Should I Become A Police Officer In 2024? - Advice from Officers
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- Should I become a police officer in 2024? Advice from officers in this video! That's right, police officers located all throughout the country are here to give advice about what you should consider if you are thinking about becoming a police officer.
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 Family
01:53 What motivates you?
03:11 Make a difference
04:41 Highly recommend it
05:27 Go and do this...
06:08 Develop who you are
07:37 The WHY
08:21 Community involvement
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As someone who did not make it in law enforcement, here’s my advice: you need to reflect on your life and ask yourself am I willing to put myself into harms ways on a daily basis and am I okay with stepping up in a situation where I may lose my life? For me that answer was no. I was on the job and had that answer come to me only a couple months in. I resigned because *I* couldn’t handle it. There are thousands of people who can, and the majority of the public respect LE and call on them every day. If you can answer their call, do it but think about the risk before you apply and raise your right hand
I admire the heck out of you for stating this. I appreciate your offered advice
Sir, to humble share, no sugar coating, and being honest to yourself and us! All the respect to you and wish good things for you! I won't do it. So those who will PROFESSIONALLY/AUTHENTICLY, thank you!
Thanks for this Scott!
I’m glad you liked the video! The officers really gave solid points to consider!
Prayers to all cops & their families. It’s a sacrifice that many do not understand unless they are a cop or a spouse of a cop. Many thanks! 💙💙
This was inspirational. Thank you.
Awesome! We are grateful you found it inspirational
Thank you guys in the video for giving your advice...
Glad you found the video helpful!
I did for over 35 years. I have no regrets but I am glad it's behind me. All of the coppers I used to work who are also retired all say the same thing as well. If I had to do over again knowing what I know now, I wouldn't do it. If you are really determined I would suggest going federal.
Can you give an example of something that would’ve deterred you from being a cop if you knew 35 years ago?
New officer here: been on the job 5 months now and let me tell you everyday i think about walking away. A year ago me would have thought i was crazy. The academy was brutal but that’s just how it goes.
I thought i knew what i was getting myself into but i didn’t. I had ride alongs and they made the job seem fun. Honestly the ride alongs made me want to do it. But being on the other side of the seat it’s different. But i don’t want sit here and be a negative Nancy. If it is something you wanna do, go for it. Just understand the job can be something you end up working really hard to get in to, and may end up not enjoying the job.
I appreciate you commenting. If you don’t mind me asking, has there been a certain aspect or aspects of it that have made it very difficult?
Respect brother, just got my dream job working mobile patrol
Heck yeah! Take care!
Im certain this is what I want to do. I have worked a dozen different jobs over the last 10 years, and have always come back to wanting to get into law enforcement. Its like its gnawing at the back of my mind, "you can do more" "you can be better". I want to help people, and from what I have dealt with in my life, I know that I can do some good in this world, because I am always willing to do the things that noone else is willing to do. What ever it takes to make my community safe for the people I care about, and set a good example for those around me. There is a lot of crime in my area, and while I wont be able to stop it all, I can at least have a direct hand in its reduction. Your videos along with officer 401 and Mike the Cop have been very informative and helpful in learning a portion of what Im in for. I know there are a lot of bad things out there, but thats why I want to do this. Not because I want to see dead people, but because I want that victim's family to sleep easy knowing that the person who caused all their grief is behind bars. Im doing this because I care about people. If it works out, I'm more than likely going to become a detective. LET THE PAPERWORK ROLL IN!
Love it! Your heart and mind really seem to be in the right place.
And wow, thanks for the mention with Officer401 and Mike The Cop!
@@The10CodeMindset Of course. You guys have helped put things in perspective for me and I'm sure plenty of others as to what to expect. After watching all of your guys's channels, I am more certain than ever that this is what I want to do. Still got a lot to take care of before setting it in motion, but I'm all in. Thank you!
Love this answer brother. Here’s something to think about. My trainers in my police academy told me this: the people that have this idea that they are going to serve the community will be the first to quit when they get out on the streets. Often times in your job, you won’t be helping anybody. Depending on where you work, most of your job is going to be taking bad dudes to jail. Then they get right back out because of our liberal CJ system. And you see that same person on the street the next day. Make sure at the end of the day you are in this for YOU. To be the best version of yourself, to be an example for your family and friends, and to provide for your family.
All in all, if this is what you want… quit your job and chase your dreams. That’s what I did and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Wish you the best!
@@cameronisaiah4975 Thats fair enough. I expect that. I certainly expect to deal with repeat offenders, and people who think they can get away with anything. Then ya got people who do absolutly horrible things and get off somehow. There will always be that person who threatens you, and acts like they did nothing wrong when you have to use force. I'm not expecting sunshine and rainbows. It can be a dangerous and often times thankless job. I'm used to occupational hazards, and unpredictable situations, as well as rude, entitled morons. At this point its a choice between being bored for hours with moments of shear terror, or being bored for hours with risk of being crushed by some moron who has no buiseness operating heavy machinery. I do have my own personal reasons as well. My local department pays well, and has good benefits. I've also had good experience in dealing with them when I've had to. I understand it isnt for everybody. I won't know if I can do it unless I give it a shot either. Another thing, my great uncle was a detective with the department I intend to apply to. He was responsible for exposing corrupt officers in the area. The full extent of that is unclear to me, but noone else has had that sort of an impact in my family since him. Hell I am the only one in my family who even graduated high school. Everyone else got GEDs. Lets just say I've had poor examples lol. So I'm choosing my examples and choosing to set an example for future generations. Granted, I'm not married, nor do I have any children. So if I get brained in the first week, well, my bloodline ends with me. But at least I didn't die of a heart attack. I do have a neice. My sister's kid. Maybe I'll use a portion of income to set her up with a college fund. She is only 4. Maybe she will become a doctor or something. Would be nice to see. Smart kid. Didn't intend to write a novel, just got me thinking.
They don't put stuff like this in the news do they. It's a real shame this country disrespects law enforcement
Wow thanks for the inspiration nd advice which reinforced my dream to be a great cop…more vids like this!👌
I’m glad you liked it! I’ll keep implementing vids like this. Stay tuned!
This was so cool to watch! I appreciate how the advice is always leaning towards “remember who you are and why you got into this”. It seems like many of the outcomes in the job depends on an individual’s attitude.
As someone who is seriously thinking about joining Law Enforcement, I was wondering if you have any insight as to how life is during the academy and during the probationary period/rookie year (year 1). I assume it’s stressful given you have to study and learn everyday especially as a new officer. However, something I will be prioritizing after leaving my current career is to ensure I have a work/life balance and time for my family/personal relationships. So my question is the following - do recruit officers during the academy and rookie officers during their 1st year have the ability to create a work/life balance?
Thank you for your insight! Your videos are amazing and very informative to those of us who want to join this career and make a difference.
I’m glad you found this video helpful!
There’s no perfect balance when it comes down to it. Work takes up much time HOWEVER it’s what you do for yourself and family when not working that matters. I made the mistake of signing up for extra duty even though we didn’t financially need it (to which off duty money should never be relied on for budget)
@@The10CodeMindseti see. Thank you so much for your answer and insight! And for sharing your personal experiences as a former LEO with all of us!
Thanks for the video Scott! I’m excited after the army to go out and apply to my local dependents, it isn’t till 2026 tho
That will be here before you know it. Make the most out of your time in the Army. 💪
Thanks
You bet!
Love this! Usually you’d expect everyone to say “no” because of the stigma around law enforcement nowadays but this motivates me to stay true to myself and continue to pursue a law enforcement career!
Outstanding! Oh there are plenty of cops who tell others not to get into it, yet for some reason they stay in it themselves.
I have taken crap for that, but it’s true.
@@The10CodeMindsetC’mon bro., this is not some Scoobie-Doo mystery.☺️ Everyone knows “they” stay in it for the extremely generous retirement and healthcare benefits that you no longer find in real world employment. 😉
@@kevmo1990 Scoobie-Doo mystery. HAHA! Yes, some will stay in for many years thinking they have no other choice because of the retirement, and treat it like a prison sentence. "X amount of years can't go by fast enough."
Just started the process now. Passed the written exam and have the fitness test in two weeks. Being a Police Officer is something I always wanted to do. I am 21 years old now and finishing my Bachelor’s degree now
That’s awesome dude. I’m currently in the police academy. Wish you good luck! Make sure you study hard!
Keep at it 👍💪
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I wanna say if you wanna do law enforcement as a career try doing a ride along to see what is like. I did that and I knew from the start I loved this job
Right there with you. I did a ride-along at 17 and was hooked. I encourage people who don’t know that much about law enforcement, or quite frankly don’t like LEO’s to have an open mind to a ride-along.
I’m almost 20, and I’m very glad I watched this video. I’ve had a desire to be a police officer my whole life. It’s nice to see the real side of it and remind myself why i want to be a police officer.
Outstanding!
I put in 25 years as a state game warden, and it nearly put me in an early grave. Not just because of bad guys with bad intentions. Every cop has to deal with that. It was the stress, compounded by 24/7 call with no sleep, irregular diet, sporadic exercise, no social life to speak of, abusive command staff, and a string of governors who hated game wardens. The lot of us were burned out beyond our time. At one point, I even quit using high beams and take-downs at night to avoid pissing someone off and the inevitable complaint that would soon follow. Yes, it can get THAT bad.
Thank you for commenting. I hope you are doing better now since LE is a thing of the past even though it’s not a job we can just walk away from and think the negatives are no longer effecting us.
Reference your work conditions, I hate to read about that. I live in a state where cops can do their jobs within the laws and policies. Nowadays I equate working in LE to real estate. What’s the big word in real estate…location location location
I like this. I've finished the hiring process for a Sheriff's Department in what's known as the worst county in my state because we have over 2 million people, all the most dangerous cities, and just constant intense activity and I can honestly say I have no regrets applying and going through the process with my county because I know that for me personally it's worth it regardless of whether people say it's worth it or not.
ONWARD!!! I wish you the best!
I been struggling to figure out if this is what I want I always wanted to do law enforcement or military I’m 31 wife and kids I want to become an officer I have CO experience. But I second guessed it because of my height and just scared a lil bit but yeah
I did 36 years. If I started today, I would have never made it. If I did, I would have had bad mental problems.
Yeah plus you'd have gotton caught lying and violating people's rights 😂 there's cameras now
Too many so called bad apples in law enforcement nowadays, makes one think law enforcement is a career for criminals who want to get away with crimes & broken people. It takes away from people who genuinely love and have a passion for the career.
All the more reason for the good cops, like the ones in this video, to continue to step up and be part of the solution….like Coach Clee said
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Can you please do a video on how you handle evil officers?
How did you handle officers who would abuse the public and then call for backup?
How did you handle being paired up with evil officers?
3:17 done. I'm going to the next county over and applying. I stopped cold turkey on weed and i am ready.
Taking action 💪
I did the same thing. Went to school for criminal justice in 2013 but dropped out real quick due to the outlook on officers. Just got laid off two weeks ago and it's gnawing at the back of my mind. 30 now. The hard part for me would be discussing it with my gf of 3 years with whom I have a 2 year old daughter..
Thank you for letting me be apart of this ❤
Heck yeah brother! All of you spoke from the heart.
I see videosand can’t believe how patient cops have to be. And it’s like mischief makers try to act up to generate a lawsuit. I couldn’t do it for 1 day.
I appreciate you commenting. It definitely takes discipline and patience, and the ability to not let ego get in the way…and a good point that I learned in Verbal Judo was that people who get argumentative or downright mean are not talking to you, they’re talking that way at the uniform.
Do u know how to weld welders make pretty good money once u get certified I worked with a few x police officers great guys
Outstanding!
Hold on... Did that guy say it took him 3 years to get hired!? What!?
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That was before staffing shortages. Probably take Mark 3 months now lol
It does take a while at times.
No matter what, law enforcement is the career for me
I wish you the best 👍💪
@@The10CodeMindsetthank you, sir. I watched your why become a police officer video again because of this one. I fully realize why I want to do it and why I have a passion for the career
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Fuc yes
If you have an inflated ego and your scared. Don't!
Servant's heart and willing to train your butt off for preparation and job performance are a must.
I became a cop in the 80s. You will begin your career working nights and weekends. This means you will be on a different schedule than your peers. This makes dating and marriage difficult.
Yes, thanks for commenting about that. Working nights definitely presents challenges.
Thankyou again for all your videos I know we talked last year, I finally graduate the Sheriff academy in 3 weeks 🫡🫡
That’s awesome! Congratulations and never stop learning on the job. And never forget, respect and empathy go a loooooong way
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I think every generation of officers who make it to retirement have the same sentiment: "I would never want to be a cop today with all the..."
When I started, the old-guard said policing was 'ruined' by the Miranda decision.
When cameras first came into our lives, by and large the LEO community did not want it, and now they demand it so they can be accurately represented in controversial actions.
Each generation that enters the job adapts to current law and societal demands...its what they know and they have nothing to measure against from past practices beyond what we (the elders of the profession) tell them, and even then it is barely relational.
Being a LEO is still, and will always be, an honorable profession of service in one of the most challenging environments of any career. Few can stand the test of time in this regard, and those that do earn their place amongst the beautiful heroes that allow us all to sleep in peace, freedom and safety.
Spot on, Rodger!!!
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It may be a bad time to be an officer today, but it’s necessary. I didn’t let that stop me 🫡
You hit the nail on the head. It’s necessary. People are going to be calling 911 for emergencies and we need good cops showing up. Thanks for mentioning that, and do take care of yourself so you can show up that much better for others.
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The biggest challenge is the camera watching you 😂
Body cams are a good thing. Except when one forgets to turn it off while using the restroom thus having to send an embarrassing email to the sergeant. Not that that ever happened to me 😄
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I wanted to become a police officer the only thing that stops me its that i can’t rotate since i have sleep issues, it is what it is.
Welcome to the sleep issues club. 🥱I get it. It’s better when I stay on top of taking magnesium and committing to an evening routine to settle the heck down.
Some departments have fixed shifts. Still worth looking into?
For me, I joined Law Enforcement based on my own choice 👮♂️
Definitely what it must come down to.
10 years in and it’s gotten substantially worse the last 5….wouldn’t recommend it to anyone
It's definitely not what it used to be. Me personally I'm glad there are people still answering the calling because 911 will be dialed and hopefully the right people respond. But I do hope those who get into it, have made a calculated decision.
It's the perfect job for the otherwise unemployable.
Simply put? I say no. Having been a LEO for the last 36 years and finally retiring this year, the job has changed for the worst. No other profession mandates that the employee wear a body camera every time they're having an interaction with someone and most of the time the body cameras don't capture everything well enough because of the positioning of the camera. They can help but many departments also look for body cam footage strictly to discipline officers for saying a bad word, even if it is not in front of the public. Can you imagine the uproar if doctors were required to wear body cameras every time they interacted with a patient, including in surgery? The doctors would lose their minds and refuse to do that. No other profession is scrutinized and second guessed like a LEO, especially with decisions that have to be made in less than a second. I would never start this job in todays world and I feel bad for anyone who takes up the mantle.
Death star is the thin blueline.
Thin blue line flag = occupation force
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Do not become a cop if you have an easily bruised ego, or are a sadistic tyrant. That is easily 80% of all police in America right now.
I’d never be able to look at myself in the mirror again if I became one of you.
Not in today's society.
4 Things You Really Need to Know if You Want to Be a LEO:
1) Learn that your highest duty is to honor and respect your fellow citizens - no matter who they are. Also, they’re not Civilians. They’re your fellow citizens! Your fellow citizens who’ve granted you a serious and grave responsibility and legal authority to deprive them of their freedom and even use deadly force if necessary. You didn’t get that authority from the Mayor, City Manager, Sheriff or CoP, it is entrusted to you by your fellow citizens and they genuinely and desperately want to trust and respect you. Please help them do that! This means keeping your ego and personal feelings in check at all times. PS-get regular mental health and spiritual counseling.
2) Learn the laws you’re sworn to enforce. The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It supersedes department policy, municipal codes, state law and the whims and caprices of fickle politicians who won’t hesitate to throw you under the bus. Also it will make your job much easier. Knowing what you can’t do is more important than trying to see what you can get away with. Also following the Constitution will keep your Qualified Immunity intact, keep you from getting charged by the Feds and keep you out of prison.
3) Abide by the laws you’re sworn to enforce. Don’t be a hypocrite. Don’t make exceptions and excuses for yourself and your fellow officers. Do not do things you know you’d cite and or arrest a fellow citizen who did the same thing. Don’t be a “do as I say” cop but rather be a “do as I do” cop. We are a nation of laws not men!
4) Most Important of All: Hold your fellow officers accountable to the law and for doing the right thing! If you can’t do that - YOU HAVE OFFICIALLY BECOME THE THING YOU DIDN’T WANT TO BE - A CORRUPT COP! The “good” cop who doesn’t stop the bad cop has herself become a bad cop. If you don’t have the intestinal fortitude integrity and courage to do that one thing, then please by all means, quit immediately and, go do something else.
Hmm, wonder why this got no “likes” 🤔. (Did u know it’s more dangerous to be an uber driver, trash collector n many others? ) Cops are unaccountable people that don’t know ANYTHING about the LAWS they enforce)
Oh, they also kill @ 30,000 dogs a yr.
Why are you so upset about something the vast majority of Officers could careless about? It is the Department of Justice that you should be upset with. They have deemed them as sworn personal not civilians and rightfully so in my opinion. They have a duty to act but you and me do not. That said they have less rights than we do. I certainly do not consider them regular citizens like us. Get over it and move on.
no
Definitely not for everyone
You have to be a GOOD LIAR
ABSOLUTELY NEVER!
Several hundred thousand dirty cops on RUclips you could be next.
No....get a job instead.
Check your ego at the door.
Only psychopaths may apply.
I am so sick and tired of hearing people say their job is dangerous blah blah blah blah, your job comes in about 13th As far as dangerous jobs. You also have qualified immunity, so you are never held accountable. you only need to work 20 years and you get a good pension. the rest of us have to pay for all the lawsuits law enforcement causes. If you had any skills at all you wouldn't be in law enforcement, you'd be in the private sector where you would be held accountable and would actually have to work.
You are WRONG! It’s 19th most dangerous.
You should be tired of being bamboozled. You do know everything on the internet isn't correct right? Also, a lot of those studies use bad data. A good example is the pizza delivery job being more dangerous than policing. That study failed to mention that over eighty percent of pizza delivery drivers were killed in auto accidents. Also, they spend more time on the road than than police officers.
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You seem certain about that. 😄
Thanks for commenting though. It’s not for everyone
Every officer I’ve met loves their job. “Front row seats to the best TV show in the world.”
Honestly, I want to be a police officer because I want to change the public perception of cops. I would also want to hold other cops accountable for misconduct or violations of constitutional rights because as we know, cops have a "us vs them" mentality. Even though society hates cops, we need cops to maintain law and order. Look what happend in cities that dramatically defunded the police. And it's about to get worse in california with the new misconduct law, which is predicting a 4% loss to the total amount of police officers per year due to serious misconduct. If 4%, or 3500 police officers are removed per year due serious misconduct, it's no wonder why people hate cops. Change needs to happen now, and i'm hoping to be that change. Is that a valid reason to become a police officer, or should I pursue another career?
Thanks for commenting and you make a good point that even though many in the public do not trust the police, we still need police. It’s a profession just like any other profession that can have a noble meaning behind it but it’s full of imperfect people. Best way to change public perception is one interaction at a time while out in public. I can’t tell you how many times someone told me they were shocked how nice and respectful I was, even if I was arresting them and in some cases, had to use force to get them under arrest. And when it comes to bad cops, yes, that whole “blue wall of silence” is 💩. We don’t want bad actors in the bunch. Have you been on a ride-along? I always recommend at least one ride-along so you can gain clarity on whether or not the job is for you.
I haven't yet, but I'll see if I can do a ride along. Thank you.
I been struggling to figure out if this is what I want I always wanted to do law enforcement or military I’m 31 wife and kids I want to become an officer I have CO experience. But I second guessed it because of my height and just scared a lil bit but yeah
I knew some officers who were smaller stature, but they trained and would wrap up a person like a pretzel when absolutely needed. Have you been on a ride along?