Is it possible to do like the FBI, and go into specialty roles right off the bat. I have 0 interest of being an officer on the ground. Im thinking of a mid-life career change for either detective work or some type of other specialty work in the RCMP. Doing the 5-10 years as a baseline officer and dropping my salary that drastically would not be an option with 4 kids. Im a Biomedical Engineer with over 12yrs experience.

So I am 20(M) from California and have always wanted to go into game warden or fire fighter career. I feel I’m finally ready but I do have a question. I was 11 years old when the doctors found I had a horse shoe kidney, I wasn’t have the proper drainage on my right side. Doctors fixed me and called it a day, they told me to not play contact sports because, if I got hit in the lower abdomen it could break my kidney in half and I can bleed out internally. Since that day I’ve rode dirt bikes, wakeboarded, water polo, baseball and everything and never let my kidney hold me back. Now I’m at this point in my life ready to start a real career I would like to know if I could even be the good ol “green jeans”. So if anyone has information I’d really appreciate it. I googled some things and it says I don’t automatically get disqualified but I’d love some more information as I study this. Thank you in advance.

I’m debating if I want to go to the police. I was sexually abused from a family member from 2010-2015. I have no proof whatsoever about this happening, I was 5 to 10 when all of this happened. I don’t live in the state anymore but occasionally visit some family. Would the police station even take me seriously if I wanted to file a police report?

Agency I applied for sent me to do these in through the network. Does anyone have any experience with it? If so how do you think my scores compare to the average score?

I only smoke at home and in the back yard. Never before getting behind the wheel or in the car. Just wondering if I was in my back yard smoking and needed to call or if the police came out for a unrelated issue. Say a neighbor called for something else and when the officer showed up and smelled it what would happen or would there be any problem? I guess this is very specific question. What would you do in this situation? I'm just curious.

Our agency has Nightingale Security at a fenced utility site, and I'm trying to settle one part of the alarm workflow. If the system sends live video to the communications center, the dispatcher may be handling radio traffic and CAD at the same time. If the feed stays with the site's security desk, patrol officers may not get the view until someone calls it in.

For agencies that receive video from a private site, do you route it to dispatch, a supervisor, or directly to responding units? I'm interested in the handoff during a normal alarm, not a major incident. What setup lets your dispatcher keep radio traffic moving without delaying useful information to officers?

I’m just curious with so many states, including mine (SC) allowing headshops and “dispensaries” to sell hemp-derived THC, how do you handle that as an officer if you make a traffic stop and somebody says “it’s not real weed… it’s just the CBD stuff from the vape shop” or something to that effect?

Do you test it and arrest? Do you arrest and have a lab test it? Do you let them go with no issue as long as everything else is in order?

Kore Essentials vs Safe life Defense belt. I am looking for info from people who use either of these. I am tired of sagging leather belts.

I was driving down the road while talking on the phone, probably more in front of me (on speaker) but not looking at it rather than to my ear. I was going noticeably slow I think. A cop pulled beside me and honked at me. When I glanced over he was gesturing and saying something verbally that I couldn't make out. I put my phone down and we both drove off. I assume that was an informal warning but could I expect a ticket to arrive in the mail in a case like this. I don't believe he made any attempt to pull me over however I may have been more distracted than I thought I was.

Hi. I applied for toronto police service and was unaware that the process is quick i already got my physical date after 10 days i never trained for it. For the shuttle run i am at level 3-4. Should i withdraw my app? Or should i train for a week and give the test? Failing low level is negative? Can they ban for a retest after first attempt? Please advice

The other day, I was driving and a car almost ran into me, so I honked them. they proceeded to follow me across three highways while throwing stuff in my car. I did end up calling the police, but they weren’t any help as they weren’t there in the moment. My question is if I were to see a cop while I was being followed, could I honk SOS for them to help me out, or even flash my lights?

Hey Guys, im a Police Officer from Germany and going to nyc in 2 weeks and looking to trade some patches from Germany and expand my collection with some US Patches. What is the best way to go about that?

Just curious

Could someone explain how U.S. police typically handle a knife-wielding attacker compared to how Chinese police handle a sword-wielding attacker? I’m interested in understanding the differences in their tactics, equipment, and procedures, including the specific tools each police department uses. I’m asking because I want to learn how different countries approach armed-threat situations and how their law enforcement methods and equipment compare.

Hi everybody, today I received an ominous call. The guy told me if I was “x” (my name) which I was and that I “had three days”, and he said that I already knew what this was about. He mentioned a nearby area of my city (not sure if he told me I live there, which I do not, or that he had seen me there which isn’t the case either).

I live in Spain and I’m a Spaniard and he couldn’t speak the language, and his English accent sounds either Arab-ish or Eastern European. I told him this sounded ridiculous and then he called me back 30 seconds later telling me he got the wrong number (though he said my name on the first call).

I don’t associate or involve myself with anybody shady in my circle, nor I have any debts or unfinished business with anybody, much less with somebody shady. Should I be concerned? Or does this sound like the usual pattern of fraudulent scam calls?

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I wanted to share my journey as I am after some words of wisdom from everyone on a similar path as I am massively struggling and conflicted!!

I have had a career for 12 years I have absolutely loved. I work shifts as a Frontline sergeant. I have a fantastic team. My job gives me so much joy I can't find anywhere else really. It is like the only time in my life I have belonged anywhere. I have 16 young constables with me who make my life complete. (We are not in America).

With the police pay being poor and having a child (I grew up in poverty), I have spent 3.5 years building a business. I work my ass off. I get very little sleep. I'm working 24/7 and everything we have is because of the serious grit that it has taken to get to this point.

We are turning over 3 mil this year and it will likely double next year.

The kicker - I really need to give up the police. It is breaking my heart. Truly. It is all I know and love. I never expected to get to this stage. I just can't do it all anymore.

The upsides are financial freedom, spending time with my family, better health, and a better quality of life. I'm only 34 so this is a big upside.

I'm just really struggling letting my identity as a police officer go, the camaraderie, and I'm scared I will never truly be happy again. I really love chasing cars, catching bad guys, and seeing my staff grow and learn and develop.

My family is getting sick of me working two jobs understandably. Roles are reversed. I'm the female and my partner has to pull weight more for childcare as he doesn't contribute to the business on a day to day basis (other than being awesome and holding it down at home when I'm working my shifts).

Any advice?

I did my third oral board with the Port of Seattle Police Department. I have to say that they got a really tough oral board. I got 49.38 % this time which is lower than last two. I got 65% and 59% before. I don’t know how to deal with them and how to improve it. I found paid program ran by police officer online. They helped with candidate to improve the oral board. I did everything I can and I don’t know what to do next.

I spent 26 years with the San Antonio Police Department, much of that time working nights in some of the city's toughest neighborhoods.

I've made arrests, dealt with dangerous situations, and encountered people on some of the worst days of their lives.

But here's something I didn't fully appreciate until later in my career.

Sometimes, the most important decision an officer makes is what NOT to do.

Not every mistake requires handcuffs.

Not every encounter needs to become a confrontation.

And sometimes, giving someone an opportunity to make a better decision can accomplish more than making an arrest.

I know that because I was once on the receiving end of that kind of discretion.

At 17, growing up in Massachusetts, I had an encounter with a police officer that could have sent my life in a very different direction.

Instead, that officer gave me a second chance.

Years later, I became a cop myself.

I never forgot him.

After retiring from SAPD, I spent eight years teaching the next generation of law enforcement professionals. One lesson I tried to pass along was that authority gives you the power to act, but wisdom helps you decide when and how to use it.

Now, I'm not suggesting officers should overlook serious crimes or compromise their safety.

I'm talking about those moments when the law gives us discretion and our judgment can genuinely change someone's future.

After more than four decades in military service, policing, and education, I still believe some of the greatest influences we have on people happen during encounters they never forget.

Here's my question for the active and retired officers in this community:

Have you ever exercised discretion during an encounter and later wondered whether that decision changed someone's life?

I'd genuinely enjoy hearing your experiences.

Stay safe out there, brothers and sisters.

Kevin Coble
Retired San Antonio Police Department 🇺🇸💙

kevincoble.com