Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
See below.
Possibly. Try contacting the state patrol for information.
Check your local laws.
It varies from department to department. One agency allowed for a 30 minute break, while another allowed for 45 minutes. Of course, you were still subject to calls during these breaks.
Chef
Is it true that the "specials" are usually the stuff that's been sitting around awhile?
Auto Mechanic
What car brands are most/least likely to end up in the shop?
Border Patrol Agent
What's the most creative way you saw cartels getting drugs across the border?
You can call. Please don't cause an accident by calling while driving to report someone else on their phone while driving.
Probably not.
You should contact the recruiter for the department you want to work for.
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