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Last Answer on October 29, 2014

My wife gave our old car to my brother-in-law. But I want the car and the registration is under her name. How could I get the car? We are still married and he didn't want to give me the car. Should I report to police as stolen car?

Asked by Shwange almost 12 years ago

I don't know if you should. You can certainly call the police and talk to them about your circumstances.

792 Votes

For how many days a Dog can sniff the smell left in the air. Eg a dead body is dragged through mud on a rainy day and its a rainy season. For how many days sniffer dogs can search

Asked by Jinu18 over 11 years ago

I don't know. I did a lot of things as a cop, but I was never a K9 handler.

790 Votes

1. Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement?

Asked by kay about 12 years ago

I hope you are not planning a career in law enforcement. Even the lowest of ethical standards require you to do your own homework.

790 Votes

what is the importance of math to a police?

Asked by shun over 11 years ago

Math is important for a variety of reasons. Everything from budgeting to accident reconstruction requires math. Street officers investigating any number of financial crimes have to be able to do simple to advanced math.

790 Votes

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What are some reasons to not go into law enforcement?

Asked by Emily almost 12 years ago

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>

790 Votes