BlueSheepdog
10 Years Experience
Around the Way, FL
Male, 40
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 would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
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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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A forensic science degree may be useful for certain specialized duties. The academy teaches the absolute basics needed to begin a policing career. It does not teach you everything you need to know. It is a starting point only.
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If backup is available, only a fool would try to arrest more than one person at a time. Even with only one suspect, it is foolish to try to make an arrest without assistance. This all assumes that there is not an emergency requiring immediate action and that the officer isn't working alone in a remote area.
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CPR Trainer
Just how effective is the Heimlich, really?
Casting Director
Are the melt-down auditions on American Idol staged?
Meter Maid
What's the meanest thing anyone's ever said to you?
I'm not sure if there is a question in there. However, you have not described anything criminal. Law enforcement does not investigate civil issues.
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Ok.
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Talk to your guidance counselor on what options are available at your school. You want to make sure you have a solid background in english, math and science. Sports are also something you should be involved in. If there is a law enforcement explorers unit in your area, you should check it out.
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