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Are the police that respond to 911 calls usually patrolling before they are called to a scene, or do they sometimes leave from the police station like firefighters do?

I'm assuming that smaller departments might do the second one more often?

Asked by Roger almost 11 years ago

Officers respond from whereever they are at the moment. They might be eating lunch, driving down the street or submitting evidence at the department. They do not sit around at the PD like the firefighters do.

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if me and my man break up do i haved to give him the phone he gave me as a gift back????

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What is it like for women in law enforcement? Are they taken seriously?

Asked by Aus over 10 years ago

Its the same as it is for everyone else. Show up and do your job; you'll be fine.

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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 11 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.

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Asked by Aron almost 11 years ago

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Unless he/she is being paid, the officer is off duty. Different states have differant laws on what authority an off duty officer has.

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Asked by notacop almost 11 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.

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Are the police that respond to 911 calls usually patrolling before they are called to a scene, or do they sometimes leave from the police station like firefighters do?

I'm assuming that smaller departments might do the second one more often?

if me and my man break up do i haved to give him the phone he gave me as a gift back????

What is it like for women in law enforcement? Are they taken seriously?

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.

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I am considering purchasing a collapsible baton purely for self defense, it is however illegal in the state I live in, how strict will local police officers be if I carry this?

is an officer of the law ever classed as off duty

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.

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Are the police that respond to 911 calls usually patrolling before they are called to a scene, or do they sometimes leave from the police station like firefighters do? I'm assuming that smaller departments might do the second one more often?

if me and my man break up do i haved to give him the phone he gave me as a gift back????

What is it like for women in law enforcement? Are they taken seriously?

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...

I am considering purchasing a collapsible baton purely for self defense, it is however illegal in the state I live in, how strict will local police officers be if I carry this?

is an officer of the law ever classed as off duty

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.

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Are the police that respond to 911 calls usually patrolling before they are called to a scene, or do they sometimes leave from the police station like firefighters do?

I'm assuming that smaller departments might do the second one more often?