Ask a Recruiter – Question #24

Posted by SacPD Recruiter on October 19th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter

Posted by moveongreg If I have already applied to be a Police Officer in the past and didn’t pass the background does that preclude me from trying again or in your opinion it wouldn’t be in my or the departments time and effort to try again. Thanks Dear moveongreg, I understand your dilemma in wanting [...]

Ask Officer Michelle – Question #95

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 18th, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by Maralyn Hello, My question regards Halloween. I’ve read your suggestions for safety but would like your recommendation for homeowners who cannot be at home on Oct. 31. Many in our NW groups will be attending school functions. What condition should we leave our homes in? Lights on inside and out? No front porch [...]

Ask Officer Michelle – Question #94

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 18th, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by xwingo Hi Officer Michelle, My question is this. My daughter is moving out of her house because her boyfriend who is not on the rental agreement will not leave. He was given a three-day notice on Sunday evening so he should be out by Weds. night. We, (my husband, daughter and I) are [...]

SacPD Dispatcher Academy 2 – They Graduate!

Posted by Blog Moderator on October 18th, 2007 — in SacPD Dispatcher Academy

We Graduated!!!! This past Friday, October 12, 2007, all seven recruits graduated to Dispatcher I’s. We were all so filled with anticipation that throughout the ceremony we kept forgetting when to sit down. As comical as it was, our leaders were still there to remind us when to sit. The past ten weeks were tough, [...]

Ask A Recruiter – Question #23

Posted by SacPD Recruiter on October 18th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter

Posted by djsticks i have a quick question if you are convicted of a felony at the age of 15 does that enable you from joining the police department i was told at the age of 18 that my record was sealed if that makes a differance Dear djsticks,If you have ever been convicted of [...]

Ask Officer Michelle – Question #93

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 12th, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by jfoj Hi Officer Michelle. I was wondering what you guys do with you’re cars after you retire them. Do you sell them to smaller agencies? Do you scrap them (hopefully not!) or do you sell them at auctions? I recently bought a police interceptor from the CHP and am extremely satisfied with it, [...]

Ask A Recruiter – Question #22

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 12th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter, Recruiting

Posted by cargo100 I am looking for review material for the upcoming October 20th test date. Could someone please point me to where I might find it? thanks Dear Cargo100, The written test offered by the city of Sacramento is pretty generic. There are a multitude of books you can buy both on line and [...]

Ask Officer Michelle – Question # 92

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 12th, 2007 — in Answers From Officer Michelle

Posted by Regina I have a question. It has been very difficult finding an answer. My son’s father just got arrested for his fourth DUI. His first two were in 1999 in Sacramento and Woodland. His third was in 2001 in Santa Clara County. I tried to look up DUI laws and some read that [...]

Halloween Safety Tips

Posted by Officer Michelle on October 11th, 2007 — in News & Information

The Sacramento Police Department wants to wish everyone a safe and goulish night. There are a few safety tips that the department wants to offer. For Trick-or-Treaters: Stay in your own or a familiar neighborhood Bring a flashlight or glow stick Stop only at houses with their lights on Don’t go into strangers’ homes for [...]

Additional Clarification on Tattoo Policy

Posted by Blog Moderator on October 9th, 2007 — in Answers From A Recruiter

This is additional clarification on “Ask A Recruiter Question #21″ regarding the Sacramento Police Department’s policy on officers having tattoos.  According to SacPD’s Professional Standards Unit, new SacPD employees should expect that they will not be allowed to display any tattoos while on duty, offensive or otherwise.  For example, if they have tattoos on their forearms, they [...]


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