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James Hammond

Criminal Investigator at Dallas County District Attorney's Office
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Dallas, Texas
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caleb Nov 19, 2025 458 views

If I were to go into some form of law enforcement or first responder occupation, how would I continue to grow professionally and mentally, and persevere in a field that can seem mentally and physically draining and taxing?

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look at this and making this scholarship even possible! I am currently a senior in High School. After I graduate, I plan on attending college to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. I have already taken courses on Cybercrime, Terrorism Psychology, and...

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Izequiel Aug 11, 2025 641 views

Is becoming a police officer actually worth the risk?

I’m in 8th grade and have always wanted to become a police officer. I have seen the benefits but now I question the safety of myself becoming a police officer. I wonder if it is worth the risk. If you can help me answer my questions please contact me.

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Ashleigh Apr 26, 2025 2365 views

What are the career steps in law enforcement to become a detective?

I have the dream to be a detective, but I am not sure where to start. I have had thoughts of joining the NYPD, but how dangerous is that? I have also considered being a state trooper. What are the steps and how long, on average, would the process take before I could become a detective? And...

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Ciara Apr 09, 2025 831 views

How and what do you do handle situations with hostile or aggravated people involved with law enforcement ?

I'm a senior in high school going to study criminal justice in college.

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Carson Feb 26, 2025 2376 views

Is this feasible?

My career plan is to go to police academy, become a state trooper, then if I get enough funds, go to U of I law school. Is this a feasible career path?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Dec 12, 2024 1038 views

How can I find a scholarship to study crime investigation?

I am seeking a scholarship, especially fully funded. l did A level in business studies, economics and geography. My dream is to study the crime investigating department, which is law reinforcement. I'm located in Zimbabwe.

*Note: This question is asked anonymously by a student.

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Lyla (Lyl) Oct 12, 2024 770 views

how did you know you wanted to work in law enforcement?

currently I've been binge watching this series called CSI on Hulu. The show is from the 2000s and it has made me want to be a CSI or work as a homicide detective and learn more about the law enforcement field and forensics, my only problem is is that I don't know if this is merely a hyper...

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jorge Oct 02, 2024 911 views

Hey I am 17 yr old looking for advice on anything I could do to get a good start on a career in law enforcement.

I am currently in criminal justice and attended a law enforcement youth academy my plan after high school is to possibly go into corrections as a correctional officer until the age of 21 then go into the police academy so any advice that would help or anything I could take such as other...

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Wilmer Aug 29, 2024 830 views

What do you guys think is best for me trying to study criminal justice later on go onto law enforcement and or should I get straight to the point and go to the academy ?

I’m a middle schooler and my grades are kinda good and I’ve been wanting to do law enforcement since I heard my brother might be in law enforcement it sounded good and I wanna do it as well they get paid good enough to maintain yourself and others and it sounds like a fun job that I would...

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Sara Aug 07, 2024 1823 views

What organizations can I join (as a volunteer) to gain experience about the law?

I’m a high school student who wants to pursue law as a profession. I have all the extracurriculars, the grades, volunteer hours etc. But none of them are related to anything regarding the law. I know I can’t really do any internships in a law firm or anything of the sort but is there any non...

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cameron Jun 27, 2024 614 views

What type of cardio and or endurance is required to become a deputy for Law enforcement and would walking and jogging about 4-6 miles a day be a good beginning?

should I make my goal higher like 8-10 miles a day or should I go for 10-12 miles because I usually walk and or jog about 8 or so miles a day

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Peyton Feb 07, 2024 930 views

I am an 8th grader and already stressing about what I want to be, I wanted to be a homicide detective but I saw that I would have to be a police officer and now I'm not so sure, can you help?

I want to be a homicide detective but now I'm just confused and stressed, please help me out.

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Robert Jan 09, 2024 2583 views

what do you do as a patrol officer?

what do you do as a patrol officer?

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Sydney Oct 08, 2023 731 views

How do you proceed a case if the victims won’t give you any evidence or information?

How do you get your client to share the information you need to win the case

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Kaedin Oct 04, 2023 750 views

How can you join the police department and do you have to be a state resident to join the police department

Why does the police officers say 10-4 and other police code talk and why do you have to switch the signrens while going through a intersection and what age can you retire and or you can keep working