I applied online. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at Suffolk County Police in Nov 2010
Interview
1. Pass the Exam
2. Initial orientation if you scored high enough
3. 10 days to complete comprehensive life questionnaire and application
4. Physical fitness test
5. Sit down with investigator and review application package
6. Medical check and full physical
7. Psychological written exams (3)
8. Oral psychological interview
9. Second interview with investigator to review psych results
10. Polygraph
11. If passed all of the above a job offer made if academy class is going in