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.
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.
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.
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.
see my answer in the follow up question
Parcel Delivery Mailman
Are you a lot stronger and more fit because of your job?
Waitress
Do you get annoyed when people use Groupons?
Sommelier
Do you occasionally get a little turned off by wine snobbery?
I don't know. You are the one telling the story. I'll assume you are telling the truth.
I don't know what your state's laws may be in regard to this. I would hope that most departments would not hire a convicted armed robber, but that's just me.
Yes. Some departments may not allow it, but I know of some that do. Check with the recruiter at the agency you apply to.
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