Law Enforcement

My niece went missing on Monday and found within 24 hours. She and her friends had followed a much older teen (she is 13, the man was 18) and gone with him to another city. Were able to find her via h… more

See some Chiefs on here. How long did it take you to get where you're at and what's the youngest I can expect to be in order to become Chief?

Wife wants to get a motorcycle and I don't want to act like I can forbid anything but it's a huge no for me. I see far too many deadly collisions and injuries. She's pretty set on it and i… more

What if an agency denied me and didn’t give me a reasoning. How should I better myself for the next agency I apply for ?

How much does a Records Specialist make in NY? City or otherwise?

Ok I'll continue what FTO put out there. Here's mine. During a traffic stop, the driver of the car seems inebriated and smells of alcohol. When you initiate a field sobriety test, the driver f… more

Two of my fellow officers don’t get along and they both keep coming to me to complain. I listen to them but it is really getting annoying. How much more can I take? Is there anything else I can do tha… more

We have someone come in regularly trying to report reckless drivers in the area and I do not know how to get them to stop. I tell them they're in the wrong place, tell them not to come back. At wh… more

Trying to start a trend here - how do you respond: You arrive at a report of a burglary at a convenience store. The store is closed for the night. After you and your backup officer check out the store… more

My son wants to go to a college where there is a high crime rate. In fact, a police officer just got shot and killed last 2 weeks ago on campus. My best friend's husband was mugged when he went th… more

If there’s a call that involves trespassers (lost in the woods and went to someone’s property) and in the mix is a 10 year old kid. The caller called their grandson from another county, while off dut… more

What are your agencies automatic drug disqualifiers for new hires?

Any agenices out there that use advanced surveillance technologies, like facial recognition software and drones?

I was on patrol when I came across an officer committing a petty crime, wont' disclose here. I'm afraid to say I ignored it, but I don't feel too bad about it. Anyone else come across this… more

Was recently asked about some of our officers working as SROs. What are your thoughts on this? Didn't know how to respond.

Do you think the racial makeup of a community's police department should be similar to the racial makeup of the community it serves or is this unnecessary?

Anyone been offered money to not give them a ticket or charge them? This was actually a first for me and threw me off. No, I did not take the money and yes I issued them a ticket. Am I just new at thi… more

What is the biggest law enforcement challenge you see in your community? Are there any regulations getting in the way

Does your agency have measures to deal with frequent false alarms, do they tie up a lot of resources, or do you just not get that many?

We get probably over a hundred alarms a day, and the percentage of them that … more

In your opinion is the use of deadly force by police officers justified in certain situations, such as when a suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous?

One of my fellow officers seems distracted or something lately in their work and has been failing to follow orders because of it. What should I do as its starting to show in his work now, it's not… more

Some say the police killings of unarmed African American men in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City are isolated incidents given traction by the media. Others say this is a sign of broader problems … more

I have a interview coming up to get into a police department, any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Last night, me and my partner respond to an armed robbery. My partner sustained a bullet wound, and the perp left the scene on foot. I ended up responding to my partner and it led to losing sight of t… more

Is the practice of "stop and frisk" a necessary tool for preventing crime, or is it a form of unconstitutional harassment?

What do you enjoy most about serving your community?

Should qualified immunity for police officers be eliminated?

Is it just me, or does it seem that the average call for service has become more petty than, say, five years ago? I fully grasp that I am saltier than I used to be, or it could even be a regional issu… more

Hello everyone, while I wait to be the appropriate age to attend the POST academy, I’ve been studying the administration of Justice and decided to partake in a paid cadet position at the police depart… more

I know traffic units often get viewed as not doing anything, but our Office seems to have a real issue.

Over the last several years, our traffic unit has gotten to where you can bet your career that they will not take a traf… more

I also have an FBI query - how accurately do you think the FBI portrayed in books, television shows, and motion pictures?

If a superior gives you an order that you are very opposed to, even if it's not strictly against regulations, what do you do?

What are some things the FBI investigates?

Do you ever feel like you've failed at your job and has it been a source of harm?

Do you feel like you should have to have a college degree in order to join the police force? I think it would help weed out a lot of people that really shouldn't be here, but I don't think it&… more

I am not sure we have enough accountability in our department, and I personally don't know what to do about it, but there is almost no visiblity into what goes on when there are grievances against… more

Would you be opposed to wearing body cams at all times? Who should or shouldn't? I think it would give perps an illusion of more control because they'd assume we have to be on best behavior an… more

Do you feel like you've actively seen different treatment towards minorities and non-minorities? I certainly have, want to know where it's happening otherwise, or not

Did you prepare yourself physically and mentally for your job and was it enough? As soon as I think I've seen it all some idiot does something insane.

What do I need to do to get into the FBI?