Police Officer

Police Officer

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.

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Last Answer on October 29, 2014

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Can I shoot my hand gun outside city limits of chillicothe illinois

Asked by Bryan Lloyd over 11 years ago

I don't know.  I'd suggest contacting your local sheriff and asking him or her.

Just a comment. Thank you for being available to help people. I was praying to get back my good feelings about police. Reading your answers has been very helpful to that end. You've helped restore my faith in law enforcement.

Asked by Carolyn almost 12 years ago

I'm glad I could help.  Best of luck!

if you apply at a police department and you don't get hired but if you keep applying will chances be good that you will eventually get in?

Asked by tyler almost 12 years ago

Depends on why you were not hired.  Assuming you have a clean record, good job history, and don't drool on yourself during an interview, then yes.  ;)

If you have lied on an application, have criminal convictions, or come off as an arrogant SOB in an interview, then no.

Do you think unethical behavior by police officers could be acceptable in certain limited circumstances if it helps to solve a major crime.

Asked by CECE over 11 years ago

Unethical behavior is not acceptable under any circumstances.

Does the state trooper in Ohio state have the right to ask the immigration questions when somebody got pulled over for speeding? Is it legal to ask for the I.D of the Passengers in the car in ohio?

Asked by Peter Johnson over 11 years ago

I can't speak to the specifics of Ohio law, but generally yes and yes.

sorry I think my first part got cut off the board...I wish to turn in info on a compony i'v ordered synthetic marijuana from my question is how should I go about it because the

Asked by Anono over 11 years ago

Generally, you cannot/will not be prosecuted if you once possessed/used a drug.  So, I personally would not worry about talking to the police about having ordered it in the past.

Is this a company that is public about their sales (i.e. they advertise in High Times, etc)?  If so, I doubt you need to tell any law enforcement agency about it.  I think most High Times subscriptions go to police stations and drug units.  

If the company is located in another state or country where the substance is legal don't expect that law enforcement can do much about it.

If you really want to stay anonymous, call one of the "tip lines" for the DEA, FBI or local police department.

Just from my own observations, the synthetic stuff is far worse than the natural stuff.  It is more akin to a crazy mix of meth and PCP than MJ.

When is it wrong to film cops; bearing in mind the first amendment? How do you or how would you respond to anyone who's filming you?

Asked by Donny almost 12 years ago

Wrong or illegal?  Different states have different laws and I am not an expert on all of the laws across all of the states.

My personal opinion is that anyone in a public place can be photographed and/or video taped.  My opinion does not hold the weight of law.

I've had lots of people photograph and video me while on the job.  Its never bothered me, except when they are interfering with my job.  In one instance a man had been run over by a car and was laying in the street.  These morons with their camera phones were trying to record the man bleeding and in doing so were blocking the roadway, preventing an ambulance from pulling up.  While I personally think their actions were distasteful, my only issue was that they were preventing the man from getting medical attention.  I encouraged them to get onto the sidewalk and we didn't have any more problems after that.