Show us some stats to back this up.UrbanPoet wrote:Most police officers have University degrees.
I highly doubt that most ( over 50% ) have a university degree.
May 12th, 2006 7:22 pm
Show us some stats to back this up.UrbanPoet wrote:Most police officers have University degrees.
May 12th, 2006 9:55 pm
May 13th, 2006 12:42 am
May 13th, 2006 12:51 am
aznxtambOy wrote:My friend is a police officer and he told me it's a long and lengthy process. If you look at requirements for a police officer it says must process a minimum of High School education. People must understand that applying as a police officer is like applying for any other career. Police recruiters are only going to pick the best and if you only have High School education you won't likely be picked if another person has a college or university education. There are many people who want to become a police officer so there will be competition. Now education is not only one of the requirements. Like others have said they look at volunteer work and work experience.
Here is the first step to become a police officer. You have to obtain a certificate from Applicant Testing Services first to start the process.
http://www.applicanttesting.com/qualifications.htm
$280.00 Testing Cost + $19.60 (GST) = $299.60 TOTAL
Stage 1
1. Police Analytical Thinking Inventory (PATI)
- The Police Analytical Thinking Inventory is a timed pencil and paper test designed to measure aptitudes which are necessary for a career in policing. The prescribed waiting period to retest is 6 months.
2. Written Communication Test (WCT)
- The Written communication Test is a pencil and paper test which must be completed within one hour. It evaluates the candidate's ability to organize information in a clear, coherent and comprehensive manner and to make conclusions from given facts. The candidate is presented with a scenario in which factual details are jumbled or represented in a non-chronological manner. The prescribed waiting period to retest is 6 months.
3. Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP)
- The PREP Test is essential to show that police constable recruits possess the physical capabilities to meet the rigorous demands encountered in today's policing. It is comprised of three separate components: a screening component to ensure your physical readiness and well-being, and two performance components to assess your physical capability (The Pursuit and Restraint Circuit and the Aerobic Shuttle Run).
Applicants are required to complete the Physical Activity readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q);
Applicants' pre-exercise blood pressure and heart rate is measured.
Participants are required to sign an Informed Consent Form which contains information about each component of the PREP and identifies any risks associated with participation.
The retest waiting period for the PREP test is 3 months.
Stage 2 (Stage 1 Successful Candidates)
Behavioural Personnel Assessment Device for Police (B-Pad)
Stage 3
After you pass all their tests then you can apply to any police service and from there it's a waiting game. It can take weeks to months to receive a phone call from a recruiter. Once you get a call you will have several interviews to do. Once you pass that they will conduct background checks, and a psychological test.
Stage 4
Once you pass all of that then you will have to attend Police College for about 4 months. There you will also have to pass all the exams and training to become a police officer.
GOOD LUCK!
May 13th, 2006 1:04 am
May 13th, 2006 1:46 am
For Peel Region it is a little different, they conduct their own testing. You have to complete a written test and once you pass that then you do a physical test.JugaJatt wrote:thx alot this explains it very well. I'm living in Brampton, Ontario so i will be applying for Peel Region, is it the same process for that or is it little different because i heard you can just go do the tests and go on from there. Is there a police officer here that i can chat with me for questions and answered. Pls and thx u for your replies.
May 13th, 2006 2:06 am
A: Even 100 corrupt cops is too many.beerbaron105 wrote:you couldn't be more way off
there are over 10,000 police officers in the southern ontario region, i can assure you less then 1% of that number is corrupt
May 13th, 2006 2:15 am
There's bound to be a bad apple in a bunch and that's what people will pick on. Most cops out there are good and I'm thankful most cops do the right thing.Likestuff4free wrote:A: Even 100 corrupt cops is too many.
B: You could not assure anybody less then 1% of cops are corrupt without being with every single police officer 24-7.
C: I bought a gram of cocaine and 20 pills of extasy off a police officer less then a month ago. But that was in Alberta.
D: If you have a Hundred dollar bill tucked in with your insurance in Calgary, 25% of time you wont get the ticket, but the bill will be gone. (im 1 for 4)
May 13th, 2006 3:20 am
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May 14th, 2006 10:04 am
im writing the RCMP entrance exam this tuesday, but thats not my first choice mostly because i dont want to work in another province.impronto wrote:beerbaron, which police force you applying for?
May 14th, 2006 10:05 am
incorrectUrbanPoet wrote:Most police officers have University degrees.
May 14th, 2006 10:07 am
Likestuff4free wrote:A: Even 100 corrupt cops is too many.
B: You could not assure anybody less then 1% of cops are corrupt without being with every single police officer 24-7.
C: I bought a gram of cocaine and 20 pills of extasy off a police officer less then a month ago. But that was in Alberta.
D: If you have a Hundred dollar bill tucked in with your insurance in Calgary, 25% of time you wont get the ticket, but the bill will be gone. (im 1 for 4)
May 14th, 2006 11:33 am
do not forget your:beerbaron105 wrote:im writing the RCMP entrance exam this tuesday...
May 14th, 2006 12:10 pm
beerbaron105 wrote:incorrect
i attended a Metro graduation ceremony in the spring and out of the 117 recruits or so only 30 had post secondary
May 14th, 2006 1:08 pm
May 14th, 2006 2:06 pm
i have a diploma, i have volunteer hours and am working to get more, you speak like i have never researched what is required by a police service. i am well aware of life experience, however i have seen guys as young as 20 get hired, as long as u can successfully sell your self in the interviews and pass all their testing.chickenbones wrote:Did you miss my post? This is from a T.O. police website
The class is one-fifth women, close to a quarter of them visible minorities; nearly two-thirds have post-secondary degrees.
So what kind of job experience do you have? You should know rarely do police hire young people with little work experience and no education. The youngest guy hired last year was 23 I believe. But the average is 27 ish almost every year.
I'm just gaving you advice, you don't have to believe me. Do you have any volunteer experience? It's the most important thing after good work experience.
It is true you do not need a degree or diploma, but there must be good work and volunteer experience.
May 14th, 2006 2:10 pm
there are plenty of beat cops in the downtown cores of both hamilton and toronto, but living in markham u would never see that, its not efficient to walk the beat in a more spread out community.gamer123 wrote:Is it hard to be a police officer? Not in terms of getting in, but the duties. Unlike Hong Kong or elsewhere, theres like no officers patroling the streets.The only time I see them is either drinking coffee or sitting in the car dealing with the speeding cars. Heck, not to be offensive or anything, but some of the police (women and men) are rather fat or not as fit. And what happens when *serious* issue occurs? Most of the time they just send in "swat-alike" teams. Are there other major duties they carry?
May 14th, 2006 2:26 pm
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