Should a former military police officer call themselves a cop?
My boss is a civilian cop and i am a former usaf security forces member. We had a debate on whether or not I should call myself a former cop. I feel that I am a former cop seeing as I did what civilian cops do just on a federal government installation.
2007-06-18 16:53:10 · 9 answers · asked by justmaker100 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you dealt with domestics, being spat on, worked long hours for little pay, had your job affected by BS politics, had your cruiser urinated in, filled out tons of paperwork that got shredded later, worked through your lunch break four out of five shifts, and got your decisions second guessed by people with absolutely no clue or training, you can call yourself a former cop. LOL
2007-06-18 17:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brian C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call yourself a "former cop" if you want. The word "cop" of course is just a slang term with no legal definition. You would have a more difficult time calling yourself a "former police officer" or "former peace officer" because each has a legal definition attributed to it, depending on the jurisdiction. If your boss still insists you are not a "former cop" then let him/her live in ignorance.
2007-06-18 17:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by DocPsych98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just say that I am former military. Though it is very similar, I don't believe it's the same. Did you ever aim your weapon at a civilian? Did you ever investigate the scene of murder? Did you ever bust a drug ring? Did you wear a bullet proof vest? Was your weapon loaded?
I dated a MP and I don't believe his weapon was loaded. I think just holding an M16 is intimidating enough. I don't believe he ever fired his weapon, nor pointed it at anyone.
I'm not even sure he trained the same as a police officer.
A very important job but not the same. Be proud of your service to your country and emphasize the military aspect. That's the most important part anyway. Your service to your country as a volunteer serviceman and all that it entails is more honored anyway.
At least I think so. Thank you!!!
2007-06-18 17:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Bubbles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YUP! you are! I'm a former U.S. Marine! last time I checked MP stood for "Military POLICE!" so, yes you were a former police officer if that was your M.O.S.! My buddy is a MP for the air force, too! for NASA and he carries a gun on and off duty! tell him to kiss your pie hole! I read some of the other comments from civilian cops,HAHAHA! what do you think the Military its! WORLD POLICE! I'll direct this to the civilian BUBBLES! have you ever been shot at by terrorist with AK47's and RPG's almost everday for 18 months? get blown up by an IED's almost everyday on "PATROL"? I didnt think so!
2007-06-18 17:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by MOS 2111 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I served in the US Army Military Police and thought I was a "cop". Then I got out of the military and got a job as a deputy. After 19 weeks in the academy and over 5 years on the road I realized that I was sadly mistaken in my Military days.
2007-06-18 18:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds more accurate and sexier to say you were a former military police officer.
2007-06-18 17:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a badge? Did you carry a sidearm? Did you have the power to apprehend, question, detain, and search?
I think you did. That's about as "cop" as it gets.
2007-06-18 17:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its mostly semantics. If it were me I woudl probably say ex military cop and you get both in.
2007-06-18 16:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by sociald 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about use the term 'military police'
2007-06-18 17:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋