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  1. laurelbell85

    How much downtime do officers have on their shift?

    I have to wonder this same thing. The cops around me are constantly just sitting around not doing much of anything. They are usually in 2's though...sitting side by side talking at intersections. Do they consider that "traffic control" since most drivers will slow down or take that extra second...
  2. laurelbell85

    What is the average career length for an officer?

    This is a great question! I can't wait to hear the response you get from them. I know with FBI you have to retire before the age of 55 or something like that. Like, your career can only be a max of like 30 years. I think though that if you are able to properly do your job, there shouldn't be a...
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    Is it harder to take down a woman, child, etc?

    Yeah, some police officers seem like they can be ruthless! It doesn't matter if you are male, female, child, grandparent, etc. They have that badge...they have that "power." I have only met a handful of cops that were nice to me. All the others are on some kind of power trip. I would hope they...
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    How much does the academy cost, and can you use financial aid?

    Hey! I would like to say thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I'm currently getting my bachelor's degree in criminal justice and I'm looking to either be an investigator or a prosecutor. I know, 2 completely different job descriptions lol. Anyways, to be an investigator in the...
  5. laurelbell85

    Holiday Drunk Drivers

    I'm not a police officer, but I believe they know they are driving under the influence. In Orlando, we are thankful to have AAA give free tows home on New Years Eve, or a taxi company will give a discounted cab ride home. I believe last year cab companies did free rides, you just tipped them. I...
  6. laurelbell85

    Road Rage

    Okay, so I live in Orlando...and I have to admit, it's pretty bad at times. I'm trying to become a lawyer and eventually want to get harsher laws for stupidity like this. I mean, I have road rage...but it consists of throwing my hands up and yelling a few choice words in my car. This makes me...
  7. laurelbell85

    Hey ya'll! I'm new!

    Hey everyone! My name is Laurel! I'm going to college and getting a degree in Criminal Justice so I can eventually go to law school and practice as a prosecutor for the State of Florida. I thought this would be the perfect place for me to come to learn more about my degree and learn about the...
  8. laurelbell85

    Hi From Orlando

    Hey!! It's nice to meet you! My name is Laurel. I too am from Orlando! I'm studying Criminal Justice in college...going for my BA. So, I thought this would be the PERFECT place for me to come and learn more about what the job really entails. I look forward to learning a lot, and asking a bunch...
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