking forward to any interviews, as that is where I really shine! __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 Remington 870 Express Ruger 10/22 ------------------ "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country." - Moroni

06-20-2008, 04:07 PM	#13
ScottyT XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 636	Got My NPOST scores in the mail today! 99%!!! ...damn math section knocked me down one point... __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 Remington 870 Express Ruger 10/22 ------------------ "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country." - Moroni

06-20-2008, 08:30 PM	#16
RodasJ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Camp Verde, AZ Posts: 133	99% is a really good score. I think I got 89% on my test a few months ago. __________________ XD 40 bi-tone with 9mm EFK conversion barrel Savage mark II 22lr Maverick 88 12g Field model Ruger MK 3 22/45 Target model "God never shuts one door without opening another."

07-01-2008, 10:32 AM	#18
ScottyT XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 636	I have officially applied to 2 local city PDs and the County Sheriff's Office. Let the waiting game begin! __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 Remington 870 Express Ruger 10/22 ------------------ "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country." - Moroni

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06-20-2008, 04:34 PM	#14
mp3mogul XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salem, Virginia Posts: 407	Scotty, Looks like you're on your way. Congrats, I'm sure everything will work out fine for you. There is nothing wrong with wanting to serve, and a police officer (in any capacity) is a fine way of doing it, and having a sense of pride in their community. This is the profession my youngest son is choosing, he's already a member of the Police Explorers.

06-24-2008, 03:34 PM	#17
kidyouth XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 181	thats pretty cool. my grandpa is a retired sheriff from salt lake county.

07-01-2008, 06:04 PM	#19
bikerboy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 131	Congrats on the score and good luck with your quest. It takes special people to be LEOs and we need people with a desire for something other than a good, steady job with benefits to fill the positions. It take a lot of dedication and a love for serving people to be a LEO and I'm sure that you've gone over the pros and cons dozens of times by now. The fact that you'll be putting your life on the line daily to protect and serve your community is nothing to take lightly. You are to be commended for stepping up to serve in this manner. If there was ever a time when we need dedicated LEOs, it is now. Again, good luck and keep us posted.

07-02-2008, 10:43 PM	#20
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,395	bikerboy said some good things and I agree wholeheartedly. I would highly recommend, if you haven't already begun to do so, to get in shape before you begin any academy. The start of the academy is not the time to begin as you will either fail or do poorly. If you saw the first season of "The Academy" on Fox, you will know what I mean. Some didn't prepare and obviously believed they would make it thru. I was happy to see my former dept. apparently returned to a stringent training academy, because for some time they had relaxed the standards. It is not what it is was when I went thru in 1976, but that is to be expected. Go on a lot of ride alongs prior to taking the oral as one of the questions will be, "What did you do to prepare yourself for the position." One of your answers had better be that you had gone on a number of ride alongs. Different shifts, different officers; don't just go with your friend. Congratulations on your score and I applaud you for your choice to enter le. It is an honorable career, even with all of the restrictions, scrutiny and negativity by many in the public; especially those trying to make a name for themselves (i.e. Sharpton, Jackson, etc.). My career was cut short 5yrs. by injuries, but notwithstanding those, I truly enjoyed my career. Good luck.