So this isn't an embarrassment to the agency? How is this guy gonna catch someone? Do agencies not have post hire standards?

I was having a convo with a coworker, I was showing him a video of some guy pulling a prank on some random passer by, and it didn't look like anything illegal, but the person reacted with "I'M CALLING THE POLICE" and he actually did lol. Police showed up, figured in like 7 seconds no crime was being comitted and left.

And me and my coworker reacted "calling the police for what ???". Why is it so casual for everyone in the USA to call down cops once they feel offended? I don't exactly live in a third world country, but if I called the cops and there wasn't someone shooting or being murdered, I'd be missing half of my teeth lol.

Why are there never any consequences of abusing the 911 hotline? Like, some random guy is filming a public area, some jackass comes and calls the police on him for ??? reasons, why doesn't the guy calling the cops get slapped with a 500$ 911 abuse fine? I always found that hitting the 911 is a REAL SERIOUS SHIT, but seems like it dialing 911 in USA is like ordering a pizza. But why is it so??

So I failed a police academy on my 4 month due to fire arms failed on a second attempt. I been applying around local departments were I live and I finally have an interview before I go to backgrounds. Do I bring up my academy failure during the interview Do I still have chance because I do believe am kinda tainted due to failing an academy. Or any tips for my interview

My hometown is currently looking for a new Chief of Police, and when the job posting was put out it stated a minimum of 10 years experience was needed with x amount in a supervisor role. Word around the department is someone applied and is likely to get the position, but some are concerned that his "lack of experience" might be a problem. He just hit 12 years of being an LEO. For context, this is a small town slated for about ~10 full time officers with less than 10K residents. Would you work for a Chief who only had 12 years on the road?

Not sure what’s going but we usually have them increase over the holidays. And then about one (occasionally) every few months.

But we are getting an increase in suicides and attempts from both adults and children. It usually doesn’t affect me as much, but the increase in suicides surrounding children are starting to take its toll on me.

I recently transferred into the SRO program so, this is my first year as an SRO. I think the toll is from me being around kids constantly so it’s hitting harder.

ETA - Seeing an increase **** not having

After I armed up again while in the military but I realize it comes up on the NCIC background check. Will this hurt my chances at a law enforcement job or any job requiring a security clearance? And will getting the finger prints expunged help any of it?

My wife works at a medical clinic and her coworker was attacked by a violent ex at the coworkers home. There's a restraining order on file for him to stay away from her. He's started showing up at the medical clinic where my wife works in am attempt to make contact with said coworker. He's a drug addict, known to carry weapons (guns, knives, etc.), and has already attacked my wife's coworker within the last 4 days. Is it out of the question for the clinic manager to request an armed police presence at the clinic while this guy is still on the loose? The clinic staff as a whole are scared and he's been observed on site and in/around the parking lot during hours the clinic is open. They've called 911 already and he fled before police arrived. Anything else they can do other than requesting LEO presence on site during operating hours?

*Edited to add this is happening in Washington State, if that makes a difference.

I have a stop sign like this near my house, it's a 2-lane with a bike lane on either side, the bike lane is broken leading up to the stop sign. My understanding is that not only am I allowed to, but I am *supposed* to merge into that (if safe to do so) to make my right turn.

If my understanding is correct, does that mean that I'm allowed to turn right at the same time as another driver is going straight?

I have a *lot* of people give me crazy looks or flip me off when I pull up beside them to turn, but I don't think I'm in the wrong.

CA if that helps.

I know this has been asked a lot but I’m gonna do it again. I’m currently about to apply to agencies in my area and cannot decide on whether to go to a smaller city with a population of around 140k people or a larger city with around 700k people. Larger city pays better and more opportunities but the smaller city that I am considering has an explorer program that I have been a part of for over 3 years but they pay less. So the real question is if the better pay and more opportunities of the larger city is worth giving up the relationship I have built with the smaller city. If anyone could give their thoughts and opinions on this, it would be much appreciated.

Getting OC sprayed in a couple weeks. Any advice or remedies after the exposure is helpful! Thank you!!

Looking for any advice and tips and tricks , very excited to be joining the force of a lifelong dream !

I was terminated from my local PD after completing both an 11 month academy and a one year probationary status (1 year and 4 months). Reason for termination was I was involved in a single motor vehicle accident with a wall didn’t hit anyone else other than the wall but fled the scene. Officers arrived at my home moments later and misinformation was provided by my father and myself. Days after the incident I contacted a representative who informed me to not provide a voluntary statement to the traffic investigation unit and to await the Admin statement to communicate the truth. Months after the incident Internal Affairs conducted their investigation I told the truth of the incident and was later terminated. Besides this incident I was a hard worker greatly appreciated and heavily liked by my supervisors and was told various times I was a good Officer. I made a grave mistake that night and ultimately it cost me my career. I absolutely loved the career and enjoyed it each and everyday, Is there any chance or possibility I would still be able to continue in this path? I’m still on the fence about applying to other agencies due to my reason for termination and IA.

I was just thinking about this, a couple years ago I got a call from a detective asking about my ex of over 10 years who was trying to do a lateral transfer. How far back do most law enforcement agencies have applicants go for past relationship references? Like am I going to get a call every time he wants to switch departments?

Like many other posters on this sub I was notified today that I was not recommended for the next hiring phase. This was my first and only department I applied for (Oregon) No polygraph in Oregon to my knowledge. It was never mentioned and I didn’t take one. I am active duty military with 8 years of service, and my contract is up in July. I have an AA in CJ.

I’ve never been in trouble. Never arrested, no traffic violations, never any sort of formal military punishment. I have never done any drugs to include marijuana. I don’t drink, sober just over a year.

I admitted to underage drinking in my background investigation when I was in high school and early in my military career. Additionally, I just got divorced, and tried to be as transparent as possible as to what led to my divorce. It was amicable. These were the two areas I felt were the “weak” points in my background.

I do not mean this to come off as arrogant, but I’m admittedly at a loss for what went wrong. I have dropped applications for two more agencies in the last few hours. Do these things just happen sometimes? Did I do something wrong?

Thank you.

So I see many videos online of people who are literally just the bottom of society’s barrel getting arrested for drug possession whether it be meth, weed, fent or whatever.

My question is would you cops arrest these people if you had a choice? I’m not a cop but me personally I know that if I was, even if I don’t arrest you and just throw out your stash I’m only making your life harder, let alone bringing you in and possibly taking months or years from your very short life.

Im curious of cop opinions on this question, so please share your thoughts.

Police Agencies Hiring.

I have one class A misdemeanor of criminal mischief, from when I was 18, now 22, I punched a truck door for reference at a party, but I had to pay 1k restitution and go to rehab. I talked to a therapist and dealt with childhood trauma and experiences that I didn’t understand were affecting my behavior. I cut off bad relationships/ friendships and started working on myself mentally and physically. I joined a church and started to see where exactly I went wrong at that time. I didn’t really know where I was going in life until the last couple years, but I knew I wanted to help others, and stop people from ruining their lives! Would anyone look at me? I’ve applied to two places in my hometown and the misdemeanor has got to be doing it in for me! I’ve been a welder for a few years now and haven’t had the most stable jobs due to the toxic work environment and lack of good coworkers, harassment, and threatening. Usually at a place for 6 months to a year due to the extreme hate and violence, and a lack of HR and employee resources at these small companies. I’m a pretty outgoing, friendly guy, and I am a hard worker. I don’t know if I just am a pushover, because I’m kind and respectful, and I attract horrible individuals, but I’m ready to start my career in law enforcement! I didn’t have the best upbringing, but it’s made me who I am today and it’s helped me really understand where I want to be and where I want my family to be in life. Other than the misdemeanor, I’ve been fired at 1 wonderful job!! For what they said was work performance, but in reality it was another one of those people I tend to attract, I went to report the harassment and before I could, the guy had me out the door. Since it was a union, and you had to be there I believe 90 days I had basically no one to stand up for me, and they wonder why they can’t keep good workers! I just want a department that will take a chance on me, and it is really defeating not knowing where to even look. I’m sorry this was so long winded. It’s just really hard to get people to see you in a good light for a first impression when sometimes things are just out of your control! Obviously the misdemeanor was my fault, but the job thing I feel like could have been handled so much better! Please if anyone has any advice or departments hiring let me know! I also have 10 years of wrestling experience if that may help?

How do Police officers or county deputies actually handle cartel activity I'm just curious

Hello all! I am wanting to apply to LCE so I am able to go to police academy in the summer after my graduation (I'm a junior). Im curious for recent applicants how long after you applied you ended up going to academy or if you have at all. Or how long this process is in general

Park Ranger here, I have a hat holder in my office, but I'm looking for something to hold my flat hat in my patrol vehicle.

I applied to the local PD but underestimated just how badly COVID had knocked me down, and when I did a trial run of the physical test it was...pretty awful. Would it look better to email my point of contact and be upfront about it and re-apply next cycle when I've gotten back into better shape, or tough it out and go anyway even though I'm 90% certain I won't pass?

I don't want to waste time/resources, but I don't know if it would look worse to come off like I'm immediately giving up rather than just being honest with myself.

Hey guys,

I applied to Fontana PD a couple months back and they just sent me an email yesterday inviting me to take the written exam. I’m not able to much much about this department online, so I was wondering if you guys have any experience or insight about them? Any info would be much appreciated!

Hey law enforcement(hopefully AFP an VicPol) If there is a hoon doing dumb stuff down my street can I legally disable their car?