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 want to become a police officer one day, but i don't know where to start. I am 19 and attending a community college right now.

Asked by Jack almost 11 years ago

Contact the local police department recruiter.  He or she should be able to help.

If someone has an inappropriate video of you, can they get in trouble?

Asked by Devina over 10 years ago

It depends. Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

Do unmarked cars usually have a way of showing that they are the police without full emergency lights? (For example, if they want people to see them if they need help.) Also, are there common instances where something like this is used?

Asked by Roger almost 11 years ago

It varies from state to state. 

Would a Detective wear street clothes to a crime scene or would he/she wear full blue police uniform?

Also, would a detective wear street clothes at the office (Police Station) or wear a full blue police uniform?

Thanks in advance

Asked by edwurd almost 11 years ago

Except in unusual circumstances (police funeral, working a disaster, etc.) a detective never wears a uniform.  They typically wear business attire.

Are police officers trained in emergency vehicle driving as part of their academy training? Or are they only trained if they will be driving a police car?

Asked by Jet almost 11 years ago

I would imagine most states require police officers to receive emergency vehicle operation training in the academy.

can a older guy get a 17 year old girl locked up for something he thinks she did but she didnt do it ?

Asked by sonjaobando@gmail.com over 10 years ago

All arrests must be based on probable cause.

Hi I live in a small town with it's own police force. I want to show some thanks to them but I only see them driving by. They don't have any outreach programs. Is waving a good way to show thanks? Or will they think I'm flagging them down for help?

Asked by Robert almost 11 years ago

Waving is a friendly gesture, and is appreciated.  If they stop, it is a perfect opportunity to get to know the officer and tell them thank you.