How many LEO's do we have here?

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A few friends of mine that are Alpharetta PD here in GA have been trying their damndest to get me to join lately. I have to admit, they are very convincing. I'm pretty sure it's in the cards. Plus, from what I understand right now, they're doing a rather large signing bonus upon completion of the academy and giving us SUV's instead of the standard interceptor package cars. Anyways, just got me thinking, wonder how many LEO's we have in the Wilderness & Survival forum and generally what they think of the job. So sound off fellas.
 
Hi. I am retired/disabled from a small town police dept. I saw the post earlier but not sure what to say. Like all jobs it has ups and downs. One thing for sure, it is a one of a kind job. I would definetly do it again! Many good experiences and some that a person should never have to see or endure. All in all I think it is a good job. If you decide to go for it make sure you learn and pay attention in the academy and stay in shape always and treat people well and don't become complacent and...and...and...:D

Good luck to you!
 
I'm not LE but until some others sign on. I am Ex military, I was sargent in charge of a scout squad in an infantry battalion and I currently work as an EMT on a Fire Department as a volunteer. The thing I loved about the military was every day was different. Same thing with the EMT stuff. It can definitely get your heart pumping. Like has been said you are privileged to see things (both horrendous and extraordinary) that others aren't allowed to see. There are times it can suck just like any job.

KR
 
Been one for 17 years now. Last 15 yrs of which with the KHP. I wanted to be a trooper from the time I was 13 years old after talking to troopers around my mom's office all the time. She worked for the county and they came in there to get fuel for their cars - got to know a couple of them well and that was all it took. I still like it, though the atmosphere has changed a great deal even in the short time I've been on the job. The job is thrilling when you really, truly feel like you've helped someone. Let's put it this way - I used to feel the biggest threat I faced was the bad guy I didn't know about that wanted to hurt me for whatever reason. Now, I'm more afraid of the lawyer that wants to hurt me because I had to hurt the bad guy that wanted to hurt me.

All in all, I wouldn't change a thing though. I don't work the road anymore; I'm in a speacialty unit and I'm pretty happy. I hope better for my children though, as far as careers go; but I'd still be proud if they chose to serve.
 
I was on in a medium sized city for a little over five years and HELL YES I am disgruntled but since you asked, unless you like playing politics, affirmative action, kissing ass and as previously mentioned, seeing things no one should have to see, I would say not only no but HELL NO!
 
I have secured a LED postion with a south Florida Sheriff's Dept. and will be moving there in late summer to attend the Academy. After graduating college and taking placement tests in Ohio for a year I found my ideal dept. (large) in Florida. Hablas Espanol?
 
TheGreyMan said:
I have secured a LED postion with a south Florida Sheriff's Dept. and will be moving there in late summer to attend the Academy. After graduating college and taking placement tests in Ohio for a year I found my ideal dept. (large) in Florida. Hablas Espanol?
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solo un poco. Me ghusta la playa.
 
4 years in uniform in suburb of Detroit, currently white collar investigator with State. Love what I do now, not so much the uniform part. My maturity in uniform went something like this - first year I loved it because everything was new and exciting (even the boring mounds of paperwork. Second year I loved 50% of what I did and the other 50% was "ok", Third year was cool in 5 minute bursts of adrenaline rush - everything else sucked, 4th year made me realize I didn't want to do it for the rest of my life. Alot depends on where you work. If I was going to do it now in my early 30's with 2 kids I would choose some nice "mayberry" type town with not much going on. If you decide to do it prepare to deal with the same a-holes day after day for the same things time and again. Also prepare for the scrutiny that comes with the job. No matter what you do 50% of the people will agree with it and 50% won't. The 50% that don't agree will invariably find their way into the jury box if you are ever accused of doing anything wrong (WHICH WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DO IT LONG ENOUGH).Judging by the fact that people are trying to talk you into it because of a signing bonus I would say it is probably not for you. I wanted to be a cop my whole and ended up not liking it very much. If you decide to do it I wish you all the best, society needs people willing to deal with the a-holes and some people truly love it, just not me.
 
Ive been a cop here in Austin Tx now for 10 years. I've faced indictment, was tried in a criminal court and found not guilty, then sued for a million dollars and found not liable, and I still like it. Like anything else it has its good and bad, but it truly is what you make of it. On the street when I'm out there, policy, politics, none of it matters except me going home safely. Some people that you help do t want it or take it but we do it because no one else will. I personally like being the one people rely on to restore order to their chaos. Hope that helps Feel free to contact me further
 
I spent 8 years as a cop before leaving it for private industry security work and a larger paycheck. I loved what I did and like anything has its ups and downs. Being a cop was great but the politics sucks. Its still in my blood though. If you can except a few small things I think you will enjoy it.

1. Politics Suck
2. You will never be rich, or even close.
3. Court isnt personal, and yes the bad guy gets away at times.
4. Shift work sucks as well.
5. Society at large will hate you without ever knowing you, untill they need you then they love you.
6. rank promotions are rarely given to the person most deserving.
7. Standard issue equip is most often gotten by what fell into the budget and any great equipment you carry you probably bought yourself.
8. If you ever think of leaving it, do it before you have been in for 5 years or your ruined for anything else.

Again though, it does have some great perks as well! and nothing like being the MFP. those are just some basic considerations.
 
21 years at the 4th largest P.D. in the state of Florida. I've held many positions and am now in charge of the Forensic Unit. It's been a good career. Lots of ups and downs. Yes, it is political correctness to the extreme sometimes, which can drive a plain speaking, common sense type crazy. All in all I have no regrets. I've raised my family in a comfortable manner. Not rich, but we weren't poor. Been in plenty of fights and tight situations, 2 full scale riots but everything still works. Still married to the same great woman and both my sons grew up to be good men. No complaints from me. It is what you make of it....

Good Luck
 
Once a cop, always a cop I think, loved the job, hated some of the politics. Spent 8 years in and been out 8 years, now getting itch to go back ! LOL
 
Nine years as a local in Los Angeles and almost 11 years as a Fed. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, but I also pray every night my son makes a better choice for himself.

I've been shot, stabbed, bit, run over, thrown down a flight of stairs, shit on, pissed on, and in more car wrecks than I want to think about.

But I've also been more places and seen more things than the regular person can only dream about. The rush you feel from being in really shitty situations and getting yourself out, or you and your partner out, cannot be described. Nor can you describe the pride you feel from knowing that the people around you, whom you respect beyond belief, feel the same about you. Or the camaraderie of being in really shitty situations day after day with the same people, and you all come back every day to do it again.

Like any job it has it's bad parts and good ones, and for everyone they're different. I would say try it. No matter what you do later on you will learn things that no other job can teach you. And I don't think anyone's resume would look worse with a couple year stint of law enforcement on it.

IMHO
 
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