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    Growing up as a kid I always wanted to make the world a safer place, I always had a desire for protecting people. Being a State Trooper was one of the careers that I can actually do what I love. I can see myself serving in protecting the people on the highway in Florida, I’m willing to move anywhere in the state of Florida so I can protect people. I know that it's a gigantic risk on my life, but I'm willing to take it. Although, the salary isn't much which is one main factor in life, I feel that

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    Johnny Rico, the main character in the book Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein, is a very simple minded boy, not entirely passionate about his opinions and easily conforming to what others tell him he should believe or do. The people that guided him towards his goals, beliefs, and dreams, though, were the several father figures displayed through the book. His actual father (i.e., Emilio Rico), his high school History and Moral Philosophy teacher (i.e., Dubois), and his training sergeant (i.e

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    for which we are now contending ... the ships themselves must be ruled under a system of absolute despotism. I trust that I have now made clear to you the tremendous responsibilities ... We must do the best we can with what we have” [1]. Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein is a science fiction novel written in 1959. The

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    In 1975, the New York State Police created the Division Canine Unit. Three Troopers were selected to receive the specialized training to become canine handlers. These first three Troopers were John Curry, Art Krug, and James Keogh. These Troopers were assigned to canines Crow, Miss Jicky, and Beretta respectively. These canines were purchased from the United States Army for the sum of $ 10,000.00. The canines were put into service solely as explosives detection canines in preparation for the 1980

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    A Senior Louisiana State trooper Steven Vincent, 43, was dead after receiving two gunshots in his head by a gunman, at the side of the road in Bell City, Louisiana, on Monday. Vincent was supposed to help a possibly impaired driver who was also responsible for his death. Reuters reported that Kevin Diagle, 54, was charged of first-degree murder and aggregated battery of a police. In a press conference, State Police Colonel Michael Edmonson detailed the scene that was recorded on a dashboard camera

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    State Trooper Interview For this assignment I was asked to interview someone within the criminal justice field. For my interview I decided to interview officer Lewis. I decided to make a couple of important questions that I was curious about. I will list these questions throughout my paper. Each one of the questions I created are very important to understand before you want to go into the criminal justice field. The first question I asked Officer Lewis was; what is your occupation? Officer Lewis

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    Virginia State Trooper at a Greyhound bus station. This tragedy occurred Thursday, March 31, in the afternoon around three p.m. A Virginia state trooper was said to be talking to another individual, the suspect, and then the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the trooper leaving him with serious life threatening injuries. After the suspect shot the trooper other State Troopers began firing their weapons on the suspect. This tragedy ended with the suspect dead, Virginia State Trooper with serious injuries

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    On April 29, 2017, Trooper Aaron Rumford was involved in a vehicle pursuit on West Wilson Boulevard in Wilson County. I have reviewed the corresponding investigative case file prepared by Sergeant Kenneth Hackett and my findings are as follows: Trooper Rumford was assisting Mount Juliet police in locating multiple subjects who had fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit, while on the lookout, Rumford observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the residential neighborhood. Rumford activated his

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    I want to Become a NJ State Trooper because I want to help people. I would be entering a career that has a long History of protecting and helping others with Honor, duty, and fidelity. It’s about doing the right thing following the law, acting honorably and treating others with respect. I've always believed in these words. I would add one more Integrity. Integrity is also important. Never change from your core values when making decisions. Always stay true to yourself. integrity is best displayed

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    1. I chose to apply to the Texas State troopers because of its high level of professionalism, and because I personally believe it is one of the best agencies to work for. 2. I think they would say I am a very cautious driver who is always on alert while behind the wheel. 3. I would say I am a very cautious while driving, as well as alert and ready to anticipate something happing. 4. I think it would be a great service for my country. I chose to further my education in the classroom and obtain

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