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.
Public transportation. You created the problem, now you must live with the consequences.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
It should not be a major issue. Make sure you are honest about the incident when applying. Any attempt to conceal or minimize the incident will indicate a lack of honesty. Questions about honesty will absolutely destroy your shot at being hired.
Nurse Practitioner
As gender roles continue to evolve, are you seeing a rise in the % of male nurses?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Do you ever operate on guys who get their jaws busted in a fight?
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Is there or isn't there a cure for AIDS?
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.
Some things I will not share as it could impact officer safety. Thanks for your understanding.
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.
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