How is the life of a police officer in a suburban area were there is not much crime? is it as dangerous as it would be in a place like New York city?? and how does a wife of a police officer feel about knowing what danger there spouse go through everyday? is it worth it becoming an officer? 55k a yr plus benifit ..... but at the same time having your spouse worry about you everytime you go to work????
2006-10-28 13:05:23 · 9 answers · asked by Eman O 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Police officers in suburban areas are still pretty busy, yes it is as dangerous as a big city. It doesn't matter what area your a police officer at, the dangers are all the same. I know my husband can protect himself and his partners so I try not to worry to much. 55K a yrs is a high Estimate for MOST agencies. There are alot of agencies in my state, (Sheriff's departments and Police departments) where the officers and deputies take home pay is between $ 900.00 to $1,200, yes try and support your a family on that and they have no insurance at all and retirement is as bad. Here, State Trooper starts out at $30,000 and maxes out at $49,000 but there insurance is marginally better than most of the other agencies and the retirement system is alot better
Also, most small agency do not even have retirement and what insurance they pay is pitiful pays a small percentage of "allowed" charges.
2006-10-28 13:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lori H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband's a police officer in a fairly peaceful large suburban town. He loves his job. It's definitely not as crazy and dangerous as it is in the surrounding cities, but it's still a very risky job. An officer on the same shift as my husband was just shot about a month ago. (He's OK now.) As his wife, sometimes it can be scary. I'll admit, I'm really glad that he works in the town he does, rather than in the city. I tend to do better (worry-wise) if I don't know exactly what he's doing at any given time. Like, if I'm on the phone with him, and he says, "Oh, I have to go. I just got a domestic violence call", then I start to imagine the worst, and I'll worry until I hear from him again. So for the most part, I don't ask. I'm so proud of him, though. And I'm so happy that he loves his job so much. He's a good man, and a good cop.
2006-10-28 13:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jess H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is danger no matter where you are as a police officer. City or the suburbs, it doesn't matter. I am a police officer and my husband is a police officer. We both know the dangers of the job and that is why we never let ourselves get complacent. As for 55k a year, where is that??? We start at 31k. That's not much to put your life on the line. And as for worrying, any job could be dangerous. You could die on your way to work just driving down the street, so does it really matter what job you do??
2006-10-28 13:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sheila V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to part of your question, more police officers are killed working for the smaller departments as opposed to the larger ones.
In general police work is police work. In smaller jurisdictions an officer has to be more diverse in their duties. The larger jurisdictions have the luxury to be more specialized. Which is better? It depends on how you look at it.
I work in a medium sized department. Is it dangerous on a daily basis? I can't say that it is. I think I feel this way because of the training I've received over the years. I am for the most part confident that my fellow officers are also trained as well. This does help.
Not sure what a wife would think since I don't have one.
2006-10-31 02:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just buried a sister deputy today. She served our suburban community with a smile and a song in her heart. She died when she was hit by a car while directing traffic, she did everything she was supposed to do, and was truly an upstanding officer and an angel on earth. She knew the risks and was willing to accept them, and she paid the ultimate price for the safety of our community. I was going to follow in her footsteps, and answer the call to duty, but now I choose a different path. Not just because of her, but because of the life I want to choose for myself. I honor her and every officer out there, and they are truly needed. The most important advise I can give to you is to only become an officer if you want to serve your community and are willing to pay the price, if it's for the money or benefits it is NEVER worth it. Peace to you.
2006-10-28 14:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're hefty in CT, with a rookie salary in the mid 40s, $15 in meal allowance a day, 4.5% salary raises, pensions, free state car and gas that they can drive for personal use, and far much more, for a "boring" job that keeps them directing traffic, mediating grudges between neighbors and filling papers.
"Nice benefits, courtesy of the trolls...And rats, they signed up to drive fast cars..."
2006-10-28 13:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do a risk analysis and decide as it has pros and cons like any job.
2006-10-28 13:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't find many cops that do it for the money, or benefits or anything else but the power trip.
2006-10-28 14:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hello hello - well it's a fair cop
2006-10-28 13:08:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋