i'm being very supportive as it's something he's wanted to do since a child. all i've asked so far is that he wear his vest! i do know this isn't the the ultimate protection, but is necessary just the same!
any advise some of you policemen will be very welcome!!!
2007-06-07 18:39:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Tell him to make sure his record stays clean. Tell him to treat everyone equally, no matter what. Whatever personal prejudices he may have, he must leave them at home when he goes to work. As long as he wears that badge, he represents every police officer in the nation; he mustn't ever tarnish it. He will be unpopular, hated, despised, feared, respected, loved, admired, and will live his life in a fishbowl. He will be confronted with a lot of temptations, he must be strong enough to resist every one of them. He will see things, and get into situations that would make most people wet their pants. No matter what he does, it will never be enough for some people. His stress level will skyrocket; so he must take care that it does not effect his family life or personal life. He will become alienated almost immediately from the very public that he is sworn to serve and protect. And, if he is like me and most other cops, HE WILL LOVE IT.
2007-06-07 19:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He needs to really work on his writing skills, so his reports will stand up well in court. This sounds a little odd, I know, but when I was working at the local police academy, that's the FIRST thing the head-hunters did toward the end of every academy class... they poured over the cadets' reports to see who the good writers were, THEN looked at their PT scores and performance in scenarios.
Nowadays, a college degree is preferable, as well. It's possible to get hired on without one, but very unlikely, unless you don't mind working for a podunk force.
2007-06-08 01:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My family is full of policemen, and I think that the best advice to give him is to let him know you are proud and to tell him to always remember that a police officer is:
a protector, not a predator
in service, not in privilege
for community, not for self
I think that's the best advice.
2007-06-08 01:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
my mom is a cop, so is my brother, uncle, my other uncle, and i have one uncle who is in the FBI. so i think i can give a little advice. tell him not to let the power of his badge go to his head. also tell him to remember that no one is above the law, and now that he wears the badge he will be held at a higher standard. and finally tell him not to try to be a special hero. not that he can't try to save his partners life if they are in danger. but do tell him that if he thinks that he can't do it then he shouldn't do it (because a moment's hesitation can cause him to lose his life), but if he thinks and believes he can do it then his country will be in great appreciation for him...i hope this helps.
2007-06-08 01:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by shaq-daddy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not to break into the wrong house and have 1 of 15 cops kick an old man in the groin!
A police officer is not even in the top 10 of dangerous jobs.
I would tell him to learn all he can and use his brain! He has a much better chance that way!
I would also tell him to lose the "everyone who is a civilian is a criminal" mentality!
2007-06-08 01:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It's a good career if he's cut out for it, you have to have a strong mind. The job makes you tough.
2007-06-08 01:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Remember son,never look down the barrel of yr own gun even on a dare !
2007-06-08 01:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
his goal should be to go home after every shift not arrest as many bad guys as he can because if he is going to think that way this job is not for him at all.
2007-06-09 01:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by Steven C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋