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.
Every scene is different. If the crime is in progress, stopping the criminal from hurting others is the first priority. If the crime is not in progress (or once the criminal has been stopped), providing aid to injured people is the highest priority.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
I don't know. I did a lot of things as a cop, but I was never a K9 handler.
Nice jpg on an opinion blog. But there is no context to it, and it is therefore meaningless.
Antiques Dealer
Do you think today's "stuff" will one day be collected as valuable antiques?
CPR Trainer
Why does the 'official' CPR method change from time to time?
Investment Banker
Did you experience the notorious 100-hour work weeks?
Its the same as it is for everyone else. Show up and do your job; you'll be fine.
Ok.
It can be. Time away from the family, physical danger and dealing with other people's problems are just some of the downsides to the job.
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