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.
I would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
If someone is being abused, please call 911. If you are suicidal, please call 911.
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.
Bartender
Which customers are the worst tippers?
Birthday Party Clown
OK seriously, how DOES the clown car thing work?
Zookeeper and Animal Trainer
Which cuddly-seeming animals are actually dangerous to be around?
Probably.
Ok.
Maybe. Are you an adult and can you show the property in dispute was clearly owned by you? There are too many factors for me to make any kind of determination on what you might be able to do. Why don't you got talk to a local police officer?
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