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. If you believe the officer handles the incident in an improper manner, you can request to speak to his/her supervisor.
I believe all states require a police officer to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED as an absolute minimum. Most departments have more requirements than that (21+, college or military) to be employed.
I would suggest getting involved in the Explorers program at your local department. It is perfect for someone who is still in high school.
It's not frowned upon; it is illegal. Anyone that has a "he's guility of something" attitude has no business being in law enforcement.
Yes.
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Sounds like you are well on your way. Good luck and thanks for your service!
There are different protocols for each agency, but in general for situations in which their specialized skills and equipment can more safely resolve an incident.
It is impossible to say. A department will generally have guidelines regarding manpower as it relates to the call volume or work load of each unit.
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