Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
I don't know why you would call the police for "noise and construction violations." If the neighbor is playing the stereo too loud, I'll just walk over and talk to him. If he is building something on his property that I don't like - well, that's my problem. It is HIS property and he can do what he wants to with it. Try talking to your neighbor and not calling the police for non-criminal matters.
Getting up early, cooking, cleaning and taking care of a family member are not abuse. If there is some type of actual abuse going on, he needs to contact the local law enforcement agency.
Contact a family law attorney.
Possibly. Contact the recruiting division of the Maine State Police. They will answer all of your questions and assist you with the application process.
Call Center Employee (Retail)
What's the meanest thing someone's said to you on the phone?
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Stand-Up Comedian
Did your career blow up after you performed on the Tonight Show / Conan?
It is impossible to say. A department will generally have guidelines regarding manpower as it relates to the call volume or work load of each unit.
Ask me a serious question.
Nothing is going to happen if you don't do anything. Why contact the police if you don't want to cooperate with the investigation?
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