Thanks so much for sharing! I have been in Criminal Justice for 3 years now and have fluctuated between being extremely passionate about wanting to go into Law Enforcement to being extremely doubtful. Glad to hear that’s it’s still a worthwhile profession from a LEO. I’ve interned with agencies and have had both cops and firefighters tell me not to do it…? Many were old and burnt out and used to policing the “old fashioned way”.
If you dislike a cop purely because they are a cop then there is clearly a reason, and that reason is obviously because you are doing things that you shouldn’t be.
I would never choose law enforcement I dislike cops I just like the police I just like the cops I dislike f****** law enforcement this is why I would never be a cop let me just say that's just my opinion and I'll just leave it as that.? @petertwinn786
I was a cop for 30 years, retiring in ‘97, and would NEVER recommend anyone be a LEO today. The politicians, the media and the general public are out to get you. You could literally wind up fired & in prison for the slightest transgression.
While the things you listed are definitely problematic and stress inducing, I think finding the right agency with protections in place is also huge. Many political actions and decisions go against agency and/or jurisdictions policies and rules. And there are also serious, usually monetary consequences that ensue. So it is a balancing act but your points are very valid!
As a retired firefighter I worked with cops my whole career. I can tell you the “older” cops were much better than what the academies are turning out today. Todays cop are condescending and have an us vs them mentality.
I agree. Like the Minneapolis cops that were charged with killing that guy, sound like they weren't even able to introduce the evidence showing the suspect had died most likely from a drug overdose, likely at nothing to do with him being held down, and they're probably wasn't even any weight being applied from his knee. I think every one of them went to federal prison. I'm no cop lover, but that definitely wasn't fair. They only convicted them to appease the mob.
@@ELCLAVE300100K really isn't very much in Los Angeles, you would have trouble finding a place to rent, and you definitely couldn't buy a house there for that you would have to commute several hours every day just to find affordable housing. Montana on the other hand most agencies start out at about 65k, and that would definitely be a higher standing of living given the low prices of Montana, 65k in Montana would be middle class, and that's enough to buy a house easily. Whereas 100K in Los Angeles you would have to live like a peasant.
I’ve really been contemplating becoming a police officer. My wife is putting a hard no on it for a couple reasons. For some reason I can’t shake the desire to do it though.. Helping people, helping put cops in a better light, and a profession that I could actually be proud of. Not really sure what I should do..
I’m the same way. I’ve tried gearing towards other careers but keep coming back to LE. I’m gonna just go for it and say you should too. Don’t let your wife keep you from doing something that you want to because you’ll start to resent her
While I wouldn’t discredit the feelings of your wife, I hear this often from women. Maybe some consideration of the actual job duties and risks would be helpful to ease her worry. There are more dangerous professions…but if you keep coming back to it and you can’t shake it, I think you know what you should do! 💙 it’s a calling
I'm in the same position but as a female my boyfriend has strongly expressed he does not want me to.. I have had a desire for a few years now but am still wandering is this the right career for me? It's such a big change in career. I'm a police dispatcher and it has just shown me how much I want to just go for it. I applied 3 weeks ago and have my physical agility test thus Saturday. Struggling with push ups but I think I will make it !
@@devannatzke5186 the academy process will teach you to be as safe as possible as a police officer…it will provide the foundation. And above all, trust your gut. Mine has yet to lead me the wrong way. It won’t be easy but it will be worth it. Check out my exercises you will do in the academy video if you haven’t yet. And do those exercises several times a day. With push-ups, do 10-15 sets of at least 20 a day and you will get there! You can do this! At the end of the day we have to be true to ourselves and our desires and live our lives the way we want! 💙 keep me updated on this!
Just stumbled on this video. I’ve always wanted to become a cop. I lost 80lbs and then Covid happened and I had to take care of my wife and daughter for the time being. Fast forward 4 years I’ve started a construction company but don’t feel accomplished, still want to provide for my community while having that adrenaline rush. Just not sure if it’s worth giving up on or being too old to start (30).
Because I'm totally blind, I don't think people would exactly be comfortable with the idea of me being a police officer. But according to both my academic advisers and professors at my university, with all the current and future advancements in technology along with a bit of training, I might be able to become a forensic anthropologist. I'm currently double majoring in anthropology and philosophy of science, and right now I have no idea what subfield of anthropology I want to specialize in. So far its a toss up between archeology and biological anthropology. This semester I just got my first look at forensic anthropology, and I experienced my first ever hands on lab assignments, where I could actually feel the bones, instead of just reading about them or listening to lectures. This has really helped me in better understanding the material I'm learning, and if there's a possibility that I could someday help bring peace and justice to a victim and their family, despite being blind, that would make me feel like a true contributing member of the community. And less like a berdin.
Whay kind of questions can I expect in the interview with the deputy? I have my final interview next week with the chief and deputy chief and I'm nervous! Lol maybe not as nervous as the oral board though
And just in case my old high school teacher and cop Officer Ririe, is watching this, I'd like to say helloe, and thank you for all your help. As well as to that nice police lady at my university, who said high and checked on me while I was wating for my ride at one of the bus stops on kampas while it was snowing badly last November. I know that a lot of bad things are said about cops in the news, but lets not forget about the actions of the good ones who actually care about the people they serve. I wish that the media would tell more of their stories. I've lost count of exactly how many times a police officer has helped me to get across a very scarry intersection while I've been traveling. I don't know if sighted folks really understand just how daunting crossing a very busy street can be when your totally blind and have a slight hearing loss. Even with the help of hearing aids I'm pretty nervous. And on at least a couple occasions I've almost been hit by a careless driver who ran through the intersection while I was crossing and had the right of way. On both occasions they ended up running over my cane and completely busting it. And to add insult to injury they kept on going, and even had the nerve to tell me to get on the sidewalk. They are so lucky I couldn't see their F**king license plates. But such is life. At least I managed to make it across the street in one piece and am still breathing. The rest of my journey home on those occasions was also fun. Lets just say trying to use a fraggmented cane royally sucked!
what is it like with kids? Are you very involved with their life or do you miss alot of events/time with them? this is the only thing that I am so hesitant with. I do not want to miss my kids growing up.
I understand your concern and it can be more difficult until you have more time on and can get to more ideal family shifts. I had the time on but also did night and overlapping shifts to try to be there as much as I could when promotions threw me onto undesirable shifts and assignments. I don’t go to every single little thing my kids do, but I am there for the important things and when they want me there most, or are sick, etc. it’s a balancing act but I feel like it’s like that with any job. I would recommend seeking out a department that can give you an idea of what time frame you would be looking for for what you want. But I really feel like the only job you miss nothing with is if you are a stay at home mom. 💙
@@copmom911 They need to know the laws of their state/city etc. Put extreme discipline and confidence, another thing cops lack heavily, their training. Before they hit the streets, they should work in prisons at least for a year to deal with the worst criminals. Training overall should be 3-4 years like( pilots, athletes, Air Traffic Controllers, barbers, mechanics) the list goes on. Just as a few things.
I am starting the process now to be a state trooper, I am very excited to do this. I feel like it is going to be important for me as a trans woman to be there in this field, I meet so many other trans people that are afraid of the police cause they are afraid they won’t be treated fairly. I want to make a difference within the community and make sure they know they are just as much a part of the community as everyone else is and will be treated with the utmost respect
I’m starting police academy in two weeks. State Highway Patrol. I’m excited to make this journey. I’m currently a teacher and excited for this change.
Congratulations, I'm currently training for the police academy agility test requirement
Congratulations! That’s so exciting! Excited for you! Teachers are awesome too 💙
Yo I’m deciding between being a teacher/coach and a sheriff deputy. What made you want to leave and such?
Thanks so much for sharing! I have been in Criminal Justice for 3 years now and have fluctuated between being extremely passionate about wanting to go into Law Enforcement to being extremely doubtful. Glad to hear that’s it’s still a worthwhile profession from a LEO. I’ve interned with agencies and have had both cops and firefighters tell me not to do it…? Many were old and burnt out and used to policing the “old fashioned way”.
They are just being pessimistic…it’s a great career choice! And fire fighters have no clue, they just sleep and cook all day! 😂💙
If you dislike a cop purely because they are a cop then there is clearly a reason, and that reason is obviously because you are doing things that you shouldn’t be.
It could be so! 💙
Right, & this is why there are sooooo many videos of police planting drugs & alcohol on innocent people. Get your head out of your ass, Peter!
I would never choose law enforcement I dislike cops I just like the police I just like the cops I dislike f****** law enforcement this is why I would never be a cop let me just say that's just my opinion and I'll just leave it as that.? @petertwinn786
Be safe out there and have a pleasant day
There's plenty of dirty cops out there. Don't act like everyone that's in jail is guilty
When speaking with the police, be aware of your rights.
I was a cop for 30 years, retiring in ‘97, and would NEVER recommend anyone be a LEO today. The politicians, the media and the general public are out to get you. You could literally wind up fired & in prison for the slightest transgression.
While the things you listed are definitely problematic and stress inducing, I think finding the right agency with protections in place is also huge. Many political actions and decisions go against agency and/or jurisdictions policies and rules. And there are also serious, usually monetary consequences that ensue. So it is a balancing act but your points are very valid!
LAPD is paying $100K out of the academy do you think that will only attract people who only are doing it for the money?
As a retired firefighter I worked with cops my whole career. I can tell you the “older” cops were much better than what the academies are turning out today. Todays cop are condescending and have an us vs them mentality.
I agree. Like the Minneapolis cops that were charged with killing that guy, sound like they weren't even able to introduce the evidence showing the suspect had died most likely from a drug overdose, likely at nothing to do with him being held down, and they're probably wasn't even any weight being applied from his knee. I think every one of them went to federal prison. I'm no cop lover, but that definitely wasn't fair. They only convicted them to appease the mob.
@@ELCLAVE300100K really isn't very much in Los Angeles, you would have trouble finding a place to rent, and you definitely couldn't buy a house there for that you would have to commute several hours every day just to find affordable housing. Montana on the other hand most agencies start out at about 65k, and that would definitely be a higher standing of living given the low prices of Montana, 65k in Montana would be middle class, and that's enough to buy a house easily. Whereas 100K in Los Angeles you would have to live like a peasant.
I want to be a cop to be a good cop and actually help people that need it. Great video. thank you
That’s awesome! You will do great! 💙
I’ve really been contemplating becoming a police officer. My wife is putting a hard no on it for a couple reasons. For some reason I can’t shake the desire to do it though.. Helping people, helping put cops in a better light, and a profession that I could actually be proud of. Not really sure what I should do..
I’m the same way. I’ve tried gearing towards other careers but keep coming back to LE. I’m gonna just go for it and say you should too. Don’t let your wife keep you from doing something that you want to because you’ll start to resent her
While I wouldn’t discredit the feelings of your wife, I hear this often from women. Maybe some consideration of the actual job duties and risks would be helpful to ease her worry. There are more dangerous professions…but if you keep coming back to it and you can’t shake it, I think you know what you should do! 💙 it’s a calling
I'm in the same position but as a female my boyfriend has strongly expressed he does not want me to.. I have had a desire for a few years now but am still wandering is this the right career for me? It's such a big change in career. I'm a police dispatcher and it has just shown me how much I want to just go for it. I applied 3 weeks ago and have my physical agility test thus Saturday. Struggling with push ups but I think I will make it !
@@devannatzke5186 good luck!!
@@devannatzke5186 the academy process will teach you to be as safe as possible as a police officer…it will provide the foundation. And above all, trust your gut. Mine has yet to lead me the wrong way. It won’t be easy but it will be worth it. Check out my exercises you will do in the academy video if you haven’t yet. And do those exercises several times a day. With push-ups, do 10-15 sets of at least 20 a day and you will get there! You can do this! At the end of the day we have to be true to ourselves and our desires and live our lives the way we want! 💙 keep me updated on this!
This is so motivating! Thank you!
Just stumbled on this video. I’ve always wanted to become a cop. I lost 80lbs and then Covid happened and I had to take care of my wife and daughter for the time being. Fast forward 4 years I’ve started a construction company but don’t feel accomplished, still want to provide for my community while having that adrenaline rush. Just not sure if it’s worth giving up on or being too old to start (30).
You are not too old to start!
Because I'm totally blind, I don't think people would exactly be comfortable with the idea of me being a police officer. But according to both my academic advisers and professors at my university, with all the current and future advancements in technology along with a bit of training, I might be able to become a forensic anthropologist. I'm currently double majoring in anthropology and philosophy of science, and right now I have no idea what subfield of anthropology I want to specialize in. So far its a toss up between archeology and biological anthropology. This semester I just got my first look at forensic anthropology, and I experienced my first ever hands on lab assignments, where I could actually feel the bones, instead of just reading about them or listening to lectures. This has really helped me in better understanding the material I'm learning, and if there's a possibility that I could someday help bring peace and justice to a victim and their family, despite being blind, that would make me feel like a true contributing member of the community. And less like a berdin.
Whay kind of questions can I expect in the interview with the deputy? I have my final interview next week with the chief and deputy chief and I'm nervous! Lol maybe not as nervous as the oral board though
Check out my interview video! 💙
@copmom911 thanks! Unfortunately I blew the interview and I didn't get it. Not meant to be, I guess
And just in case my old high school teacher and cop Officer Ririe, is watching this, I'd like to say helloe, and thank you for all your help. As well as to that nice police lady at my university, who said high and checked on me while I was wating for my ride at one of the bus stops on kampas while it was snowing badly last November. I know that a lot of bad things are said about cops in the news, but lets not forget about the actions of the good ones who actually care about the people they serve. I wish that the media would tell more of their stories. I've lost count of exactly how many times a police officer has helped me to get across a very scarry intersection while I've been traveling. I don't know if sighted folks really understand just how daunting crossing a very busy street can be when your totally blind and have a slight hearing loss. Even with the help of hearing aids I'm pretty nervous. And on at least a couple occasions I've almost been hit by a careless driver who ran through the intersection while I was crossing and had the right of way. On both occasions they ended up running over my cane and completely busting it. And to add insult to injury they kept on going, and even had the nerve to tell me to get on the sidewalk. They are so lucky I couldn't see their F**king license plates. But such is life. At least I managed to make it across the street in one piece and am still breathing. The rest of my journey home on those occasions was also fun. Lets just say trying to use a fraggmented cane royally sucked!
what is it like with kids? Are you very involved with their life or do you miss alot of events/time with them? this is the only thing that I am so hesitant with. I do not want to miss my kids growing up.
I understand your concern and it can be more difficult until you have more time on and can get to more ideal family shifts. I had the time on but also did night and overlapping shifts to try to be there as much as I could when promotions threw me onto undesirable shifts and assignments. I don’t go to every single little thing my kids do, but I am there for the important things and when they want me there most, or are sick, etc. it’s a balancing act but I feel like it’s like that with any job. I would recommend seeking out a department that can give you an idea of what time frame you would be looking for for what you want. But I really feel like the only job you miss nothing with is if you are a stay at home mom. 💙
Im a welder i work with a former deputy sheriff hes one of the nicest guys ever met
I'm currently in the hiring process in Oregon with a couple agencies I'm looking forward to getting after it and hopefully get on
@@matthewwest7906 that’s great! Keep me updated on your progress! 💙
@@copmom911 will do I'm doing my physical test today and written exam tomorrow ready to get after it
Taking my polygraph for State Highway Patrol tomorrow.
Amazing! Best of luck! So excited for you! 💙 keep me updated on how it goes!
I got my offer letter today! I’m making my decision.
@@Giventhechance that’s wonderful! Did you go with that agency?
The problem is one thing cops lack heavily, training. Six to eight months is not enough to handle the nature of being a cop.
@@Avofan that’s an interesting viewpoint. What do you think would be appropriate training?
@@copmom911 They need to know the laws of their state/city etc. Put extreme discipline and confidence, another thing cops lack heavily, their training. Before they hit the streets, they should work in prisons at least for a year to deal with the worst criminals. Training overall should be 3-4 years like( pilots, athletes, Air Traffic Controllers, barbers, mechanics) the list goes on. Just as a few things.
I meet the physical (strength and endurance) needs of LE - but I am a 5”1 female. Am I too short to become an officer?
No, you are not too short! If this is what you want to do, do it! 😃💙
I’m currently in field investigation. I’m almost there through the process. How long is the field investigation? I’m starting to worry
Do you mean background investigation?
omg as long as you have a pulse you can be a cop
lol, sometimes! 💙
I just applied in my town !
Awesome! Keep me updated! 💙
Will i be able to support a big family, if i pursue being a law enforcement officer
Im 28 with no post secondary education.is it too late for me to join the force?
No, you should apply now if you want to! 💙
@copmom911 thank you. I have a letter of recommendation from my friend who just got elected to the House of Representatives.
How to apply police officer ma'am im interested I'm Philippines ma'am what are the requirements your country maam
cop mom is cool, very cool
Cop Mom is pretty cool.
Thank you! 💙
@@copmom911 Hey cop mom. What are your thoughts on first amendment auditors? They’re pretty big on TH-cam right now.
I am starting the process now to be a state trooper, I am very excited to do this. I feel like it is going to be important for me as a trans woman to be there in this field, I meet so many other trans people that are afraid of the police cause they are afraid they won’t be treated fairly. I want to make a difference within the community and make sure they know they are just as much a part of the community as everyone else is and will be treated with the utmost respect
That’s wonderful! 💙 Be the change you want to see! That is how we improve! So excited for you
This is a recruitment video.
It is? Guess it could be!
@@copmom911 🙄come on... I have been considering taking the NTN exam so I can get this process started...
@@wynton921 I don’t think you would regret doing that! 💙
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