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.
I don't know. She should probably contact an attorney.
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.
I don't know.
It depends on the circumstances. For example, if police received a 911 call from a building and the doorman tried to block the officers' entry, he would be arrested for obstruction.
Magician
What's the most amazing magic trick you've ever seen?
Lifeguard
Are most public pools just gross lakes of bodily fluids?
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Is there or isn't there a cure for AIDS?
It depends on the circumstances.
If children are in danger, please call the emergency line.
I'm not about to make a judgement call on what is or is not a violation of some state's laws on cyber bullying. However, I would encourage you and everyone else to (1) ignore other people's hurtful words and (2) if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing.
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