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re: What encourages people to become cops in shithole cities?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:14 pm to poncho villa
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:14 pm to poncho villa
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lack of education
you would be shocked at how many have bachelor degrees and just couldn't get a job after college. Without a masters or higher nowadays it is hard to find a degree job unless you are in the teaching or engineer field.
So, its either work in the plants or be a cop.
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Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:15 pm to AU_251
Yes, certain parts are war zone like when it comes to murder. He grew up on the Southside so he is used to the area.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:16 pm to DeafJam73
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Some want to help the community. Or it could be that they come from generations of cops. Or some people just needed a job. All admirable qualities.
How dare you come into a cop thread and not talk shite about their education or small penile!
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:16 pm to TigersSEC2010
I think they're just regular people who want to make some kind of a living for themselves for the most part and it's what's available.
Also, don't underestimate the number of cops in shithole inner cities that were born and raised there who actually want to try and contribute to turn things around instead of perpetuate it. I find that extremely admirable.
Also a lot are ex-military. A lot of them when they come home don't want to sit in a classroom for 4 years and know that if they can survive Fallujah, they can service inner cities.
*Reference - I worked part time at a police academy while in college and got to know many of the cadets.
Also, don't underestimate the number of cops in shithole inner cities that were born and raised there who actually want to try and contribute to turn things around instead of perpetuate it. I find that extremely admirable.
Also a lot are ex-military. A lot of them when they come home don't want to sit in a classroom for 4 years and know that if they can survive Fallujah, they can service inner cities.
*Reference - I worked part time at a police academy while in college and got to know many of the cadets.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:20 pm to TigersSEC2010
If I were to become a cop (or firefighter), I'd want to be one in a city such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago, St. Louis, and such.
Being an officer in Des Moines, Iowa sounds lame as frick.
Being an officer in Des Moines, Iowa sounds lame as frick.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:20 pm to Tygerfan
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Tygerfan
I have several LEOs in my family, and it's a job that not off the table for me to apply for. Just like anywhere else one could work, there are bad people in positions they shouldn't be. However, there are many more good cops than bad cops. The media doesn't put the good cops on TV or in the paper.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:23 pm to TigersSEC2010
Dangerous, but if they bust enough drug dealers, set them up etc. they can make a killing on the side. Haven't you watched Training Day?
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:27 pm to TigersSEC2010
To Protect and Serve, bro.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:30 pm to TigersSEC2010
That's easy-
Ease of access to much more power than accountability.
Ease of access to much more power than accountability.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:31 pm to TigersSEC2010
While we're on the subject: I highly recommend watching the documentary The Seven Five. It's about a corrupt group of cops in NYC in the late 80's and early 90's. Illuminating. Really get a look at the mindset of cops from the top down as an organization back in those days. Straight up thugs in uniform.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 2:32 pm to Forkbeard3777
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If I were to become a cop (or firefighter), I'd want to be one in a city such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago, St. Louis, and such.
Being an officer in Des Moines, Iowa sounds lame as frick.
eh
my Dad was a career fireman at a small town
most of the time they were cooking, working out, playing basketball or sleeping while being paid
he retired as Chief with 90% of his pay for the rest of his life and a $500k lump sum
not too bad
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:21 pm to Loungefly85
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Also a lot are ex-military. A lot of them when they come home don't want to sit in a classroom for 4 years and know that if they can survive Fallujah, they can service inner cities
Probably makes the transition back to normalcy from places like Fallujah and Mogadishu easier for the PTSD sufferers. Similar target rich environments and weapons trained response required for PD work in Oakland, Chicago, Detroit, DC, etc., yet so far, fewer IED's.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:30 pm to TigersSEC2010
better opportunities for graft
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:32 pm to TigersSEC2010
35K with benefits baw
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:38 pm to AU_251
High turnover gets you in the door, you get experience, and a paycheck until you can get a gig in a more desirable locale.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:47 pm to TigersSEC2010
I am pretty well educated and pretty ambitious and all that and there are a couple of specific federal positions id be very interested in.
When the shite goes down, I want to help. I think I have some very good skills developed through some unique experiences that I believe I can assist greatly in some ways.
When the shite goes down, I want to help. I think I have some very good skills developed through some unique experiences that I believe I can assist greatly in some ways.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 3:56 pm to TigersSEC2010
Lifetime benefits
Posted on 12/6/16 at 4:13 pm to TigersSEC2010
I started in law enforcement in New Orleans and eventually relocated to similar work in Houston.
Initially I took the job because I wanted an exciting job and it was the only offer I was getting. But eventually, I found that being surrounded by dumbasses (talking about coworkers) makes career advancement so much easier.
The odds of not being assaulted greatly increase if you treat people with respect, stay calm, and de-escalate wisely. When violence is necessary, do it the right way and fight like a tiger.
I've experienced everything short of actually getting shot or stabbed. A year ago I received my first written death threat, but it wasn't very credible.
I would do it all over again if I could because it's been a very rewarding career.
Initially I took the job because I wanted an exciting job and it was the only offer I was getting. But eventually, I found that being surrounded by dumbasses (talking about coworkers) makes career advancement so much easier.
The odds of not being assaulted greatly increase if you treat people with respect, stay calm, and de-escalate wisely. When violence is necessary, do it the right way and fight like a tiger.
I've experienced everything short of actually getting shot or stabbed. A year ago I received my first written death threat, but it wasn't very credible.
I would do it all over again if I could because it's been a very rewarding career.
This post was edited on 12/6/16 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 12/6/16 at 4:16 pm to Willie Stroker
Apparently if you into killing people it's a pretty good profession to get into.
Posted on 12/6/16 at 4:19 pm to TigersSEC2010
Maybe they live in the area or were originally from there.
Possibly taking a job in the shithole city where its easier to get hired, get some experience and use it to get a job with police department in a better area, or FBI, US Marshalls, etc.
Possibly taking a job in the shithole city where its easier to get hired, get some experience and use it to get a job with police department in a better area, or FBI, US Marshalls, etc.
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