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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I need to talk to a cop not to submit a crime but to see if this is a crime or to much punishment for my age.

Asked by Daisie almost 11 years ago

Ok. Call your local police department and ask for their assistance.

So I see a lot of videos on YouTube that are recordings of police officers. Apparently this is legal. Would someone recording you make you a little uncomfortable even if you were acting according to the law? Thanks

Asked by In about 11 years ago

Never bothered me.  

I think I only had to say something to someone once who was recording me.  In that case a pedestrian had been struck by a car and was laying in the road.  The pedestrian was significantly injured.  Some idiot decided he wanted to film the injured person and me.  While distasteful, it isn't illegal.  However, when the cell phone video superstar was standing in the roadway blocking the ambulance crew from getting to the injured party, I was happy to escort him to the sidewalk.

Does a police station have an onsite medical person like a Nurse in the building?

Thanks

Asked by Edwurd about 11 years ago

Not usually.  A medium to large size jail will typically have medical staff on duty, however.

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

Asked by kay over 11 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.

Can the police stop cars with young kids in the front seat to tell them that it is not safe even though in NYS it is not illegal? This is a major problem where I live. Kids as young as 6 commonly sit in the front seat.

Asked by Jo about 11 years ago

No.  A police officer may not forcibly detain someone without reasonable suspicion of an illegal act.  

Your example would be akin to police officers stopping someone because they had a Big Mac and you believe fast food isn't healthy.  Police officers have enough to do just enforcing criminal laws.  They should not play nanny too.

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My Q) how can i a police officer?

Asked by Adwaita dandapath almost 11 years ago

Contact your local police department and ask them.

Is it legal to conceal carry a telescopic baton in Maryland? Baton is a loose label and doesn't seem to be categorized as a dangerous or deadly weapon. As long as it isn't carried with intent to harm my understand is it should be legal.

Asked by Jester714 almost 11 years ago

You should contact a Maryland police department for information.