Policing in Practice Videos

How does law enforcement look at recruits' drug use and past drug use?

Brian D. Fitch, co-author and retired lieutenant of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

 

How does law enforcement look at recruits' use of social media?

Brian D. Fitch, co-author and retired lieutenant of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

 

What recruitment and interview tips do you have for students interested in policing careers?

Jeri Williams, Chief of Police with the Oxnard Police Department

 

How do applicants' possible use of drugs and social media play roles in recruitment?

Jeri Williams, Chief of Police with the Oxnard Police Department

 

What competencies of new police force candidates do you feel need improvement?

Jeri Williams, Chief of Police with the Oxnard Police Department

 

What are some challenges of achieving diversity in the police force?

Jeri Williams, Chief of Police with the Oxnard Police Department

 

What do you find as the most enjoyable aspects of policing?

Jeri Williams, Chief of Police with the Oxnard Police Department

 

Experience of the recruitment and selection processes

Kevin Wilmott, Police Officer in Southern California

 

Challenging aspects of the recruitment and selection processes

Kevin Wilmott, Police Officer in Southern California

 

What advice do you have for students interested in a policing career?

Kevin Wilmott, Police Officer in Southern California

 

Experience as a dispatcher

Kevin Wilmott, Police Officer in Southern California

 

What do you find as the most enjoyable aspect of being a police officer?

Kevin Wilmott, Police Officer in Southern California