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• As a lateral law enforcement officer...

Qualifications 3

• How many years of law enforcement experience must I have to be considered a Lateral Law Enforcement Officer?
• How will it be determined if I am eligible to become a lateral law enforcement officer?
• Who determines my lateral law enforcement officer service?

Process 3

• Process Questions
• Will I have the opportunity to qualify with the same sidearm I qualified with from my prior agency?
• Can I get study material before I enter the academy?

Training / Academy 4

• Will there be college equivalent credits earned after completion of the Lateral Law Enforcement Officer Program?
• How many years are required to apply with specialized units within MPD?
• Will my experience determine where and how I’m assigned with MPD?
• As a lateral officer will I have to attend the entire 24 week police training academy?

Compensation 2

• Will I be able to transfer my leave accumulated from my prior agency?
• Will I have the opportunity to negotiate my starting salary based on my law enforcement experience?

Retirement Questions 10

• Does MPD have a mandatory age retirement?
• Will I receive retirement credit for prior lateral service?
• What is lateral law enforcement officer service?
• What retirement plan is available to lateral hires?
• When can I retire?

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