so stressed out, I am just wondering thanks?
2007-03-07 01:05:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
moron your not even a cop so why did you answer my question.lol
2007-03-07 01:12:55 · update #1
In reference to yellow.lol
2007-03-07 01:13:18 · update #2
Yes. Stress is a big factor on the job. Dealing with people who are uncooperative, rude, etc, gets on the nerves after awhile. Some police officers deal with their stress negatively (taking it out on prisoners, taking it home), where others find better ways to deal with it (lifting weights, sports, hobbies). Police agencies also have a variety of people that are there to help deal with the stress. Sometimes, you just have to let it go.
2007-03-07 01:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I only lasted a year before I quit the department. It wasn't the rudeness of people though. I never had a problem with that. The stress comes from the hours, shift-work, meeting very strict performance recommendations (fancy term for quota) and impact on your family. Add to that, one year after I left and I am making double what I used to even without overtime.
I went out of my way to always be polite. I never once got into a real fight or had to chase someone down. It wasn't because I didn't do my job, it was because I did it nicely. Then again, I only lasted a year. What do I know?
2007-03-07 07:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police work can be a very stressful and unappreciated. You deal with rude people, drunk people, doped up people, and criminals all day. You bust your **** to put people in jail and some lenient judge gives them a slap on the wrist and puts them back on the street for you to deal with again. The best attitude to have is do your job, do it well, understand that you have no control over judges, and always remember that because you deal with the trouble makers in society does not mean that the world if full of them. Most people in a police officer community are very good people who appreciate you and consider what you do important.
2007-03-07 03:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Keith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the past ten or more years people have become more and more difficult to deal with. Even people who aren't the criminal type get into pissing contests with their neighbors or family, come to the police station and when you're powerless to do anything for them because the problem is civil and isn't a criminal matter, they get mouthy with you.
I've learned that I've had to draw a line some time ago. People who waltz in and demand something from you receive less than satisfactory services.
I may be a public servant but I'm not a public slave. I also don't want to hear "I'm a taxpayer" or the infamous "I pay your salary". Well WTF. Do you think I'm exempt from paying taxes as well?
I've been told "Remember you're being paid for this". no I'm not. Not for this. I'll allow you your several minutes of venting, of letting out your frustrations and such but when you turn o me you can expect it to be brought back to your attention and shoved down your throat.
naturally when you do this to people, they suddenly become indignant and say "You're rude...I'm going to make a complaint to your Captain". Go ahead. Been there before. You see...I'm not going anywhere. I'm not going to lose my job, I'm not going to be demoted, I'm still going to be here from the moment you walk out the door of the station and every day thereafter as well.
So...go ahead. Be rude...be pushy...be a jerk. Don't expect results to your problem from me. Next time try a different approach and things may work better for you.
2007-03-07 03:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does get old. But most people are very decent towards you when you are dealing with them.
The few who run their mouths, call you names, etc. you just have to consider the source. They didn't grow up in a supportive environment and they are taking out their angry feelings towards Mommy and Daddy against cops.
Just read the responses in Yahoo and you can see it.
Truth Seek dresssed up as a cop for Halloween and kept the costume on for 2 weeks.
2007-03-07 01:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There is no way Truth-Seek was ever hired by any agency. He is clearly way to young and immature.
2007-03-07 01:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but I can always take it out on someone with my billyclub later in the day.
2007-03-07 01:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
You will find in most Policeman's history, ..............................
They were the one's getting picked on in high school.............
They were the one's getting beat up!
Now that they have power!!!!!!!that happens no more!!!
They are use to people hating them!!!
I went to cop school and became a cop for 2 weeks...........
I resigned and left due to the over-flux of "little-man syndrome" that was felt on the force...
I'm sure there maybe a few who actually want to "Protect and Serve"................but most that are TRUE will not be Cops long!!!!
2007-03-07 01:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by LIAR-KILLER 2 · 0⤊ 8⤋