Father arrested for spanking 20-yo daughter over phone bill...

[Django]

Haha. I'm 20, I'm a cop and I still live with my parents.

:burnout:

That's nice................ Nothing necessarily wrong with that.....

D

 

[Ironhead]

Haha. I'm 20, I'm a cop and I still live with my parents.

:burnout:

a cop at 20 ,,,mm last time i checked you have to be 21 to join any police dept ,,but you have good intentions

 

[LoveThisTruck]

I do know plenty of people my age with no ambitions... just doing whatever they HAVE to do to get by. BUT not all of us are like that I'm 22. I work hard, and take pride in what I do. I graduated high school, and 2 months later I was away from mommy and daddy on my own

 

[Mr5150]

but you have good intentions

I'm a cop dude. You only have to be 19 to be POST certified in Alabama and most southern states.

:marchmellow:

 

[Ironhead]

rent a cop lol:marchmellow:

 

[FastSRT19]

a cop at 20 ,,,mm last time i checked you have to be 21 to join any police dept ,,but you have good intentions

My Dept (Andover Twp) has had several officers hired at 20...our current chief was hired at 19. We have 1 officer who JUST turned 21. He was arresting drunk drivers before HE could drink lol

 

[supercar1of1]

My opinion, If you are old enough to wear a Combat Infantrymans Badge, your old enough to wear a Law Enforcement Officers Badge.




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[LoveThisTruck]

My opinion, If you are old enough to wear a Combat Infantrymans Badge, your old enough to wear a Law Enforcement Officers Badge.




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:congrats::congrats::congrats:Well put once again:rock:

 

[supercar1of1]

:congrats::congrats::congrats:Well put once again:rock:

Thank's, but in my case it's more like,"A blind squirrel will find a nut every now and then."




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[Venom Power]

My opinion, If you are old enough to wear a Combat Infantrymans Badge, your old enough to wear a Law Enforcement Officers Badge.

This true super but an Infantryman received a lot more disciplined training than an Alabama cop. When I was in law enforcement I couldn't count on two hands just how many times I saw younger officers (around 21-23) showing off, getting into trouble, abusing their authority, making wrong decisions, etc.. This is why it is rare to see patrol officers under 21 anywhere. Within the city streets you are held accountable for everything you do. These days you could find yourself being observed by IA for simply doing your job. If all of your bases aren't correctly covered then the next thing you know you'll be sitting at home on suspension trying to figure out what happened to you. This, among other reasons, is why maturity is paramount.

No offense Mr5150, but maybe in places like Alabama sub 21 ages can fly as acceptable for law enforcement. But until you really have the opportunity to experience life altering, mind blowing events on a daily basis you'll not have a firm grasp on how serious this kind of job is. I would suggest that you to get out of it while you still can. It took me 6 1/2 years to realize that line of work isn't worth it. You are still young, likely still fairly new to it and can get out... You won't change the world and respect for the law currently is next to null. Unless things in your neck of the woods are normally quiet and a date rape or weed smoking is :dontknow: considered a major story.

 

[KRAZYSRT10]

I like Cops. If it wasn't for them arresting me, I would have never found my current job through the local judicial system....

Too bad they didn't arrest the person strung out on Crystal meth though...they picked the youngster with a smart mouth instead. Oh well, she ended up in prison and I gotta pretty cool job dont ya think???

Love ya Mom!!!!

 

[Mr5150]

This true super but an Infantryman received a lot more disciplined training than an Alabama cop. When I was in law enforcement I couldn't count on two hands just how many times I saw younger officers (around 21-23) showing off, getting into trouble, abusing their authority, making wrong decisions, etc.. This is why it is rare to see patrol officers under 21 anywhere. Within the city streets you are held accountable for everything you do. These days you could find yourself being observed by IA for simply doing your job. If all of your bases aren't correctly covered then the next thing you know you'll be sitting at home on suspension trying to figure out what happened to you. This, among other reasons, is why maturity is paramount.

No offense Mr5150, but maybe in places like Alabama sub 21 ages can fly as acceptable for law enforcement. But until you really have the opportunity to experience life altering, mind blowing events on a daily basis you'll not have a firm grasp on how serious this kind of job is. I would suggest that you to get out of it while you still can. It took me 6 1/2 years to realize that line of work isn't worth it. You are still young, likely still fairly new to it and can get out... You won't change the world and respect for the law currently is next to null. Unless things in your neck of the woods are normally quiet and a date rape or weed smoking is :dontknow: considered a major story.

No offense taken. I understand where you are coming from and I agree. I'm not gonna sit here and say that I don't like to play around sometimes and that I can be immature BUT I do my job and I do it well. It is not rare at all to see young officers (19-23) out doin the job. No, Montgomery isn't quiet and I experience "mind-blowing" events daily. Suicides are usually good for that. We go call to call here but I absolutely love it and its so much fun. Most of the people I arrest comment on my age but I could care less. I'm just as qualified as the 40 year olds that went through the academy with me. Our academy by the way I was told is ranked third hardest in the country right behind LAPD. Dunno how true that is but I was told by one of my classmates when were about to graduate.

Ironhead you still don't believe me?? lol


Oh and sorry I jacked this thread OP.

 

[Venom Power]

No offense taken. I understand where you are coming from and I agree. I'm not gonna sit here and say that I don't like to play around sometimes and that I can be immature BUT I do my job and I do it well. It is not rare at all to see young officers (19-23) out doin the job. No, Montgomery isn't quiet and I experience "mind-blowing" events daily. Suicides are usually good for that. We go call to call here but I absolutely love it and its so much fun. Most of the people I arrest comment on my age but I could care less. I'm just as qualified as the 40 year olds that went through the academy with me. Our academy by the way I was told is ranked third hardest in the country right behind LAPD. Dunno how true that is but I was told by one of my classmates when were about to graduate.

Ironhead you still don't believe me?? lol


Oh and sorry I jacked this thread OP.

You know something Mr5150? You're an all right guy. I was actually assuming you would take offense to my last post and I was planning on saying, "HA! THAT'S not mature.." But I gotta say you impressed me already. Bravo.:congrats: I didn't suggest you are incapable of the job. I just usually try to pursuade young men and women to seek a safer path. In my time I've seen so much death and stupidity and ignorance. I had two fellow deputy friends that were killed, one on duty and the other during a side job.

I had one event scare me that I will never forget. I entered a dark home answering a possible burglary call one night. I was greeted in the dark livingroom by a woman in her night gown covered with blood and holding a large knife. She was approaching me with the knife in her hand and asking me in a chilling whisper to help her. Of course I drew my gun on her and commanded her to drop the knife immediately, but she wouldn't. She kept slowly approaching me as I tried to back up as much as I could. I REALLY didn't want to shoot her as I didn't know who else was in the house or what she was up to. Eventually she collapsed in front of me. Her wrists were deeply cut, apparently with the sharp serrated kitchen knife she was holding. So without first checking the rest of the house for possible occupants I rushed to try and stop her bleeding as I called for EMT to respond. Later it became clear that she did this to herself because her boyfriend (who's house we were in) was out of town with another woman, so she decided to break in and kill herself there. Her pulse was too low and she died before making it to the hospital. I felt so damn bad that I was more concerned about my safety and what I didn't want to do to her that I couldn't see in the darkened room that she slit her arteries. What a waste. It was ironic that she lost her life in a livingroom. Sorry but sometimes you have to try and cope with incidents like this with humor as an endeavor to stay on top of it.

Since I resigned in '99 I try to convince people such as yourself to chose college instead. I'm certain your parents are proud of you but I am also sure they are scared about what you do.

Anyway, that's just me. If you enjoy your job all that much then more power to you bro. Just watch yourself out there, stay sharp and never drop your guard. And 40 year old academy cadets? I thought the cut off age was 35.. Times sure have changed.

 

[iraqivet01]

It not something new for a twenty something still being raised by their parents.
Here in the US, it seems to be hard for some parents to let go.

I had a father of on my Soldiers call up the unit pay clerk to grip about a pay issue he was having.

He got pissed when the unit Rep tell him that it was the 24 year old Soldier responsibility to call, and that he could not discuss that issue with him.

 

[Mr5150]

You know something Mr5150? You're an all right guy. I was actually assuming you would take offense to my last post and I was planning on saying, "HA! THAT'S not mature.." But I gotta say you impressed me already. Bravo.:congrats: I didn't suggest you are incapable of the job. I just usually try to pursuade young men and women to seek a safer path. In my time I've seen so much death and stupidity and ignorance. I had two fellow deputy friends that were killed, one on duty and the other during a side job.

I had one event scare me that I will never forget. I entered a dark home answering a possible burglary call one night. I was greeted in the dark livingroom by a woman in her night gown covered with blood and holding a large knife. She was approaching me with the knife in her hand and asking me in a chilling whisper to help her. Of course I drew my gun on her and commanded her to drop the knife immediately, but she wouldn't. She kept slowly approaching me as I tried to back up as much as I could. I REALLY didn't want to shoot her as I didn't know who else was in the house or what she was up to. Eventually she collapsed in front of me. Her wrists were deeply cut, apparently with the sharp serrated kitchen knife she was holding. So without first checking the rest of the house for possible occupants I rushed to try and stop her bleeding as I called for EMT to respond. Later it became clear that she did this to herself because her boyfriend (who's house we were in) was out of town with another woman, so she decided to break in and kill herself there. Her pulse was too low and she died before making it to the hospital. I felt so damn bad that I was more concerned about my safety and what I didn't want to do to her that I couldn't see in the darkened room that she slit her arteries. What a waste. It was ironic that she lost her life in a livingroom. Sorry but sometimes you have to try and cope with incidents like this with humor as an endeavor to stay on top of it.

Since I resigned in '99 I try to convince people such as yourself to chose college instead. I'm certain your parents are proud of you but I am also sure they are scared about what you do.

Anyway, that's just me. If you enjoy your job all that much then more power to you bro. Just watch yourself out there, stay sharp and never drop your guard. And 40 year old academy cadets? I thought the cut off age was 35.. Times sure have changed.

Dude, I would of shot her. I don't give a shit. I'm goin home at the end of the day. Screw everyone else. In this job, my partner's and my safety come first.

Cut off age for APOST is 46. In fact, one of the 40 year old's I outran last night in a foot pursuit. I had em down on the ground by the time everyone caught up. :slug:

BTW, my dept pays for college tuition in ANY 4 year degree up to masters.

 

[Venom Power]

Dude, I would of shot her. I don't give a shit. I'm goin home at the end of the day. Screw everyone else. In this job, my partner's and my safety come first.

Cut off age for APOST is 46. In fact, one of the 40 year old's I outran last night in a foot pursuit. I had em down on the ground by the time everyone caught up. :slug:

BTW, my dept pays for college tuition in ANY 4 year degree up to masters.

Since they pay for college I would take advantage of that and attempt to earn a bachelor's or higher in business on their nickle. You'd have plenty of time to accomplish this. And they'd go for it too since it is a subject that would be beneficial to your agency. Just a thought.... You would be wise though to develop yourself beyond the scope of law enforcement, just in case. :dontknow: You just never know. You could remain in law enforcement with your degree or eventually move on to other things. Business is required everywhere these days. So you would benefit either way.

 

[Mr5150]

Since they pay for college I would take advantage of that and attempt to earn a bachelor's or higher in business on their nickle. You'd have plenty of time to accomplish this. And they'd go for it too since it is a subject that would be beneficial to your agency. Just a thought.... You would be wise though to develop yourself beyond the scope of law enforcement, just in case. :dontknow: You just never know. You could remain in law enforcement with your degree or eventually move on to other things. Business is required everywhere these days. So you would benefit either way.

I was actually thinking of a Computer Science degree. There are lots of agencies in my area that have POST cert. and CS requirements that take you off the streets, working for the state and makin a killin at the bank. That was actually my first choice but things didn't work out so here I am.

 

[Venom Power]

I was actually thinking of a Computer Science degree. There are lots of agencies in my area that have POST cert. and CS requirements that take you off the streets, working for the state and makin a killin at the bank. That was actually my first choice but things didn't work out so here I am.

Don't quit! If things don't work out then it's for a reason. Just turn somewhere else and continue your quest. And when that quest is accomplished start another. You will thank yourself for it later.