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.
Every scene is different. If the crime is in progress, stopping the criminal from hurting others is the first priority. If the crime is not in progress (or once the criminal has been stopped), providing aid to injured people is the highest priority.
Nice jpg on an opinion blog. But there is no context to it, and it is therefore meaningless.
I don't know what your state's laws may be in regard to this. I would hope that most departments would not hire a convicted armed robber, but that's just me.
Yes. Some departments may not allow it, but I know of some that do. Check with the recruiter at the agency you apply to.
Professor
Are professors really subject to the "Publish or Perish" policy?
Pharmacist
Have you ever given someone the wrong prescription?
Social Security Employee
How do you check to see whether someone claiming disability is actually disabled?
see my answer in the follow up question
As soon as we figure out how to stop all natural cocaine, we should immediately apply the same strategy to synthetic cocaine.
If someone is being abused, please call 911. If you are suicidal, please call 911.
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