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 need help. i am worry about going to jail. i was accused of speeding in russellville alabama and my leg had a cramp on gas pedal. i mailed cash to courthouse last tuesday and they haven't gotten it yet what do i do i am worried please help me

Asked by Jon about 11 years ago

Contact an attorney. Oh, and never use the "my leg had a cramp" line again.

I just started dating an officer. After 4 dates he wants my last name, race, and asked if I am up late at night. Not your usual question I'm sure, but what comes to mind is that he is trying to look me up. What are your thoughts?

Asked by ccmot about 11 years ago

There is no way for me to know why he has asked these things.  However, these are my immediate thoughts:

1.  I'd find it really odd if I had been on four dates with someone and did not know their last name.

2.  It would be really odd if I had been on four dates with someone and wasn't able to figure out her race.

3.  What time of day you are up has nothing to do with checking someone's background or history.

4.  If you are uncomfortable with the guy, consider dumping him and moving on.

If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

Asked by jojo about 11 years ago

From a legal perspective, a fine, probation or jail time are all possibilities.

Is it possible for me to buy a ATV and make it street legal?

Asked by Tanner almost 11 years ago

Possibly. Try contacting the state patrol for information.

they do one of those eye tracing procedures. This is where you keep your head stationary and they move there finger back and forth and up and down observing your tracking how does this work what are they in specific looking for

Asked by Arthur almost 11 years ago

HGN - http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/alcohol/sfst/appendix_a.htm

Why don't people ever have lawyers while being interrogated on TV? I know TV isn't always accurate, but is there a reason why there's never an attorney? (Except for in court)

Asked by Jacob about 11 years ago

TV and the movies rarely portray law enforcement (or anything else for that matter) in a realistic manner.  Even the so-called reality shows are heavily edited to present what the network wants to show you.

As for their reasoning...well it all revolves around $$$.  The better the story, the more viewers they get.  More viewers = more advertising dollars.  Everything on TV is about making money.  That is the reason why "news" programs are sensationalistic rather than objective.

My friend found a bullet hole on his car. I keep telling him to call the cop but he says that the cops won't do anything. What should I tell him?

Asked by dan almost 11 years ago

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