Law Enforcement

given the things Trump did while being president, including the January 6 mob on the Capitol, why has it taken so long for justice?

the FBI found around 300 certified documents in Trump’s property at Mar-a-Lago. What do y’all think comes next?

does anyone think Trump is actually going to prison?

do you think celebrities are given preferential treatment even if they commit a crime?

why do famous celebrities rarely go to prison for crimes they commit?

how do y’all feel about court hearings featuring celebrities being sensationalized? I get that most of us wanted to see what happened between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard but is the media circus really… more

I wonder if now with cameras and the internet we’re going to see more and more trials such as Depp v Heard being broadcast for the entire world to see.

how expensive is it to file a lawsuit that ends up going to court?

I was assigned to jury duty and whenever I step into the courtroom I feel so nervous lol like I was the one on trial.

Best resources for mental health among cops?

has anyone here ever been put on paid leave?

What would you do if you were a civilian witnessing police brutality? Would you help or would you not risk being arrested?

What would you have done if you were working with Derek Chauvin when *that* happened?

what are y’all’s opinions on Derek Chauvin? Did he act out of pocket or were his actions (not the outcome of those actions) justified?

I’m part of NYPD but work hours are too long and the city is so huge that there’s always something going on. I’d rather have a more laid-back role. Are there any police forces in another state that co… more

Do you think most cops are conservative?

Best way to meet fellow law enforcement officers? I'm new and looking for a mentor

I am so tired of TV shows glamorizing prison life. It's not pretty, it's not nice, it's something rational humans should avoid in their lives.

Why are killings in prisons so common? I understand violence exists, but it seems extreme

Do you think US prisoners are treated fairly?

Have you ever been assigned to examine an active crime scene?

Finally there's been some progress with the Breonna Taylor case. I'm hoping for justice.

I feel like homicide detectives have it so rough… I've read some cases online and they see awful, I couldn't imagine witnessing those things IRL.

Has anyone here worked as a customs agent?

I feel like being a customs agent requires a special type of person. It seems like such a straining job that I want to commend them.

Which job within law enforcement would you never take because of what it entails?

A coworker of mine is considering quitting his job because he said that the constant violence we have to witness is too much for him. I agree with him, but as cops we have to have a strong mindset and… more

As a cop, what is your least favorite part of this job?

I am tired that as cops, we are subject to citizen harassment at all times. I get it, you're mad at cops, but it's really upsetting to experience this day in and day out

How do you feel about citizen vigilantes? I appreciate the help they try to provide, but in all honesty, most times I feel like they're just making our job more complicated.

As cops, what would be grounds enough to make a citizen arrest?

What should a cop do if they're undercover and someone pulls out a knife on them?

We're so used to hearing about bad cop stories. Does anyone have a good cop story they feel like sharing?

Best way to de-escalate situations? There's been so many cases where things can be easily avoided

Every time I see a story about police brutality on the news, I feel demoralized. Anyone else?

I have a hard time turning this job "off." Any recommendations on how to do so?

Has anyone here been to jail? Is it really as bad as they say?

I am a deputy at a local police station and recently I found out our boss has been doing corrupt business for at least a couple years. He keeps his own books but an accountant recently noticed how som… more

Has anyone here worked in law enforcement in a small town and a big town? What is the main difference?

What do you think about the Blue Lives Matter movement?