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Coffee & Donuts: Reporting Fender Benders and Accidents
Do you need to disclose a minor accident on your police background packet? Learn how investigators evaluate driving history and why leaving out a fender bender could create a bigger integrity concern than the accident...
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How To Do A Zoom Interview
Learn how to prepare for a virtual police hiring interview, from your attire and background to lighting, camera placement, and eye contact. We also cover technology checks and backup plans to avoid preventable...
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Police Disqualified Me - Should I Appeal?
Should you appeal a police hiring disqualification over your employment history? Learn when an appeal makes sense, how past terminations can affect future applications, and why improving your articulation and...
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Don’t Ask the Police Recruiter this Question
Learn why asking "How did I do?" can leave the wrong impression during the police hiring process. We cover what success indicators to watch for instead and how professionalism and patience can help you stand out....
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Coffee & Donuts: Hiding This From The Police Background (It's Not Worth It)
Should you disclose a minor workplace reprimand during the police hiring process? We explain how background investigators evaluate employment history, the difference between an honest mistake and an omission, and why...
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What to Expect at the Police Academy
Wondering what the police academy is really like? Learn what to expect from the physical, academic, and practical training, why your mindset and professionalism matter, and how your performance throughout the academy...
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Coffee & Donuts: Should I Hide My Social Media?
Should you delete your social media before applying to become a police officer? We explain how background investigators review online activity, why deleting posts isn't always the answer, what modern social media...
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What Do Police Background Investigators See Before Calling You
Before a background investigator ever contacts you, they've already reviewed your Personal History Statement and supporting documents. Learn what they're looking for, how omissions and inconsistencies can affect your...
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Coffee & Donuts: What's Really in a Police Background Interview
Learn how the police background investigation and polygraph work together, how to prepare for your background interview, and what investigators are evaluating throughout the hiring process. We also cover interview...
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Why Applicants Fail Over Old Employment Issues
Your employment history is more than just a list of past jobs. In this video, we explain what background investigators look for, how work history patterns can affect your chances of getting hired, and how to properly...
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A Police Conditional Offer Doesn't Mean What You Think
This week on Coffee & Donuts, we explain what a Conditional Offer is in the police hiring process. Learn what it means, what phases may still be ahead, and what to expect after receiving one....
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Made a Mistake on Your Police PHS? Do This Immediately!
If you find a mistake on your Personal History Statement (PHS), don't panic—but don't ignore it either. In this video, we explain how to properly correct the issue, why honesty and integrity matter, and when it may be...
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