Asking as a very concerned wife. My husband (who is a cop) got hurt on the job. The worker’s comp doc gave him a few weeks to stay at home. The option of light duty was available, but everyone agreed that it would be best if my husband stayed home to prevent aggravation to the injury.

His Sgt called yesterday. The PD has their annual gun qualifications at the range. The range is not owned by the PD, therefore, range time is limited. My husband will get disqualified from his firearms by end of month, thus he will be stuck to light duty regardless until they can qualify him. They’re not sure the next time they can get range access (which I think is bullshit).

His appointment in early November before the possibility of returning back to work is an option. He’s feeling better day by day, but he is no where ready to return back to full duty. He will likely go light duty til end of year once he goes to his next appointment.

Can his employer have him come in while disabled to get rifle / gun / range qualified?

In your professional experience, would you recommend Judo? Please specify whether you think civilians should learn it for defence or students in training.

I watched a video that made me skeptical about judo.

In summary, the creator pointed out that wrestling makes more sense:

• Throwing will always be higher risk than going for the legs.

Have you gotten injured while performing these throws (either training or out in the field)?

• Gi is highly unrealistic. Has Gi training actually helped you?
• A person slammed on the ground doesn’t stay down.
• Judo only really works on drunkards

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I know BJJ is the most popular in law enforcement; are there any other martial arts you recommend?

Currently a Cop for four years, in the NY metro area of the country. I’m four years in and honestly don’t think I can do this job for 20+ years. I’m burned out of the politics and liabilities from it. This is coming from a very proactive cop (multiple gun, warrant, drug arrests) not a slug at all lol.

I plan on marrying a very lovely lady in the next couple years and don’t want to put her or my future children through the stress of the job.

I’ve been thinking hard of different careers to get into. I don’t mind starting a new career and going back to school/seeking training.

My interests right now are accounting, construction, running a business, real estate. I’ve read Rich Dad Poor Dad and Psychology of money, those books have completely changed my ways of thinking lol.

Has anyone ever taken the leap of faith, if so what career did you get into ? Thank you in advance for responding 🙏🏻.

I currently work for a company that provides services to jails and prisons throughout the country.
I have passed a myriad of background checks for the department of corrections, and a few sheriff’s offices to work in jails. So suffice to say, I have no legal troubles or criminal history and I’m not lacking in integrity.
However, this one site i was transferring to stated I failed their background check during the prescreening phase which was weird since all it was was asking for my license, address history for 5 years and an ROI. What could cause me to fail this one when I have a history of passing every other one?
This sheriffs office does happen to be under investigation currently for corruption, integrity, and ethical issues.

Edit: they also refuse to tell me why I failed and stated that they can fail someone for any reason it does not have to be based on their integrity, criminal history, or anything and that it is up to the discretion of the sheriff.

I’m in a crisis with selecting a career path for myself and my family (30M) in the process with local PD hiring and also a few federal agencies for their SA starting GS-7. The biggest question is about pay scale. I’m highly considering going through with LE and moving into specialized units just because of their starting pay is great right now as patrol officer plus my degree and language pay. I don’t really understand the starting pay for the SA 1811’s and how it progresses over the years if it’s worth going that route due to my age.

I came across my local small PDs Facebook saying they were recruiting for a SGT and I was wondering how come they cant promote one of the officers already there? I know that some towns hire Chiefs from other departments if none of their officers have enough experience but how often is it done for other ranks like SGTs and LTs?

Trigger warning - details of intimate partner violence.

I (F30) was in an abusive relationship with a man (38) that ended in 2021. He has been out of the picture since then and I am safe. No kids. I’ve moved on and I’m doing good.

I called the police one time during our relationship when he threatened to hurt himself, and when the police arrived I walked my concerns back and lied to protect my then partner. I never reported the violence I experienced to the police and no charges were ever laid, that I’m aware of.

Currently, I work in the field of intimate partner violence, and if I was supporting a woman going through what I went through, I would 100% encourage her to call the police. In fact, I would have a duty to report. He checks off almost all of the risk factors identified in the B-SAFER risk assessment.

I am not asking for legal advice. I know once I report it to the police it will be out of my hands. I am curious to hear from police officer’s on how they would approach this. What are your initial thoughts?

These are the most significant details:
- stole keys to my car and hid my car from me, parked somewhere else in the neighborhood. This was the week before I fled. I convinced him to give me my keys back and discreetly found my car while walking my dog a few days later and moved my car to a new location.
- stole and withheld my driver’s license and debit card. I fled anyways and just hoped I didn’t get pulled over. He gave it back months later after my family member threatened to call the police against my wishes
- threatened me with a hunting knife, stabbed the wall beside my head
- used his body to confine me to our apartment and would not let me leave for hours at a time
- pinned me to the wall by the neck but I don’t have any memory of strangulation, no pain, marks, or difficulty breathing/swallowing.
- insane harassment and threats on social media, text, email, lasted 2 months.
- he is in the military and has access to weapons and ammunition because he’s a trainer for new recruits
- he has history of employment instability and financial insecurity
- issues in relationships in general, at work, with family, neighbours. He always perceived himself as a victim and did not take ownership for his own stupid decisions
- history of violence in past relationships. His “crazy” ex girlfriend called the police on him when he threatened her with a hunting knife.
- he uses substances and has cannabis addiction
- he was diagnosed with bpd as a young adult but rejected the diagnosis, did not receive treatment
- violent attitudes and behaviours, extreme political ideologies (think “eat the rich” and “bring back the guillotine”)

Edit to add: the reason I’m asking is because I want to report it so it’s on record in case one of his future partners calls the police, but I really don’t want to open the door to years of legal stress. I’m struggling with the decision

Given that most of us only trained on the m4 or crew served weapons.
What was the biggest hurdle you to overcome on the qual? What were the best tips to help with qualifying?

From body cam videos on the web. Crimes related to trading illegal pictures etc on the web.

Literally can be same charges, same crimes. No Criminal history.

Sometimes they are almost breaking down the door with a swat team,
Other times detectives will come to the door calmy like it is a nothing burger ( I assume interrogation tactics)

Both type of suspects end up with same type of jail sentences (10+ years in jail)

Hey guys so my re-applying date is in 2 weeks after a 3 month deferral,nearly made it to the end of the process but I had paperwork that I needed and they took forever so I got deferred.When I was originally applying I wanted to stay in the east and go to j division but now I feel like that’s not going to happen considering I’m from Montreal,Quebec and already in the east so I’ll probably get shipped out west.My question is how often do they send troops out of depot to E Division specifically McBride or Valemount,essentially LDP in Northern BC.Is it likely out of depot or I’m I delusional is my question would love to hear your opinions,because I’m really considering doing that especially since I think it’ll be good for me getting out of Metropolitan areas and out of my comfort zone, going out west for 3 years or so to help smaller communities for a while.

I am on season 5, so just a few shows from finished. Online, at least, its pretty well received and noted as being a gritty police show. I often here people talk about people calling The Rookie the paw patrol of police shows... I've never seen it.

Anyways, I know that hollywood is always going to place having an enticing show above reality. Still, I would imagine most of these shows have consultants. So, I'm wondering... what aspects are the most real and most fake?

Some things I've noticed...

The frequency of murders doesn't seem to match what they showed. In LA in late 00s, early 10s murders capped at about 300 per year city wide according to google. You would think that it was 2 or 3 per day based on what they showed. Also, from what I could find, retalitation killing for "snitching" isnt as predominant as they show; is that correct? I do appreciate that they don't follow the trope of one person doing everything like arrest, investigate, test DNA, etc. I also appreciate the human side they show. As a non LEO, I can only imagine how frustrating it is now to have every minute recorded and can only imagine how that plays into ability to be flexible. Cops should be allowed to get passed, tell people to stfu when it is appropriate, etc.

How about other things they show like personal life, cop parties, minor or somewhat understandable "corruption" in the name of the greater good/what is right.

Anyone have experience working a downtown/metro area vs random city/suburbs?

Comparison to other police shows?

Anyways, appreciate what you all go through despite so many not realizing the difficulties and dangers of job and just thinking every cop is misusing their power.

Hey everyone,

I’m super excited about the possibility of joining my local PD, but I received an email today letting me know I’m #42 on the candidate list.

I feel absolutely crushed by this news, given the department only has 10 vacancies and will continue to cycle in new applicants that could end up either ahead of or behind me as time goes on.

I’d love to hear your perspective on how good my chances are, if any of you have been in a similar position or if you have any recruiting experience.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: redacted some identifying information

Hello all, I’ve been debating the CHP or Kern County Sheriff for quite some time now. I applied and did tests for both already. I passed the pellet B for the Sheriff but not for the CHP I was off about 4 points. I still have a valid score report for the sheriff but I’m wondering about actual salary, over time (if any available), shifts, and all the good stuff. I only wonder because they have different tiers listed like “POST basic certification, POST intermediate certification, and POST Advanced certification.” As one would assume each one pays more than the other, so I guess my question is, how does one achieve “POST Advanced Certification”? CHP offers $128,000 right out the gate so that’s a bit hard to look past, however sheriff does have you at home right out the gate.

Let me know all of your thoughts, thanks you all.

I recently started talking to this girl, she is gorgeous, funny, and bright. I learned she works at a detox facility and has been completely sober for eight years. All things I can really respect, and i believe in second chances because I've been given my fair share. But I found out she has a more colorful past than just addiction. Here's the part that sucks... turns out she did hard time for an incident 10 years ago involving aggravated MVT, criminal impersonation, and trying to hit a deputy with a car. She was honest about everything and forthcoming, and there's a newspaper article on it. I didn't even get to a first date, and even though she seems totally reformed, I know this is an ethical boundary I can't cross. I admire and respect how she did a total 180, and it sucks that I have to choose my badge over what started out as a seemingly great connection. Not sure how to deal with it on a personal and professional level.

Hello, I was hired with a very short notice to a department that requires residency within city limits. Fining an apartment isn’t my issue, it’s getting a drivers license within this short time frame (2 weeks) showing the new address. Paper license is fine, but having two forms of documentation in (Illinois) would require a lease. That’s easy. The other forms are more confusing and take time. These include utility bills and such. I’m unsure how to meet the second requirement to get drivers license with proof of city limit residency. If anyone has had this happen before, specially moving from out of town to join Chicago Police Department, PLEASE dm me.

- my partners parents have been separated for 8-9 years.

- FIL was arrested 9 years ago with Contribute Delinquency of Child, Agg assult, Battery - Dating Viol. (He threatened to kill her and she had to hide in a bathroom) a few years back. He and his wife separated after this. He doesn’t live with the family. He then got arrested two more times for DUI’s and resisting without violence.

- before the major arrest happened, she claims he had previously tried to smother her with a pillow/hand while he was intoxicated.

- Every so often he will get really scary and threaten her. She got a 3am text the other night stating he was going to try and get full custody of the younger kids amongst other things.

My partner and I live with the entire family. My mother in law has been planning to finally serve him with divorce papers. She’s also been on dating apps truing to find love again. We are all scared he’s going to snap and break in.

Any tips, advice, or encouragement welcomed.

I was just watching Fridays with Frank (cop YouTube guy) and he said his cutoff for stopping a speeder is 15 over. This got me thinking, what are other cop’s cutoffs? Im not a cop but I personally drive 7/8 over and feel safe (so like 72 in a 65).

Hi everyone! I'm an IB student working on my Global Politics Extended Essay about Flock Safety's automated license-plate recognition (ALPR) technology in the US, specifically looking at whether local oversight mechanisms effectively regulate its use.

I'm hoping to learn from people with different perspectives and would really appreciate any help connecting with:

• Journalists who have reported on Flock Safety, ALPR cameras, surveillance, data-sharing or privacy.
• US residents who live in communities where these cameras are used, or who have followed local debates about them.
• Government officials or law-enforcement representatives familiar with ALPR policies, data access, oversight or public accountability. Also officers who have any personal experiences they may want to share about the technology.

I'd ideally like to conduct a brief interview (around 10–20 minutes), either over email or a video call. I'm happy to share questions in advance, and I would only use responses for my school research with the participant's permission.

If you've worked on this issue, have relevant experience, or can point me towards useful contacts, reports or public records, I'd be very grateful. I'm posting here in hopes of finding active law enforcement officers who could help me at an official capacity. Thank you in advance.

I’m week 6 on FTO as a Texas State Trooper. Not really liking the job and already want to resign, since I don’t think I'm good at the job. Everyone is telling me just finish FTO and give it chance. should I listen or just resign?

As title says.

I have what feels like damn near a herniated disk. I was wondering in terms of comfort and best way to mitigate back pain?

-I am already seeing massage therapists and chiros here and there. Chiro is more sparingly.

-I have cleared up all the space near the back of my belt. I have nothing on the back end of my belt

-I have a fully broken in Sam Browne leather duty belt, along with a kore padded belt which is pretty stiff.

-I have distributed the weight across my belt as well

Do any of you have any recommendations? Either between a backup brace/suspenders and belt recommendations that feels game changing?

Do I want the lumbar seat support on the explorer? When I push it inward toward me it feels agitating..

Thanks for reading yall

I regularly watch police body-cam footage (as do most non-LEOs on this sub) and I always stumble across intense footage where an officer is forced to draw their firearm. However, I’ve spoken with a few officers I know personally and they cannot stress enough how uncommon it is for them.

I know it depends on the location, so I’m more directing this towards officers who work in highly populated areas, major cities, etc.

Bonus question: what is the process like if you are forced to draw your firearm? Assume you don’t fire any shots. Do you have to file a separate report for drawing your pistol?

Thank you guys for ur service 🙏

I’m currently in the police academy and trying to decide between two agencies.

Agency A has given me a start date in about a week. It pays around $5 more per hour, but the commute would be approximately 45 minutes to an hour each way. I would get a take-home vehicle after completing FTO.

Agency B is located in the county where I live, so the commute would be much shorter. However, I only have a conditional offer and still need to complete the background investigation, psychological evaluation, and other steps before receiving a final offer.

Given the circumstances, which agency would you choose? Would you take the higher pay and guaranteed start date with Agency A, or wait for Agency B, knowing there’s still a chance the offer could fall through? (I don’t expect it too but anything could happen)

Is an hour each way too much of a drive??

I’d appreciate any advice, especially from anyone who has been in a similar situation.