Or quick backup and good protective gear
Don't listen to the few Negative Nancys or the few cop haters we have Here on OSA(Yes we do)
Do what you want.
Do what you want.
Iām not sure thatās still trueādidnāt that incident end up with the Tulsa County Sheriff resigning? Seems like he wasnāt the only one who fell on his sword over that, either.
Between wannabe cops and the deaths at the County Jail, he should have literally fallen on his sword.
I didn't think we would have so much conflicting opinions about Police in Oklahoma. I appreciate everybody's input and information.
I read a book one time by a guy who had been a game warden out west.
He said when he first started out another LEO told him there's only two times when people will be glad to see you: when they are lost and when they're in a fight and they're getting their a-- beat.
Edit: spelling
I didnāt realize it was even a thing until one of my friends asked me if I wanted to ride with him. I ended up riding a lot and having to get out and help fight a few times (back then at times he was the only one in the county after 1am, luckily theyāve been able to change that). He asked me
If I ever thought about reserving. I went to an academy, 17 years and 10k hours on duty later and Iām still at it. I had to supply my own equipment (which I like because I get to chose my weapons), boots and things.
Every agency is different, some only ride along / work special events, some are paid (most are not), some do everything (investigations and all). Youāll see things in your community you didnāt have a clue about, things that will make you sick, anngry, and sad, you will get spit on and might get shot at. You may have to notify people of the passing of a loved one (and they may be your neighbors or friends). You will see, hear, and smell things youāll never forget. You may have to arrest your own family, coworker, or friends (Iāve had to a few). Remember theyāre no different or better than anyone else, including you, so treat them how youād like to be treated when you can. Most people arenāt bad, some just make poor choices from time to time.
On occasions you will get to help people who are broken down on the side of the road, lost, buy some food or fuel for a needy family, search for missing children and adults, work special events at schools, get abused or people in crisis help, provide medical aid, maybe pull someone out of a burning house or a car thatās washed into a creek. Your biggest fans will most likely be the officers youāre on the street with because theyāre understaffed and appreciate any and all help they can get. Not everyone can do it, but if you think youāre suited for it you should. Itāll benefit your community and hopefully youāll find the work as rewarding as I have. Itās not always āfunā or easy, but itās necessary, someone has to do it. The best advice I can give is that if you do it donāt be a jerk to people. As Iāve said, most are generally good people, just some make mistakes like we all have, and most will treat you as you treat them.
Probably more than you wanted to know, I got started and kept going, lol.
Hosers
I get phone calls asking for donations, all the time. If you give, you get a sticker say, "I support Police!!" Does this imply I could get out of a ticket, by having this sticker? I DO SUPPORT POLICE!! We would be in a heck of a mess without them!! They MUST have the authority to do the job without being KILLED! Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely!! We the people must do our part as well, and root out any nut case Cops, that slip though the screening system! Our way is not perfect, but try and name a better way to have a safe society!!
