Police officers: 2 part question.?
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ok i dont know but i have question for you \nwhy are the police people now a days are like 20 feet tall and as skinny as a broom?
664913
The answer depends on the state, but they are usually given the same powers (arrest, immunity, etc.) as police officers,
656101
Do you mean to the police, or to the people they arrest?
479992
Who cares what the personal opinion of some police officers are? They, as police officers, are supposed to be bound by law and arrest those who are doing ANYTHING illegal.Their personal opinions do not matter. If they have a problem with that, then I feel they are not loyal police officers doing the job they were hired and trained to do.
726391
Well here is the deal.  Unlike fireman, cops are NOT payed to work out.  In fact, if a cop gets hurt while excercising, they are not eligible for any sort of coverage from the dept.  Also, cops are not allowed to excercise while on duty.  The fact of the matter is, it is some what political.  If a dept. demanded that its cops maintain a certain level of physical fitness, then it would pay them to excercise.  It would have to also cover them, with workmans comp. if they were injured during the excercise.  \n\nSecondly I also agree.  I work for a dept. that doesn't require a standard for physical fitness.  I choose to work out on my own, for more reasons than I need to for work.  I don't want to get hurt or see my coworkers get hurt.    \n\nThe bottom line is, if a police dept. REQUIRES a cop maintains a certain level physical fitness, it will cost them.  Right now, I don't even get a tax write off for my gym membership.  Thats all fine and dandy, but don't tell me I HAVE to work out.
419108
I think Firemen are. I have known policemen who are into the power thing and there are others that act like it. Firemen don't really have the power issue, they just mainly help people during crisis.I wonder what the percentage of life or death situations, theirs or someone else's, police have vs firemen?
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PCSO duties,At the moment,although there are plans to increase their duties.\nPCSOs are not police officers and do not perform the same duties. Schedule 4 of the Police Reform Act 2002 sets out the powers available to PCSOs:\n\nIssue fixed penalty tickets for minor anti-social behaviour \nConfiscate alcohol being consumed in designated public places \nConfiscate tobacco from young people \nEnter and search premises to save life and limb or prevent serious damage \nSeize vehicles used to cause harm to other persons \nremove abandoned vehicles \nCarry out road checks in the company of a constable \nenforce cordoned areas in the event of a suspected terrorist incident \nSearch bags and stop and search motor vehicles with a constable under the terrorism Act 2000 \nRequire the name and address of a person acting in an anti-social manner \nDetain a person for up to 30 minutes pending the arrival of a constable \nUse reasonable force to detain a person under certain circumstances
1087659
Hey brother, I'm a cop here in NYC and I know what you're saying. I know sometimes people hate us cuz they feel we abuse our power ( and some of us do - but they eventually get theirs in the end ) but if they experianced what we go through on a daily basis, they'd understand. Not that I'm complaining about the job ( there is no perfect job ), I enjoy helping people and all, but some of you will never, ever believe what we go through. It's gets to be overwhelming and after a while you become numb. But it's a job none the less...a tough job but a job regardless and I never bring anything home or visa-versa. You can't.You'll never survive 20 years if you do. You have to leave it all behind and take the crap the public gives you.Smile and say "Have a nice day."
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I don't know the statistics of how many innocent people actually get killed or hurt by law enforcement. But look at it this way, everyone makes mistakes. Law enforcement officers are just put in a position where a small mistake may cause a life. Just like doctors. They have so much training, yet sometimes things happen and there is nothing you can do about it. And I'm sure the effects on the heart and the conscience of the officer from their mistake weighs more on them than you will ever know.
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There are alot of laws that give a police officer the power to arrest you. Those laws are mainly there for peolple that get out of control. It is up to the officer to decide if ones actions warrant arrest depending on the situation and that persons attitude. I was lighting fireworks with my kids the day after 4th of july because their cousins missed my fireworks show the night of the 4th. The police showed up, wanted to know why I was lighting fireworks and asked me to stop. Fireworks (at leat the ones I was shooting off) was illegal. I could have been arrested without them asking me for a explanation and certainly been arrested had I not complied.
997876
Depends on where you are.  Police are generally local departments governed by local politics.
493882
First question: I can say both if I want to your not my boss. Well, in fact I don't have a boss, I'm retired. Second question: BOTH
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Great question, Josh.\n\nI have had good encounters with police every single day of my life for the last 19 years.  They have been some of the hardest working, most decent, caring, giving, ethical and sensible people I have ever met.\n\nThey have been uncles and aunts to my children, they have been best friends to my wife, and they have been brothers and sisters to me.\n\nI don't know a group of people anywhere in the world I would trust more with my life or my family.\n\nHave there been exceptions?  Sure...a very few.  And you can all take heart in knowing that if you didn't like the cop you dealt with, chances are pretty good the people he/she works with don't like them either.   \n\nIt puts a hole in my heart to read some of the stories here about how some of you have dealt with police officers who have been rude, corrupt, obnoxious, liars.  I know there's bound to be some of them out there, but I haven't met them yet.  \n\nI have been - and I know no better word for it - blessed by the company I've kept for the last 19 years.  The men and women I have worked with in this profession are the most remarkable people I've ever met.\n\nJosh - thanks for the question.  Those of you who have answered with positive answers, you did this old cop some good tonight.
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I think all police do their job well, but if you see a police officer do their job poorly, people suddenly yell that he is a pig or say dirty cop, and relate them with hanging out at donut shops...\n\nPeople make fun of police if they think the job is not being done well, but if it is done well, we all give thanks...\n\nThat pretty much fits almost any job though doesn't it???
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sorry no idea, hope someone does so that they help you.  By the way, why not contact the police itself on phone, that will be even a quick search for the information you need right.
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I'm assuming you are refering to shift officers.  Which by I'm assuming you mean patrol.  If not, then disregard the rest of this.  Some officers do more than others.  It would depend on the hiring requirements of the agency.   Mine requires a bachelor degree, or years of experience can substitute.  I, personally, have a bachelors degree and am nearly finished with a masters degree.  So, yes I understand it.  Probably not fully, because who can understand anything "fully"??  With that said, there are also training in most academys on this line, but not as indepth as college.  We all know the basics, people are not all good, people are not all bad.  \nAnother thing I'd like to add is working as a police officer is the best way to learn to understand the behaviors of people.  That is what we do.
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Tell the truth on most of em, I passed the BPD cadet exam by admitting that I stole items. The Police want honest people on the force....not people who know how they should answer the question.\n\nTake your time...be the last one outta there\nAnswer the questions truthfully.\nThey want honest, hardworking, intelligent people on the force.\nNOT the manchurian candidate who just spits out shit they wanna hear.