I want to explore different career options in law enforcement, and i've always had this desire to have it be with corpses. Sick I know, but i dont know why. Whether it be at crime scenes or after the bodies have been brought, not sure yet. But I would like to visit a morgue, or see how autopsies are done. I know some people who are police officers, but they act like they're too busy to sit and talk with me and give me information. And the number i call for the police station is a recording. Who would I go to and ask about this? WOuld it be possible for me to go to funeral homes also? Do any of you have any information on the different types of jobs i could get in that field ( no college degree)....i had an interview for 911 dispatching but i want to be more involved with the actual police work and crimes (but not a corrections officer/or police officer)....i live in southern florida and the police dept. in my county has 4000 employees!! any suggestions appreciated!! thanks :)
2006-12-13 05:19:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
ARE YOU IN NEED OF COUNSELING FOR SOME SICK SEXUAL FETISH OR SOMETHING????GROOOOSSSS
2006-12-13 05:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by STOP CORRUPTION NOW 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
I can't give any specific advice-- having never had the same urge myself (though I don't think you're weird; my best friend wants to design tombstones for a living)-- but my motto is "When in doubt, write a really great letter."
Flip through the phone book and find addresses for funeral homes, the county morgue (I believe you need to speak to the coroner, yeah?), etc. Write out a nice, formal letter explaining that you are interested in forensic sciences and the like. Ask whether you could speak to someone about this. You may not want to ask if you could "take a tour" right away-- see if you can get an interview. Many morticians, I would think, would be pleased that there's someone who doesn't find them creepy, and so might be willing to consent to an interview. Same with the police. If you need to, tell them it's for a class project or an article you're writing. Be polite, but pursue this until someone will talk to you.
If all else fails, look up "mortician training" on the internet. See if you can find schools teaching it, and write to them. Sometimes you can speak to alumni of a school simply by asking. Good luck.
2006-12-13 05:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever floats your boat. God bless the people who do this work. I'd call the State police (not 911) and tell them about the visit to the morgue or look for the number for the city, county or State medical examiners office. Tell them this is a serious call and your are exploring different career options and about your interests. So far as funeral homes are concerned, call the funeral home and ask to speak with the owner/director and say the same thing. Or ask them where they got their education and then ask about a visit. Our community college offers a mortuary science AA degree and some forensic science degrees as well. Maybe you could talk to one of the advisers at the community college.
2006-12-13 05:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by Darby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It seems from your interest in crime scenes, a morgue or a funeral home, you have a fixation with dead bodies. This would not necessarily make it certain that you are a great candidate for police work or crime investigation. But if your interest in dead bodies is more than morbid curiosity, and you find you can stomach the idea of being around that atmosphere, each career you mentioned above has a whole different aspect to it. You would have to narrow down what exactly interests you. If your interest is legitimate, you ought to look into forensic investigation. The FBI lab at Quantico Virginia would be the countries foremost leader in that department. Why not write to them explaining your interest. In addition, most funeral homes would probably take the time to sit with you and discuss their field in depth, though I am not clear on, nor do I think you are, what aspect of careers dealing with corpses interests you or why.
2006-12-13 05:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need some college im sure to take up a carreer like these. but i would call the city morgue. i would also call the local funeral paralors and find out some things there also. just ask questions of both places and see what they say. you can also call your local college and see what they can offer you as far as info on the type of college coueses you would have to take or if they know where those types of courses would be available. good luck and no it isnt sick. just what would we do if it were not for people like you that are interested in this type of work? merry christmas and good luck to you.
2006-12-13 05:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by chrystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in your phone book for the County Coroner's office or local hospitals and give them a call. Tell them what you have said here.
People who do autopsies are medical examiners. They are medical doctors with specialized training called pathologists.
There may be some jobs that you may be able to do without a medical degree but I doubt you would be allowed to touch the bodies.
2006-12-13 05:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by c.s. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm dying to know which answer you select as best. Seriously, you would have to have a genuine valid reason to be permitted access to a morgue. I suggest that you seriously consider attending college courses in mortuary science or criminal pathology. You might contact a mortuary and request advice from a mortician or contact your county coroner. You will need a college degree to attain any sort of success in this field.
2006-12-13 05:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by Misanthrope 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not sick. I have the same desire for that type of career. I would think you could just call one at a hospital. They might also be able to give you some info about different jobs that you could get in that setting.
2006-12-13 05:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are already studying this field,then your local hospital would be glad to give you a tour,by appointment of course. Ask them to connect you to: Pathology. If the local Funeral Home is'nt busy (you know,like preparing a Funeral),then call them,tell them what you are interested in,and I'm sure they can give you a tour and explain procedures too! (Good Luck!).
(PS) I like to watch CSI on TV!. I know the bodies that are opened are fake,but it's cool to watch!.
2006-12-13 05:28:23 · answer #9 · answered by Squeakers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way is to contact your local community college or see if there are any schools of Mortuary Science in your area. I doubt you will be able to see how autopsies are performed because that is a personal thing, and you have to be a student to see it.
2006-12-13 05:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them and ask for a tour. Many offer them to the public
2006-12-13 05:20:48 · answer #11 · answered by keith s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋