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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What can you do if someone steals your petrol ?

Asked by sharna over 11 years ago

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

how can i report someone on the run from a warrant

Asked by brenda over 11 years ago

By phone is often the easiest for many people. Sometimes walking into the police station is easier.

I was driving through a private parking lot, & received a ticket from a City PO, for failure to yield to a pedestrian. I had stopped and looked, and did not go until I saw the pedestrian stop and wait, before he even got to the crosswalk. What to do?

Asked by Kayla about 12 years ago

You can pay the ticket or go to court and have a trial.  

are plastic knuckle iphone cases legal

Asked by willie about 12 years ago

That depends on your jurisdiction.  You should contact the local prosecutors office and ask them.

Hey there. I'm approaching my final year in the Navy. (Year 5.) I will be a Lieutenant at that time. I graduated from USNA. I always wanted to go into Law Enf. but I know that chances are, it will take a while for my salary to match my current one..

Asked by Ross over 11 years ago

See below.

When did you know you wanted to be a police officer? Was it a childhood dream?

Asked by 2014 over 11 years ago

I was in college and was not happy in the aerospace engineering program I was in.  I explored the possibility of police work, and after riding a few shifts with officers, I decided to go into law enforcement.

If you're involved in a police chase and you feel it's appropriate to call in a police helicopter: 1) How do you determine this? 2) Is this up to a supervisor? 3) Are choppers usually available to assist officers on the ground? Thanks.

Asked by Harrison over 11 years ago

The availablility and use of helicopters vary widely from area to area.  Some departments have access to helicopters in a relatively short amount of time, while other departments never have access to their assistance.

At my former agency, I worked in a very urban area with dozens of cities and counties in the immediate area.  We had access to a helicopter that was operated by the sheriff's department, and was normally only up during the evening hours.  It was available during other parts of the day, but would often take some time to get up and to you.

For a vehicle or foot pursuit, we would generally want the assistance of the helicopter, and most often they would be enroute to us before we even asked.  They monitored our radio channels and would start our way if they could be of assistance.  If we had to call for one, that would be cleared through a supervisor.