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.
No idea.
I don't know. Contact a police or sheriff's department in Texas.
I don't know. Contact the agency you are interested in and talk to their recruiter about your situation.
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.
Day Trader
In trading, does an educated person have an advantage over an uneducated one?
Radio program/music director
What's your take on the whole Don Imus racism scandal?
Forensic Scientist
When did you know you wanted to work with the dead?
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.
All use of force, including a dog bite, is governed by federal and state law. There can be civil and/or criminal repercussions for the unlawful application of force. Graham v. Connor (490 U.S. 386 (1989)) is a landmark case that is instructive on this issue. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=490&invol=386
By phone is often the easiest for many people. Sometimes walking into the police station is easier.
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