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Coffee & Donuts: Does Relationship Counseling Affect Police Hiring?
Can therapy or relationship counseling affect your police psych evaluation? Learn why the type of counseling, honest disclosure, and clearly explaining why you sought it can make an important difference....
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You Lose if you Say This
Saying “I don’t remember” can hurt you during a police background investigation. Learn how to prepare your history and give specific, honest answers even when you don't remember every detail....
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Coffee & Donuts: Will a Recent Termination Hurt Police Hiring?
Can a recent job termination hurt your chances of becoming a police officer? Learn how investigators evaluate terminations, why time and distance matter, and how a strong employment record afterward can demonstrate...
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FTO Can Ruin Your Career
FTO is where academy training meets real-world policing—and your performance can shape your career. Learn how new officers are evaluated, what can lead to problems during field training, and how to protect yourself...
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Coffee & Donuts: Disqualified? Your Police Career May Not Be Over
Does a police hiring disqualification mean your career is over? Learn the difference between temporary and permanent DQs, what may have caused yours, and why fixing the underlying issue before applying again is...
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The Dumbest Arrest I’ve Ever Made
One bad decision can follow you into the police hiring process—or jeopardize an established career. Learn how off-duty behavior, alcohol, past mistakes, and poor judgment can affect your background investigation and...
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Coffee & Donuts: I Solved the Police Hiring Problem (Here is What Actual Applicants are Saying)
Police applicants are frustrated with long waits, poor communication, impersonal interviews, and unclear job opportunities. We discuss what departments can do better—and why future officers should remember these...
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How to Join SWAT!
Want to join SWAT? Learn why becoming a strong police officer comes first and what departments look for in candidates, including experience, fitness, firearms proficiency, character, and team fit....
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Coffee & Donuts: Reporting Fender Benders and Accidents
Do you need to disclose a minor accident on your police background packet? Learn how investigators evaluate driving history and why leaving out a fender bender could create a bigger integrity concern than the accident...
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How To Do A Zoom Interview
Learn how to prepare for a virtual police hiring interview, from your attire and background to lighting, camera placement, and eye contact. We also cover technology checks and backup plans to avoid preventable...
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Police Disqualified Me - Should I Appeal?
Should you appeal a police hiring disqualification over your employment history? Learn when an appeal makes sense, how past terminations can affect future applications, and why improving your articulation and...
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Don’t Ask the Police Recruiter this Question
Learn why asking "How did I do?" can leave the wrong impression during the police hiring process. We cover what success indicators to watch for instead and how professionalism and patience can help you stand out....
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