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.
It depends on the situation.
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Yes - Every citizen is entitled to self-defense, including the use of deadly force when they are in reasonable fear for their life or the life of another person. What difference does it make if they use a firearm, knife, baseball bat or their own hands/feet? The difference is that the weak can defend themselves from stronger, younger predators. No law abiding citizen should be disbarred the use of arms for the defense of themselves and their family.
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Getting shot. Getting stabbed. Getting broken bones. Getting killed in an accident. Being strangled. Acquiring incurable diseases. Dealing with rotting bodies. Telling people that their loved one has been killed. Horrible hours. Working weekends. Working holidays. Dealing with defense attorneys and other scum. Low wages. Poor opportunity for advancement. Getting sued. Being rained on. Being snowed on. Working in a hurricane while all sane people have long since fled. Wrestling drunks in the mud. Dealing with unrealistic expecations of the public. Dealing with the unrealistic expectations of pencil pushers in city hall. Stress and related health problems. Chronic back problems from wearing a duty belt. Not being able to have normal relationships with non-cops. Hyper vigilance. Not being around for your family. Did I mention rotting bodies? Polyester uniforms. People throwing feces and urine on you. Being spit on. Fighting for your life as a regular job function. Dealing with other people's children. Going to the funerals of your friends.
<sarcasm>Oh, but the paycheck makes it all worthwhile.</sarcasm>
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Yes, they are completely legal. But, you are right and someone might freak out if someone sees them. Calling the PD and explaining the situation should be fine. We helped dispose of all sorts of stuff (ammo, explosives, etc.).
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School Bus Driver
If your bus is in an accident that was ruled your fault, would you lose your job?
Day Trader
What can a good day trader earn in a year?
Air Traffic Controller
When would you order fighter jets to be scrambled?
Ok. I hope you are not looking for someone to hand you a wad of money because you want something. That's not how life works.
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Ask me a serious question.
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Depends on the circumstances. However, I'm not sure that you are describing the ideal police candidate anyway...
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