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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When becoming a patrol officer what are some requirements you have to know/do before you are able to get a job as one?

Asked by Randi over 11 years ago

Requirements vary from state to state and department to department.  Generally, you would need a GED or high school diploma, good driving record, and a clean criminal history.  Most departments will also require a physical fitness test, a polygraph, drug testing, a stable employment history, excellent references, a psychological evaluation, some form of IQ or mental abilities test, and a credit check.  Many departments also require an applicant to have two years of college (or more) or military service with an honorable discharge.  The minimum age for employment varies, but is normally 18 or 21 years old.  

Hi my name is susana and I have a question about abuse. My best friend since we were kids is being abused daily and she has 4 kids. She does not have any place to go and mu house is to small. She has tried to leave but he threatened to kill her

Asked by susana about 11 years ago

If she is unwilling to contact local police for assistance, she can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 for confidential assistance.

Is it possible for me to buy a ATV and make it street legal?

Asked by Tanner almost 11 years ago

Possibly. Try contacting the state patrol for information.

Hi I'm wounder what I can do for a death threats there more then 20 of the via text. And she said there a promise and now there driving bye my house and the sit there for a few min. Aldo the death thearrs are a month ago can I still report them.

Asked by shyshy23 about 11 years ago

You should contact the local police department.

Is it considered disorderly conduct to wear a shirt with a curse word on it?

Asked by Kelli about 11 years ago

Check your local laws.

I am looking to become a cop I have been discharged with a 5-11 epts general discharge from the military I looked online and they say I can't. But I have talked to some police officers and they said that I will be fine can you shine some light on it

Asked by corey almost 11 years ago

You should call the recruiter at the agency you wish to work for and ask them.

Can shoplifting a candy bar at 14 prevent me from becoming an officer? I am now 25, I have dual degrees in economics and biochemistry and I am entering my third year of service in the Air force. I haven't been in any other legal troubles.

Asked by John over 11 years ago

It should not be a major issue.  Make sure you are honest about the incident when applying.  Any attempt to conceal or minimize the incident will indicate a lack of honesty.  Questions about honesty will absolutely destroy your shot at being hired.