Police Officer

Police Officer

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.

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Last Answer on October 29, 2014

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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?

Asked by Aron over 11 years ago

If it is a crime for you to carry the baton, then I would expect that you would be arrested.

Is there any way I can get into my hometown police academy by expressing to them that I need the job and was made for the job. I have been around drugs and done them and am afraid it will hurt me. I want this with all of my being!!!

Asked by Alysia over 12 years ago

You should contact the admissions officer and apply.

is an officer of the law ever classed as off duty

Asked by kelly fuller about 12 years ago

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

Should I report that three vehicles at different times in a gym parking lot will follow me home? I was able to get their license plate numbers. There has been a strange man who does not like that I work out there! This is a somewhat small town in WI,

Asked by Jane over 11 years ago

Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

In Florida, what is the worst case scenario for getting caught with a fake id (just fake in age) for getting into a club (i.e. a 17 year old with an id saying he's 18)? Can you be arrested? Or does the bouncer take your card?

Asked by Silas almost 12 years ago

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/Index.cfm

Somebody I know who lives in Michigan just told me he wanted to end his life. I don't know where he lives or any information about him where I can call somebody to tell them. I live in Toronto and feel like Im out of control with this situation

Asked by Desperate over 11 years ago

Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

How long does it take for a officer to wright a report

Asked by Jamiyssalinn@gmail.com over 11 years ago

It depends on the report.