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.
If someone is being abused, please call 911. If you are suicidal, please call 911.
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Not usually. A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.
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Ok.
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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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Security / Bodyguard
Are you expected to take a bullet that's meant for someone you're guarding?
Call Center Employee (Retail)
When do your policies allow you to hang up on a rude caller?
School Teacher
Are teachers underpaid?
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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Probably.
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I would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
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