This email came to my inbox after I posted the incident about having to deal with an unpredictable bus rider. The woman who wrote this raises some serious questions and she agreed to let me publish her letter with the hopes others would benefit from it as well as chime in with their own opinions and experiences.
Before [...]
There have been several emails in my inbox with questions about the physical side of law enforcement, and what potential recruits can do to prepare themselves.
There is the need to be strong enough, fast enough, and fit enough to do the job – yes, you do need to be all of these things. Different sections within [...]
I recently had a conversation with a colleague of mine about what we should communicate to people considering a career in law enforcement.
My colleague, who helps with recruit training, said the following question should be asked of all police hopefuls:
“Why do you want to be a police officer?”
Most will give the appropriate answer of wanting to [...]
I have been fielding many questions and emails about the recruiting process for the Vancouver Police Department and what the general requirements are to become a police officer. As a result, the FAQ’s section has more links to the VPD’s Recruiting website where most of those questions can be answered.
Some of the questions I have been asked do [...]
team:
a number of persons associated together in work or activity
a cooperative unit
a group of two or more people with complimentary skills who are committed to a common purpose
what you can expect to be a part of if you work for the Vancouver Police Department
Regardless of where an officer works within the VPD, ‘team’ is serious [...]
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