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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What can you do if someone steals your petrol ?

Asked by sharna over 11 years ago

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

Hey there. I'm approaching my final year in the Navy. (Year 5.) I will be a Lieutenant at that time. I graduated from USNA. I always wanted to go into Law Enf. but I know that chances are, it will take a while for my salary to match my current one..

Asked by Ross over 11 years ago

See below.

Would a Detective wear street clothes to a crime scene or would he/she wear full blue police uniform?

Also, would a detective wear street clothes at the office (Police Station) or wear a full blue police uniform?

Thanks in advance

Asked by edwurd over 11 years ago

Except in unusual circumstances (police funeral, working a disaster, etc.) a detective never wears a uniform.  They typically wear business attire.

Can a Individual be accepted into the Police Department if diagnose with Mild Autism (High Functioning) Ex. Able to Drive, Shoot, Communicate and in control.

Asked by Alden over 11 years ago

I don't know.  Contact the agency you are interested in and talk to their recruiter about your situation.

At the beginning of the year I got a MIP misdemeanor down in Florida but paid the fines and got it expunged off of my record. About a week ago I got another one in Michigan. Would this count as my second offense?

Asked by Rob Parker over 11 years ago

I don't know. Contact an attorney in Michigan.

What offense or violation would land someone only a 3 month sentence in prison maximum? One of my friends says he went to jail for 3 months but when we ask what he did, silence. I think he's lying. Help a gal win a bet here. Thanks. :-)

Asked by Kali almost 12 years ago

Any misdemeanor offense can carry a penalty of three months.  So, pretty much anything from driving with a suspended license to shoplifting to punching his wife.

um, how many years of college do you have to take to be a police men, or do you even have to take classes for it ?

Asked by kendra owens over 11 years ago

It depends on the agency.  Some departments require no college, while others might require a two or four year degree.  Read through the prior posts and you can get additional information on college and hiring.