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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I want to get arrested for a day ! What can I do ?

Asked by Kate almost 12 years ago

Try doing something useful like working in a homeless shelter for the day.

Ok so my friends ex girlfriend has his ps4 and every time he try's to go over and get it she makes him leave and then tells her grandmother that he hurt her or touched her. But he never has he would never hurt women

Asked by Tyler furfari over 11 years ago

Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

So why are they used instead of regular handcuffs?

Also what's the difference between being detained and arrested?

Asked by Josbtr almost 12 years ago

Disposable restraints tend to be lighter and more compact than metal chain or hinged handcuffs.  Depending on policy, an officer may choose to use them instead of traditional handcuffs for the weight and space savings.  Additionally, they can be used in a mass arrest situation since more of them can be carried by each officer.

There is a huge difference between being detained and arrested.  If you have been arrested, you are being charged with a specific crime and supported by probable cause.  If you are being detained, officers have established reasonable, articulable suspicion that you may have committed a crime and they are now investigating to see if a crime has been committed.

So you said you value prior military experience but not expensive college when considering a PO candidate. What if someone went to Yale ROTC (and obviously joined the military.) Then would the edu. only be a plus? (Since it was prob. free?)

Asked by ROB about 12 years ago

See below.

If you are under age, and run from the police what are the consequences?

Asked by jojo almost 12 years ago

From a legal perspective, a fine, probation or jail time are all possibilities.

could you please look up the name doris williams born september 7th 1987 and see if she's a real person please. i met her online and she's asking me to send her money to south africa i am afraid that i am being scammed.

Asked by Johnny Fletcher over 11 years ago

Don't be afraid - you are being scammed.

Okay I guess I should tell my parents. But when I do, what's the next step? I mean I more concerned about them than me. I understand what it means to drink. Does what they are doing violate "Social Host" laws?

Asked by Julian over 12 years ago

I don't know what a 'social host' law is.  However, your parents should be able to provide you guidance on what you should and should not do.  Good luck.