Current Events > I'm a cop. AMA

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I'm gonna climb over that wall you've built between us, CE. And it's gonna be glorious.

I'll answer as many as I can.
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What's your favourite anime

what is your proudest moment as a cop?
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Worst case you've ever had, violence wise
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How long? What rank?
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The question I want to ask will get me modded.

So, i'll ask another. Has a woman ever shown you her tits to try to get out of a ticket? Or offered a "service" to you in exchange of letting her off?
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where are the bodies
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TheMarthKoopa posted...

What's your favourite anime

Shit. Berserk or Dragonball Z.

Fin_Dawg_004 posted...

what is your proudest moment as a cop?

Tough one. Personally, and it's not necessarily something most would think is a great accomplishment, but talking a suicidal father of two down from shooting himself and being able to talk him into a pair of cuffs. And, naturally, into a psychiatric hold.

Though, there was a bittersweet and weirdly proud moment when I was at a funeral a few months ago for an officer I knew who'd been shot and killed. Literally hundreds of officers from across the country were there to show their support. It's a special thing to see.

nevershine posted...

Worst case you've ever had, violence wise

As far as violence between people, a guy just got gunned down the other day. Gut shot with a .22. Ran 300 meters before he bled out.

But worse are the suicides. Had a guy blow the top of his head off all over his living room.

Ryven posted...

How long? What rank?

A little over a year, patrolman.
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flussence posted...

where are the bodies

Errwhere.

AssultTank posted...

Anything?

Anything.
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What is the bigger factor for why people become cops? Is it to serve their community or to boss people around?

Please understand I'm not assuming either, nor am I making a protest. I'm legitimately curious.
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Can you take care of some parking tickets for me?
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Verdekal posted...

What is the bigger factor for why people become cops? Is it to serve their community or to boss people around?

Please understand I'm not assuming either, nor am I making a protest. I'm legitimately curious.

In my experience, most people want to help; the shit you see in this job, it isn't something you can take lightly. It isn't worth seeing these things and always brushing up against the worst side of humanity just to be able to boss people around.

But don't get me wrong; there are shitbags in uniform. We're not exempt from having manchildren in our ranks.

TheJBD posted...

Can you take care of some parking tickets for me?

Negative. :(
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MabusIncarnate posted...

Has a woman ever shown you her tits to try to get out of a ticket? Or offered a "service" to you in exchange of letting her off?

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Patchwork posted...

Negative. :(

Fuck.
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I don't have any questions, i'm just here to say i respect cops. People tend to take them as granted, and don't appreciate them enough imo. When talking about noble jobs people usually say firemen, but police is equally if not more important.
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MabusIncarnate posted...

MabusIncarnate posted...

Has a woman ever shown you her tits to try to get out of a ticket? Or offered a "service" to you in exchange for letting her off?

No, but I've had women obviously unbutton a few buttons to get out of citations. I also know of guys who are no longer officers (one of whom is in federal prison) who have partaken in "favors."
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How do prison systems get away with being so corrupt?
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I don't believe you

Sami1000 posted...

I don't have any questions, i'm just here to say i respect cops. People tend to take them as granted, and don't appreciate them enough imo. When talking about noble jobs people usually say firemen, but police is equally if not more important.

Hey, thank you. I appreciate that. But like I tell most people when they thank me, I love this job. I don't need any thanks.
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_Squirtle_ posted...

How do prison systems get away with being so corrupt?

I'm not in corrections, but it's most likely because America is of the mind prisoners shouldn't have any rights.

ProtoManSPx posted...

I don't believe you

:(
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Damn that's brutal
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How many hours of gun training were required of You? Same for nonviolent takedown methods.

No questions, but I just wanted to tell you I appreciate your service. Most people have no idea the shit law enforcement has to deal with.
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How many cops does it take to restrain a single criminal?
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How do you make people understand that officers must witness 99% of misdemeanor offenses?
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Comfy_Pillow posted...

How many hours of gun training were required of You? Same for nonviolent takedown methods.

I can't remember the exact number for firearms. State lists it at 124, so we'll go with that. Nonviolent takedowns? They don't exist. Takedowns are inherently violent.

Are you talking about de-escalation techniques? If so, there's no set hour amount; it's mixed into different blocks. Less than firearms, though.
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Im black, should I hold my arms all the way out of a window with my license and registration?

Also if I have a concealed carry how do I get my card out of my wallet in a way that wont get me shot?
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Nomadic View posted...

No questions, but I just wanted to tell you I appreciate your service. Most people have no idea the shit law enforcement has to deal with.

Unfortunately people have the unreasonable expectation that professionals with a modicum of power (lawyers, doctors, police officers, etc) should tolerate extreme amounts of immature bullshit without any kind of recourse. They're humans, too. They have lives, children, dreams, hopes, etc. Treating them like shit because you have some goofy political views doesn't just mean you're treating "the man" like shit. It means you're treating a fellow human like shit.

And you know what? Most cops I know went into it for the right reason, and they do put their lives in an unreasonable amount of danger relative to how little respect they get. Are all cops heroes? Of course not. But I'd say on average they're much more heroic than the annoying little shits that pester them every day as a sort of sociopolitical statement.
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Nomadic View posted...

No questions, but I just wanted to tell you I appreciate your service. Most people have no idea the shit law enforcement has to deal with.

And I hope most people never have to know what we deal with. Means we're doing our job.

Game_Fan09 posted...

How many cops does it take to restrain a single criminal?

Tough question. Depends on the criminal, whether they're on drugs, etc. It may look bad at times to see three or four officers restraining an individual, but it's safer for everyone involved that way. You have to realize how difficult it can be to get someone into cuffs when they don't want to be cuffed. It's something you'd have to experience.

ExtremeLuchador posted...

How do you make people understand that officers must witness 99% of misdemeanor offenses?

I don't have to witness them, if I have credible witnesses.

If an assault occurs, I don't have to witness that assault to proceed with filing charges.
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Do you feel you get paid enough as a cop to risk your life?

If not, what do you think should be a good salary for being a cop?
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ReignFury posted...

Im black, should I hold my arms all the way out of a window with my license and registration?

Also if I have a concealed carry how do I get my card out of my wallet in a way that wont get me shot?

Pro tip for everyone, black or not: keep your hands on the steering wheel until you're told to retrieve your information. And I'll know you have a carry permit before I walk up to the car.
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samurai bandit posted...

Do you feel you get paid enough as a cop to risk your life?

If not, what do you think should be a good salary for being a cop?

Tough question. Nobody feels they get paid enough. I can't put a number on it. I chose this profession, so I don't throw the "putting my life on the line" card around. Pay me a livable wage, let me do my job. I'm good.
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How many days in a typical year do you feel your life is actually at risk while at work?
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WizardPowers posted...

How many days in a typical year do you feel your life is actually at risk while at work?

Another tough one. I can't put a number on it. Twice this month, legitimately, but there are times when the feeling spikes due to something suspicious and then dissipates as quickly. Is it just about how I feel, or whether there's legitimate danger when all the facts are laid out?
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I rarely deal with the police in the ER but I gotta say, they've always been surprisingly respectful and chill to the admittedly kind-of annoying medical process. If I were them, I probably wouldn't be as patient.
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How old are you? Roughly if you dont want to be specific.

Also I dated a paramedic who told me some horror stories, she said over time she got used to the gore and now its just a job and nothing shocks her. Do you feel that way now?
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ReignFury posted...

How old are you? Roughly if you dont want to be specific.

Also I dated a paramedic who told me some horror stories, she said over time she got used to the gore and now its just a job and nothing shocks her. Do you feel that way now?

Mid-20s.

I suppose that's fair to say, but I've been told it'll catch up to some people. Eventually, the stress will manifest itself somehow. Not yet, though.
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Ever have to deal with "Sovereign Citizens"? Are they just as sadly delusional and obsessive as I'm told?
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Patchwork posted...

ReignFury posted...

How old are you? Roughly if you dont want to be specific.

Also I dated a paramedic who told me some horror stories, she said over time she got used to the gore and now its just a job and nothing shocks her. Do you feel that way now?

Mid-20s.

I suppose that's fair to say, but I've been told it'll catch up to some people. Eventually, the stress will manifest itself somehow. Not yet, though.

Thats exactly what she told me, some people never get used to it and flame out. My guess is if you dont sense it building up then its probably not on the cards and you should be fine.
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Coffeebeanz posted...

Ever have to deal with "Sovereign Citizens"? Are they just as sadly delusional and obsessive as I'm told?

Not personally, no. I actually don't know anyone that has.

AssultTank posted...

Is there ever any pressure from the local government to ignore procedure to protect the politicians?

I ask because I know that not all departments have corrupt officers, but from what I can tell departments with corrupt officers tend to be found in places worth corrupt local government. Not saying all departments in areas with corrupt local governments will have this problem either...

I've never had this happen to me, but this does happen in smaller departments. In fact, small town councils sometimes try to use police to settle vendettas. A chief worth his salt will insulate you from that bullshit, though.
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Do you watch procedurals or shows like Brooklyn 99?
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you!
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same question:

https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/76284397/895485782
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ReignFury posted...

Do you watch procedurals or shows like Brooklyn 99?

Brooklyn 99 is great. I don't really watch procedural, but I do watch Live PD.

anth0ny posted...

same question:

https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/76284397/895485782

Chi Chi ain't shit.
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Patchwork posted...

Tough one. Personally, and it's not necessarily something most would think is a great accomplishment, but talking a suicidal father of two down from shooting himself and being able to talk him into a pair of cuffs. And, naturally, into a psychiatric hold.

Thats pretty epic. I'm sure they train you for this scenario (i think?) and if they do, how did the real life situation compare to your training?

edit: More specifically, did you rely on training more or instincts?
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Fin_Dawg_004 posted...

Patchwork posted...

Tough one. Personally, and it's not necessarily something most would think is a great accomplishment, but talking a suicidal father of two down from shooting himself and being able to talk him into a pair of cuffs. And, naturally, into a psychiatric hold.

Thats pretty epic. I'm sure they train you for this scenario (i think?) and if they do, how did the real life situation compare to your training?

edit: More specifically, did you rely on training more or instincts?

They train you as much as they can, but honestly, it's impossible to fully be prepared for half the shit you deal with. I relied on just being a human being whose also been through some shit. Related as much as possible, and just treat the guy like he's a guy having a shit day.

Helps to use the idea of his kids as leverage. In this case, anyway. That's not a good one to use if their kids are the reason for the crisis.
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