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As for phone calls at home from the Brass, I denied the existence of everyone - lol These days, it's more fun to talk about hot chases over coffee
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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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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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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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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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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.
Last edited by LadyCop; 09-26-2010 at 6:01 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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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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