Jerry Atlansky in Portland, Oregon.
Hope you made it in the D. A with the federal government Program, Truly Reforming Law Enforcement. What is being a police officer like? I'm not sure whether I should pursue this as a career because my peers say that and I quote "Police officers are uneducated and it would be a waste of an education to become one. If you want to become a cop, become a bum, learn to fight, and be a bully to everyone. I want to do an honest job and help those in need and not abuse the position. Your friends are probably liberal "occupy" protester types don't listen to them.
With every career, job, occupation there are some morons that slip through the cracks.
The main objective of every police officer should be to help people that's what I always prided myself in. There are some cops out there that just show up for a paycheck, some to help people and some who think they are above the law Your peers comment that it would be a waste of an education You see inhumanity at its worst people at their lowest ebb, everyday is different and that's what keeps you coming back for more.
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The question you need to ask yourself is are you willing to make sacrifices, work odd hours,weekends and holidays and can you kill a person Ah, it's nice to see that someone that can see my side. But I guess my friends haven't actually experienced what it's like to be a police officer. They are just going with what the media says about police nowadays. I think I could probably handle the stress and make sacrifices; I usually am not affected by stress. Like I said, I do want to help people and not abuse the authority given.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and giving a realistic outlook on what police work really is like. Hello, I have a nephew you was forced to resign from the New Hampshire State Police Force do to politics within his department. He served in the United States Marines and did 4 tours in Iraq. Unfortunately, his lieutenant set him up and caused him to resign before his probation period was up.
Another officer of 14 years resigned as well due to this ass! The lieutenant went under investigation for his actions but was simply squashed because the Colonel is his buddy. How sad it is that a young man can go fight for our country to then return home to be persecuted by one of his own fellow Americans!!!
What goes around comes around Lilly roeun in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Idk why I'm here , I wanted to be a cop because,I believe in protecting the community and making a better environment for others to live in, not even worse pain of crime can change my mind about it, I wouldn't fear the causes of dying because, people die of worse cases then fighting crime everyday, around the world. Sometimes I would ask people, why do you want to become a cop? Idk what's up, but that's what. U have worked in both Texas and New Mexico.
In 17 years and three different departments I found that it is all about departmental politics. Everyone says law enforcement is a stress job It is but all the stress comes from the politics within the department. I have seen more GOOD officers leave a department and the political trash stay. You cannot tell me that this does not take place in departments all over the United States.
I have talked with too many officers from other states during my 17 years to believe that. I was always told to "go with the flow" and I would do well in my career. It's hard to go with the "flow" when you see officers committing acts that would get the normal citizen in trouble. Come on guys, let's be real here. It's a true shame that good officers continue to leave departments because they won't kiss ass or kiss the boots of the command staff that trashes everything law enforcement stands for. Dave in Belfast, United Kingdom. I am a middle aged guy now many years ago I seriously considered a career in the police in the UK.
I have always admired and respected police it sounds as though police work could described as monotony punctuated with terror. I ended up in education. I did get a chance to speak to many police officers from the UK and Ireland. I asked a lot of questions. One of my relatives was a policeman, the experience changed his personality. He was very disillusioned feared for his life etc.
He told me people gave no thanks for risking life and limb to protect others. That was Northern Irealand,where you were caught between two bitter factions who had one thing in common they hated you no matter what. What struck me was the disillusionment among many police -with being messed about and USED by politicians - contradictory ideas foisted on the police which hinder effective operation.
Such as Political Correctness, and of course complaints about what the police do or dont do. It seems no matter what police do-it is wrong! I concluded I was glad I did not sign up for the police. I am reading disturbing articles, claiming corrupt politicians are using and abusing the police to protect corrupt treaonous bankers and politicians asses. But hey maybe these have an agenda - I dont know. Police should start asserting themsleves with politicians and the like. I predict these same politicians police are asked to protect - will betray police and screw them over -without hesistation if they have to.
I heard from a second party thus cant prove or confirm that in the UK police uncovered child abuse in very high places politicians - they were called off. After putting together a superb and highly effective operation. My advice to police everywhere - watch your backs!!! Someone in Chicago, Illinois. If you read the the reply from "the REAL Frank Borelli" earlier in the thread you'll see that he would not try to dissuade you from pursuing your Police career aspirations.
The person who started this thread is an impostor who is being vindictive toward Frank. The person was permanently banned from officer. He's posted on various websites, falsely identifying himself as Frank, out of unjustified retributive spite. If Frank reads this post he will doubtless know who it's from due its writing characteristics. If you go to officer. The real Frank Borelli is a real Police Officer, and a stand up guy, who would not try to disparage the job as the impostor who masqueraded as him did.
If you're genuinely interested in a Police career, please do the right things: I work in Dallas in a Community that sees so much crime, yet when the Dallas officers come out, they act like they don't care. They tell me there is nothing they can do. I have ran off 3 resident that were selling drugs in their homes, and one had teens from the neighborhood selling pot to other kids at school. I gave the Dallas police all the information and names of kids involved. Nothing happen to get him out, until I evicted the home owner that he was living with.
It took 5 hours to get to a house that had just been robbed in broad daylight. People had seen someone still in the area. Oh and the Dallas Animal Control when you call them they told me they will not go catch a dog that is loose even if it is a Pit Bull that bit someone. I have to catch it and they will pick it up. The said they are not Dog Catchers What ruins police careers is simple It starts and ends with Admin As a former officer I can only tell you what I have seen in a larger city department.
You go into the job believing you are the good guys and see the officers who are the cowards and the criminals in uniform are the ones who get promoted and become your bosses. Even if you try to do the right thing and be a good officer you will always be a threat to the cowards and criminals who got promoted. Go into this profession with your eyes wide open, there are a lot of good cops and just as many bad. If you believe that being the good cop will get you anywhere you are sadly mistaken.
If you try to expose these bad cops they will destroy your career in a heartbeat and or get you hurt call for back-up and nobody comes! Even as the good cop you have to look the other way or you will be destroyed, It eats at your gut every day. Yes the stress comes from inside. Give me the dirtbags on the street anyday.. I was so glad to get out the day my pension kicked in.
BTW the Criminal Justice degree is useless once you get out, train for something else while your on the job, oh and a lot of companies hate ex-cops and wont hire you. I tell companies now that I was a housewife the last 25 years. BMD43 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. I currently work at a satellite office for a college in PA. However, I find no fulfillment in my job and have always thought about a career in law enforcement.
I am looking into going through the training to become a police officer and am just looking for some information regarding the life of an officer. I understand that there is a great deal of stress in the life of an officer, however, I find my current job very stressful. Does anyone have any advice for someone in my position? It would be greatly appreciated. Its seems if you dont take it from behind then you have a problem.
There are so many police departments were the officers and high ranking officers are worse then the criminals we arrest it is very sad. I love policing but I hate the politics. If you value your career stay away from Doraville Police Department they are worse then criminals and that starts at the top. David in New York, New York. I was born in NYC and I have spent over 40 years here. I can tell you that NYPD sucks.
The NYC cops remind me of the criminals they arrest. The cops lie all the time and many of them abuse people. At this time in my life, I cannot help looking at a NYC cop and seeing a criminal dressed in blue. I have been to places like Florida where I have witnessed cops that are totally different from NYC cops.
They are respectful, polite and they don't have such a bad reputation as NYC cops. I'll like to know how to become a homicide detective, is there a way to earning your rank up to that point when you're a cop? I am intrested in becoming a police officer, there is only one thing that I am stuck on. I regret to say but while I was in the military I acted as a punk. I was young and dumb and joined for all the wrong reasons.
I ended up with a bfd due to court Marshall. A while back I talked to the value and he said that I didn't need to disclose this to an employer if I didn't want to it was private and I could keep it that way since it was not a dishonorable discharge. And im referring to to me being in the military. Do I need to disclose this info when applying for law enforcement. Rob in Gainesville, Florida. I would if I were you.
They will probably find out one way or another and its best to just be open and honest with them from the start. Admit that you realize you made a mistake and you're looking to move on and do better things with your life. This career is about integrity and honesty, do your best to uphold that even if it hurts you in the end. Just my 2 cents. He did though hire back, Kevin Smith, who was terminated, by Sheriff Rhodes for stealing, while he was on duty. He also hired back another individual, who was investigated, for asking sexual favors, to not write a female a speeding ticket. Sheriffs Adams also in relations, with a female, by the name of Carroll Updike, who is thirty five years younger, than he.
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She has also slept with numerous Officers in the Sheriffs Office. How he made Sheriff is a miracle. Sheriff Adams was even investigated for having stolen farm Equiptment , on his property. For all Officers coming out of the Academy, Stay away from Politics and people like him. Being a police officer can be very rewarding. It can also be very difficult at times. It takes a lot of commitment and dedication. It is not for everyone. Stephen in Redding, California. I'm thankful that the police keep us safe, but I've never met a cop that wasn't a power-tripping abusive ass hole.
So police, all over the world, be more polite. Not everyone is out to get you. Just don't be a dick. Stephen in Redding, California said: Random Coment in Cartersville, Georgia. No offense to anyone in or wanting to be in the police force but, have you ever wondered if you need to be physically fit to join then why are there a lot of chubby police officers?
Again no offense, I actually want to be a police officer when I get older but do they drop the demand for being physically fit once you're a cop?
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I'm genuinely curious about this D in Mcdonough, Georgia. I have a question for everyone- forgive me if it was already asked. I'm 35 years old and I think that I finally want to join the force here in Georgia. I'm not in the best shape but I think I can whip myself into shape for at least the pre-qual tests. My question is- do you guys think it's a good idea joining the force at such an age?
Will it be frowned upon or does it happen everyday? Will they kick my ass at the academy or is it normal to have older people join the force? In my state, there is no maximum age limit. Wow for a minute I thought you were talking about the phoenix pd as its bascially the same thing as what you describe. Those in high positions and their cronies get away with unbelievable stuff while officers are crucified over minor things. My advice to anyone wanting to become a cop anywhere Searching in San Diego, California. Blltt in Central Valley, California said: After reading some of these stories, I can't but help feel a little releived that it's happened to others.
While it's not right in any way, seeing bad officers or the politics of a department are simply a fact of life. I've served in the Military as Police, and the civilian side is disgusting. In most cases, it's not your training, or your knowledge of right, wrong, ethics, or law , it's who you know, who's cousin you are, or if you're a "team player". I wanted to be a cop since I was a kid, I grabbed all the experience and related employment opprotunities I could, and after finally getting a job with a Sheriff's department, I was immediately shocked at the racism and lies of some of my coworkers.
I had few people I could turn to for advice, and was informed by one of them that other deputies were actively working to ensure I didn't make it through my probationary year. I made it 8 months, and was finally dismissed. They don't even need to tell you why, which is garbage. I was told left and right to sue, but did not want to paint myself that way to another potential agency, but was never able to secure another police job. I feel that a large part of my life was stolen by dirty cops and their politics, but there's not much that I can do.
To prove it I would need people to take a stand in the agency, they will not. These units often contain officers who have specialized training in IPV and social workers who can connect survivors with support services. They told me I deserved it. Sometimes it is better to just accept it. We are so sorry to hear that you have not gotten the support you need. You never deserve to be abused, no matter what.
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To this day, I have heard nothing regarding my issues. The following day I informed my husband that I in fact made a formal complaint online, due to his abusive behavior. I had taken my sleeping pills due to insomnia and went to bed. It had been an horrible day.
I have 5 dogs, one of which stays in the house with me. I woke up to banging horrifically on the front door with a lot of force. It scared me as well as my dog. The pounding on the door sounded violent, so barely awake, I thought to myself, he has a key as I thought this to be my husband. I asked a report for WHAT. He then showed me to tiny marks on his knuckles where he said I hit him with a lamp, which is untrue. I do believe if anyone was hit with a lamp, they would at least show more abrasions. In any event, he stated I also hit him on top of the head. I know this also not to be true.
He had told me a few days before that he hit the top of his head with a NAIL, while in the addict cleaning the water from our air conditioning system. I have looked high and low for the complaint I filed online the night before, Can you help me find this? Also, what happens when a spouse files a report stating non factual happenings? Will I get in trouble, even thought the night before it was me who made the initial complaint?
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