officers

Hey everyone! Just a civilian that wishes to remain such and I hope that this board can welcome a Canuck like myself! (I've noticed that this board seems mostly American in nature which changes a fair few things) I have family members who are police officers, have had friends that have dealt...

On TV, I only see officers call for back up if they're about to confront a violent criminal. Yet, in real life, I have seen a couple of cop cars on the freeway seemingly dealing with someone who's less than dangerous. So, when do police officers call for back up? :confused:

A relative of mine used to be a security guard. She wore the whole get up, but could not carry a gun. My thoughts were that if something really did happen at her job, she probably would be very limited as to what she could or could not. Her main option would be the same as mine - call the...

As you probably already know, a running joke about police officers is that they are overweight. Although I have rarely seen a law enforcer who was obese, a few could lose about 20 pounds. With this said, do police officers get suspended for being overweight? If so, what are the parameters?

I don't want to start a rant thread or a gripe session, but i was wondering if any other departments out there have had benefit cuts and so on and your opinion. If i am overstepping just tell me and i can delete the post. The situation affects my family so i wanted to see how other officers and...

We all know that police officers provide a service to the populations, but this is more notorious in some countries. I am in Portugal and here they are quite different from Germany for example, where they are way more helpful and embrace the "service" part with another energy. How is this in the...

Hell Officers, I'm 16 years old and it has been my life long dream to become a Police Officer. If possible would any of you be so kind as to give me some advice? Thank you so much.

I want to ask all the officers on here a quick question that you will probably interpret as me inquiring about police tactics. I will ask this as a True or False question so you don't have to get into too much. Police Officers are trained to intimidate civilians, with their mere presence. True...

I'm a sophmore in high school. I'm at the age where I'm thinking about what I want to do with my life. I've been really thinking hard for the last couple of months about becoming a police officer. I would like to ask some questions to all the officers. How did you become a cop? Did you go to...

I plan on going in the Army after I get out of college. I feel that military experience is good for many aspects of life and in law enforcement. When I get out of the Army I want to get into law enforcement. What else can I do to help my chances of starting a career in law enforcement? Thank you...

I was wondering what some of officers do about their eyesight. I was wondering when I become a police officer should I wear glasses or contacts? I think wearing glasses are going to be too much of a hassle.

Any officers on here give a person a break when you think they have a legitimate reason for speeding or do you just assume they are lying because so many people do?

Hi Officers. I live in Detroit, Michigan. Can you tell me how many points are you allowed on your license?

I would like to know how is the relationship between the sworn officers and civilian staff in your police department?

Does your police department require officers to do breaching training?

Has any police officers who has been involved in a shooting ever have a family member of the victim try and retaliate against you?