What should my 20 year old Brother do to be a Cop in WA State?
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Right north of Portland?! Well I don't think it matters wre you are all, but all you need is to be at least 20 1/2 or 21 I don't know and have gone through police academy. They prefer people with a bit more life experience, military, or with college degrees. \n\nHe should get involved with Cadets, thats what I did. \n\nOther than that he is pretty much good to go!!!\nbut before he turns 21, he should DEFINITELY go to the police academy cause that takes about a year, oh and he should be a reserve officer. As long as he gets any job in the Police dept. he should be a shoe in
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Get a license. To do that you must fulfil the requirements of your state! Go to your state laws on line!\n\nThede are ours\n\n   106-F:6 Application for License; Confidentiality. – All information provided by an applicant for a license under this chapter, other than the application date and the business address of the applicant, shall be kept confidential, unless such information is requested by a law enforcement agent engaged in the performance of his authorized duties. An applicant for any license issued under this chapter shall include the following in his application: \n    I. The name and address of the firm applying for a license, or the name and address of the applicant if an individual, and all partners, officers and major stockholders. \n    II. The name of the person primarily responsible for managing and conducting the business in this state. \n    III. The name of at least 3 unrelated persons to whom inquiry can be made concerning the applicant's character as to integrity and reputation for honesty. \n    IV. The applicant's record of felony convictions and misdemeanor convictions. \n    V. Information as to whether any prior or similar licenses have ever been issued to the applicant and if so, whether such licenses were ever revoked or suspended, in this or any other state. \n    VI. In the case of an applicant for an armed security guard or armed private detective license, 2 sets of the applicant's fingerprints taken at state police headquarters. \n    VII. Two photographs of the applicant taken at state police headquarters to be used for a photo license card issued by the commissioner of safety identifying the private detective or security guard holder and by whom he is employed. \n    VIII. In addition to the requirements of paragraphs I-VII, applicants for private detective licenses shall meet the following qualifications: \n       (a) Be a resident of the United States. \n       (b) Be at least 18 years of age. \n       (c) Have no record of violent misdemeanors, or theft, fraud, or felony convictions. \n       (d) Except for employees, possess: \n          (1) A minimum of 4 years' experience as a full-time law enforcement officer with a federal, state, county or municipal police department; or \n          (2) An associate of science degree or bachelor of science degree in criminal justice or fire service from an accredited college or university, and employment as a full-time investigator for a private detective agency for at least 2 years; or \n          (3) A minimum of 4 years' employment as a full-time investigator for a licensed private detective or private detective agency; or \n          (4) A minimum of 4 years' experience as a full-time firefighter and certification by the International Association of Arson Investigators. \n       (e) Provide verifiable documentation of his qualifications at the time of application for a license. \nSource. 1977, 582:1. 1981, 389:4. 1987, 124:6, I(a); 205:1. 1990, 146:4, 5. 1991, 308:34. 1992, 139:3, eff. July 3, 1992.
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By all means, post it on the internet to find out dumba$$!  Even better, why don't you call a police station in the state you want to move to, and ask them!  I am sure they would be happy to help you. ;)
979638
Has he looked into what the local municipalities or the city want in minimum qualifications to become a cop? He should really look into it now to make sure that if it involves college to place his applications in before the application deadline. Also, some of the community colleges around me offer a police academy. However, there is one thing to remember is that not every student has the inclination or desire to attend college. If he does not have the inclination or desire, it will be hard to convince him otherwise. I do wish I had better news regarding convincing him about going to college. Good luck!
715933
Have a parent or older brother or sister drive\n\nUse public transportation if it's available.
377078
The responsibility associated with a law enforcement career is significant; however, there is tremendous benefit and pride in serving and protecting others. Not only will you ensure the safety of citizens, but you will also uphold the law, and ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. These responsibilities make this profession among the most important in maintaining the integrity of the laws created on the local, state, and federal levels.   \n  \n \n- Step One -\nYES!!  I Want to Be A Police Officer!!  \n \n\nThe first step in the testing process is to file an application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) \n\nThe Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) is a preliminary background review. This DOES NOT REPLACE the more extensive background review conducted for those applicants who receive a passing score on all four phases of the examination. However, this Questionnaire will be reviewed prior to scheduling candidates for the exam. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. This document must be completed and submitted to take the examination.\n\nThe requirements for filing an application follow:\n\nYou must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years in order to be   appointed.  (No maximum age restriction applies). \n\nYou must possess a valid driver's license. \n\nYou must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. \nSome Require College or College credits\n\nYou must be a US Citizen. \n\nPrior police experience is not required.\n\n\n-Step Two-  \n \n\nIf your application and ABQ are approved, the Police Departent will notify you of the time and place to report for the four-phase examination. The phases of the examination follow:\n\n \nI.    Physical Capability (Pass/Fail)\nII.   Multiple Choice Examination (Pass/Fail)\nIII.  Writing Sample (Pass/Fail)\nIV. Oral Exercise \n  \nThe phases of the examination are numbered according to the order in which the exam will be graded.  The phases may not be administered in the order they are listed above.  Phases I, II, and III of the examination are administered as "hurdles".  Candidates who fail to pass a phase will not receive a score for subsequent phases.  A candidate must receive a passing score on all phases to be considered eligible.  Passing scores from Phase IV will determine the candidate's ranking on the eligible list.\n\nIn summary the standards for the Physical Capability test will measure the following:\n\nEVENTS\n STANDARD\n \n300 meter run\n 70 seconds\n \npush-ups\n 20 repetitions\n \nsit-ups\n 31 repetitions in one minute \n \n\nPhases I, II, and III are administered on a pass/fail basis only. Candidates who pass all four phases of the exam will be placed on the eligible list wholly on the basis of their Phase IV scores. Information sessions will be offered by Civil Service prior to testing, and we strongly urge you to attend one of these classes. There is no appeals process for the Civil Service test.\n \n \n- Step Three -  \n Candidates who score high enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the selection process will be placed in one of three bands--90, 80, or 70--depending on their B-Pad test score.\n\nMilitary veterans who take this examination, upon presentation of appropriate documentation no later than the final day of testing, may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference credit.  \n\nAll candidates will be notified by the Police Department of their final test score(s) and successful candidates will be notified of the band to which they have been assigned.\n\n\nBeginning with the 90 band candidates, a personal history questionnaire will be provided to, and must be completed by the candidate.  The candidate will then be required to report to Police Headquarters for a pre-interview with a background investigator. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation.  A polygraph examination and oral interview will be scheduled at this
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Wow, seems like an easy choice. BE A COP.
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You should be over age 21, no record of domestic violence, no felonies, clean driving record, no assault convicitons. Have good eyesight and hearing. Ability to run, climb, etc. Weight in proportion to height. No psychiatric illness. Decent credit record. You can take criminal justice courses at college. You can contact the academy in the state you want to work in and ask about putting yourself through pre-service program (pay your own way to become POST certified). Being POST certified makes you a better hiring candidate.  Starting out as a dispatcher can be good (you'll become certified for that too). Dispatching isn't easy though, so don't think of it as "the bottom:".  It's high stress and you MUST be able to multi-task to a high degree. Otherwise you need to be able to keep your cool, handle stress and confrontation, deal with mess (dead bodies, feces, vomit, all that fun stuff) and have good common sense. POST stands for Peace Officers Standards and Training. There should be a POST in your state.  If you want to work and train in another state go to their POST website and academy website.  There are also pre-service programs for dispatchers.
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Yep... you need to be 21... you have to carry a gun. To get a permit you have to be 21, so why would this be any different? As an officer you need to patrol bars and such, and those are 21 and over venues. If you start police academy now, you will be close to 21 by the time you get out. you can apply to the academy at select colleges, and take further classes to get a criminal justice degree- that will probably help with pay grades later on.
249017
I would suggest taking a Martial arts course and learn to fight.Also letting the police know about him is a good Idea
499001
here ya go. goto contact and get a person over 18 to call about it if ur bro is real serious and real good.\n\nhttp://www.dirtamericaonline.com/vms_brings_in_lucas_oil_series.htm
180342
Go out and join law enforcement. If you have the education and the training, you should do fine.\n\nHowever, be aware that the people who you will deal with are living a different reality than you and me. They operate on the law of the jungle. The strong survive and power means everything. I happened to be a tall, strong law enforcement officer and I rarely have a suspect fight me. They have told me my size made them think twice before fighting. If you are small in nature, you may have to fight more. And keep in mind, most of the time you will have one or more back-up officers with you. Citizen who see us three or more deep arresting someone don't realize that we bring a lot of officers out to avoid fights. We know the nature of these people.\n\nWith that said, all of the smaller officers I know are fully capable of doing this job. Just be aware of what you might be getting in to.
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OK, let's see if an unhip older guy can provide some insight (this should be a trip):\n\n- don't wear gang-type clothing\n- have a supportive family who cares about his/her activities and who the kids' friends are.....and who are actually HOME\n- stay educated and in school\n- have some healthy hobbies and interests to steer clear of boredom\n- stay away from drugs and alcohol\n- be home before dark\n- stay away from weapons\n- ask a police officer for more tips\n\nHow's that?
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The police can't do much honestly, since he was awarded 51% in the court system. You can go back to court (with or without an attorney) and have your son heard in front of the judge. Age 12 is the age where many judges will actually consider the childs choice. If nothing else, you may want to find a paralegal (much cheaper than an attorney) who can assist you with filing the appropriate documents in court. Good luck!
923633
Many states have laws about under age juveniles living alone.  Your brother is very young.  He may be twenty-one, but he's a college student and a "beginner" adult.  He may not want a teenaged sibling to watch over.  College age siblings do not make very good guardians!  \n\nYour best bet is to just grin and bear it in your new home.  You can always go to college in Georgia when you graduate.\n\nThere are such things as "emancipated minors", teenagers under eighteen who are granted adult status by a judge.  Those are exceptional cases and very few kids get legally emancipated.\n\nIn order to be emacipated you would have to have good, solid marketable job skills.....skills more complex than being able to run a cash register.\n\nGrin and bear it.  You will adapt to your new home.
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You're in college. If you finish, you'll be a graduate. You have to routes, become an officer or enlist.\n\nPersonally, I'd recommend the officer route.\n\nYou want to become something in law enforcement, though, go enlisted.\n\nIf you become an officer, you'll be trained in an overall leadership position. To lead a crew, you have to know something about everyone's job. You'll be placed in different divisions that have nothing to do with law enforcement. You may be trained to lead in a security situation, as well as the locker leader in case of a damage control situation.\n\nOverall, officers go a more generalistic route.\n\nIf you enlist, you can become a Master at Arms and specialize in only law enforcement and such.\n\nIf you become an MA, you'll start from the bottom. A way to skyrocket as an MA is to get sea duty, but as an MA, that'd be more difficult. You'll be more likely to clean a space than to arrest someone. Even while you'll be arresting, you'll be swabbing.\n\nAs an officer, you'll tell people to do the cleaning, but no guarantee to do law enforcement. You can get €the sea duty and if even if you're the officer in charge of the MAs, if you get a small ship, you'll be the Administrative officer or even the Navigator, which has nothing to do with law enforcement. You'll have the pay and benefits, but if your heart is in law enforcement, enlist as an MA.\n\nTruthfully, my opinion is to graduate from school and apply at a police force and go to police academy. Even after you get out of the Navy and join the police force, you'll still be a rookie and you'll be 4 years late.
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You can just go to the police station and ask. Or talk to one when they pull you over. \n My mother has been a cop for almost 23 yrs. When you reach 14 yrs of age you can become a Explore (which is like a cop in training)  I use to be one. This gives you the experience and the knowledge you need to become a cop. Just ask your local station if they have this program! (Explores program)       Most do! Good luck!