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Old 08-24-2010, 2:53 PM
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When I first started in LE and worked in Custody, my interaction with IA got to the level that they would call me at home (I worked graves) and we would go over the whole process over the phone so the investigator could clear the case as either unfounded or unsubstantiated without having to set up an appointment.

This was a long time ago and we "took care of business" back then
Sounds a lot like my friend who I fish tournaments with. He was with IA for some time, but he was fair and always gave the officers the benefit of the doubt. It's staggering when you imagine the paperwork involved in the "Big Machine."

As for phone calls at home from the Brass, I denied the existence of everyone - lol

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Old 08-26-2010, 10:46 PM
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A few years ago, I had to arrange a presentation on computer security / cyber crime / identity theft. I called the FBI office in SD and made a great connection. The guy I was put in touch with joined right after 9/11, leaving a hi-tech job that paid a heck of a lot more to work for the FBI. And he was friends with members of my group who still worked at his previous employer, so a bit of a homecoming for him. Anyway, the point is that after hearing his presentation, I had one thought about him, that I had just met the man with the most secure job in the world.

On a side note, he also got to go home regularly to his wife and kids, was paid to travel the world giving lectures, and interfaced with LE, including Interpol and many unnamed agencies. Basically, he makes a huge contribution to LE by using his brains and computer skills.

With identity theft, chiid porn and fraud scams growing as rapidly as they are, going to college with a major in computer science and a minor in criminal justice would position anyone, male or female, as a highly desired LE candidate. And after a few decades in LE, you retire and go to work in the private sector where you can make really big money and still sleep in your own bed each night.
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Old 09-08-2010, 11:44 AM
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Hi ladies,

I finally found the perfect place to introduce myself. I've been in law enforcement for nearly seven years, started as an explorer and then became a CSO before going to the academy. I listened to a lot of people and the most important thing I learned before applying for a sworn position was to study and get in shape. My biggest problem was upper body strength, so I worked out until I could get over the six foot wall with no problem. Anyway, I love my job, it's a great career and I have a great family that gives me all of the support I need. I would encourage anyone that has the desire, to apply.
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Old 09-16-2010, 3:00 PM
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Hi ladies,

I finally found the perfect place to introduce myself. I've been in law enforcement for nearly seven years, started as an explorer and then became a CSO before going to the academy. I listened to a lot of people and the most important thing I learned before applying for a sworn position was to study and get in shape. My biggest problem was upper body strength, so I worked out until I could get over the six foot wall with no problem. Anyway, I love my job, it's a great career and I have a great family that gives me all of the support I need. I would encourage anyone that has the desire, to apply.
That's a great perspective to add for 2cute. But I'd be interested to hear your commentary in general on women LEOs. I personally think there is to much PC crap going on in life safety, with minorities being put into positions they are unqualified for, and thus are doing a disservice to the general public.

Do you see women getting into law enforcement that really have no business being there? I have a feeling this is one of the big reasons so many women seem to burn out early as police.
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Old 09-24-2010, 8:00 PM
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That's a great perspective to add for 2cute. But I'd be interested to hear your commentary in general on women LEOs. I personally think there is to much PC crap going on in life safety, with minorities being put into positions they are unqualified for, and thus are doing a disservice to the general public.

Do you see women getting into law enforcement that really have no business being there? I have a feeling this is one of the big reasons so many women seem to burn out early as police.
Hi Duke. Sorry it took so long for me to answer. To answer your question, I don't think that it's a matter of male or female. I think it's all about personality types. I think agencies do a good job weeding people out who probably shouldn't be in law enforcement. There are so many obstacles that police officer candidates go through before they are actually hired. To give you my personal experience, I had to take a written exam, a physical agility test, go through a background check, that included checking to see if I had a criminal history, and a credit check to see if I was financially responsible. I also had to go through a psychological exam, a polygraph exam, and a physical which also included a stress test. After I was accepted for a sworn position, I attended the academy where I was required to maintain a "B" average for my grades. The subjects included a class in criminal law, the vehicle code, patrol procedures, physical training, firearms training, evidence gathering, crime scene investigation, and traffic accident investigation. For practical exercises, I had to pass exams that tested my skills during a felony car stop, building searches, dealing with 5150s, and other skills necessary to officer survival. If I failed any of the tests in these different subjects, they would have given me a second chance to pass. If I would have failed the second exam, I would have been removed from my class and sent back to my department. I just want to add that the subjects I mentioned were not all of the subjects in the academy. I would give you all of the subjects but my academy notebook is buried in a box somewhere and I don't know where it is. Fortunately, I never faced that problem and finished with no problem at all. But Duke, that's not the last hurdle, I still had to get through my one year probation period with my FTO. If at anytime he would have thought that I was not cut out to be a law enforcement officer, I would have been given to another FTO for reevaluation and if I was still not up to department standards, I would have been removed from the FTO program and put back in my CSO slot. So to answer your question, I have seen both men and women wash out.

You asked about burnout. My department has an awesome program that deals with burnout. According to my Chief, he feels that he spent too much money on each of us to have us leave the department because of burnout. So he has a program that deals with that, and the clinical psychologist that he contracts with is available if we go through a traumatic incident or an officer shows signs of burnout. So far I haven't seen any male or female officers leave the department due to burnout. I hope that answers your question.
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I'm really glad you're here on Calguns, LadyCop. Your posts are always informative and seldom show ego. I think you'd be a great online mentor to 2C2S.
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I'm really glad you're here on Calguns, LadyCop. Your posts are always informative and seldom show ego. I think you'd be a great online mentor to 2C2S.
You're so nice, thank you for that. I can be sassy sometimes if I don't catch myself. But I'm getting better. I'm not the best person to ask questions, but I'll do my best to answer anybody's questions. One thing I would suggest for anyone to do that is interested in a law enforcement career, do your homework. Ask police officers and deputies with more experience than I have about law enforcement. They have done a lot of things and seen a lot of things that I haven't seen or done.

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Old 10-04-2010, 3:11 PM
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Hi,

I am writing this from my husband's account.

I am a female police officer in San Diego. Here is my opinion. Whether you think you can or cannot, your right. If you want to talk further or set up a phone call I would be more than willing to speak with you. My email address is n4cr21@hotmail.com. After you send your first email to me, we can exchange phone numbers and talk.

Some people here have some good ideas and make very good points. Size does and it does not matter in this profession. Good "command presence" can avoid a lot of fights, but sometimes you have to fight. Also no matter how big or small, strong or weak you are, there is always someone bigger or smaller and stronger and weaker than you.

It is a man's world because mostly only men want to do this kind of job. You need to show confidence within yourself within out being overbearing to do this job. As a female officer I don't think some of the women who work in law enforcement should be there. Let me also say there are men who shouldn't be there either. I think most officer's (male and female) would agree with this statement. However, of the women in law enforcement there are some who are very good at their job and are highly respected by their male counterparts. But if your #1 concern about going law enforcement is the "its a man's world" maybe you should consider other avenues. You cannot have that kind of attitude because you will always think that you are not good enough or not as qualified, when you may be more qualified then everyone.

I do tend to be pretty harsh on my own gender but I think Law Enforcement is one of those jobs where it takes a particular kind of person. Thats not saying you naturally have to be that kind of person; you can be taught.

Again I would love to speak with you more about this topic. I like it when women want to be in law enforcement and who start early so as to make a career of it. It really does show a determination and a different kind of mind set then someone who wakes up one day and says to them self, "Oh, I think I will become a police officer today" without knowing anything about the job and what it entails; other than what they have seen in movies and on TV.

Personally for me, I have wanted this career since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love my job! I will retire in law enforcement! Email me, n4cr21@hotmail.com
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Old 10-04-2010, 3:21 PM
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You're so nice, thank you for that. I can be sassy sometimes if I don't catch myself. But I'm getting better. I'm not the best person to ask questions, but I'll do my best to answer anybody's questions. One thing I would suggest for anyone to do that is interested in a law enforcement career, do your homework. Ask police officers and deputies with more experience than I have about law enforcement. They have done a lot of things and seen a lot of things that I haven't seen or done.
I am writing this from my husbands account (I guess I should just open my own.)

I think I can tell just by your post what department you work for. What division are you at? Or to make it more fun....what is your ID # and I will send you an email from work. Maybe we know each other and if we don't maybe we can get to know each other. I am always looking for female friends since we both work with mostly men. Let me know.
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