The objective of swatting is to trick police dispatchers into believing there is an ongoing or imminent threat or crime that requires immediate intervention by police at a victim’s home or office. The hope is a flood of armed police will interfere with, frighten and embarrass the...
Due to their critical role in public safety, the dispatch center is the only room within the Police Department staffed 24/7. The Dispatch Center built a wellness space for dispatchers to get a much-needed reprieve from the stressful nature of their role within the Police Department. Three (3...
and experience as a dispatcher can be an advantage in getting hired as an officer. Attending a Citizen Police Academy or participating in a ride-along program may also be helpful. At the very least, any of the above options will give a person enough of a taste of police work to know wh...
Overnight patrols spotted a few cracked windows in the area overnight, and by 8:30 a.m. Los Angeles Police Department dispatchers were being flooded with calls from residents in the Playa del Rey area where 18 cars were damaged in the span of 30 minutes early Sunda...
Non-Police Officer Work that Shows Police Qualities.List jobs or volunteer positions where you worked with the public or used law enforcement skills. Sales experienceor volunteering with seniors or children show valuable public interaction. Anything that shows self-discipline and work ethic belongs on...