rocketscientist 0 #1 April 17, 2008 looking into making a career change and would like to talk to someone in this field.My inner child is a mean little fucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gapagos 0 #2 April 17, 2008 Although I'm no police officier, I have been a criminology student and I can tell you this: Make sure you know in which police force you're applying and what kind of policeman talks to you about it, as police work in every state is very much different (career-wise), just as in Canada where I'm from, municipal police work has nothing to do with provincial or federal police work, and police in Canada is quite different from the U.S and very different from France, and I don't know about the U.K but I'm sure career-wise it's very different as well. Unless you plan on staying at the bottom of the ladder, where I think it's quite similar all around (minus the location which might have diferent implications, i.e large city, small town, native reserve etc...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 April 17, 2008 Officer TackleBerry should be along in a few minutes to counsel you!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketscientist 0 #4 April 17, 2008 i am looking at the illinois sheriffs division.My inner child is a mean little fucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #5 April 17, 2008 I'm getting my degree in Criminal Justice and know a little about police work if you feel like PMing me.I'm also considering Police Academy next year. But you'll probably get your best advice and info from AggieDave on this one.Give him a PM and hes sure to give you some good solid advice. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 April 18, 2008 Quote i am looking at the illinois sheriffs division. You wanna join the CCC? Cook County Cop?! How are your 'political connections' ? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #7 April 18, 2008 My old man was a cop for 20 years. Being a cop is great if you like dealing with stupid people all day everydayHe would get calls about grass clippings blowing onto neighbors driveways, trash cans too close to the street, ect. Needless to say, he bought his military time and retired early to sell houses BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #8 April 18, 2008 Quote Cook County Cop?! Did someone say cop? "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 April 18, 2008 Quote Officer TackleBerry should be along in a few minutes to counsel you!!! He isn't the only cop on here. I can't remember the name, but the other guy is a NYC cop. I haven't seen him post in a while though."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 April 18, 2008 Quote Quote Cook County Cop?! Did someone say cop? "Fuckin' COPS!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #11 April 18, 2008 Quote Quote Officer TackleBerry should be along in a few minutes to counsel you!!! He isn't the only cop on here. I can't remember the name, but the other guy is a NYC cop. I haven't seen him post in a while though. I think his name was SuperKat or something like that. There's also an Austin PD officer on here, but he rarely posts. He's fuckin' hot too! Fuckin cops!! "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 April 18, 2008 > If there are. you'll have to type slower (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 April 18, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Officer TackleBerry should be along in a few minutes to counsel you!!! He isn't the only cop on here. I can't remember the name, but the other guy is a NYC cop. I haven't seen him post in a while though. I think his name was SuperKat or something like that. There's also an Austin PD officer on here, but he rarely posts. He's fuckin' hot too! Fuckin cops!! Yeah, superkat, that's him. He had a funny sig line too. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #14 April 18, 2008 There's also a VERY Big chap, who's is, I have no doubt a very nice person and can read just as fast as the rest of us and hopefully has a very mellow temperament - Hi Dave (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 April 18, 2008 Quote There's also a VERY Big chap, who's is, I have no doubt a very nice person and can read just as fast as the rest of us and hopefully has a very mellow temperament - Hi Dave Umm.....THAT IS 'Officer TackleBerry' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 April 18, 2008 I nu that....... ish (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 April 18, 2008 Quote Did someone say cop? You're so funny. Now what would you do with a cop on a cannon? Thats the real question. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #18 April 18, 2008 I did reserves for a few year, I would not do it unless I could be guaranteed a spot on swat or at the range. The reports, and liability are huge Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoep 0 #19 April 19, 2008 been a cop for 15 years, sent you a p.m. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #20 April 19, 2008 Quote Quote i am looking at the illinois sheriffs division. You wanna join the CCC? Cook County Cop?! How are your 'political connections' ? under 120 (state reg). "T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #21 April 19, 2008 Quote i I am looking at the illinois Illinois sheriffs division. Grammar police here, Your nicked Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #22 April 19, 2008 Quote Quote i I am looking at the illinois Illinois sheriffs division. Grammar police here, YourYou're nicked Time to go back to the academy for more training. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #23 April 19, 2008 "I shot the sheriff...." Sorry, couldn't help myself. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woady 0 #24 April 19, 2008 *shakes head Let me put it like this, and if this is something you really wanna do than I suggest you do it, but hear me out... I love Cops. They are wonderful human beings. People, obviously, don't like the police. They sometimes shoot back. Fire doesn't, plus people love us (smart people love cops too, however, there are A LOOOOT of stupid people and not many smart people). As a matter of fact, a complete stranger just bought us breakfast this morning at a local diner. That was a $60 bill, at least. This happens pretty regularly. I work with police and I don't think they get enough credit. A lot of the guys are great individuals and there are some that are complete dicks, and some were always that way and some became that way because of the job. You deal with the scum of society and it no doubt takes a toll on you. I work with a lot of guys who use to be cops and are now on the fire department and say they love it. Some guys go the opposite way for various reasons. I think some people can be cop people and some are fire. My personal opinion, fire is much easier and more exciting, plus, I don't like people thinking I'm a dick. Don't get me wrong in any of this, some cops are my best friends. My little bro has been a MPI for the last few years in the Army and wants to eventually be a cop, my uncle is Jacksonville SWAT, cousins are cops, etc. I think cops are great. They are very useful for tasting stuff on Hazmat spills and make for wonderful blue canaries. They take the whole rap for the donuts thing so I gotta give them some credit, however, my Lazy-Boy at my station does tilt all the way back with the leg rest up, and cops really love how clean our bathrooms are. I'm not so sure about the cop side, but women love firemen. I've had middle age women come in literally handing me their daughter's cell phone numbers...THAT is scary. Oh, two additional words of advice... "Professional Courtesy" :) I'm leaving a LOT out, but if you need any additional information look at the following links. Hope this helps. Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAwGVNV1W0E Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTnpoTWIvk Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1qxIA59do Choose wisely young padawan.You know what's similar between Cops and Firefighters? They both wanna be firefighters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #25 April 19, 2008 Quote Quote Quote i I am looking at the illinois Illinois sheriffs division. Grammar police here, YourYou're nicked Time to go back to the academy for more training. But, but, Oh shit, I'm taking the fifth Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
