Im thinking of going to the LA police Academy when i turn 21 im 19 now and have my GED and will be moveing to LA if i do go to the academy but my dad says maybe its not a good idea because its a very stressfull job and i will always be working and what not, so i was wondering are cops ALWAYS on call? and is it a good careeer? any information will help me out thanks.
2007-12-13 17:01:30 · 7 answers · asked by halomaster@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I also have a ankle injury that is going to take a while to heal, will they not except me because of that?
2007-12-13 17:02:03 · update #1
Go to the academy. Cops are hot....
2007-12-14 01:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ankle should be no problem if it's healed and you can use it normally. Technically police are on call 24/7 but you do have a life and days off. You really only get called in if something really bad happens. It does affect your social life and the lives of your spouse and children, but not enough to stay away from the job. If you are of a mind to be a police officer you might see if there is any kind of reserve force where you can ride with officers and see what it is really about. My father was a police officer and only drew his gun once and that was at a snake. He helped people everyday and felt good about doing his job.
2007-12-13 17:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by just me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a good career and you are not always on call. They say if something does happen near you, calling 911 is considered appropriate action. Possibly just if something huge (like a big political convention) comes up, they may cancel days off or something. It has a little stress at times, but many times you do nothing....can go write parking tickets, patrol, or what ever, or just do nothing. Has great benefits.
2007-12-13 17:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bonnie C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not always on call. There are certainly opportunities to go in for overtime, but they won't force you to answer your phone.
Your ankle will not be an issue as long as you can pass the physical agility test.
I'm not familiar with LAPD's retirement program, but as a general rule, you can retire earlier as a police officer compared to other professions.
2007-12-13 17:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BE ALL YOU CAN BE.
42 YEARS IN LAW ENF-1965-2007. WORKED IN WASHINGTON STATE , ALABAMA. MILITARY POLICE, USAR.
NEVER A DAY OF UNEMPLOYMENT. NEVER RICH BUT NEVER UNEMPLOYED..ALWAYS HAD A ROOF OVER HEAD, CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLE
AND A GOOD RETIREMENT IN 30 YEARS OR +.
CHECK WITH LAPD RECRUITING NUMBERS AND THEY WILL TELL YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LA AND THE PD.
ALSO NEVER A DULL DAY AT THE OFFICE.
2007-12-13 17:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cops let power go to their head and like to beat on innocent people. Cops are pigs. Dont be a cop. We need people to police the cops, they are out of line
2007-12-14 02:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by roscooooo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please, if you do choose that career, don't become taser happy!
2007-12-13 17:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by booradley 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋