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<blockquote data-quote="JuanGrande62221" data-source="post: 3989889" data-attributes="member: 42748"><p>I didn’t 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 they’ve been able to change that). He asked me</p><p>If I ever thought about reserving. I went to an academy, 17 years and 10k hours on duty later and I’m still at it. I had to supply my own equipment (which I like because I get to chose my weapons), boots and things. </p><p></p><p>Every agency is different, some only ride along / work special events, some are paid (most are not), some do everything (investigations and all). You’ll see things in your community you didn’t 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 you’ll never forget. You may have to arrest your own family, coworker, or friends (I’ve had to a few). Remember they’re no different or better than anyone else, including you, so treat them how you’d like to be treated when you can. Most people aren’t bad, some just make poor choices from time to time. </p><p></p><p>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 that’s washed into a creek. Your biggest fans will most likely be the officers you’re on the street with because they’re understaffed and appreciate any and all help they can get. Not everyone can do it, but if you think you’re suited for it you should. It’ll benefit your community and hopefully you’ll find the work as rewarding as I have. It’s not always “fun” or easy, but it’s necessary, someone has to do it. The best advice I can give is that if you do it don’t be a jerk to people. As I’ve said, most are generally good people, just some make mistakes like we all have, and most will treat you as you treat them. </p><p></p><p>Probably more than you wanted to know, I got started and kept going, lol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JuanGrande62221, post: 3989889, member: 42748"] I didn’t 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 they’ve 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 I’m 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). You’ll see things in your community you didn’t 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 you’ll never forget. You may have to arrest your own family, coworker, or friends (I’ve had to a few). Remember they’re no different or better than anyone else, including you, so treat them how you’d like to be treated when you can. Most people aren’t 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 that’s washed into a creek. Your biggest fans will most likely be the officers you’re on the street with because they’re understaffed and appreciate any and all help they can get. Not everyone can do it, but if you think you’re suited for it you should. It’ll benefit your community and hopefully you’ll find the work as rewarding as I have. It’s not always “fun” or easy, but it’s necessary, someone has to do it. The best advice I can give is that if you do it don’t be a jerk to people. As I’ve 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. [/QUOTE]
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