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.
Police officers are not required to arrest someone at the time of the crime. People can be arrested after the crime has been committed.
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Probably.
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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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You should contact a Maryland police department for information.
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Not usually. A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.
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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.
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