In this episode we interview Bakersfield PD (Calif.) Officer Ian Whittington. He was our guest on episode 23. He told us how he was the #1 candidate for hire, entered the academy and quit on day one. Ian returned to the academy after some real soul searching and recently completed probation. He shares what his FTO experience was like. Another great interview with Ian!

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In this special YouTube Live episode, the investigators discuss the dreaded oral interview. Donovan, Minerva, and Ken break down what you need to know about the interview and how to pass it. 

You can find another more in-depth discussion on this interview on episode 3 with retired LAPD mentor/recruiter Caroline Zavala.   

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Join us tonight on YouTube Live (The Police Applicant Podcast) and Facebook Live (The Police Applicant Group-North America) for this special event. The background investigators will host a no-holds barred discussion on how LAPD's hiring crisis came to be. We'll have a special guest joining us via call-in. You'll be able to ask questions and get answers. See you there! 

In this interview we interview Ron Z., who is a deputy sheriff in Nebraska. We discuss the hiring process, academy, and FTO. The FTO process was an interesting discussion!

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In this episode we interview Sgt. Eric Tung and Officer Brian Cortinas of the Kent, Washington PD Recruitment Unit. We talk about war stories, recruitment, testing, physical training, and being a cop in 2022. 

Kent PD is hiring: Kent Police Department Law Enforcement Careers (kentpolicerecruiting.com)

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In this episode we interview Thomas, a California deputy sheriff. He failed his first self-sponsored academy, returned a few months later and became the class president. He's been on for four years and is working patrol. This is a great story!

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Minerva hosts this special edition episode about women in law enforcement. Our guests are Officer Katie C. (east coast) and Sgt. Sharon K (west coast). This episode is a great listen for our female and male applicants alike. The women talk about working in a male dominated profession, the academy, recruitment, and the challenges facing female officers. You don't want to miss this one!

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In this episode we interview Jarrod who is an applicant from Florida. We discuss his journey so far. Jarrod is also a black belt instructor in Jiu-Jitsu. A big part of this episode is about self-defense and the need to be ready for street fighting that is inherent to patrol work. Are you ready to defend yourself in the street?

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This is a special update about you guys! Ken covers our most popular recent episodes, how you can join us in a special event roundtable, and other news! Get caught up! 

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