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In response to my first question what makes you do it every day?

Asked by Emily over 11 years ago

The desire to help people - to make a difference. All of those things I mentioned above suck the life out of you. But with good friends, family and faith in God supporting you, the job can be done.

There were many times that I was going to a call that I would have preferred avoid, but I knew I had the skills and disposition to handle it. Who wants to go to the call where a man just committed suicide in front of his wife by sticking a gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger? No one. But, as I often questioned myself, "if not me, then who?"

There are upsides to the job, though they are rarely visible to, or understood by, anyone outside of law enforcement.

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So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

Asked by ROB about 11 years ago

See below.

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I have been in and aced both Psychology and Law Enforcement in my High School. I am considering going to college to study law. The only problem is that it seems like a depressing job. Is there any fun to be had as a Police Officer? Or is it all bad?

Asked by Trent over 11 years ago

There are a lot of good aspects to being a police officer. If you are interested in the job, I highly recommend doing a ride-along with a few different departments and see what the job is like.

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Blue Sheep dog, I was charged for a crime I didn't commit. I was 16/17 when I was charged for sexual assault on a minor, after a few court visits right before the big one she came clean and said she lied is this on my Criminal record?

Asked by Big T over 11 years ago

Possibly. You likely can get this sealed, but you should contact a local attorney.

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If someone is becoming a police officer and is having an extramarital affair will that be grounds for firing them even if they are separated. This other person has a fiancé. MI

Asked by Kornholeclown about 11 years ago

Probably not.

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Hello Sir,

I am checking if a PND issued in a police station for Shoplifting is ever deleted from some ones record? COnsidering this is the only offence the person ever committed.

Asked by Question1 over 11 years ago

I have no idea what a PND is.

Generally, if you have ever been charged with a crime, then it is part of your official criminal history.

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How long of a meal break did you get during your career?

Asked by mike about 11 years ago

It varies from department to department. One agency allowed for a 30 minute break, while another allowed for 45 minutes. Of course, you were still subject to calls during these breaks.

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Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

In response to my first question what makes you do it every day?

So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

I have been in and aced both Psychology and Law Enforcement in my High School. I am considering going to college to study law. The only problem is that it seems like a depressing job. Is there any fun to be had as a Police Officer? Or is it all bad?

Blue Sheep dog, I was charged for a crime I didn't commit. I was 16/17 when I was charged for sexual assault on a minor, after a few court visits right before the big one she came clean and said she lied is this on my Criminal record?

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If someone is becoming a police officer and is having an extramarital affair will that be grounds for firing them even if they are separated. This other person has a fiancé. MI

Hello Sir,

I am checking if a PND issued in a police station for Shoplifting is ever deleted from some ones record? COnsidering this is the only offence the person ever committed.

How long of a meal break did you get during your career?

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

In response to my first question what makes you do it every day?

So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

I have been in and aced both Psychology and Law Enforcement in my High School. I am considering going to college to study law. The only problem is that it seems like a depressing job. Is there any fun to be had as a Police Officer? Or is it all bad?

Blue Sheep dog, I was charged for a crime I didn't commit. I was 16/17 when I was charged for sexual assault on a minor, after a few court visits right before the big one she came clean and said she lied is this on my Criminal record?

Also on Jobstr...

If someone is becoming a police officer and is having an extramarital affair will that be grounds for firing them even if they are separated. This other person has a fiancé. MI

Hello Sir,I am checking if a PND issued in a police station for Shoplifting is ever deleted from some ones record? COnsidering this is the only offence the person ever committed.

How long of a meal break did you get during your career?

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Hello Sir,

I am checking if a PND issued in a police station for Shoplifting is ever deleted from some ones record? COnsidering this is the only offence the person ever committed.