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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615 Questions

Last Answer on October 29, 2014

Can people with epilepsy join the police force if they cannot drive?

Asked by Jenna over 11 years ago

Nope.

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Asked by jayzia over 11 years ago

No.

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In a large city, how many sergeants would be based in a particular station? How many at a time would be on duty?

Asked by Writer23 over 12 years ago

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.

818 Votes

When I was 13 I was caught for breaking and entering but I never went to court and I never has to go to Juvy. Or any other punishment but I did sign a paper and now I want to be a Maine state trooper can I become one?

Asked by Vincent Wade Hehl over 12 years ago

Possibly. Contact the recruiting division of the Maine State Police. They will answer all of your questions and assist you with the application process.

817 Votes

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Why are police officers often at the scene of a medical incident? Is this only if there's a security or criminal concern? Or do police officers ever act as medical first responders in some places? (To give aid before the ambulance arrives.)

Asked by Richard over 11 years ago

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.

815 Votes