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jamestown0509
Hi, if this is a civil service job there probably would be a test and if so write to them asking for an application which should list the qualifications for the job and on the back usually is listed what the test consists of. I’m not sure what training they offer to you but it should be extensive enough so you are cognizant of the responsibilities that you have, what you can and cannot do to defend yourself in case of an attack, backup systems, types of communication devices, etc...
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Social Workers Need To Step Up And Replace Cops
There is an article in Slate titled, “We Can’t Just Replace Cops With Social Workers” (see summation below). While I have immense respect for social workers and all others involved in the helping professions, I have little appreciation for some of the author’s observations. Cops are taking a public relations beating throughout the country as to use of force. It could be cut in half (or more) if social workers responded to mental health, domestic, homelessness, suicide and child-related problems. Cops have been calling for this for decades. Officers don’t have the training to handle many social issues... read full story
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