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I spoke with DPS less than 30 minutes ago simply because I prefer talking with a real person and I am once again a newbie applicant but that is ok with me. I am just happy that I will soon be armed as my knife throwing skill is subpar !

I appreciate all the warm welcome backs, thank you all.

All the best,
Gregg

cmgee67 wrote:I'm in the same boat! All I lack is polygraph and psychological eval and it's off to the academy I go for my local PD

What PD are you looking at? I am starting the application process with Liberty County Sheriffs Office. I introduced myself to a Deputy this past week and they have opening's in every aspect. I was a court bailiff and security officer so that is the position I am pursuing. I had to take a psychological evaluation just to enter the academy but do not stress out about it ok. I was not required to take a poly but I was not "department" bound like you.

Being honest is always the best policy.

Wear the badge with honor when you get hired,
Gregg

cmgee67 wrote:1st off thank you for your service, second I'm not sure if you have to or not. If I were you I'd go ahead and do it. Also I don't think I'd put retired police officer unless you plan on staying "retired" I know prob nothing bad would come of it but I wouldn't unless I'm retired.

Thank you for your kind words and support. I was not planning or wanting to use the "retired" aspect as I am still applying with various departments, one could say "The day I retire is the day they plant me" . As mentioned I have no issue regarding the fee's and will gladly pay them and following the DPS process ie the KISS method is best.

Stay safe my friends,
Gregg

Hello everyone it has been over a year since I have been on the forum so howdy to all.

Let me start by saying that I let my CHL expire a few years back but last summer I took the course again and still have one year left to apply so no worries there. Anyway I just started a new job that I really like so I now have the funds but since it is Sunday the DPS office is closed I am up early on this great morning so thought I would ask the "Brain Trust" here .

I have two questions...
1. Since I once held a CHL and I am a former Deputy Sheriff and still maintain a "valid/in good standing" Texas Peace Officers License my finger prints are already on file. Do I still have to get them taken? I understand that a injury of some kind can alter ones finger print thus I do not have a issue getting finger printed again, just asking.

2. I am not with a police department at this time so can I consider/use "retired Police Officer" and save some money?

God Bless Texas ,
Gregg