Personal Narrative: The Long Positive Road To Law Enforcement

Police officers have a huge impact on others, but no one takes the time to realize the impact of having the career of being an officer has on an individual. In today 's society, police officers are accused of outrageous circumstances and being in the wrong. Through media and the things people say, police officers have gained the reputation of being intimidating and scary. No one seems to take in account what officers actually go through on a daily basis, and the risky situations they encounter. Police officer and Plattsburg high school’s SRO, Officer Little, explained terrifying experiences that has left an impact that he has had to go through while being an officer.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is a place I walked afterschool to meet my mom or dad growing up, and where I have sat at wee hours of the morning waiting for my dad to finish a report so we could get back in his patrol car and cruise around on a ride along night. It is still a place where I am stopped and asked about plans for my future, and where I smile as people comment on how tall I have gotten. Here is where the parents of my peers, and my dad work together to protect us and strangers, while us ‘cop kids’ are at school. This is where my dad works during most holidays, and where he comes from in uniform, to games, birthdays, and even church on occasion. All my life I have been around and in the Sheriff’s Office, and it means a lot to

This dramatic and profoundly important book tells how rookie officers are trained to think about and

Policing is a job that is displayed in media daily through reality crime shows, the news, and dramatized Television, but what does a police man really do. I talked with a lifelong friend and thirty-one-year cop, Rene Calderon to figure out what being a police officer is truly about. As well as being a Sargent for the HPD airport division, Rene has five brothers that are all also police officers. All together the brothers have 200 combined years in police work under their belt. In our interview we discussed the pros and cons of policing, what the long-term policing career is like, and what true policing is versus the way the medias portrays it, and the future of polcing these main points helped me get a firm grasp on what policing is truly

In the year of 2012 on November 29th was the induction ceremony for the new Philadelphia Police Explorer cadets. I had surpassed the physical and mental tests and even aced my interview with director of the program Corporal Coyle. From there on I started and completed the most challenging experience of my life. The Philadelphia Police Explorers program is set up to teach police training to adolescents ages 14 through 21. The great thing about this program is if you choose to continue it until you turn 21, you will receive a certificate excusing the college credits you need to apply for the Police Academy. The Philadelphia Police Explorers program makes it their priority to properly train cadets, and prepare them to enter the police academy

“The Sheriff´s office has issued a mandatory evacuation order for your area.” A phone call like that will get you out of bed in a hurry, and it’s something you don’t get used too. I grew up in Ramona, California, a small rural town with not much to offer. Mountains, farm animals, hillbillies and fires… all a part of Ramona.

For this question, I would like to use a combination of my real world experiences with probation officers and what I have read in this unit's read section. While working in the Correction's field, I have been introduced to many interesting people. A few of these people have been probation officers that conduct classes for the inmates inside of our facility. Now we all know that in the real world the book is not something that is always followed as it should be. In the perfect scenario, everything would be done by the book and have the perfect ending. However, this is sadly something that does not happen often. Many probation officer that I have spoken with tell me stories of backstabbing among the ranks, close calls, and even horror stories.

Upon returning from my deployment to Iraq, I applied and was accepted into the New York City Police Department Cadet Corps program. I worked with the Community Affairs Unit as a liaison to youth and elderly residents of New York City Housing Authority and as an administrative assistant organizing crime statistics. Wanting a broader understanding of the systems and policies that directly and indirectly influenced people, I pursued a degree in social work. Rather than just enforce laws, I hoped to collaborate with civilians to find more sustainable, practical solutions to their domestic problems, recidivism, alcoholism, and general discontent. Immediately after graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, I began the NYPD police academy. I was eager to incorporate social work and police work. I felt I could concurrently enforce the law, provide counseling, help families resolve conflict, and get youth the services they required.

Henceforward, the police officers said they wanted the students to feel comfortable talking about fear with the police. The officers introduced themselves to the students, and the students actually had a chance to listen to the different job titles and duties that the police officers hold. Then, they asked the students questions and the officers actually listened to the concerns and addressed the many questions. I remember, in the beginning, I did not want to stay and listen, but my mother insisted. After I left the forum, I was excited to talk to my friends and the school staff about the

When I was 18 years old I packed my bags and made my way to The Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy for 10 weeks. I was following in the footsteps of my father and his father who had attended the same academy in their youth; my parents were so proud! At 18 I was a hotheaded, smug, careless teen who, despite my law enforcement lineage, had no inkling of exactly what I was getting myself into; at the time, however, I did not realize that. I walked in that first day with such confidence and pride. Because I grew up in a law enforcement background, I expected to blow everybody away with how knowledgeable I was, but I quickly learned that I was sorely mistaken.

I decided to ask Mr. Wagner about the things he loves most about his job. I was humbled to hear how big of a heart he had. He said his favorite thing to do as an officer, is go to the elementary schools and teach children about law enforcement and safety. I could really tell he cares deeply about what these young minds think of him. He emphasized how he doesn’t want children to be afraid of him or his co-workers. This is such a huge misconception he deals with. I can see some truth in that, obviously in the beginning of my paper, I felt intimidated, and I think a lot stems from my childhood. I don’t ever remember law enforcement coming to the schools to promote safety and teach us how we can trust these officers. I do remember the D.A.R.E. program, however that just touched on being drug free. All in all, I can tell he is genuine when he says he loves to help people. I then proceeded to ask him

Do I need to contact the Sheriff’s office directly and do they accept credit card payment, or cash or check only?

I have been interested in a career in law enforcement, such as a police officer, for a long time. I included this career on my list, but as I identified myself, it became clear it wasn’t the most fitting option. This career fit very well with all my extrinsic and intrinsic values, but not as well with my lifestyle values. The location and hours could be challenging. My skills were not fitting either, i’m not very social and a police officer must communicate well.

It felt like I was peeling back a part of me that needed to be exposed to the truths and reality of the world. Images of protesters storming the small town of Ferguson demanding justice for Michael Brown ran across my TV screen. I roared through pages and pages of news stories on unarmed black men and women killed by the system of police supposedly trained to protect and serve Americans. I spent every opportunity possible attempting educate people on the broken police system, whether it be during a heated discussion in class or just during general conversation with friends.

As a stubborn and hard headed person that I was, I realized to respond to constructive criticism in a positive manner. Throughout my life, I had the habit to be very defensive with friends, family or even strangers’ responses to the actions I’ve made. Aggressiveness caused me to show lack of rationalization. I was always perceived as a decent, polite girl who wouldn’t hurt an insect. In reality, those who truly knew me, perceived my cynical and immature side. Police explorers program allowed me to be myself yet in a disciplined manner. I was able to show my true character without being arbitrated by my police explorer peers and police officers. Two years ago, I joined a police explorers program at the quiet area of Hammocks Police Station Post