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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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 about 12 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.

i have a possession charge from 2009 that i was unaware of i filed a report and now they want to do a lie detector test and a dna swab saying that they seal their tickets up how true is this and is this proper procedure the signatures dont match at a

Asked by dontae about 12 years ago

You should contact an attorney.

whats are some punishments that a minor may face if he or she breaks the law?

Asked by Alias almost 12 years ago

Anything from a small fine to a lifetime of incarceration depending on the nature of the crime.

hi i dont know if you are know the app kik but pedophile messaged me claiming to be a girl and then and when i called him out a miny verbal war started then he started threating me that im going to be shot is it possible to trace him?

Asked by Tyler bennett almost 12 years ago

You should report credible threats of violence to the local police.

Can you guys arrest someone after 6 months of talking to someone?

Asked by abby over 11 years ago

Yep.

I know that the Secret Service and FBI have authority over local police when it comes to presidential security, but what about in general? Eg, if you are holding someone in jail, do they always have authority to make you hand them over to them?

Asked by Sam about 12 years ago

No

What can I do about my soon to be ex husband selling my personal property without telling or asking me first?

Asked by Chyna Stuart almost 12 years ago

Talk to your divorce attorney.