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The Police Applicant Podcast

Do you want to pass the background investigation? Retired veteran LAPD background investigator, Ken Roybal will help you navigate the hiring process for police departments in the US and Canada. Let's ... Read more

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Ep. 40 - Jarrod's Journey - "Are you ready for a street fight?"

Ep. 40 - Jarrod's Journey - "Are you ready for a street fight?"

In this episode we interview Jarrod who is an applicant from Florida. We discuss his journey so far. Jarrod is also a bl... Read more

15 Jul 2022

1hr 9mins

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You guys are AMAZING! (and other news!)

You guys are AMAZING! (and other news!)

This is a special update about you guys! Ken covers our most popular recent episodes, how you can join us in a special e... Read more

2 Jul 2022

10mins

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Ep. 39 - Conversation with the LT - The Academy, Education, and Women in LE

Ep. 39 - Conversation with the LT - The Academy, Education, and Women in LE

In this episode we interview a Lt from a large southern U.S. department about her academy experience, whether getting a ... Read more

1 Jul 2022

1hr 44mins

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Ep. 38 - LAPD Ofcr. Ruben Avalos - "I didn't quit!"- 33 apps, 10 DQ's in 10 years

Ep. 38 - LAPD Ofcr. Ruben Avalos - "I didn't quit!"- 33 apps, 10 DQ's in 10 years

LAPD Officer Ruben Avalos spent ten years trying to become an officer. After 33 apps and 10 DQ's in 10 years, he finally... Read more

17 Jun 2022

1hr 39mins

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Ep. 37 - Richard's Journey: An Amazing Comeback Story!

Ep. 37 - Richard's Journey: An Amazing Comeback Story!

In this episode we interview Richard. He was hired by a So Cal agency, got injured in the academy, self-sponsored, got h... Read more

3 Jun 2022

1hr 25mins

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Ep. 36 - Nathan's Journey: "I Just Got Hired!"

Ep. 36 - Nathan's Journey: "I Just Got Hired!"

In this episode we interview Midwest applicant Nathan who was just hired and will start the academy in July. Nathan's en... Read more

20 May 2022

1hr 32mins

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Ep. 35 - Sgt. Steve Gould - Small Town Policing

Ep. 35 - Sgt. Steve Gould - Small Town Policing

In this episode we interview Sgt. Steve Gould who works for a small-town agency in Massachusetts. He's also a former LAP... Read more

6 May 2022

1hr 38mins

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Ep. 34 - Donovan Heavener: Washington State Background Investigator

Ep. 34 - Donovan Heavener: Washington State Background Investigator

In this episode we interview Federal Way, Washington PD Recruitment & Background Investigator Donovan Heavener. We d... Read more

22 Apr 2022

1hr 44mins

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Ep. 33 - Sgt. Steven Zollars - Concord, NC Recruitment Supervisor

Ep. 33 - Sgt. Steven Zollars - Concord, NC Recruitment Supervisor

In this episode we interview Sgt. Steven Zollars who is the OIC of Recruitment and Backgrounds for the Concord, NC PD. W... Read more

8 Apr 2022

1hr 18mins

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Special Episode: Ben Darby-Officer Needs Help

Special Episode: Ben Darby-Officer Needs Help

Please note: The Police Applicant Podcast is publishing this episode to bring attention to this case. We are not persona... Read more

6 Apr 2022

48mins

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