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Ten Steps to Joining the Force for Military Service Members
PoliceLink and Military.com
As the competition for coveted law enforcement positions increases throughout the country, police and federal recruiters have the luxury of picking and choosing the absolute best and brightest individuals. More often than not, police chiefs, sheriffs, and recruiters are turning to military veterans to fill these positions as they staff the next wave of warriors in the war on crime.
PoliceLink and Military.com have joined forces to provide our members – both active duty and veterans alike – with this exclusive, comprehensive guide to prepare you for a transition from your military background to your new and exciting career as a civilian law enforcement officer.
ccsdcurran
2 months ago
6 Comments
Well let me give you some advise from one Vet to another....here in TN...yes departments like Vets BUT... to find you a department that will send you to the acadamy is one thing. Its best to send your self and you can use your GI bill to pay for it... Once you have your certifaction You have one up on every one else. GOOD LUCK To you all !! and Be safe!
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5 months ago
read up Soldiers
yusniel
8 months ago
2 Comments
Deseo estudiar una carrera del departamento policial,pero no tengo dinero para pagarla,cómo podría resolver esta situación.
CHRIS1317
8 months ago
8 Comments
so its best to join the military service before actually applying for law enforcement job. I need good advice
callme911
about 1 year ago
4 Comments
I guess if u want 2 get into law enforcement, go 2 the army. If u saw the goarmy commercals, u see all the guys who were in the army. they also pay 4 collage.
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cothron
about 1 year ago
74 Comments
well depending on where you go here in TN depends on whether or not you get hired. but its still a great idea. you get a better selection when you pull from veterans
okc_marine
about 1 year ago
1088 Comments
Wow. Good stuff. Just in time for me to put in apps.
TrojanSkyCop
about 1 year ago
504 Comments
Hey, that looks like it could be Minot AFB! Aaahhh, the fond memories flooding back . . . :-)
Thebig_d_58 pretty much hit the nail on the head for those guys' tactical errors; as far as "the enemy seeing where you are for the most part," at the very least they should have the suspect turn his head to the right.
That said, I'd say my own experiences as a USAF Security Forces troop (HOOAH!) benefitted me tremendously in prepping me for a civilian L.E. career. Don't get me wrong, I know many fine LEOs who were NOT prior military, but all the same, I couldn't help but notice that veterans adjust to the discipline and rigor of both the training academies and post-Academy OJT (On-the-Job Training) much more quickly and readily than the non-vets.
thebig_d_58
about 1 year ago
260 Comments
yeah a little bit of cross fire, plus the enemy seeing where you are for the most part, lol.......i need this book though, i'm out in a little over 2 years
thatguy20
about 1 year ago
20 Comments
Anybody notice anything wrong with the SF guys in that picture? Crossfire anyone?
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about 1 year ago
Miltary can give you a good boost in getting into law enforcement.
gymbumm
about 1 year ago
38 Comments
You're leaving out the new personal history questionaire that is given in california and las vegas before you take your wirtten and phsyical agility. This consists of a series of questions similiar to whats found in your background and if you don't pass you don;t test any further.
SFC FRYAR INFANTRY US ARMY 18 YEARS
larryt700
about 1 year ago
366 Comments
This is great information.... I served 12 years Navy and am actively serving LAPD and think that the transtion was far easier for me than non-miitary due to the fact that the training and procedures were so much similar. As far as the combat Vet goes, I hear it both ways. They don't want combat Vets due to liability reasons and then I hear that they want combat vets because they want someone aclimated to that type of environment. Either way, non-combatants are still coming on the job as well. So, not sure what the problem is with other branches or non-combat experienced.
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about 1 year ago
This is was great to read. I am currently on Terminal Leave from the USN after serving 5.6yr.'s as a FMF Corpsman out of 3rd Mar Div. I've applied to 2 departments, but the state's local PD's aren't pushing for Combat Vet's and are taking a long time to even respond to myself. Anyone have any tips? This has been my Goal to become an LEO.
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about 1 year ago
Outstanding source of information for veterans and anyone else interested in a LEO career. I am retired USMC and Retired LEO. Not by choice am I retired. Repetitive back injuries helped do that.