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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Yep.
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I'm afraid I cannot explain the why, just take a few guesses. I believe the first study was conducted in San Diego during the 1970's. There may have been additional studies since then. Put Google to work - I imagine that you should be able to find the study published online. Also, there may be newer studies that support or contradict the original.
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I don't know what your state's laws may be in regard to this. I would hope that most departments would not hire a convicted armed robber, but that's just me.
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CPR Trainer
Why does the 'official' CPR method change from time to time?
School Bus Driver
Do the kids treat you with the same amount of respect as other authority figures at school?
Day Care Provider
Is it ok w/your employer if you babysit one of the kids outside of daycare hours?
see my answer in the follow up question
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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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Not usually. A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.
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