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, you will need to attend a police academy. Every state's academy is different in length of time, course of instruction, residency requirements, etc.
Some departments run their own academy that meets the state's requirements and then adds additional course material specific to the department. For example, a state highway patrol is likely to add in-depth accident investigation courses that go beyond the basics.
I am not familiar with the requirements for Ohio, but it looks like your state requires a minimum of 568 hours (14+ weeks) to obtain a peace officer certification. Check out http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/OPOTA for more information.
Good luck!
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Depends on your state law, and it may not be legal. I'd definitely say to keep the proof of insurance, bill of sale & title paperwork with you if you do drive it.
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I'm not an expert on voice stress analysis or traditional polygraph testing. They are useful, but not foolproof according to my reading. I'd suggest hitting Google or Bing with any specific questions or research information on the machines and testing processes.
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If the officer is acting in an official capacity and is not in uniform, you can certainly ask to see his credentials. For example, a plainclothes detective shows up at your house and asks to come in and talk - you better make sure you know he or she is a police officer. If you have any doubts - and I mean any - politely explain that you need to confirm his or her identity with dispatch first. Then call the non-emergency line for the police/sheriff's department and make sure the person is who they say they are.
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Which way the police officer's car is pointed doesn't tell you anything about which way he or she was looking. The officer could observe you in a mirror or be turned within the vehicle to watch traffic.
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Possibly. Trading in known counterfeit products, such as Nike sneakers, is a felony is many states. Additionally, there are federal laws on the subject. If the person you scammed files a police report instead of trying to screw over his fellow man, you could be looking at criminal charges. I'd suggest finding a good criminal defense attorney immediately.
Oh, and your phone conversations are recorded nowadays. NSA does that for your "safety." So whatever you said on the phone conversation could be recalled as evidence.
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Many departments would still be willing to hire you if your vision is corrected to 20/20. However, this will vary from department to department, so make sure you ask about vision requirements with the agencies you apply to.
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