I know that most police officers are initially hazed when they first join. But what I am concerned about is that I am gay and think I will experience increased hazing. A little about me. Even though I am gay I don’t make a big deal about it. (I will tell people I am gay, but will not divulge my personal life [unless asked directly.] Not very flamboyant (Scale 1 Least to 10 Most) I am 3 and occasionally 4. But moving on I was just wondering if anybody knows the degree of hazing I would experience.
2007-10-29 17:39:41 · 6 answers · asked by Chang J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Responding to C's comment. I will consider your suggestion once you can cite a mainstream psychological organization that view my homosexuality as a metal disorder. I encourge you to review the DSM-IV TR published by the Americain APA. And if you belleive that the American APA is bias I suggest that you try to find the World Healths Organization ICD-10 code that catagorizes my affection for other men as a true disorder.
2007-10-29 20:07:14 · update #1
Yeah, as a newbie may well be the target of practical jokes etc. so brace yourself! It won't be because of your sexuality, it'll be because you are a newbie.
Since you don't make a big deal about it, don't bring it up. Most of your fellow Officers are going to judge you on what kind of a Police Officer you are and how you get along with them.
Trust me, if you prove yourself to be a good Officer, no one is going to give a flying crap about the fact that you're gay.
2007-10-30 01:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by mebe1042 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of your "protected status" as a homosexual you'll probably be spared hazing thanks to potential lawsuits and what not.
This is a problem its self though. Can't be one of the boys if you didn't go through the same thing they did right?
I'd say cut back the flamboyancy to a 0 until you pass the academy, FTO and then probation, then ease it back up.
2007-10-30 00:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think people should be ashamed of being gay. Gayness is like a disease attacking humans and turning respectable men into dirty animals. You arent a bad person, you just need help. There is a reason why you turn to men, and a psychologist could help you resolve that.
Police shouldn't be mean to you because of it, they should take you somewhere that can help you get better. Next time a police officer is hurting your feelings tell him you need help, and ask him to help you find help. good luck
2007-10-30 01:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by *~*C*~* 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I hope you are not "hazed". Law enforcement needs more diversity in hiring applicants.
Cheers
2007-10-30 00:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by james b 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
GO TO SAN FRANCISCO. (LARGEST GAY COMMUNITY IN THE US)
NOTHING CRUDE AGAINST YOU, BUT THE POLICE I HAVE MET AT CONVENTIONS OVER THE LAST 42 YEARS ALWAYS SAY THAT SAN FRANCISCO IS LIKE A BOWL OF MIXED CEREAL, YOU HAVE THE NUTS AND THE FRUITS ALL THROWN TOGETHER.
2007-10-30 01:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No more than any other officer.
2007-10-30 01:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋