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Old 12-17-2008, 04:55 PM
 
Location: Chicago--Bucktown
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Thanks for all the replies, guys. This feels like something I really want to do, but I know it's not something to just jump into, without doing the proper research.
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Old 12-17-2008, 06:03 PM
 
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The cpd has a hiring freeze and the last test they had in 2006 and they probably wont be giving one soon
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Old 12-17-2008, 06:42 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I would say you can count on two or maybe three hands how many times an officer is actually shot at AND hit every year.
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Old 12-18-2008, 07:07 AM
 
Location: houston
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I have a cousin and a brother-in-law who are CPD. Neither of them have ever been shot. And they both have been officers for at least 10 years. Seems like a good job if you can get it. I think the quality of the job depends a lot on where you'll be patrolling at.
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Old 12-18-2008, 09:07 AM
 
Location: TX
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The cpd has a hiring freeze and the last test they had in 2006 and they probably wont be giving one soon

True statement. I already researched Chicago. Start looking at other cities or states if you want to be a police officer in these hard times...
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Old 12-19-2008, 05:04 AM
 
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Another police officer was shot yesterday. Luckily is vest saved him and the offender was shot and killed
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Old 12-19-2008, 08:04 AM
 
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Most police officers in Chicago go their entire careers without ever firing their weapons. So, proportionally, the chance of being shot cannot be ignored but it happens on a scattered, infrequent basis.
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Old 12-19-2008, 11:04 AM
 
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Default Better qualify that...

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Most police officers in Chicago go their entire careers without ever firing their weapons. So, proportionally, the chance of being shot cannot be ignored but it happens on a scattered, infrequent basis.
Regular range based proficiency sessions are required. The majority of CPD never fires their weapon AT another being...
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Old 09-29-2010, 12:34 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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There will be a test soon:

City to hold first police entrace exam in four years :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: City Hall (http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/2754696,chicago-police-entrance-exam-092810.article - broken link)
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Old 09-29-2010, 05:46 AM
 
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Oh for heaven's sake.

You want a career with the CPD? The upfront pay ain't all that great, but there are many exciting career opportunities for you! You can specialize in any of the force's many traditional roles, including:

*Graft
*Bribery
*Protection rackets
*Drugs
*Planting evidence
*Kickbacks

Does harassing racial minorities sound fun to you? If yes, great! Are you a racial minority who would like to "get back at" those pesky Men Holding You Down? Also great! As we say on our website: Your only limitation is your imagination!

I can't believe I went two whole pages in a thread about the Chicago police without reading one of the above. You have grown weak since I left you, Chicago.
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