Law Enforcement

Another defund question for the officers here - should police departments be defunded or disbanded in favor of community-led alternatives to public safety? Obviously do not want to propose anyone losi… more

Do you feel like things would be better if there was more of a focus on the roots of criminal activity in your area? We have some districts that have massive poverty rates and I think we'll just b… more

Does your department do anything in terms of promoting public safety beyond traditional activities. E.g. are you doing any community outreach and partnerships with social service agencies? If so, wher… more

I feel like police unions don't do very much for me but maybe I'm not aware of everything involved. Not sure what all the fuss is about. What is your expereince?

Ok, spy question here - do you feel like space satellites, listening devices, and other advanced technology has reduced the need for human intelligence agents? Anyone know if that has happened already… more

What do you think about military-grade equipment and weaponry?

What role do community members play in the hiring and training of officers in your department?

What are some little-known careers in law enforcement? And which would you say is the best and why? Want to know what the range of opportunites are.

Do you really feel like the criminal justice system is biased against certain groups, such as people of color and low-income communities?

Why do you think there is an increase in drug trafficking?

Do you live within your precinct's jurdisdiction? Considering a move but it would take me to a more "fancy" area and I'm not sure how that will go over with everyone.

Recently got into a conversation with a friend of my girlfriend's about the defund the police movement and they did not understand the repercussions of it. I am ok with an intelligent argument, bu… more

Hey guys just wanted to reach out and ask what does Jailers do as a job for the sheriff department? Is it the same thing as a corrections officer?

What is your least favorite part of being in law enforcement?

Have been doing this for a long time and just like to think that I'm making a difference for at least some people's safety. Sometimes get tired but that's what I tell myself on the tough d… more

Any of you FBI agents working cybercrime and have you seen a spike in crypto-related fraud? Wondering if it's an overall trend or that I just keep getting assigned them hahah.

Do you use chokeholds regularly? Any other ways of subduing you feel safer doing these days?

We are doing planning some training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and community engagement. If you'd have to go through this, anything that would be worth covering or noting?

How many times can I get out of a fitness exam without being flagged?

Struggline to calm myself and told I've got some rage stuff to work on, but I'm never out of line on the job. It gets close though sometimes and I know I'm supposed to breathe blah blah bu… more

Recently had to use my firearm and the occasion doesn't come up often, but it was one of those moments. It was the right decision, but it leaves me feeling some senses of absurdity and sort of dep… more

How does your department measure resutls of crime prevention and reduction efforts? Is leadership taking steps to ensure that things like stop gap measures do not disproportionately impact marginalize… more

Recently saw a friend's kid rolling out of a gas station with a six pack but was off duty and just don't feel like getting involved. Am I alone in this?

Anyone have a strong opinion on no-knock warrants?

I feel like we should be able to collect and store data on individuals' online activities without a warrant, but that's just me. It's not actual property, and if it's online people sho… more

Have you ever felt the desire to intervene if you witness another officer using excessive force? Work with someone I am often on the edge with but then the situation may go haywire with a diffuclt arr… more

Do you feel like police officers are held to a high enough standard of accountability for their actions? How do you feel about more independent oversight of agencies? Officers feel free to weigh in

In your opinion should cultural competency training be a required component of police training? If yes, should this be mandated by the state or left to individual police departments?

I’m 30 (career change) and have already gone through the process for a few departments, but I haven’t been hired yet. For one of those departments, I passed all of the steps, but at the very end they … more

Fellow legal professionals/all - what do you think is the weakest link in the criminal justice system overall?

What will the police force look like in the future?

How strict is your tattoo policy? Fellow officer does not cover his and we seem to be lax about it, but that bothers me for some reason.

Salt lake 911 Dispatcher
This job is not about your ability to do it. So you can separate yourself from trauma? Great. Can you separate yourself from the politics that rule our country? Do you mind alw… more

What inspired to you join law enforcement?

Anyone here smoke weed off duty?

Have you considered leaving your department for more money, even if no promotion? I'm really loyal to my team and it would tough to leave but have a kid on the way.

This is a pretty heated topic with fellow officers and we're divided on it so I want to know - do you believe schools would be better if teachers were armed. Almost no one agrees with me they woul… more

Do you get retention bonuses? If so what amount?

Do you think your agency provides adequate active shooter response training?