2007-12-31 13:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That is not likely, but the ultimate decision would be with your supervisor.
They normally separate relatives, there is too much possibility of a distraction, especially with a critical incident.
I work with two brothers, they were not allowed to work together until they were both here several years.
2007-12-31 13:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is unlikely that you and your brother will be in the same squad unless it is a very small department.
It would be too distracting for the two of you if the other one was involved in a dangerous situation.
Also, your actions at the scene might be called into question if you responded to a call that your brother was on, and a use of force was required.
2008-01-02 16:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AND WHY NOT? UNLESS DEPARTMENT HAS A POLICY?
WE HAD ONE BUT DUE TO SHORTAGES OF HIRING AND THOSE WANTING TO WORK CORRECTIONS WE ALLOW RELATIVES, BROTHERS AND BROTHERS TO WORK TOGETHER. I MEAN IT IS LIKE TRYING TO GET AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF BLACKS AND WHITES IN A DORM? IMPOSSIBLE WHEN THERE IS A 66 / 34 RATIO?
MILITARY HAD A LAW ABOUT THAT CALLED THE SULLIVAN LAW BECAUSE IN PEARL HARBOR 5 OF 7 BROTHERS WERE KILLED SO MILITARY INVOKED A LAW SAYING BROTHERS CANNOT SERVE TOGETHER.
MILITARY ALSO HAS A LAW ABOUT SOLE SURVIVING SON YOU CANNOT BE DRAFTED?
2007-12-31 22:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure it varies from department to department...but I know many don't allow relatives to be on the same shift. If one of you got hurt, the other wouldn't be 100% focused on the investigation or if the situation demands, something completely unrelated.
Best to ask the department.
2007-12-31 21:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by USAF AD SSgt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to look up the specifics on the department you want to be in. For instance, my department, the NC Highway Patrol, will not allow a man and wife to be in the same troop where one has direct command over the other, but as far as I can tell there are no limitations on siblings. Rest assured you can be a cop with the same department, as to whether or not you'll be able to be in the same squad or not I couldn't tell you without knowing which department you are speaking of. Where are you applying?
2007-12-31 21:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Josh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk but i wanna be a cop 2 =)
2007-12-31 21:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋