The Police Applicant Podcast

Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to: ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe In this episode we interview members of the Wesminster PD in Colorado. They're actively recruiting LATERALS as well and new hires to their great department. Have you thought about moving out of state? Here's a great opportunity! Wesminster PD's YouTube Page: https://www.you...

Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to: ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe In this episode we interview Jesse who was DQ'd from a sheriff's department due to a miscommunication during the poly and BI interview. He wanted to be a police officer since he was a kid and didn't give up. He starts the academy this August! Join us as he tells us his stor...

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Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe In this episode we interview Jesse who was DQ'd from a sheriff's department due to a miscommunication during the poly and BI interview. He wanted to be a police officer since he was a kid and didn't give up. He starts the academy this August! Join us as he tells us his story...

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Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe In this episode we interview Aeja, who is a recent graduate from FLETC academy for her job as a new Washington State tribal police officer. We discuss her application process, academy in New Mexico, and what it's like to be a police officer on Tribal Land. ------------------- Contac...

**Subscribers early release.** Public release will be on Friday - July 14th! Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe In this episode we interview Chad, who is on FTO in Arizona. We talk about his application process, academy, and balancing his family life with being a new police officer. ------------------- Contact Ken: ken[a...

Subscriber episode! The full episode with be available Wednesday - July 12th! Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe ⁠In this special follow-up episode, we welcome back Adria! Adria will share the differences between NorCal and SoCal reserve academies. Are the NorCal academies stress or no-stress? Hint: We had different opin...

Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe ⁠In this episode we interview Steve Marshall, who is a Reserve Deputy with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and a Director with the California Reserve police Officer's Association. Steve tells us what it takes to become a reserve officer, the academy, and the training requir...

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=== Become a subscriber for only $4.99 per month! Go to ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe⁠ In this episode we interview Gilbert, a Southern California School District police officer. Gilbert's hiring story is great as well! He applied at 28 departments and was non-selected 27 times!! He decided to part-time self-sponsor for 11 months at a local college academy and wa...

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Subscriber's Content: This is an introduction to Donovan Heavener's In Pursuit of The Badge. Donovan will be providing special advice from his recruitment, background investigations, and academy instructor experience. These special episodes will only be available to our paid subscribers! ** The Police Applicant Podcast is now offering additional member's only content for only $4.99 per...

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In this episode we interview John. He applied at 12 agencies and was met with DQ's or non-selects. He knew he was a good candidate and decided to attend a full-time self-sponsored academy, work part-time, and get two bachelor degrees! His gamble paid off and he was hired while in the academy. He recently started FTO and is now working patrol. This is such a great story of perseverance! _______...

In this episode we interview Mickey, a Midwest candidate. Mickey was raised by his dad after his mom fell into drug addiction. He decided he wanted to make something of himself and was accepted to college, but didn't have anywhere to stay. So, he slept in his car the night before his first day and went on to graduate with a four-year degree. Mickey overcame adversity and was recently hired and...

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We wrap up Christine's return to the podcast with part 2 of her interview. In this episode we continue on her journey as we delve into why she left street policing for campus. We have fun while discussing the pro & cons of each job. Let us know if you have any questions! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net...

On February 5, 2018, Rachael Flick’s entire life changed. Her husband of ten years was killed in the line of duty. Listen to Rachael tell her story of life, of death and the resilience that followed. This episode was also published on YouTube as a video. Don't miss this one. Rachael's Website: https://rachaelflick.com/about/   ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.n...

In this episode we interview Officer Em, who works for a police agency in Canada. We discuss the application process, backgrounds, and the academy. Donovan and I learned it's not easy to get hired up north!! Did you know they attend police college? Find out more in the great interview. ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policeback...

In this update, Ken talks about Officerprivacy.com, Should the podcast insert ads?, and helping the podcast show up in searches. Let's talk about the podcast! Here's the link to the survey I mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/XKdrGmPt2q19RRxw7 ___________________ ***You're now able to support the podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time...

This was a result of a recent data leak by LAPD. All 9300 LAPD officers' information and photos - including undercover officers - was released to anti-police hate groups. Officerprivacy.com specializes in scrubbing information off the Internet. This is for active & retired officers, police families, supporters and police applicants. Please take this seriously as credible threats are out th...

Join us as we sit down with our original co-host Christine! She joined the podcast when she was an applicant. She left to attend the police academy after she got hired by local PD. What's she up to now? Let's find out! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net...

In this episode we interview Texas parole officer Melissa about what it takes to do the job and what dealing with parolees is like. We also talk about her journey to become a police officer and what her application process has been about. Let's find out what dealing with ex-cons is all about! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policeb...

In this episode we interview Christina, who is a Surveillance Officer working with Domestic Violence offenders at a large Western US Probation Department. This is a law enforcement position we've never looked at before...until now. We know you'll enjoy this interview! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Don...