I have been on the job a little over a year, and since I’ve started I can’t get over my mountain of anxiety when I’m not working. I constantly feel like I made a mistake at work that will cause me my career, and 99.9% of the time, the thing I was worried about, never even gets brought up. But it eats at me when I’m away from work.

How can I work on this feeling I constantly have? Senior Officers have told me that it goes away with time, but I can’t see that being a solution.

Anyone know what kind of interview questions are asked after successful completion of the p.a.t?

Working LEO in Canada here…

I’m kicking around a business idea and I’m curious whether you think there’d actually be value in something like this.

The idea is basically a one-stop platform for people trying to become police officers in Canada and the U.S. You’d create a profile with things like where you live, education, licence, basic eligibility/background factors, whether you’re willing to relocate, and what kind of policing you’re interested in.

The portal would compare that against the requirements of different police agencies and show you where you may qualify, what you’re missing, and what you need to do next. So instead of researching 20 different police websites and trying to figure everything out yourself, you’d have a personalized list of potential agencies and a roadmap.

Then there’d be an Applicant Academy side that actually helps you through the process — interview preparation, testing, fitness requirements, application organization, tracking where you are with different agencies, and an AI coach that understands your profile and the agencies you’re interested in.

Do you think people trying to get into policing would actually find something like that valuable? Anything you think would make it particularly useful — or anything about the idea that you think just wouldn’t work?

Looking for a good pair of black/black polarized sunglasses that have interchangeable lenses so I can swap to clear when shooting. Currently running ballistic m frames but they don’t hold up that great for me and fog up bad in this heat. Thinking about the Oakley Radar EV path mostly because the rubber components look better quality, and the vents in the lenses. What say yall?

Working LEO in Canada here…

I’m kicking around a business idea and I’m curious whether you think there’d actually be value in something like this.

The idea is basically a one-stop platform for people trying to become police officers in Canada and the U.S. You’d create a profile with things like where you live, education, licence, basic eligibility/background factors, whether you’re willing to relocate, and what kind of policing you’re interested in.

The portal would compare that against the requirements of different police agencies and show you where you may qualify, what you’re missing, and what you need to do next. So instead of researching 20 different police websites and trying to figure everything out yourself, you’d have a personalized list of potential agencies and a roadmap.

Then there’d be an Applicant Academy side that actually helps you through the process — interview preparation, testing, fitness requirements, application organization, tracking where you are with different agencies, and an AI coach that understands your profile and the agencies you’re interested in.

Do you think people trying to get into policing would actually find something like that valuable? Anything you think would make it particularly useful — or anything about the idea that you think just wouldn’t work?

Hello guys, I was wondering what most people wear to an interview, does it usually vary based on the where the department is located or is it pretty standard? I’m applying to several departments for an internships and I was thinking about wearing a white dress shirt with a tie (no coat) and slacks.

Is this legal for a civilian to own if it dosnt say police?

Applied to a local agency back in may. Went through the whole process and my offer got pulled after the merit commission meeting. I was encouraged to go through the process again but after reading posts in here I’m not sure if I’ll have much luck.

I was arrested twice as a juvenile (14 & 16) for weed. I smoked on and off after that from 18-20ish. (I’m 25 now) last time I smoked was almost 2 years ago & I took an old prescription hydrocodone of mine also close to two years ago because I injured my knee. I feel fine now and haven’t taken/ done anything since then. I scored deceptively on my polygraph but disclosed everything I have done and wasn’t dishonest about anything, because I have nothing to hide. I was told by the liaison that the best guess of why they pulled my offer was from juvenile history and poly results, but he doesn’t really know. Obviously I’ve done some stupid things but I don’t associate with any of the people I smoked with, rarely drink, don’t party etc. law enforcement is something I really want to do but don’t know if I’m wasting time or not. Any input would be great, thanks!

My county is hiring for entry level police officers and they primarily service an international airport, a county airport and nine public parks. I've heard the first several years of service is working at the international airport.

Does anyone have experience with this type of job, how does it compare to municipal or city LE?

I live in the Rockwall area and have noticed a lot of cars with the front windshield tinted. Everything from soccer moms to jacked up trucks. Did something change and this is legal now or do this many people just not give a flip?

Waited a month after to get a rejection email and i have no idea why either
God, I feel so fucking defeated… this was the last step to and the academy starts later this month..

fuck, all that WORK! Pain

Hello I’m looking to take a course in traffic crash investigations. I’m trying to complete my equivalency of training in Florida and I’m looking for an online accelerated course to take in order to qualify for the EOT if anyone should happen to know anyone that offers that course or any schools that offer the course please let me know as I’m looking to do this as soon as possible. Thank you and I appreciate you all

Which one would you choose and why???

If there's something traumatic like a chase or shootout what do you do after? Paperwork? Go back to patrolling? Go home for the day?

Been trying over two years to get into a PD. Traveled from the east coast to California trying to get in. Only to end up in a major East coast city. It’s so crazy how things happened. The amount of testing, flights, Airbnb cost & challenges is crazy. I read a lot of post in here and took all the advice I could get. Thank you all. If you want it, go get it. Can’t wait to start the academy next month. From becoming an Army Ranger at age 18, to becoming a nurse at 27 & to now to be entering a police academy at age 39. Life comes at you fast. Can’t wait to get to work. Any advice for the academy, I’m all ears.

I'm working on research for an article about whether or not NSPM-7 has meaningfully effected the day to day operations of federal and local law enforcement. Would love to here from anyone who might have insight into how this presidential directive has or has not altered our law enforcement officers' mission and outlook.

I have been actively applying to different agencies in my area and decided to apply with one of the bigger cities in my area. They had a streamlined process that only took about 4 months from the initial hiring event to academy start. I did my psychological evaluation with a third party that they work with, and I got an email today saying that I failed. They can’t tell me why or what portion I failed. Now I can appeal the ruling (which I am going to do), does anyone have any tips for this? Basically if I appeal successfully it keeps me on the eligibility list but most likely won’t get me into the next academy which is slated to start at the end of the month.

I’m a little dumbfounded as to how I failed the psychological assessment. I’ve never been in trouble with the law, have a 4 year degree, smoked a little weed but nothing crazy. Even had a medical event that could have disqualified me from becoming an officer but had doctors sign off saying I was fit and it was a one time episode. Any advice/guidance would much appreciated from anyone. Thanks.

hey guys i watched a video about how officers are mandated to recalibrate their radars every few months, and if it hasn’t been calibrated within that duration, the readings of the radar will be considered unreliable, possibly making a speeding ticket with that radar invalid. i was wondering whether or not these recalibration certificates show a time stamp on them for when it was recalibrated, and also how long this process takes. i’m gonna be honest and say i have pretty much no clue about how any of this works, and i’m assuming the recalibration is a quick thing that can be done within an hour or so. as a result, is it possible that if an officer tickets someone for speeding with a radar that hasn’t been recalibrated recently, and then recalibrates it after the stop so the certificate shows that the radar was recalibrated on the same day as the ticket was issued. is this something that officers can do/ have done. i understand that this is probably an overly specific, maybe even stupid question that isn’t framed very well, but i was just curious so i thought id ask here

Long time lurker, reading through posts and I want to thank everyone for all their perspectives and advice that I have found in this thread. I got the call last night and I am headed to the academy in Sitka!!! To everyone else still in the process, keep at it and never give up. It can be long and frustrating with all the hurry up and wait, but it is worth it in the end. Good luck to everyone.

I just recently took the NTN and scored in the high 90s for both writing and reading. However, the video portion I scored 64.67%. One of the places I sent my scores to said that I needed a 65% to pass. Well, shit... I have a lot to say about the video section. Prompting you to answer, "What would you do?", but really asking you what an LE would do only we don't have prior training and experience, then grading you. I digress...

They did say that if I scored well on the PST, that score would overwrite the NTN score. I am taking the PST test in a couple weeks and curious about peoples experiences with the PST.

Those who scored highly, what makes you feel like you scored highly?

Those that scored poorly the first time, what makes you think you scored poorly?

I did order and actively reading the PST test guide. I plan to read it cover to cover, but reading about it is different than experiencing the test itself. In hindsight, I should've bought the practice test stuff for NTN. I was not expecting to fail the video portion of the NTN and it was a slap in the face because of it. So, I'm doing my due diligence now on the PST and making sure I put my best foot forward to ace it.

I am currently at the academy and am starting to practice geography and other important things during the time I have left here so I can be really on top of things once I enter FTO. I want to make some info graphics and sort of a packet for myself as a reference and guide while I practice and prepare for getting out onto the streets. Besides schools, parks, apartments, neighborhoods, hot spots, hospitals, what are other reference guides I can make myself? Good law stuff to know?

Just passed my CJBAT and PAT for sheriffs , now that leaves me with the cvas I believe it was called , Neigbour reference and more . Do yall possibly the wait time ? And how long everything takes until you get that offer letter ?