Ask a police officer anything!

[maiohwmai]

Within reason, of course.

I've done this on other message boards and it's been pretty interesting. I think you will all enjoy it.

What I will not answer -

• My name
• Where I work
• Specific names/dates/details of events
• Anything else I feel is inappropriate

A little about me -

• About 10 years of experience
• Almost all of it on the road, save for a few months in the detective bureau
• I've been a SWAT alternate and a K9 trainer

The most important thing to remember is that unless otherwise specified, I cannot intelligently comment on any specific questions about where you may live. Different states and cities have different laws, and I don't have the time to look up the revised statutes for your specific area.

That said, please keep it friendly. However, I know that there are bad police officers out there, just as there are bad plumbers and auto mechanics and lawyers and restaurant staff...if you feel like you want to get something off your chest then let it fly. I have thick skin, just don't get yourself in a bind over the ToS. And who knows, maybe I can shed some light on what you thought may have been a bad encounter and improve your opinion on the rest of us.

[adidaman]

This is actually perfect, considering I'm going to rutgers for criminal justice after the summer. Is it true that there is a certain amount of arrests you have to make in a month?

[maiohwmai]

This is actually perfect, considering I'm going to rutgers for criminal justice after the summer. Is it true that there is a certain amount of arrests you have to make in a month?

Not where I've worked. I've worked in two different states, both for large municipal departments. I've never heard of such a thing. But I'm also a believer in the idea that if you do your job, the arrests will come.

However, a lot of smaller departments have ticket quotas. Not because they like to be jerks, but because a small town doesn't have a large tax base. It's a way to earn income for the city.

And best of luck to you. What is it you'd like to do?

[adidaman]

This is actually perfect, considering I'm going to rutgers for criminal justice after the summer. Is it true that there is a certain amount of arrests you have to make in a month?

Not where I've worked. I've worked in two different states, both for large municipal departments. I've never heard of such a thing. But I'm also a believer in the idea that if you do your job, the arrests will come.

However, a lot of smaller departments have ticket quotas. Not because they like to be jerks, but because a small town doesn't have a large tax base. It's a way to earn income for the city.

And best of luck to you. What is it you'd like to do?

My goal is to be a state trooper. My uncle, father, and best friend are all state troopers (:

[ninjaduck]

Did you know there is a law in the UK, that a police officer is REQUIRED to give his hat to a woman, if they look like they need the toilet, but only if they are pregnant.
xD

[saool]

did you know there is a law in the uk, that a police officer is required to give his hat to a woman, if they look like they need the toilet, but only if they are pregnant.
Xd

lololol xd

[maiohwmai]

My goal is to be a state trooper. My uncle, father, and best friend are all state troopers (:

Nice. Tough gig. I enjoy working for a municipality - a lot more variety. Troopers focus so much on accidents and tickets...I couldn't do it. Hats off to them.

Did you know there is a law in the UK, that a police officer is REQUIRED to give his hat to a woman, if they look like they need the toilet, but only if they are pregnant.
xD

Robert Peel would be proud.

[Matutd]

Did you know there is a law in the UK, that a police officer is REQUIRED to give his hat to a woman, if they look like they need the toilet, but only if they are pregnant.
xD

And they also have to cover them from the view of the public with their jacket. And, obviously, they aren't allowed to look

[Jugernugett]

Ooh! Hi! I have no questions

[maiohwmai]

Ooh! Hi! I have no questions

LOL, awesome!

[Lowlyspy]

What is the oddest situation you have ever been in while on the job?

[Junside]

If I passed a urine test by unnatural means - and it was discovered after all the paperwork - will I still get rejected by companies that require such a test?

[maiohwmai]

What is the oddest situation you have ever been in while on the job?

Hmmm...odd is a weird word. Being shot at is odd in that it doesn't happen all the time. I don't know...a drunk old man hopped on the hood of my unit one night and assumed a karate stance. That was fairly odd.

[maiohwmai]

If I passed a urine test by unnatural means - and it was discovered after all the paperwork - will I still get rejected by companies that require such a test?

I totally misread your question.

That's not really a legal question, sounds like more of a civil issue.

I would imagine that any company that had access to that new information would not look favorably upon hiring you.

[Beanmachine]

Why did you guys "fake" the shooting of Justin Bieber:/ I was so happy at first when I saw it.

[maiohwmai]

Why did you guys "fake" the shooting of Justin Bieber:/ I was so happy at first when I saw it.

I was not aware of such a thing.

But shooting him is harsh. Maybe we could throw him a beating?

[Paar]

My dads a cop... Lol ask me stuff!

[razerfingers]

This is a pretty cool thread because im going into a explorers program and its through the poolice department down here because i wanna be a police officer or be a U.S. marshall pretty intense stuff haha

[Lowlyspy]

on topic: lol drunken kung fu action hobos

off topic: OMG Paar I love your sig! Kirby FTW!!

[javier995]

Has your K9 ever peed on your patrol car? If so, did (s)he give you the puppy dog eyes to not get in trouble?