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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Just a comment. Thank you for being available to help people. I was praying to get back my good feelings about police. Reading your answers has been very helpful to that end. You've helped restore my faith in law enforcement.

Asked by Carolyn almost 13 years ago

I'm glad I could help.  Best of luck!

hey i really want to be a police officer wat can i do

Asked by shadain johnson over 12 years ago

To optimize your chances at being a police officer, there are several things you can do.  These include:

1.  Stay in school, learn proper english and get good grades.

2.  Obtain and hold a steady job.

3.  Join the military, work hard, earn commendations and be honorably discharged.

4.  Complete a higher education degree.

5.  Avoid doing stupid things with stupid people in stupid places.  Or in other words, don't get into trouble, do drugs, drink to excess, go into debt and hang around with the wrong people.

6.  Join a law enforcement reserve program.  This is volunteer work that can give you valuable experience in law enforcement.  Getting into a reserve program requires you to go through the same background investigation and meet the same standards as a full time officer does.

Is there anything that might pop up in police screening?

Asked by mauisheriff@gmail.com over 12 years ago

Can you rephrase the question?  It sounds like you are asking me to tell you if there is anything in your background that might cause you problems in being hired.  Without knowing you, that would be an impossible question for me to answer.

my husband has used coke in the past and i have a sinking feeling he's using again, call me paranoid but i looked in the waste basket and looked for kleenex he may have used. some had blood and others were quite sparkly, like very fine glass shards.

Asked by angie almost 13 years ago

Trust your gut.  Drug habits are tough.  I'd recommend reaching out to some resources in your community that might be able to help you.  You cannot make him quit, you can only protect yourself and your children (if you have any.)  Good luck.

Can I shoot my hand gun outside city limits of chillicothe illinois

Asked by Bryan Lloyd over 12 years ago

I don't know.  I'd suggest contacting your local sheriff and asking him or her.

Does the state trooper in Ohio state have the right to ask the immigration questions when somebody got pulled over for speeding? Is it legal to ask for the I.D of the Passengers in the car in ohio?

Asked by Peter Johnson over 12 years ago

I can't speak to the specifics of Ohio law, but generally yes and yes.

What do you think of the George Zimmerman case? did the jury make the right call?

Asked by Anon over 12 years ago

 

I saw no evidence that indicated George Zimmerman committed any crime, and yes, the jury's duty was to acquit.  

Frankly, it is my belief that this was a case of wrongful prosecution for political gains, and testimony from at least one employee within the State Attorney's office stating the prosecution was withholding evidence from the defense team certainly affirms that belief.