My relatives saying it is too dangerous. What's your thought on it?
2007-01-22 08:03:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
These days, it's dangerous doing anything. None of the bond traders high in the World Trade Center thought they were in a dangerous profession. Teachers get shot. Assembly line workers get shot. Just commuting in your car is dangerous.
More importantly, does police work really suit you? Does it match your interests? Be aware, you're not going to start out doing CSI kind of work. You won't be a homicide detective right from the start. You're going to have to do the drudge work, take all the promotion tests, have to work with new people, form new teams and relationships--all that stuff--unless you want to be a beat cop forever. You have to be physically fit, you have to learn how to fire a gun. You have be able to walk over a long period of time and/or drive a car and/or motorcycle--there are many, many aspects, physical and mental, to being a cop. And don't forget the emotional drain. This is a tough profession emotionally. You tend to see only the worst of society, and it can drag you down. Can you handle it? All of it?
If your answer is yes, and you want to do, then do it. It's your life, not your family's.
Finding the profession that really suits you is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Good luck!
2007-01-22 08:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by katbyrd41 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are probably underpaid for the risk in Los Angeles. However if you are going to be a policemen in a relatively low crime area then of course the risk is less. They do have one advantage that many regular jobs do not. They typically have a very good pension plan. My brother-in-law was a chicago police office for 25 years. He retired and gets something like 85% of his pay.
Not too bad. A heck of a lot better then my 401K is going to pay out.
But you should work on your spelling. When they do the background check (they will) if you lie that will be it. You will not be hired. Most important thing to do on these types of checks is to tell the truth.
2007-01-22 16:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by trichbopper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's your hearts desire, go for it. If you don't try it, you'll spend many moments wondering about it. You'll receive great physical and mental training that will help you thru out your life. As for the danger, well, nothing worth while comes without some risk. Next time you go for a cup of coffee, stop and talk to an officer. It is a career with rewards, that out weigh the risks.
2007-01-22 16:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dangerous job, but it has to be done by someone. You will be well trained, and if you take every situation as a potentially deadly one, you'll be fine. It takes a certain attitude and state of mind. You have to be good with people, but mentally tough at the same time. It's not an easy job, and has a lot of stress and loads of potential problems, but much of that relies on how you act and react to situations. Best of luck to you.
2007-01-22 16:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mangy Coyote 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a cop of many years I would say if you're really that concerned about what your family is saying now, it's career that's most likely not for you. You'll need support from your relatives, but you tend to have another 'family' you work with that will support you, but your family at home will not understand or always agree with your work family. So again I go back to, if you're that concerned now with what they think, it will only get worse.
2007-01-22 16:18:51 · answer #5 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a big honer to be one of the police officers! It can be hard work but the benefits are great too. I think you should try to get in and if you do. Take the job. If everyone was scared of things that "could happen" then they should just stay home in a plastic bubble where nothing can happen to them. TAKE THE RISK!! Good luck and I hope you make it!
:-)
Peace:
Amanda
2007-01-22 16:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by curious cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is dangerous...but that's probably not what you want to hear right now...i do personaly appreciaty you for considering that field to protect others...it's best that you work where it is needed if you do decide to become a police...but be careful...because i live near baltimore and cops around there (on & off-duty) are killed often because of arresting their friends and seeking revenge...do some training and interviews, research, and see if that's what you really want...i wish you the best of luck...stay safe
2007-01-22 16:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by music ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to be one of the highest stress jobs in the world. And it does not pay well. Try for it if thats what you want to do, but it is a very dangerous occupation.
2007-01-22 16:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by Biker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. If it's Mayberry, then go for it. Otherwise, look at the crime stats for where you live and the stats on officers shot, killed etc. Look at why you want to be an officer, make a list of pros and cons. See what you come up with. Good Luck.
2007-01-22 16:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by sammiejane67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, sounds like you need more schooling first. After that you can go to work to police.
2007-01-22 16:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋