Took a polygraph today.
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I thought the polygraph had been pretty much discredited as a valid tool, considering that it is only ~80% accurate. Apparently not though, huh?
Anyway, congrats on the graduation. Good luck in your new life as an officer of the law.
P.S. I got followed by two separate cops tonight on my way home from the bars. Bastards.
Anyway, congrats on the graduation. Good luck in your new life as an officer of the law.
P.S. I got followed by two separate cops tonight on my way home from the bars. Bastards.
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Originally Posted by antarius
Thanks!
Awesome... about the Police department letter to you. What kind of "future reasons" are you concerned about? Family, Health, Retirement (most cops in CA die within 7-9 years of retirement, and by most I mean over 85% -- going off memory here), or something else?
What motorcycle business do you currently work for? Feel free to PM me if you don't want to disclose it here. I've got a lot of contacts and people in the business, as I used to be in it myself - that's why I'm asking.
(I used to work for KneeDraggers.com)
Awesome... about the Police department letter to you. What kind of "future reasons" are you concerned about? Family, Health, Retirement (most cops in CA die within 7-9 years of retirement, and by most I mean over 85% -- going off memory here), or something else?
What motorcycle business do you currently work for? Feel free to PM me if you don't want to disclose it here. I've got a lot of contacts and people in the business, as I used to be in it myself - that's why I'm asking.
(I used to work for KneeDraggers.com)
I work for CG (
). There are a bunch of them in the bay. It was supposed to be a temporary job since I got laid off from my last but stayed cause the outlook of the company , the ppl are great , commute is 10 minutes , and was promoted pretty quickly. Most of all I would rather be doing something I love to do , the amount of money I make in a job comes second.I sure hope you do pass. Props to you for willing to deal with our society. Just dont be one of those Power Tripppin cops though.
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Originally Posted by antarius
I'm not on-duty yet, hence the hiring process that I just posted about. =]
When I do start working, I will carry a Heckler and Koch USP fullsize, most likely the 40, but maybe a 45. My preferred firearm.
When I do start working, I will carry a Heckler and Koch USP fullsize, most likely the 40, but maybe a 45. My preferred firearm.
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Originally Posted by mike01civic
both of those departments let you carry anything you can qualify with?
Most departments in California let you carry what you qualify with. During FTO you carry what they issue, but after you get off FTO you can switch to just about anything you can qualify with -- with a few exceptions; And some departments do vary.
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Originally Posted by JGordon
I thought the polygraph had been pretty much discredited as a valid tool, considering that it is only ~80% accurate. Apparently not though, huh?
But if a police department wants to use one, they can do it if they feel like. At least maybe until some prospective cop who fails a polygraph test sues a police dpeartment.
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Polygraphs aren't admissable as evidence in a court of law.
But if a police department wants to use one, they can do it if they feel like. At least maybe until some prospective cop who fails a polygraph test sues a police dpeartment.
But if a police department wants to use one, they can do it if they feel like. At least maybe until some prospective cop who fails a polygraph test sues a police dpeartment.
There must be 20 waivers you sign, along with all of your paperwork and questionnaires you fill out, most of which need to be notorized.
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Originally Posted by antarius
Yeah, both let you carry anything you want. Just gotta qualify.
Most departments in California let you carry what you qualify with. During FTO you carry what they issue, but after you get off FTO you can switch to just about anything you can qualify with -- with a few exceptions; And some departments do vary.
Most departments in California let you carry what you qualify with. During FTO you carry what they issue, but after you get off FTO you can switch to just about anything you can qualify with -- with a few exceptions; And some departments do vary.
Any experiences with tac lights for the USP? I'm ordering a Surefire adapter for my Compact to convert from the proprietary rail to the standard rail for my M3X or M6X.
That's pretty nice...I know in the state of Pennsylvania, it greatly varies; some departments have very liberal policies and some very strict.
After I finish my bachelors degree I plan on attending Police Academy...My two firearms of choice are:
