Vancouver, WA PD

[jkey]

where in TX are you from?

[sillyapple]

another fellow officer from TX willing to move to WA.

[jkey]

does anyone here work for VPD? My wife and I are considering moving to the area and I am looking for a good PD to work for. I am currently a police officer in Mesquite, TX, and would like to work for a department/city of similar size. How is VPD's reputation with the community and with the criminals? Are they allowed to chase for any reason or do they have a chase policy that only allows them to chase for a violent felony? Are they an aggressive department where the officers are allowed to do their job without micro management from upstairs? What kind of weapons do they carry? Are you allowed to carry a personal firearm or do you have to carry what they issue (which I assume is a Glock) These are just a few questions. So far VPD is my top choice. Any information anyone can provide will be much appreciated. Thanks! -JKey