I am a criminal justice student. I have come up blank on what kind of questions I should ask while riding along. I would like to ask some impressive questions. I dont know what field I am going into just yet but having this opportunity I want to make the best of it. I am also from Michigan if that helps. I would like to know maybe ask questions about the laws here, the local politics that play along with the profession. The stress of the job. Money. ect any help would be awesome. Also I would like to know what kind of questions could I ask relating to ethics of this job.
2007-02-07 11:21:10 · 9 answers · asked by Analyzer 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
1.- where do you get the best donuts?
2- do you and your girlfriend do it in the cemetery, like our local cop?
3-can I use the siren and lights and pull someone over?
4- can I shoot you pistol?
2007-02-07 11:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Asking about local politics is a GREAT question that-if the officer will be honest-can glean some rather interesting answers. Such as, "If you busted a party where the Chief's/Mayor's/State Representative's underage daughter was caught drinking, how would you handle it".
Something else to ask (I confess-this is something I myself have to wondered about for a while now) would be: when dealing with traffic violations, how do they determine whether to issue a verbal or written warning or a full-fledged ticket? For example, why did guy A merely get a written warning for speeding 10 miles over the limit & for not wearing a seatbelt, while guy B did the exact same thing and was ticketed?
One other good one, in my opinion, would be to ask how they separate emotion from the job/not "take the job home" with them. For example, when they encounter a crime where small children are involved/hurt, or where something went wrong and someone got seriously injured or even killed as a result (like a robbery where police were on scene and the suspect shot someone anyhow).
2007-02-07 11:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by mizicepickle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would ride with the police officers first, and you may find most of the answers you might have while watching them and how they handle their jobs. while on a break with them, snack or a meal, that will be a good time to ask them about their stress level, how they handle it on the job, and when not on the job, how they release their stress level... how many years they have been on the job, their goals [to be on patrol or step up to detective [and what area they would like to work] [ i do not think it is a good idea to chat much unless they start it up first]
2007-02-08 12:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most importantly be sincere and respectful. don't argue with the officer or second guess what he/she does. keep in mind you will be with a professional who has been trained to do what he/she does. most of your questions will come to you as you watch the officer work. most of the questions i get asked are how to handle specific types of calls.of course people always want to hear the exciting or scary stories and that is fine to. just realize that 98% of the job is boredom and paperwork and 2% of pure terror and chaos. like i said be respectful and you'll be fine. oh yeah and have fun
2007-02-09 23:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by fireone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your biggest fear?
What was your most exciting stop?
What do you find most rewarding aboug being an officer?
I think the best thing is to not act like a kid, don't tell your cop stories, and NEVER interfere with anything he does during a stop.
2007-02-07 13:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by journeyfan75 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can ask him if ever he had to fear for his life outside his job or because of his job. you can also ask if he has any remorse because a criminal was released after taking someone's life which led to another life stolen, or if he had to take a life. My cousin is a cop and he told me HIS feelings. I also had a friend who lost his job as a cop because he had to kill someone who refused to stop brutally raping a woman and was actually trying to kill her in front of the cop. They both felt very different about people after wards.
2007-02-07 11:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by momofatsc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't ask police questions, ask them of any funny stories, or jokes. Their job is hard to begin with. Ask for pointers on what kind of field you should go into, ask for a PBA card.
2007-02-07 13:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by Ankit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How important is the role of police in well being of civilised society.
2007-02-07 11:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by manjunath s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. where's the best doghnut shop?
2.Think we could start another Rodney King riot?
3.Can I meet Rafel Perez?
4.Where do we keep the "planted"gun
5.Was TRAINING DAY a true story?
6.
2007-02-07 17:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by never new y 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋