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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In your experience are a lot of police officers former-military? If so, are they usually former enlisted or former officers?

Thanks.

Asked by Johan almost 11 years ago

I'd say about 1/4 to 1/3 of the officers I have worked with are former military.  Of those about 90% were enlisted/NCOs.

I am looking to become a cop I have been discharged with a 5-11 epts general discharge from the military I looked online and they say I can't. But I have talked to some police officers and they said that I will be fine can you shine some light on it

Asked by corey over 10 years ago

You should call the recruiter at the agency you wish to work for and ask them.

Hi i have a question my husband dropped his wallet full of money it had at least $900 and he had his ID in the wallet. Can the person whom took the wallet get in trouble?

Asked by Angela over 10 years ago

Yes. It is called theft.

i need help. i am worry about going to jail. i was accused of speeding in russellville alabama and my leg had a cramp on gas pedal. i mailed cash to courthouse last tuesday and they haven't gotten it yet what do i do i am worried please help me

Asked by Jon over 10 years ago

Contact an attorney. Oh, and never use the "my leg had a cramp" line again.

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

Asked by Emily almost 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. 

When becoming a patrol officer what are some requirements you have to know/do before you are able to get a job as one?

Asked by Randi about 11 years ago

Requirements vary from state to state and department to department.  Generally, you would need a GED or high school diploma, good driving record, and a clean criminal history.  Most departments will also require a physical fitness test, a polygraph, drug testing, a stable employment history, excellent references, a psychological evaluation, some form of IQ or mental abilities test, and a credit check.  Many departments also require an applicant to have two years of college (or more) or military service with an honorable discharge.  The minimum age for employment varies, but is normally 18 or 21 years old.  

My friend found a bullet hole on his car. I keep telling him to call the cop but he says that the cops won't do anything. What should I tell him?

Asked by dan over 10 years ago

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