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.
Call the police.
Anything from a small fine to a lifetime of incarceration depending on the nature of the crime.
You should report credible threats of violence to the local police.
Public transportation. You created the problem, now you must live with the consequences.
Air Traffic Controller
What was it like in the tower on 9/11?
Magician
What's the most amazing magic trick you've ever seen?
Special Education Teacher
Does it bother you when people use the R-word?
Contact the department you wish to work for and see if they require a degree. I would recommend the least expensive degree possible, as they will largely be useless in law enforcement. You can read through my prior answers for additional information on college degrees and law enforcement.
No
It might. You should contact the California POST: http://www.post.ca.gov/
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