how many cops maybe detectives on ls1.com

**zero_proto** · 08-11-2009, 10:45 AM

Once the 14th hits i would have been in the navy for 7 years.

But i think my time to move on has come, i still have 2 years to go but i am looking at my future for now. Since i can remember i have always wanted to be a detective, of course to do so i need to be a cop. Having prior military experience will help me get a slight edge.

I was just wondering how much you like your job being a cop and if someone is a detective would you have any advice. I really want to start preparing now even though i am far out.

***doberman 152*** · 08-11-2009, 01:35 PM

I always wanted to work the k-9 field.

**zero_proto** · 08-11-2009, 01:42 PM

i would eventually want to be a cop, but the special operations division's have the cops that ride bicycles, i ride a bicycle pretty much everyday. I want in on that too.

***doberman 152*** · 08-11-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by zero_proto

i would eventually want to be a cop, but the special operations division's have the cops that ride bicycles, i ride a bicycle pretty much everyday. I want in on that too.

Set your goals now bro and you will achieve it, 25 yrs old is a perfect time to make that jump towards a career.

**Crimson Sin** · 08-11-2009, 02:43 PM

I have alot of respect for MOST LEO's..
Hard, thankless job.. Good Luck man.

**JB454** · 08-11-2009, 02:52 PM

yep

**Crimson Sin** · 08-11-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by JB454

yep

Hey now.. I ain't stupid.. Over-opinionated and obnoxious ? certainly.. Stupid Uh uh

**JB454** · 08-11-2009, 02:58 PM

tatortots and beer - oops i'm

**Crimson Sin** · 08-11-2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by JB454

tatortots and beer - oops i'm

Yeah !! Your off topic, this is a thread about police/ law enforcement...

Donuts and coffee dammit.

Watch. Now I'll get a ticket on the way home..

**MJ42N8SON** · 08-11-2009, 04:43 PM

I have been a Deputy Sheriff for 11 years. I work patrol shift on midnights with a K9, and am on the SWAT team as well. Been in the military for 16 years, 4 active and 12 reserve. I enjoy the LEO side a little better because you are "in the field" everyday applying the training. Military is complete opposite...Tran, train, train and rarely apply what you did. I know this to be true cause i have been deployed 3 times as well. But unfortunatley it get to be like any job...a job. Some days are good, some does aren't. Some I just don't want to be there. If you get out of the Navy stay in the reserves. It will help supplement your retirement. Being a detecive??? I personally will never do that. A suit and tie, looking over small details, and talking to people (petending you like them) is not me. I like the ever changing pace of my job with the dog, chasing bad guys.

**JB454** · 08-11-2009, 05:25 PM

Thanks for your work. People appreciate that when shit has happened. Hard, thankless job.. as said above, and put in the way of danger.

**zero_proto** · 08-11-2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by MJ42N8SON

I have been a Deputy Sheriff for 11 years. I work patrol shift on midnights with a K9, and am on the SWAT team as well. Been in the military for 16 years, 4 active and 12 reserve. I enjoy the LEO side a little better because you are "in the field" everyday applying the training. Military is complete opposite...Tran, train, train and rarely apply what you did. I know this to be true cause i have been deployed 3 times as well. But unfortunatley it get to be like any job...a job. Some days are good, some does aren't. Some I just don't want to be there. If you get out of the Navy stay in the reserves. It will help supplement your retirement. Being a detecive??? I personally will never do that. A suit and tie, looking over small details, and talking to people (petending you like them) is not me. I like the ever changing pace of my job with the dog, chasing bad guys.

Yes i plan on staying in the reserves. Thanks for the input. I figure every job has its ups and downs, but i want to be able to go home everyday and not be on the otherside of the world, been there done that....time for a change i guess.

**ARM5280** · 08-11-2009, 07:41 PM

why don't you go in the private detective direction. My neighbor does that and has for four years seems to have a hell a lot of toys(beach house,boat,bikes,etc.) I'm not saying I'm just saying...looks a lot better than the dinky house most cops I know live in.

**JwMonE99** · 08-11-2009, 07:48 PM

I am in school for Criminal Justice: CSI
I will let you know in a few years.

**383monte** · 08-12-2009, 05:39 AM

i just joined the texas dps.

**zero_proto** · 08-12-2009, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by ARM5280

why don't you go in the private detective direction. My neighbor does that and has for four years seems to have a hell a lot of toys(beach house,boat,bikes,etc.) I'm not saying I'm just saying...looks a lot better than the dinky house most cops I know live in.

most of the guys that do that don't start off on their own. They usually were an officer at one point. I know a couple of people that do that out here. One guy is a P.I., multi-millionaire. He reconstructs accidents and more. But he is a retired CHP officer.