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.
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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As soon as we figure out how to stop all natural cocaine, we should immediately apply the same strategy to synthetic cocaine.
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Yes, law enforcement addresses illegal activity on the internet. Jurisdiction is often the largest problem for these cases. For example, a police officer in the United States cannot prosecute someone who is outside of the USA.
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Math is important for a variety of reasons. Everything from budgeting to accident reconstruction requires math. Street officers investigating any number of financial crimes have to be able to do simple to advanced math.
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Sommelier
What's your favorite bottle of wine for under $20?
Inner City English Teacher
Are you pressured by administrators to pass kids that aren't ready yet?
Rap Promoter / Manager
Do venues you rent express concern about a higher risk of violence because it's a rap concert?
It depends. Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
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I don't know. I'd guess yes for the city of NY, and probably for the rest of the state. NY dislikes armed citizens who can defend themselves.
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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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