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.
95% (or better) of the stuff you have learned about law enforcement in the movies or on TV is garbage. Movies are written, directed and acted by people who have no experience or first hand knowledge of law enforcement or crime.
Regardless of the type of crime - shoplifting to running a criminal enterprise - law enforcement officers can only arrest someone if probable cause exists. If this burden of proof does not exist, no lawful arrest can be made.
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There are different protocols for each agency, but in general for situations in which their specialized skills and equipment can more safely resolve an incident.
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Generally, false allegations are recorded in a report.
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I have no experience with Austrailian law.
It very well may affect your future employment. All actions have consequences, and the decisions we make - good and bad - will follow us throughout life.
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School Teacher
Are teachers underpaid?
Professor
Are professors really subject to the "Publish or Perish" policy?
Mailman (City Letter Carrier)
Are postal workers more disgruntled than other workers?
Sounds like you are well on your way. Good luck and thanks for your service!
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No. If you believe the officer handles the incident in an improper manner, you can request to speak to his/her supervisor.
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1. There are no "Miranda rights."2. An officer is not required to read you the Miranda warning because you have been arrested.3. COPS is edited. Boring things - such as reading someone a Miranda warning - are cut out.
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