Written Communication
It is sometimes said that the reading comprehension and grammar section of the National Police Selection Test for aspiring police officers is a complete waste of…
Read the articleAttributes to Make You a Stand-Out Cop
I think sometimes the police services across the USA get a lot of unfair criticism. Of course I would say that because I am one of…
Read the articlePolygraph Tests
When the issue of the polygraph test came up as I applied to become a police officer, I must admit I was quite nervous. This is…
Read the articlePolice Academy 3 – Survival Tips
Sorry folks I just couldn’t resist another Police Academy blog! It is a few years since my experiences at police academy but I think the principles…
Read the articlePolice Academy 2
Just like the film series I thought I would create a sequel to my earlier blog on Police Academies. I highlighted some of the areas where…
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Some of you may be old enough to remember the Police Academy series of films from the 1980s. Basically there was a lot of mischief and…
Read the articleJob Satisfaction
A friend of mine asked me last night why I enjoyed being a police officer. She knows I love working for the police but she wanted…
Read the articleFit Body and Mind
I was awoken early this morning by my dog, Herman, barking. Herman is slightly eccentric and I think he barks in his sleep. It reminds a…
Read the articlePatience and Working Hard
I don’t know about you but when I decide I want to do something I generally go for it. Having decided when I was 16 that…
Read the articleWhy You Should Join the NYPD
I have a couple o friends interested in joining the police but are just a bit hesitant. They live in New York and given the traumas…
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