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.
Yes.
Fair is a BS concept typically used by people who covet what other people have. Life isn't fair. Life is about choices.
If a person wants to work for NYPD, they know what the job pays going into it. If a potential applicant wants better pay, they will go elsewhere. If the citizens of New York want the best possible people applying to be police officers then they will offer more competitive salaries.
Sounds like you need to talk to an attorney. You probably wouldn't like my advice.
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.
Sommelier
Do you occasionally get a little turned off by wine snobbery?
Chick-fil-A General Manager
What's the back-story behind the cow mascot and eat-mor-chikin campaign?
Border Patrol Agent
Do Mexican authorities help on THEIR side of the border?
Getting up early, cooking, cleaning and taking care of a family member are not abuse. If there is some type of actual abuse going on, he needs to contact the local law enforcement agency.
"Questions are a burden to others; answers a prison for oneself."
Bonus points for anyone who knows from where that quote derives.
I don't know, but NY and NJ sure do like to tell people what to do. It seems just living is either illegal or nearly taxed to death in those states. You should probably check with the local jurisdiction.
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