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.
Yes, hearing stories of police officers abusing their positon pisses me off. Cops that commit crimes or otherwise act in unethical manners are very few when compared to the number of law enforcement officers on the job, yet they bring a lot of negative attention to the profession, tainting the public's view of the honest, hardworking cops.
There are plenty of time the media doesn't get the story right, which makes good cops look bad. How many times does the media run a broadcast of a mother who is crying the cops didn't have to shoot her son, yet never balance that against the fact that the "poor son" was a convicted felon... Read More +
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I'm always concerned that someone I have dealt with will try to find and hurt me. There are plenty of examples of that exact thing happening throughout the US. I even had someone try to do so once. They are back in prison, but have an upcoming release date. I do say that anyone who finds me better be ready for a fight though. I'm never unarmed, and the people around me are armed and trained as well.
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I've interviewed people at the department's main HQ many times. For serious felonies (rape, murder, etc.) an assigned detective would usually take over the investigation. For less serious crimes such as theft, counterfeiting, domestic violence, etc. usually the patrol officer would handle the interview.
A lot of criminals do incriminate themselves when they should probably shut up. I guess many of them figure they are smarter than everyone else, or that they can talk their way out of anything.
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Outside of the TV shows, I've never seen a department use a psychic. I'm sure there are occasional incidents, but as a general rule, no.
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Can you give guests room upgrades at your sole discretion?
Small Website Owner
What made you go the entrepreneur route after college instead of a typical job?
Obstetrician Gynecologist
If a baby has health complications resulting from a difficult delivery, do you ever feel guilty?
Nope. I am presuming the question comes from the recent debate surrounding the spree killer who murdered many children at a school recently. I'll try to address some of the issues (as I see them) surrounding the proposals offered. More Gun Control: Banning/outlawing the possession of certain kinds of guns that look or sound scary does not lessen the likelihood of future murders or even reduce the number of deaths. I know it sounds cliched, but it seems many people don't understand that laws do not prevent crime. We have laws making it criminal to commit murder, yet that law was violated more than two-dozen times in that one incident.... Read More +
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I don't know what the DEA might be looking for, but I'd suggest a business degree or something else that has practical applications. Criminology degrees are useless.
You might want to talk with a DEA recruiter to see what they are looking for in an applicant.
Personally, I'd suggest 4+ years of military service, then college, then DEA. You will be a much better candidate for the position.
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Driving drunk to get someone to the hospital is a pretty ignorant move. You should just call 911 and have paramedics respond to you. By driving while intoxicated not only are you putting the injured party at greater risk, but also putting a lot of other people in danger.
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