Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
Yep.
Probably.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
I would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
Stand-Up Comedian
What's your worst bombing story?
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
How much am I supposed to tip my hairstylist?
Toll Collector
What happens when a car blows past a tollbooth without paying?
Texas Rangers for non-patrol. LAPD-type for patrol (though with two shoulder patches)
see my answer in the follow up question
I don't know. You should pop in to the local department, introduce yourself and ask. They might even have a citizens academy where they go over all of the department's functions.
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