Ask a Police Officer anything

615 Questions

Last Answer on October 29, 2014

Hello. I live in an area policed by a county department. But my village has its own small police department of 6 or 5 men. Apparently, it's staffed 24/7. How could shifts possibly be organized to make that possible? (They answer their own calls.)

Asked by Name over 12 years ago

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.

843 Votes

When cops do prostitution stings, are the arrests always made on the spot? How likely are police to make arrests if the act isn't witnessed in a sting type operation? Been watching a lot of dateline predator stories and the topic never comes up.

Asked by notacop almost 12 years ago

Police officers are not required to arrest someone at the time of the crime. People can be arrested after the crime has been committed.

843 Votes

Hello, I was wondering if over a year ago while being broken up with I told my girlfriend I was gona stab myself and she called 911 and I willingly went to hospitol slept off my drunkines and went home if that would disqualify me from becoming a cop?

Asked by TCA almost 12 years ago

Probably.

842 Votes

Would getting a degree in forensic science be useful for policing? I hear that everything you need to know will be taught during the academy? THX for your time.

Asked by Jimmy almost 12 years ago

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.

841 Votes

Also on Jobstr...

Sr. Software Engineer

Are those $12,000 "learn to program" bootcamps a rip-off?

Obstetrician Gynecologist

Has being an OBGYN affected your own beliefs about when "life" begins?

Subway Store Manager

The 6" sub is too small and the 12" is too big. Why no 9-inch sub?

Is it legal to conceal carry a telescopic baton in Maryland? Baton is a loose label and doesn't seem to be categorized as a dangerous or deadly weapon. As long as it isn't carried with intent to harm my understand is it should be legal.

Asked by Jester714 almost 12 years ago

You should contact a Maryland police department for information.

841 Votes

Does a police station have an onsite medical person like a Nurse in the building?

Thanks

Asked by Edwurd about 12 years ago

Not usually. A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.

841 Votes

Hi! I'm Vanessa and I was wondering if it is hard being a police officer

Asked by Vanessa almost 12 years ago

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.

841 Votes

Showing 407 - 413

Show All

194 More Answers by Police Officer

Last 7

56 57 58 59 60 61

...

Next 7 Answers

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hello. I live in an area policed by a county department. But my village has its own small police department of 6 or 5 men. Apparently, it's staffed 24/7. How could shifts possibly be organized to make that possible? (They answer their own calls.)

When cops do prostitution stings, are the arrests always made on the spot? How likely are police to make arrests if the act isn't witnessed in a sting type operation? Been watching a lot of dateline predator stories and the topic never comes up.

Hello, I was wondering if over a year ago while being broken up with I told my girlfriend I was gona stab myself and she called 911 and I willingly went to hospitol slept off my drunkines and went home if that would disqualify me from becoming a cop?

Would getting a degree in forensic science be useful for policing? I hear that everything you need to know will be taught during the academy? THX for your time.

Also on Jobstr...

Is it legal to conceal carry a telescopic baton in Maryland? Baton is a loose label and doesn't seem to be categorized as a dangerous or deadly weapon. As long as it isn't carried with intent to harm my understand is it should be legal.

Does a police station have an onsite medical person like a Nurse in the building?

Thanks

Hi! I'm Vanessa and I was wondering if it is hard being a police officer

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hello. I live in an area policed by a county department. But my village has its own small police department of 6 or 5 men. Apparently, it's staffed 24/7. How could shifts possibly be organized to make that possible? (They answer their own calls.)

When cops do prostitution stings, are the arrests always made on the spot? How likely are police to make arrests if the act isn't witnessed in a sting type operation? Been watching a lot of dateline predator stories and the topic never comes up.

Hello, I was wondering if over a year ago while being broken up with I told my girlfriend I was gona stab myself and she called 911 and I willingly went to hospitol slept off my drunkines and went home if that would disqualify me from becoming a cop?

Would getting a degree in forensic science be useful for policing? I hear that everything you need to know will be taught during the academy? THX for your time.

Also on Jobstr...

Is it legal to conceal carry a telescopic baton in Maryland? Baton is a loose label and doesn't seem to be categorized as a dangerous or deadly weapon. As long as it isn't carried with intent to harm my understand is it should be legal.

Does a police station have an onsite medical person like a Nurse in the building?Thanks

Hi! I'm Vanessa and I was wondering if it is hard being a police officer

Login

Forgot Your Password?

Register

Does a police station have an onsite medical person like a Nurse in the building?

Thanks