I just applied today. I think everyone that wants to be one today simply has had the calling to be one. Call it god,call it purpose I don't know. But if there's a desire to at this point in history than it's pure and genuine. But personally I want to because I want to help. And I believe I can as a officer. Everything is against me and it will be hard but I gotta try.
I totally agree, if you have any desire to be an officer during these hard times, you sure got some guts, and that will sure is about as real as it gets
Thank you for making this video. I only recently decided I want to be a police officer. It truly makes me sad what people in other countries think of police in our country because the media focuses mostly on the bad cops. I want to be part of the change. Much respect to you.
I remember growing up wanting to be a cop even as an adult I wanted to be one but what turn me off from being one is a lot of the shady stuff that goes on in departments all over the country and sometimes the world depending what county your in. Your asked to do or say things that you really don’t want to be apart of but have no choice due to the fact that it will either cost you your job or make your job harder with your fellow officers I just didn’t want to be apart of that shady ness.
Honestly idk what kinds of things your talking about. But i can say that me personally if I'm asked to do something or say something i don't agree with id leave. But as of now that hasn't been the case.
I left policing 20 years ago. I worked for the LAPD and the US government as a sworn police officer in both departments. Sadly I left because of the BS in politics and since I’m an independent thinker and not an ass kisser I didn’t make it in this career path. Policing if you are able to do the job is an amazing career. Sadly, the politics and the horrible command staff screw things up to make this into a career. Everyone has their own views, I respect your views but my experiences were from the 1990’s and the 2000’s. I would never get back into policing now if they gave me a million dollars. It’s just not worth it to me anyone. Stay safe!
Yea policing is totally different now and nothing wrong with leaving. I just want people to understand their why of they know that then they'll have an impactful career.
I would highly recommend the fire service to anyone watching this video that is interested in this line of work. I like what you had to say about understanding your “why”. To those who understand that for yourself, then the fire service is for you. The demand is high and very competitive today. There are so many opportunities and in the long run, the reward is greater than you can imagine.
Hey man, thanks for the video. I went into teaching hoping to make a change, but 3 years in at 25, i feel like its not what i hoped. Working on my endurance running for PT, thinking ill be applying to a few departments soon. Thanks again man.
Good video. I've wanted to do the job since the second grade. I never questioned it until recently. During all the rioting, I saw videos of people throwing bricks, and molotov cocktails, and all other kinds of shit at the officers, and they just had to stand there and take it. And with a lot of the new legislature that will be coming in against the police, i'm a bit worried that at some point, you wont even be allowed to do the job anymore. Has anything changed for you since all of the recent events? Thank you for your service by the way.
The only things that have changed for me is like the said the new legislature. But i still approach every dispatched run or traffic stop as i always have. Remain vigilant through every aspect of the job.
a few things to add to this video, now as an officer if you dont make enough stops or write enough tickets you will most likely get a poor score for your evaluation which means a loss of a raise and a good chance of getting transferred to a graveyard shift which in many cases could be a desk assignment.
Great video man. I always wanted to do police after I got out of the military but it was getting rejected a lot so I started working as an emt. I actually moved to a different state and got a job offer for police finally but honestly feel a little conflicted with going the firefighting route or police officer. I have a huge passion to serve and can honestly see myself in either career field. A lot of people tell me go fire just for the lifestyle. Wasn’t sure what advice you have or anybody else in my situation. Thank you!
I'd say if you have a passion for policing go policing because you'll regret not going for your passion. But if you just want to help people and you don't care how I'd definitely go the fire route
I tried twice and I kept getting told to try again next hiring cycle or wait 2 years. I have no clue why. Maybe it was fate but I'm not as gung ho about getting the job anymore but my hats off to good folks that do.
When you applied to be a police officer were you scared of the potential dangers of the job? I’ve had the itch to be one but I keep spooking myself watching videos of officers being shot and killed and it makes me get cold feet. I wanna know if most officers have that fear and eventually get used to managing it or are you supposed to just be some type of person who doesn’t believe it could ever happen to them and you’ll be alright so you don’t think about it? I can see myself being good at being a cop but at the same time I’m not better than any of those statistics and obviously it could be any of us.
I knew there were dangers but policing is something that is a calling vs just doing it. Because if you're called to it despite the dangers you'll still do it and show up to work everyday. Are you nervous going to certain calls? Yea but you understand that you are someone who embraces those dangers to help others. Being shot can happen at any job. Is it more likely to happen being a police officer? Yes. But still can happen anywhere. Being a pilot is dangerous, being a school teachers these days can be dangerous, working on sky scrapers can be dangerous. Just find your why. And your why will/should always out weigh the dangers.
No it's not worth it. But most cops and wannabe cops are stubborn, no way in telling them unless they get the job and experience it. Best of luck to you all
Great Video Content and Thanks for Your Services Police Officers and best wishes to People becoming New Police Officers! And i'm not a Police officer but wish i was
I see more people resisting arrest n not letting the courts handle issues. U see police brutality because your skin color but if your people just followed lawful orders u all wouldn’t be getting your ass beat
I'm not a police officer I don't live in the US but a curious (I'm not interested about being a Police Officer buy I admire the US Police Officers) question a foreign person can be a Police Officer in the US?
Depends on the department you try out for they all have entrance standards. So if you're fit enough to pass that and a background check maybe it is easy but mentally it's not as easy
it shouldnt be just for money. you should genuinely care and want to help people. not extort, violate or be violent. also, try to move up and improve not just get stuck doing the same thing.
@@biggvisuals well, you gotta eat and pay bills and you can retire comfortably. but, you should be wanting to help and better your community and keep people safe and make yourself approachable in case people have concerns or need assistance.
@@goblinzl1 there a lot safer ways to eat and pay bills vs coming out here to do this because the pay looks good. I've seen ppl come out first day and lose they life or her badly injured. That's the real life possibility so i hope no one is chasing a check by doing this job.
@@goblinzl1 you get FTOs but you can’t prevent that. This job is very unpredictable. You can get out of training and your very first day your chasing an armed robbery suspect and he’s shooting at you. That’s why I’m saying I’m hoping no one is signing up to do this job because the salary sounds good. FTOs are there but just because you’re new you don’t get to avoid runs because they can be too dangerous. It’s happening now and needs to be addressed now. There is no “not this time” after the academy. This is real life so I hope no one is playing with their life by looking at a dollar sign.
The easy answer is NO! This being the first video I've seen on this channel, I don't know if he has discussed his training or on the job training. Has he mentioned about the training everyone gets to lie to the public during an investigation or traffic stop? Has he talked about the "thin blue line" and how it is not to be crossed? New officers will learn this means covering for cops when they see them do the wrong thing or violate someone's rights. New recruits will be told how easy it is to mute or turn off body cams at the right moments. This is just the tip of the corruption inside PD's all over our country.
Yea idk what you've been told but I'm not protecting nobody if they do wrong. I've already been in positions where i told on people because they crossed the line and I'm not afraid to do it again. The things you talking about are for people who are easily gullible and manipulated. I refuse to sit quiet about something if i disagree. But since you know so much I'm probably wasting my time explaining. But thank you for your comment to help the algorithm.
@@biggvisuals you are right the newer cops are not covering for other cops. We are telling on others cops and just going to get another job or standing up for what right. Not a lot of cops want to be posted in the news daily.
I'm sorry to hear that. This career path can take a toll on you. From the dangers of the job, to the citizens you interact with even friends and families thoughts and opinions on you doing it can all become a lot of pressure. But I'm glad you figured that out before i consumed you. I personally feel like it's worth it. Although it's tough and difficult it's needed.
@@HisDiscipleKie yea as a black cop you def get pressure from everyone. It seems impossible but its rewarding to go through it and to see how the respect starts to change when you stand your ground. Not saying its always going to be hand shakes and smiles but i cherish everyone i get.
so you compare bad police to bad piolets? you can't have bad police, just like you aren't able to be a bad piolet. the main difference is that bad piolets actually have to suffer the consequences for their bad actions.
There will never not be bad police no matter how hard we can try to weed them out. We can limit that number as best we can and they do deal with the consequences of their actions.
You're resulting "bad" with death. Because I'm sure there are bad pilots but no one dies so you wouldn't know. There are bad employees in every job to think they're aren't is closed minded thinking.
Not downbeat at all. This new era of policing is just different. Granted i ain't been on long but all the vets say this is the worst they ever seen it.
@@biggvisuals i think they need more peace keepers like you to many of today's recruits are from the wrong section of society they don't particularly like people, and you got my attention when you said common sense to many people in authority have no common sense.
@@ianking8315 i understand that a lot of ppl get this position and become something they never were. Some ppl become tough guys because the feel like they have a group of coworkers that have there back and a badge they think gives them authority to do so. But i believe in being who i am inside and outside the uniform. If i wouldn't talk to someone like that outside of uniform I'm not going to do it in uniform.
I just applied today. I think everyone that wants to be one today simply has had the calling to be one. Call it god,call it purpose I don't know. But if there's a desire to at this point in history than it's pure and genuine. But personally I want to because I want to help. And I believe I can as a officer. Everything is against me and it will be hard but I gotta try.
I totally agree, if you have any desire to be an officer during these hard times, you sure got some guts, and that will sure is about as real as it gets
I just applied to Seattle PD. Going to the academy. I think this is gods Calling. Be safe brother 🙏
Any updates bro?
@@user-ub8uc8gq7r how’d it go?
@@user-ub8uc8gq7r how did it go?????
Thank you for making this video. I only recently decided I want to be a police officer. It truly makes me sad what people in other countries think of police in our country because the media focuses mostly on the bad cops. I want to be part of the change. Much respect to you.
did you go for it?
I remember growing up wanting to be a cop even as an adult I wanted to be one but what turn me off from being one is a lot of the shady stuff that goes on in departments all over the country and sometimes the world depending what county your in. Your asked to do or say things that you really don’t want to be apart of but have no choice due to the fact that it will either cost you your job or make your job harder with your fellow officers I just didn’t want to be apart of that shady ness.
Honestly idk what kinds of things your talking about. But i can say that me personally if I'm asked to do something or say something i don't agree with id leave. But as of now that hasn't been the case.
I left policing 20 years ago. I worked for the LAPD and the US government as a sworn police officer in both departments. Sadly I left because of the BS in politics and since I’m an independent thinker and not an ass kisser I didn’t make it in this career path. Policing if you are able to do the job is an amazing career. Sadly, the politics and the horrible command staff screw things up to make this into a career. Everyone has their own views, I respect your views but my experiences were from the 1990’s and the 2000’s. I would never get back into policing now if they gave me a million dollars. It’s just not worth it to me anyone. Stay safe!
Yea policing is totally different now and nothing wrong with leaving. I just want people to understand their why of they know that then they'll have an impactful career.
I would highly recommend the fire service to anyone watching this video that is interested in this line of work. I like what you had to say about understanding your “why”. To those who understand that for yourself, then the fire service is for you. The demand is high and very competitive today. There are so many opportunities and in the long run, the reward is greater than you can imagine.
You definitely right, I was considering this career 5 years ago, but i was afraid of the people around me would think.
You gotta live your life and they will live theirs
I live in Atlanta. There's nothing but black officers.
I’ve noticed that units are segregated but other certain counties happen to be all white in the metro Atlanta
Hey man, thanks for the video. I went into teaching hoping to make a change, but 3 years in at 25, i feel like its not what i hoped.
Working on my endurance running for PT, thinking ill be applying to a few departments soon.
Thanks again man.
Good luck man
@@biggvisuals Much appreciated!
You’re a wise guy, and would make a great police officer.
🙏🏾 thanks
Good video. I've wanted to do the job since the second grade. I never questioned it until recently. During all the rioting, I saw videos of people throwing bricks, and molotov cocktails, and all other kinds of shit at the officers, and they just had to stand there and take it. And with a lot of the new legislature that will be coming in against the police, i'm a bit worried that at some point, you wont even be allowed to do the job anymore. Has anything changed for you since all of the recent events? Thank you for your service by the way.
The only things that have changed for me is like the said the new legislature. But i still approach every dispatched run or traffic stop as i always have. Remain vigilant through every aspect of the job.
a few things to add to this video, now as an officer if you dont make enough stops or write enough tickets you will most likely get a poor score for your evaluation which means a loss of a raise and a good chance of getting transferred to a graveyard shift which in many cases could be a desk assignment.
Great video man. I always wanted to do police after I got out of the military but it was getting rejected a lot so I started working as an emt. I actually moved to a different state and got a job offer for police finally but honestly feel a little conflicted with going the firefighting route or police officer. I have a huge passion to serve and can honestly see myself in either career field. A lot of people tell me go fire just for the lifestyle. Wasn’t sure what advice you have or anybody else in my situation. Thank you!
I'd say if you have a passion for policing go policing because you'll regret not going for your passion. But if you just want to help people and you don't care how I'd definitely go the fire route
@@biggvisualsthanks for the response man I appreciate it!
It’s not who you are, It’s what you do
But everyone isn't label on what they do. Drug dealers sell drugs and are praised because it's seen as them doing good for themselves 🤔
I tried twice and I kept getting told to try again next hiring cycle or wait 2 years. I have no clue why. Maybe it was fate but I'm not as gung ho about getting the job anymore but my hats off to good folks that do.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you happy doing whatever it is that you are doing tho 🙏🏾
When you applied to be a police officer were you scared of the potential dangers of the job? I’ve had the itch to be one but I keep spooking myself watching videos of officers being shot and killed and it makes me get cold feet. I wanna know if most officers have that fear and eventually get used to managing it or are you supposed to just be some type of person who doesn’t believe it could ever happen to them and you’ll be alright so you don’t think about it? I can see myself being good at being a cop but at the same time I’m not better than any of those statistics and obviously it could be any of us.
I knew there were dangers but policing is something that is a calling vs just doing it. Because if you're called to it despite the dangers you'll still do it and show up to work everyday. Are you nervous going to certain calls? Yea but you understand that you are someone who embraces those dangers to help others. Being shot can happen at any job. Is it more likely to happen being a police officer? Yes. But still can happen anywhere. Being a pilot is dangerous, being a school teachers these days can be dangerous, working on sky scrapers can be dangerous. Just find your why. And your why will/should always out weigh the dangers.
@ well said. Will definitely do some soul searching on this. Thanks for your input and perspective, and of course for your service!
Really good video with good advice. Keep it up
Appreciate it!
No it's not worth it. But most cops and wannabe cops are stubborn, no way in telling them unless they get the job and experience it. Best of luck to you all
Can you elaborate
Thanks i appreciate it
What do you mean
All I can say is:
*GOOD LUCK*
Great Video Content and Thanks for Your Services Police Officers and best wishes to People becoming New Police Officers! And i'm not a Police officer but wish i was
Thanks and make it happen
The public and the violence are the reason why I don’t want to be a cop. I see police brutality, but I see lies more than anything.
You could help change the police brutality. And what lies?
I see more people resisting arrest n not letting the courts handle issues. U see police brutality because your skin color but if your people just followed lawful orders u all wouldn’t be getting your ass beat
I'm not a police officer I don't live in the US but a curious (I'm not interested about being a Police Officer buy I admire the US Police Officers) question a foreign person can be a Police Officer in the US?
Yea i think you have to have citizenship here but there are a few people from other countries who are police officers
U changed the date on the title? 😂
Every year lol
Is it hard to become one? It seems like numbers are low right now so I should be able to get in pretty easy right? I feel like this job is calling me.
Depends on the department you try out for they all have entrance standards. So if you're fit enough to pass that and a background check maybe it is easy but mentally it's not as easy
@@biggvisuals I see and is corruption a big thing I should worry about? or will I be fine if I just do my job and keep my head down.
it shouldnt be just for money. you should genuinely care and want to help people. not extort, violate or be violent.
also, try to move up and improve not just get stuck doing the same thing.
I would hope no one would sign up for this career for the money.
@@biggvisuals well, you gotta eat and pay bills and you can retire comfortably.
but, you should be wanting to help and better your community and keep people safe and make yourself approachable in case people have concerns or need assistance.
@@goblinzl1 there a lot safer ways to eat and pay bills vs coming out here to do this because the pay looks good. I've seen ppl come out first day and lose they life or her badly injured. That's the real life possibility so i hope no one is chasing a check by doing this job.
@@biggvisuals i would hope any agency would have FTOs for new officers to prevent things like that from happening.
@@goblinzl1 you get FTOs but you can’t prevent that. This job is very unpredictable. You can get out of training and your very first day your chasing an armed robbery suspect and he’s shooting at you. That’s why I’m saying I’m hoping no one is signing up to do this job because the salary sounds good. FTOs are there but just because you’re new you don’t get to avoid runs because they can be too dangerous. It’s happening now and needs to be addressed now. There is no “not this time” after the academy. This is real life so I hope no one is playing with their life by looking at a dollar sign.
Truck driver make good money definitely recommend for a career change
Semis intimidate me. Don't think i could ever drive one
What’s the more dangerous occupation, truck driving or police officer?
@@Balal8281I'd say police officer but I also never driven a truck so idk the dangers they experience
The easy answer is NO! This being the first video I've seen on this channel, I don't know if he has discussed his training or on the job training. Has he mentioned about the training everyone gets to lie to the public during an investigation or traffic stop? Has he talked about the "thin blue line" and how it is not to be crossed? New officers will learn this means covering for cops when they see them do the wrong thing or violate someone's rights. New recruits will be told how easy it is to mute or turn off body cams at the right moments. This is just the tip of the corruption inside PD's all over our country.
Yea idk what you've been told but I'm not protecting nobody if they do wrong. I've already been in positions where i told on people because they crossed the line and I'm not afraid to do it again. The things you talking about are for people who are easily gullible and manipulated. I refuse to sit quiet about something if i disagree. But since you know so much I'm probably wasting my time explaining. But thank you for your comment to help the algorithm.
@@biggvisuals If you rat out another officer, good luck on reaching retirement.
@@biggvisuals you are right the newer cops are not covering for other cops. We are telling on others cops and just going to get another job or standing up for what right. Not a lot of cops want to be posted in the news daily.
Personally I work for a sheriffs office I’m not doing police my experience and what I have dealt with.
@@DeputyXMangowhat’s safer being a deputy sheriff or big city police officer?
Dont be a cop and let the cop haters get their attitudes adjusted by their own. They've earned it.
😳😳 that can be a bit tough
thank you big dog
💪🏾
It’s not worth it just quit my job august 27th
I'm sorry to hear that. This career path can take a toll on you. From the dangers of the job, to the citizens you interact with even friends and families thoughts and opinions on you doing it can all become a lot of pressure. But I'm glad you figured that out before i consumed you. I personally feel like it's worth it. Although it's tough and difficult it's needed.
@@biggvisuals especially when your a black cop it feels like everybody is out to get you
@@HisDiscipleKie yea as a black cop you def get pressure from everyone. It seems impossible but its rewarding to go through it and to see how the respect starts to change when you stand your ground. Not saying its always going to be hand shakes and smiles but i cherish everyone i get.
so you compare bad police to bad piolets? you can't have bad police, just like you aren't able to be a bad piolet. the main difference is that bad piolets actually have to suffer the consequences for their bad actions.
There will never not be bad police no matter how hard we can try to weed them out. We can limit that number as best we can and they do deal with the consequences of their actions.
You're resulting "bad" with death. Because I'm sure there are bad pilots but no one dies so you wouldn't know. There are bad employees in every job to think they're aren't is closed minded thinking.
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Lol bro the tittle then I looked at the year this video was made 😂😂😂 still watched the whole video though
The year may change to keep it relevant but the content is relevant regardless the year 🙏🏾
Police have to deal with public everyday and night
This is true
This man edited the title? Lol
Every year
you appear to be a bit downbeat about a career in the police why is that.
Not downbeat at all. This new era of policing is just different. Granted i ain't been on long but all the vets say this is the worst they ever seen it.
@@biggvisuals it's only going to get worse to many quota hires and tick boxers just in it for an easy pay day.
@@ianking8315 well i wouldn't say it's an easy payday cause your life on the line everytime you put the uniform on.
@@biggvisuals i think they need more peace keepers like you to many of today's recruits are from the wrong section of society they don't particularly like people, and you got my attention when you said common sense to many people in authority have no common sense.
@@ianking8315 i understand that a lot of ppl get this position and become something they never were. Some ppl become tough guys because the feel like they have a group of coworkers that have there back and a badge they think gives them authority to do so. But i believe in being who i am inside and outside the uniform. If i wouldn't talk to someone like that outside of uniform I'm not going to do it in uniform.
Chris Rock also said , when you leave your house as a Black man, take a white friend..😂
Lmfaoooo