rodfarva said:
blewmeanie said:
Platinum said: Sure they go through training, it's like going to college to get your BA... college is training too.
Its not "like going to college".
First you need a college degree in a related field, then you need to apply, go through several interviews, and be accepted to the academy. Then you have a 6 month boot camp + classes that take up at least 10 hours a day of your time. On the weekends during the academy they will have you doing bullshit parking/security guard duty for local events. After graduating from the academy, you still have to apply for the job, and jump through a fuck load of political hoops, medical screenings, absurdly thorough background checks, and a very very long lie detector interview in which you must admit every illegal/"immoral" thing you have ever done. If you are hired you still have several months of riding around with an officer shadowing him (doing bitch work) and attending more classes....and then tests...tests....tests, until Finlay you are certified.
Its a long fucking process that requires an enormous amount of dedication.
Quote: If this is what you're saying, then you obviously haven't encountered many cops (or at least cops in my area)
I don't know where you live, but my best friend is a cop.
you are assuming that experience is required everywhere, it is not. Some suburbs do require 4 year degrees and lie detectors etc. but in detroit all you need is a highschool diploma and what equates to a rough trade school program.
Most places require a degree even if they dont list it as an official requirement. If you dont have one, you will most likely get passed over.
Detroit Minimum Requirements ■ At least 18 years of age ■ A U.S. citizen ■ Vision must be 20/20 or corrected 20/20 in each eye. Depth perception and color vision must be normal. ■ A valid Michigan driver’s license and acceptable driving record ■ A high school diploma or a valid GED ■ No felony conviction, (even if expunged)
M.C.O.L.E.S. Pre-Employment Test In order to proceed in the hiring process with the Detroit Police Department, you are required to pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.) Pre-employment Test. The test consists of 120 multiple choice questions. Half of the questions measure writing skills and half measure reading comprehension. The test measures skills required both in training and on-the-job. There is a $62.00 fee for the M.C.O.L.E.S. Preemployment Test. You may register for the test by: 1. Visiting the www.MCOLES.org website and scheduling the test. A debit or credit card is required for this method of registration. 2. If you do not have a debit or credit card, contact Performance Based Selection (PBS) directly to make payment arrangements at 1-877-422-4092.
M.C.O.L.E.S. Physical Fitness Test The M.C.O.L.E.S. Physical Fitness Test consists of four separate events: vertical jump, sit-ups, push ups, and a ½ mile run. The physical fitness test must be taken no sooner than 180 days before the beginning of the training academy session. Tests are offered only at training academies, which are under M.C.O.L.E.S. supervision. There is a $45.00 fee for the test. The results of the test will be reported as Pass or Fail. Official notification of the results will be given to you the same day.
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS
1. Complete DPD Interest Card 2. Receive Information Package Overview of the MCOLES Exams List of documents required for application process 3. Take MCOLES Written Exam: Register Online Fee $62. (Results must be personally submitted before you are able to proceed in the Recruiting process) Will receive notification via telephone or U.S. mail for prescreening interview date 4. Participate in prescreening interview Await Criminal History and Driving Record checks Receive notice of acceptance into Application Orientation or the reason for disqualification 5. Attend Application Orientation (2 Hrs) Receive Application Package Assigned Background Interview Date Receive information pertaining to the MCOLES (Physical Agility Test) the $45 fee is waived (one time only). YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE MCOLES (PAT) NO LESS THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR BACKGROUND INTERVIEW DATE 6. Appear for background interview Assigned a day to go the DPD Headquarters for fingerprinting (Sat/Sun) If your background investigation is cleared, you will you proceed to the Final Oral Board assessment. Oral Board Assessment ( If Successful, you will receive a Conditional offer of employment and proceed to the Psychological Phrase) 7. Enter Psychological Phase Written and oral psychological Interview with psychologist. Receive notification via telephone or U.S. mail of pre-employment physical exam date or disqualification. 8. Take pre-employment physical exam (if cleared you will proceed) 9. Receive acceptance letter with date of final orientation 10. HIRED
Basic Training Upon being hired by the City of Detroit Police Department, successful candidates become Student Police Officers. Basic training consists of a minimum of 562 hours or 19 weeks of course instruction. During basic training, Student Police Officers are expected to maintain an overall scholastic average of seventy percent (70%). Students unable to maintain this average will not be eligible to take the M.C.O.L.E.S. (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) Final Certification Examination. Courses and examinations include: ■ Practical Precision Driving Training and Exam ■ Criminal Law and Procedures Quizzes ■ Physical Conditioning and Training ■ Defensive Tactics Training Program and Exam ■ Firearms Training and Exam ■ First Aid/CPR- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training and Exam
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Final Certification Examination A representative from the State of Michigan will conduct the orientation preceding the examination and will proctor the M.C.O.L.E.S. Final Certification Examination. The examination is approximately 3½ hours long and consist of 200 multiple choice questions. Graduates of basic training must must pass the state examination.
Graduation Upon successful completion of the basic training program and the M.C.O.L.E.S. Final Certification Examination, graduate Student Police Officers are sworn in as bonafide Detroit Police Officers.
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