I'm Going To Be A Cop!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Duffman003

I don't think cops do much in howard county, especially in western howard county. I think they just move cows and give tickets or break up a high school party every once in awhile.

Pretty much, pretty much. It's kind of a cushy job.

[chantilly101]

i have no clue of what being a cop meens...lol as in what responsibilities u have to take care of

[JoeRedskin]

I have worked with a lot of cops in a lot of jurisdictions. Some good, some bad, some lazy and some tough as nails.

The one thing in common that EVERY cop I have EVER met is this:
They would, w/out hesitation, put their life in harm's way to protect an innocent civilian.

[DEVIL'S OWN]

when starting players from other teams come to Washington, sneak down and arrested there ass for suspicion of being a star in the league.....and release them after the game....................

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by DEVIL'S OWN

when starting players from other teams come to Washington, sneak down and arrested there ass for suspicion of being a star in the league.....and release them after the game....................

Ahhh...Hi Satan....ummm..welcome to the bbbboard.

[gabe1984]

Originally Posted by DEVIL'S OWN

when starting players from other teams come to Washington, sneak down and arrested there ass for suspicion of being a star in the league.....and release them after the game....................

lol, i like it. Excuse me Mr. Romo, but you're going to have to come with me. McNabb, we some incriminating evidence against you, you're gonna have to come to the station.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

I just found out this week that I've been accepted into Howard County's police academy class starting at the end of July. I'm pretty excited because I am miserable at my current job. In addition, my boss told me today that I don't have to work passed tomorrow, so I basically get to do whatever the hell I want for the next two weeks!

Anyways, I just feel like this great burden has been lifted off of my shoulders because I've been training hard for the academy for the past two months and I didn't even know if I'd get it in, but now I know. Is anyone here a cop or have a law enforcement background who can give me some advice on how to better prepare myself for the academy?

Congrats, gabe. As one of my academy instructors said in the first week, "You've got a front row ticket to the greatest show on earth."

I'm an officer with the Knoxville Police Department in Knoxville, TN. I'm happy to throw some advice your way, but I'm looking to get out of police work so I may not be the best person to talk to ;-)