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Is law enforcement as bad as people say? It’s always been my dream to become a cop.

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I admire detectives so much. I could never do half of what they do. Just the sight of blood makes me squirm.

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How do I translate my law enforcement and field skills to another industry?

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What career can an ex-cop aspire to join?

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I feel like I’ve made a mistake. I thought I wanted to be a detective but I don’t have the stomach for it.

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With the holidays fast approaching, I can't help but wonder why I've pigeonholed myself into a career path that keeps me away from family at crazy hours and days. I miss birthdays, holidays; y… more

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How do you report a colleague if your superiors are just as bad?

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Happy Friday everyone we made it let's finish out good 😊

Recently I was pulled aside by my colleague who told me he was part of an operation that included “special benefits”. He asked if I wanted in. Should I be worried?

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My family is a bit unsupportive of my career in law enforcement. How can I help change their minds?

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What do you think about corruption in law enforcement?

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I just became a cop less than a year ago. What should I do to become a Chief of Police in the future?

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Does anyone here work for Animal Control? What is that like?

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What is the best way to cope with random bystanders teasing you on the street?

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Being a patrolling officer is so fun. You get in your car in the morning and never know what you’re going to encounter or who you’re going to meet. Does anyone have any good stories?

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Did anyone else here come from a "law enforcement family?" In my family, being a police officer is a tradition. Literally, all the men are involved with law enforcement, and working in this … more

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What made you go into law enforcement?

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I would like to be a SWAT agent but it seems like such an exhausting job. Can anyone with experience chime in?

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What motivates you to leave your house every morning and perform your duty as a police officer?

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Is it better to be a police officer or a detective?

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My cousin is considering joining law enforcement but is unsure which branch to choose. Any advice?

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Good morning

I didn’t really choose law enforcement as my career but I’m glad I became a police officer. Helping people has always been my passion. Comment some times when you got to help people because of this jo… more

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Did you guys choose to join law enforcement or did you just kind of end up here?

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What is your least favorite part about this job?

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Good morning everyone happy Friday

I have been working as a cop for the past 5 years and recently a coworker discovered that I am a lesbian woman in a relationship with another woman. He is now teasing me about this and I just want to … more

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Do you believe that any law enforcement officer should get free access to therapy to deal with traumatic experiences?

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Do cops get any support for their mental health?

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I am a female cop and my boss keeps making weird sexual comments aimed at me. It is affecting my productivity because I do not feel comfortable getting close to him. Who could I talk to?

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Are female cops held to different standards than male cops?

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I am still amazed by the MeToo movement. So much change and progress were made all because victims spoke up. I am happy that our country stood by what’s right.

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Are celebrities held to different standards than regular citizens when it comes to the law?

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Why do celebrities seem to be immune to their crimes?

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What is the most well-deserved sentence you’ve ever seen?

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What do you guys think would be the best preparation/training to move from armed security to a local PD? I’m at just under a year in security and want to work toward being a cop. Most of my time in se… more

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Do you find it hard to speak your mind as a cop? There is so much ugly stuff happening and we are all just trying to pull through just as much as any other citizen, but sometimes it's even more di… more

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The guy who shot Parkland got life in prison… deserved, in my opinion. Do you think this is sufficient justice?

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Why do some cases take so long before a court hearing actually happens?

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Good morning

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