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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Talk to your guidance counselor on what options are available at your school. You want to make sure you have a solid background in english, math and science. Sports are also something you should be involved in. If there is a law enforcement explorers unit in your area, you should check it out.
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Yes. Some departments may not allow it, but I know of some that do. Check with the recruiter at the agency you apply to.
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If someone is being abused, please call 911. If you are suicidal, please call 911.
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Police officers are not required to arrest someone at the time of the crime. People can be arrested after the crime has been committed.
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If you are not an adult, you have to obey your parents. If you leave without permission, you can be detained, returned to your parents or taken to a juvenile detention facility (jail).
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A forensic science degree may be useful for certain specialized duties. The academy teaches the absolute basics needed to begin a policing career. It does not teach you everything you need to know. It is a starting point only.
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