Police Officer

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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Last Answer on October 29, 2014

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is an officer of the law ever classed as off duty

Asked by kelly fuller over 12 years ago

Unless he/she is being paid, the officer is off duty.  Different states have differant laws on what authority an off duty officer has.

ok i got a question i went to this thing online like a chat and this person showed me a video and i think it was his daughter and him and he forced his daughter to do something i mean it didnt look like she was forced but she looked like she was 5

Asked by nikkali over 12 years ago

Call the police.

After a suspect is questioned and released from a police station, how does that suspect(s) get back home or to their car if it's parked at another location? Call a taxi or does a Police Officer drive them back to where they need to go? Thank You

Asked by edwurd about 12 years ago

Any of the above.  It could be anything that is reasonable.  Sometimes a suspect will not want to be seen in a police car (looks like a snitch) and will prefer to walk.  Other times a family member might pick them up.

I want to become a police officer one day, but i don't know where to start. I am 19 and attending a community college right now.

Asked by Jack about 12 years ago

Contact the local police department recruiter.  He or she should be able to help.

How long does it take for a officer to wright a report

Asked by Jamiyssalinn@gmail.com almost 12 years ago

It depends on the report.

Does being Bilingual help when applying to a police force?

Asked by Mackenzie over 12 years ago

Yes.

Just to add, my window shades were down so when I heard him I went to the window from behind them. Could I have been mistaken for a burglar trying to ambush him? Also, how should I apologize for the false alarm (accidental)? (I'm a kid who was alone)

Asked by DDG about 12 years ago

Accidents happen and a lot of people mistakenly set off their alarms.  However, the officers don't know which alarms are accidents or real until they investigate them.  If during the course of that investigation, someone surprises them - well, things might get tense for a few minutes.  Calling the PD once you realize a mistake has been made is the best course of action.  They can tell you if they want you to go outside, stay inside or whatever.