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Michael Branham

Retired 40 plus years Officer to Chief (Director/Constable, as well).
Protective Service Occupations
Peoria, Arizona
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Anneliese Apr 17 440 views

what should I look out for when joining Protective Services?

This is my first time doing a real job and I am going to be joining Protective Services Trade

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Laura Feb 28 1733 views

When being a Cop does bravery play a big part in the job?

I am 14 years old, 8th grader, and bilingual.

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Frankie Feb 28 413 views

How can I be more hardworking than others at being a border patrol officer to be noticed by higher ranks?

Respectfully asking.

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Jason Feb 27 307 views

As an 8th grader, how can I prepare in advance to be nice when I am a police officer?

I am an 8th grader in middle school

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Cooper Feb 15 3500 views

In a police academy, are you required to get tazed?

In a police training academy, are you required to get tazed? I just don’t like the feeling of electrical shock going through my body

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Jacob Dec 03, 2023 1088 views

What are some good tips to becoming a state trooper after the military?

What should I research or start doing routinely to accomplish this?

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Samuel Nov 28, 2023 946 views

Am not a high school graduate but I want to succeed with my skill and talent how do I go about this in though it hurt me a lot and cause me pain?

How to succeed the ridiculous of life without formal education

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Emmaleigh Jul 31, 2023 1071 views

What is the environment like being in law enforcement?

Is the environment good or bad?

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Tim Jul 25, 2023 328 views

How often should i workout to get into the police force and stay in shape for soccer?

How often should i workout to get into the police force. i go around 5 times per week. but i also cant get too big otherwise it can affect my sport. any ideas?

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aida Jul 08, 2023 743 views

how do I become a politician? how do I sign up for the CIA?

yes I'm only 14 but I've always wanted to work for the USA in the government system coming from me who's a Latina with immigrant parents I want to succeed in life I want to work as an undercover agent but what first steps should I take? what highschool classes should I take and how do I start...

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Tanya Jun 30, 2023 1842 views

Is it really possible to get hired as a full-time corrections officer with no high school diploma or work experience of any kind?

Is this really an option for a full-time position with benefits?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 28, 2023 485 views

Becoming a police officer doesn’t require a college degree - so I don’t need one, right? ?

Note: this question is part of our professionals series where volunteers share questions they wish they saw on the platform

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Sylvia May 21, 2023 375 views

Im going into hight school and i to learn how to be a police and how to do it and study also the work out so i could prepare?

If you have any tips or advice

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Pablo May 15, 2023 329 views

How long did you have to train?, What was your motivation?

what is something that you have to be a police officer

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Connor May 15, 2023 465 views

Is law enforcement worth it?

Im in 9th grade and trying to decide what specialty program to take is working in law enforcement fun and exciting? Is it a dynamic environment that feels rewarding?