Hello everyone,

My Name is Erroll AKA Rookie2b. I will be having my first oral board interview next weekend and just wanted to reach out to my policelink family for and available advice. I have a very strong passion for law enforcement and this is an opportunity that I have been waiting on for quite some time; therfore, I want to make sure I use every available resource to help increase my chances of having a successful interview. I am interested in hearing all do's and don't's that  can have an affect on my interview  process so that I can begin a successful career as a law enforcement officer. Thanks You in advance family for  your time and support. Stay Safe!

Will give you same advice as the applicant above, get good sleep the night before, dress well (suit and tie), eat before. Know about the Agency you're applying for i.e., Chief's name, number of officers, City population, etc. Be prepared to answer questions about your driving history, credit history, education, your last 3 jobs and why you left them, past drug use, any prior contact with police (positive or negative). And be ready to put yourself into different scenarios such as: You're on patrol stopped at a red light, light turns green but the car in front of you doesn't move. You approach and see it's your best friend from high school and he/she is past out behind the wheel. What do you do?

I actually wrote a very concise manual on this topic. Check it out at Amazon using the link in my signature area. Thanks and good luck!

Vested: There seems to be far too much "calling out" of people here in the boards these days. Pay them no mind. You know who/what you are, you don't need to answer to them.

Vested says,

 You're on patrol stopped at a red light, light turns green but the car in front of you doesn't move. You approach and see it's your best friend from high school and he/she is past out behind the wheel. What do you do?

 

  I would first make sure the scene is safe for me,occupant,and other motorists,next I would confirm if "my friend is drunk or having a medical emergency",

Vested says ...

Thanks GS76 and I am qualified, wrote a book on it. I am new to this forum and have not got my leo access yet. It is in the works

I followed the link and really liked what I saw.

Oh and btw, GS76... that's a great answer!

Please excuse silly old me.I have arrested numerous drunk drivers in my twenty seven year career but have never found one PAST out behind the wheel.I have,however, encountered  individuals PASSED out behind the wheel.