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.
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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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.
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I don't know. You should pop in to the local department, introduce yourself and ask. They might even have a citizens academy where they go over all of the department's functions.
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Not usually. A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.
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Pharmacist
Why is an advanced degree required to dole out pills at a pharmacy?
Aircraft Mechanic
Did you ever catch something critical right before a plane was about to take off?
Waitress
Do you get annoyed when people use Groupons?
No, I am not paid to participate here. I don't think I've seen the Alaska Satte Trooper show. I tend to avoid cop programs.
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Texas Rangers for non-patrol. LAPD-type for patrol (though with two shoulder patches)
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You should contact a Maryland police department for information.
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