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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Once I accidentally set off my home alarm. I missed the alarm co. phone call so the police were sent. What is the best place to be in this situation so the officer won't be caught of guard when he sees me? Hands-up? Outside?

Asked by DDG about 11 years ago

I'd call the PD and let them know I was the homeowner and had accidentally set off the alarm.  That way the officers know to expect someone when they get there.  I would wait for them outside, and I would have a driver's license (or other ID with my address) to show them I was the homeowner.

If you got 2 year deffered adjudifacation probabtion can you still be in the law enfrocement when that time is up?

Asked by mari about 11 years ago

You should contact the recruiter for the department you want to work for.

If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

Asked by jojo about 11 years ago

From a legal perspective, a fine, probation or jail time are all possibilities.

I gave a neighborhood boy a ride to the mall. When I reached my destination my phone had been removed from my bag on the back floor behind the drivers seat. Is there any recourse I can take toward the boy. He and I were the only ones in the car.

Asked by Barbara almost 11 years ago

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

Would admitting to welfare fraud, 4 years ago in Pennsylvania state cause a person to be arrested during the florida police officer application process?

Asked by InquiringMind over 11 years ago

Without the specifics of what you did, I don't know what the statute of limitations are for whatever crime you might have comiitted.  

I just started dating an officer. After 4 dates he wants my last name, race, and asked if I am up late at night. Not your usual question I'm sure, but what comes to mind is that he is trying to look me up. What are your thoughts?

Asked by ccmot about 11 years ago

There is no way for me to know why he has asked these things.  However, these are my immediate thoughts:

1.  I'd find it really odd if I had been on four dates with someone and did not know their last name.

2.  It would be really odd if I had been on four dates with someone and wasn't able to figure out her race.

3.  What time of day you are up has nothing to do with checking someone's background or history.

4.  If you are uncomfortable with the guy, consider dumping him and moving on.

whats are some punishments that a minor may face if he or she breaks the law?

Asked by Alias about 11 years ago

Anything from a small fine to a lifetime of incarceration depending on the nature of the crime.