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.
Possibly.
It is impossible to say. A department will generally have guidelines regarding manpower as it relates to the call volume or work load of each unit.
Possibly. Contact the recruiting division of the Maine State Police. They will answer all of your questions and assist you with the application process.
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When did you know you wanted to work with the dead?
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Can I become a cop if I have misdemeanors on my record?
Nothing is going to happen if you don't do anything. Why contact the police if you don't want to cooperate with the investigation?
Getting up early, cooking, cleaning and taking care of a family member are not abuse. If there is some type of actual abuse going on, he needs to contact the local law enforcement agency.
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.
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