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.
You can call. Please don't cause an accident by calling while driving to report someone else on their phone while driving.
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.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
You should contact an attorney.
Ice Sculptor
What was the raciest sculpture you ever made?Help Desk Technician
Are people appreciative when you help them or do they just treat you like a support monkey?Stand-Up Comedian
What types of crowds are the worst for you to to perform for?You should contact the local police department.
Call the police.
At very large departments, there may be multiple shifts or squads of officers in a specialty unit. At small to medium agencies, there is typically only one squad, and they might work varying hours/days of the week as the job requires.
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