The official "Ask a cop/deputy anything!" thread

[Sedan_Clan]

Today's question for those who aren't working in law enforcement…..


….do you think you could be a cop in today's world? Why or why not?

[upstatedoc]

I could! But would be fired quickly.

[vreihen16]

NY State's old "Sunoco Special" livery was at least bold and different back in the day, before the rules were changed (at the federal level?) to encourage police to use factory colors and decals to help retain resale value. IIRC, I think that they even went as far as specifying white or black only on municipal police cars.....




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[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Today's question for those who aren't working in law enforcement…..


….do you think you could be a cop in today's world? Why or why not?

No.

Multiple factors. For one, I don't have the ability to remain calm when a child is hurt by an adult. Let's just say I'd be going to jail and they'd be going to the morgue.

Mucho respect for all officers.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sara

No.

Multiple factors. For one, I don't have the ability to remain calm when a child is hurt by an adult. Let's just say I'd be going to jail and they'd be going to morgue.

Mucho respect for all officers.

This one is the toughest type of situation to endure, especially for those who have children of their own.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

This one is the toughest type of situation to endure, especially for those who have children of their own.

Can't even begin to imagine.



Plus I don't think they make a uniform that goes well with stilettos.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sara

Can't even begin to imagine.



Plus I don't think they make a uniform that goes well with stilettos.

Be a trailblazer….a trendsetter Sara.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Be a trailblazer….a trendsetter Sara.

Ha. I'd need a complete overhaul of the dress code policy. Even the parking enforcement in NOLA needs a summer uniform. Poor girl I saw on Loyola looked like she was going to melt in the 100+ heat index.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sara

Ha. I'd need a complete overhaul of the dress code policy. Even the parking enforcement in NOLA needs a summer uniform. Poor girl I saw on Loyola looked like she was going to melt in the 100+ heat index.

What do the uniforms look like?

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

….do you think you could be a cop in today's world? Why or why not?

I've said many times that being a cop or nurse are probably the only two jobs that I could never do, and I thank both for choosing their careers at every opportunity.

Here in NY State, I can only imagine the morale-buster of catch-and-release with no cash bail. One of today's news articles was a guy being caught for stealing a 2018 Mercedes, ROR, and being brought in two days later for stealing a Honda Accord...and ROR again. A few days ago, there was a guy who did over $7K in "remodeling" on a parked small town police car, also ROR.

I posted about a neighboring county running a campaign to get candidates to sign up for their police cover service exam. They are now also having sheriff deputies tutor potential candidates to assist them with passing the test...apparently on the clock.....

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Sara

Ha. I'd need a complete overhaul of the dress code policy. Even the parking enforcement in NOLA needs a summer uniform. Poor girl I saw on Loyola looked like she was going to melt in the 100+ heat index.

Problem solved

[Sara]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

What do the uniforms look like?

This is off Google, but you get the idea. It's the same uniform, long sleeves and pants, and all that gear to lug around. Probably doesn't have the technology that wicks away sweat, is light weight, etc. I'm sure your police uniform is similar, right? Should not be wearing that in the summer time in New Orleans. Heat stroke written all over it. When you don't feel well, you don't preform your job well.

#defundthepolice right? Make 'em miserable. Just not right. Invest in people who protect you. Police should be wearing the very best IMO.

[vreihen16]

If you've ever seen an episode of "Parking Wars" on TV, you wouldn't be doing that job without a full kevlar package under the uniform. People are crazy when you're ticketing/towing their cars!!!!!

[Sara]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

If you've ever seen an episode of "Parking Wars" on TV, you wouldn't be doing that job without a full kevlar package under the uniform. People are crazy when you're ticketing/towing their cars!!!!!

Problem solved.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

I've said many times that being a cop or nurse are probably the only two jobs that I could never do, and I thank both for choosing their careers at every opportunity.

Here in NY State, I can only imagine the morale-buster of catch-and-release with no cash bail. One of today's news articles was a guy being caught for stealing a 2018 Mercedes, ROR, and being brought in two days later for stealing a Honda Accord...and ROR again. A few days ago, there was a guy who did over $7K in "remodeling" on a parked small town police car, also ROR.

I posted about a neighboring county running a campaign to get candidates to sign up for their police cover service exam. They are now also having sheriff deputies tutor potential candidates to assist them with passing the test...apparently on the clock.....

That seems to be the state of affairs here too. Legalize nearly everything and/or diminish penalties so much that criminals don't even fear jail time.

Originally Posted by Sara

This is off Google, but you get the idea. It's the same uniform, long sleeves and pants, and all all that gear to lug around. Probably doesn't have the technology that wicks away sweat, is light weight, etc. I'm sure your police uniform is similar, right? Should not be wearing that in the summer time in New Orleans. Heat stroke written all over it.

#defundthepolice right? Make 'em miserable. Just not right. Invest in people who protect you. Police should be wearing the very best IMO.

I agree. Uniform choice(s) are critical. We wear tactical uniforms now; sometimes with an outer vest depending on assignment/station. So much better in terms of comfort.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by Sara

Problem solved.

If a cop pulled me over looking like that there is no way I could take him seriously. I'd expect him to have velcro strips down the sides of his shorts and a plastic gun that squirts booze.

[SintAFM]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Today's question for those who aren't working in law enforcement…..


….do you think you could be a cop in today's world? Why or why not?

Never. I just think it's an impossible job, and I'm not cut from the same cloth from that those step up to do it.

I'm a military officer so we tend to run in a lot of the same circles (police/military/fire). Lots in common, but lots of differences too. Respect all around though

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by SintAFM

Never. I just think it's an impossible job, and I'm not cut from the same cloth from that those step up to do it.

I'm a military officer so we tend to run in a lot of the same circles (police/military/fire). Lots in common, but lots of differences too. Respect all around though

Which differences might you be referring to? I'm asking having never served in the military.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by SintAFM

Never. I just think it's an impossible job, and I'm not cut from the same cloth from that those step up to do it.

I'm a military officer so we tend to run in a lot of the same circles (police/military/fire). Lots in common, but lots of differences too. Respect all around though

Air guard by any chance?

[Fly320s]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Today's question for those who aren't working in law enforcement…..


….do you think you could be a cop in today's world? Why or why not?

Absolutely not. Too many laws that I disagree with.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

Absolutely not. Too many laws that I disagree with.

For the sake of argument, let's presume you agree with statute.

[SintAFM]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Which differences might you be referring to? I'm asking having never served in the military.

Military doesn't commonly have interaction with the American public like police & fire do. We tend to operator in our own little bubble inside of the installation while police seem to be well engrained into the community (at least most of the places I've been). Makes sense though when you consider I move every 2-3 years and most cops spend a career in the same state or even same department