lets say your someone who likes to go to clubs and hang out is this kind of life over for you once you become a cop?
2007-06-13 11:07:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The first year out of the academy, you are on probation, and it would be best to stay out of the clubs for that year.
After that, everything (legal) is OK in moderation.
2007-06-13 12:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not over, but it changes forever. If you live in a big city you could probably continue to go about your business. I live in a smaller city and I meet people I have arrested everywhere, the grocery store, post office, my son's school, on my street etc. Your standard of behaviour off duty has to be better because we in Ontario are bound by the Police Services Act which means that you can be charged with "disreputable behaviour" off duty as well. (If someone who knows you are a police officer makes a complaint). How would you like to lose 20hrs of pay for giving someone the finger in the Walmart parking lot because they took your spot? (this is an example, it didn't happen to me, lol).
With the power comes the responsibility, people who complain about police just don't get this part sometimes.
2007-06-13 12:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to be a young police officer, yes. Speaking from experience, alot of the stuff all your buddies are doing, you'll miss out on.
As for clubs, my buddies from work and I still go to clubs, we still drink and have a good time. However *strong warning* going to clubs, getting drunk, and getting in fights, will most definately get your work involved, and definately get you some form of punishment. I know a very promising young officer who got a DUI after his 7th month on the job - terminated. Just like Blue Steel said, everything in moderation.
2007-06-13 12:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by trueblue3167 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe that could be something you could do on your nights off, if you have to serve an evening shift the next day. However, I would restrict my activities to just dancing and drinking soda pop and playing available games. Try to stay dry as drunkeness can probably get you in trouble with the force. Don't pick up any hookers looking for a good time (I'm sure real cops can easily distinguish between these and real, hard-working girls.) And if you see any really bad trouble, maybe that could be an oppotunity to assist in making an arrest and reporting it to your police chief. You have to be vigilant on your off-duty time, too.
2007-06-13 12:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This type of behavior will eventually get you into a lot of trouble as a police officer. Not only will you be subject to ethics violations, but you put yourself in a very compromising position by this lifestyle. My advice is to sow all of you wild oats before getting into law enforcement. But be careful, if you get too wild, you could end up with a criminal charge that would forever prevent you from being a police officer.
2007-06-13 11:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If this is your main concern (or most vocal concern) as you are considering whether to become a police officer, you probably aren't suited for the job. Being a police officer IS a lifestyle -- probably more so than nearly any other profession other than a soldier. Why don't you seek a career/profession that matches your lifestyle preferences?
2007-06-13 12:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by David S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes - but remember.... those you arrest might also be hanging out at the club, too.
You would need to prioritize your job and social life - for your own safety.
Calif Deputy
2007-06-13 11:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, you will just be hanging out w/your co-workers, getting more juiced. One good thing about hanging out w/my coworkers is that they got your back - they look out for you - so its more enjoyable
2007-06-13 11:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by lynnette 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋