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.
I'm guessing there is more to this story.
Follow the advice of the officers who responded to the incident when you called them.
Possibly. Contact the recruiting division of the Maine State Police. They will answer all of your questions and assist you with the application process.
Reasons vary. Some jurisdictions require a police response. Other times, medical responders might request law enforcement due to potential problems or safety concerns. Police officers typically have some level of medical training, so they might be dispatched to the scene to help render aid until paramedics can respond. In some jurisdictions, officers are cross trained as paramedic/firefighters.
Radio program/music director
What's the secret to actually getting through when you call in for a radio contest?Veterinarian
How do you break the news to a kid when his pet dies?Nail Technician
How sanitary are the pedicure basins really?I've no idea. Try Google.
I imagine the FBI has only a slight impact on the US economy. It sounds like you have an interesting topic for research though.
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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