Do any of you work with law enforcement??? Or have you ever?

Question

What have been your experiences working with law enforcement? I just received my Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Law and Society from UC Irvine, along with another Bachelor's degree in Political Science. I'll be starting law school next year, but I work p/t as a legal assistant for now.

I just got an interview for a Police Cadet position with a local police department, and I'm sooooooo excited!!! Please share any experiences, tips, or advice regarding law enforcement, which you might have!!!

Answer 1

The key thing to remember is to always expect the unexpected. The days are never the same, from boring to insane at the drop of a hat. A simple call for assistance can become a major incident very quickly, and you have to be ready to respond when it does. I've been to calls regarding loud neighbors that turned into aggravated assault on officer, suspicious vehicle calls that turn into burglary in progress. You never know what is coming next. Good luck in your career.

Answer 2

First I would say congrads on the cadet program, you will love it if that is police work is what you want to do. I did a cadet program my freshman year of college for one year. I am now through that college and have just received my first full time job as a sworn officer. My only advice for you in the cadet program which I was guilty of when I was a cadet was thinking I was a officer when I was really a cadet. Always remember your there to learn from the officers. Don't get in over your head thinking you have all the power in the world that's a perfect way to ruin your chances of having a career in law enforcement. There are positive sides to a cadet program it really shows you what you will be getting into and will save you valuable time if you realize its not for you. Just remember enjoy yourself have a good time and try to learn as much as you can. what you see do and learn will be very valuable to you if you enter the field. I wish you the best of luck with the cadet program it should be a blast I know it was for me

Answer 3

No, I haven't worked for law enforcements, or anything like that, but an advise can be given. Always put in 100% of yourself and just do what is your responsibility. Some people may tend to through there responsibilities on you as a new comer and that happens in any job. Stick your ground and never walk with your head down. Those who work hard will go a long ways. Good Luck and Congrats!

Answer 4

Just keep an open mind. I am going through a police academy in Northern Cali and it is very cool. I have no problems with the physical tests and my weapons skills have been honed in Iraq, so I just keep my mind open to the fact that I don't know much about the penal codes and I listen intently during class. Your degree and legal exposure will surely be a help in understanding the legal process and your ability to study will help with the academics. Just stay in good shape...ESPECIALLY your abdominal and upper body areas. It's relatively easy to stay in cardiovascular condition, so I suggest that you concentrate harder on the areas that most of the female cadets take for granted. Remember, you have to pull your bod over at least one six-foot wall.
BEST OF LUCK!! HOOAAH!!

Answer 5

Spent MANY years in the field.. Got out of it cause the system is CORRUPT Had not one but TWO of my Chiefs molesting children, both went to prison.. One Sheriff’s sister ran the biggest meth lab in the area. Another Sheriff was destroying property and taking pay offs. The mayors son was running meth an got caught the charges were dropped.. It goes on an on.. If your going to get in to it STAY the hell out of Missouri..

Answer 6

Not a bad job, until you have to respond to a death scene where the person passed about 5 - 10 days earlier, it's july and the a/c is off. Hours of fun processing that scene I can tell ya.

Answer 7

Always be prepared to learn and never try and come off cocky as if you already know everything.....