23 hours ago, McGillicuddyAP said:

 

Yes.  Most police officers have smoked weed at some point in their life.  When it comes to getting hired you just need to be honest about and make sure that enough time has elapsed between your last use and application time.  For instance, I last smoked marijuana in the summer of 2006 and went into the police academy 10 years later. 

Wow. I was half joking, and I'm surprised by your answer. Didn't think people in emergency services were people that used to smoke weed. But then again I smoke occasionally now and I'm going to EMT school this summer, so checks out.

 

Can't wait until its legal nationwide and everyone can enjoy regardless of profession. But until then, whiskey will be my companion...

On 4/10/2019 at 10:55 PM, Raspy07 said:

 Also, when attending the police academy in the state of Florida is it okay to join as long as you’ll be 19 by graduation? Or do you actually have to be 19 to even apply? I did look a little into it but wasn’t really sure, and I’m talking about the Volusia County / Daytona beach area. Thank you!

I know FHP was recruiting 19 y/o. I went to try and get a ride along with the Port Orange police and they denied me because im 20 and not 21 -__________- "not of age of hiring so liability is high"

On 5/9/2019 at 5:23 PM, Riley24 said:

Wow. I was half joking, and I'm surprised by your answer. Didn't think people in emergency services were people that used to smoke weed. But then again I smoke occasionally now and I'm going to EMT school this summer, so checks out.

 

Can't wait until its legal nationwide and everyone can enjoy regardless of profession. But until then, whiskey will be my companion...

With all due respect..... if you can't wait until cannabis is legal you should seek other work.  It is against federal law and has a multitude of other societal problems that directly correlate to it.  States with legalization have seen a massive increase in DUI accidents/deaths and child overdoses.  Most cops will tell you that marijuana should not only remain illegal but should incur much harsher penalties than they do right now. 

On 5/19/2019 at 7:08 AM, 1jzBrandon said:

I know FHP was recruiting 19 y/o. I went to try and get a ride along with the Port Orange police and they denied me because im 20 and not 21 -__________- "not of age of hiring so liability is high"

I know that you young guys are eager to get into the profession but believe me when I say that if you get military/college under your belt first you will do much better when you get hired.

1 hour ago, McGillicuddyAP said:

With all due respect..... if you can't wait until cannabis is legal you should seek other work.  It is against federal law and has a multitude of other societal problems that directly correlate to it.  States with legalization have seen a massive increase in DUI accidents/deaths and child overdoses.  Most cops will tell you that marijuana should not only remain illegal but should incur much harsher penalties than they do right now. 

First of all, it's legal in my state. I can't really take your critique seriously, because you just told me you also have used Cannabis. I doubt it was legal when you or any of your coworkers used it. I won't be seeking other work. Obviously I will pass all of my drug tests and comply with employer policies.

And with all due respect, you're wrong about just about everything you said. I hope you do some more research into the subject, there's a lot of really surprising information out there.

 

Genuinely wishing you a good day.  If you'd like to chat more feel free to PM.

Edited May 20, 20196 yr by Riley24

1 hour ago, Riley24 said:

First of all, it's legal in my state. I can't really take your critique seriously, because you just told me you also have used Cannabis. I doubt it was legal when you or any of your coworkers used it. I won't be seeking other work. Obviously I will pass all of my drug tests and comply with employer policies.

And with all due respect, you're wrong about just about everything you said. I hope you do some more research into the subject, there's a lot of really surprising information out there.

 

Genuinely wishing you a good day.  If you'd like to chat more feel free to PM.

 Good luck trying to get on the job with an attitude and thinking like that. It pretty much goes against everything you will be taught and trained to enforce. I myself never understood the draw of any drug, but to each their own.

2 hours ago, CUDA said:

 Good luck trying to get on the job with an attitude and thinking like that. It pretty much goes against everything you will be taught and trained to enforce. I myself never understood the draw of any drug, but to each their own.

Keep your judgement to yourself. My career has been and will continue to be just fine without it.

5 hours ago, Riley24 said:

First of all, it's legal in my state. I can't really take your critique seriously, because you just told me you also have used Cannabis. I doubt it was legal when you or any of your coworkers used it. I won't be seeking other work. Obviously I will pass all of my drug tests and comply with employer policies.

And with all due respect, you're wrong about just about everything you said. I hope you do some more research into the subject, there's a lot of really surprising information out there.

 

Genuinely wishing you a good day.  If you'd like to chat more feel free to PM.

For reference: you came here and asked me (the cop) a question.  I gave you an honest answer.  Here is a good way to not last a single day in law enforcement: ask a question, dislike the truthful answer, then tell everyone else why you are right instead.  I used cannabis for the last time over ten years before I dropped my first police application.  In your comment you stated " Can't wait until its legal nationwide and everyone can enjoy regardless of profession. But until then, whiskey will be my companion".  I can tell you right now that it does not matter where you live or if it is legal.  It is still against FEDERAL law, no matter where you live.  When you get sworn in as a police officer you are swearing to uphold state AND federal laws.  In addition, states with cannabis legalization have exemptions put in place specifically to not extend that privilege toward law enforcement for the reason I stated above.  If you want to be a cop then you should know you are seeking to enter probably the most conservative leaning profession in the United States.  The research is coming out of states where it has been legalized and there have been massive negative consequences because of it.  Since you are clearly an expert on the subject matter please advise me exactly what I stated that was non-factual. 

1 hour ago, McGillicuddyAP said:

For reference: you came here and asked me (the cop) a question.  I gave you an honest answer.  Here is a good way to not last a single day in law enforcement: ask a question, dislike the truthful answer, then tell everyone else why you are right instead.  I used cannabis for the last time over ten years before I dropped my first police application.  In your comment you stated " Can't wait until its legal nationwide and everyone can enjoy regardless of profession. But until then, whiskey will be my companion".  I can tell you right now that it does not matter where you live or if it is legal.  It is still against FEDERAL law, no matter where you live.  When you get sworn in as a police officer you are swearing to uphold state AND federal laws.  In addition, states with cannabis legalization have exemptions put in place specifically to not extend that privilege toward law enforcement for the reason I stated above.  If you want to be a cop then you should know you are seeking to enter probably the most conservative leaning profession in the United States.  The research is coming out of states where it has been legalized and there have been massive negative consequences because of it.  Since you are clearly an expert on the subject matter please advise me exactly what I stated that was non-factual. 

Dude, relax.

 

All I did was ask you if you ever have. You said yes, and I shared a little bit of my opinion on the subject. Now you're berating me for the life choices we share. I and the majority of law enforcement officers support legalization, so I wasn't trying to offend your sensibilities somehow. I even thanked you for your honesty. I never asked for your advice on my future. You should keep that to yourself.

Edited May 20, 20196 yr by Riley24

Thank you for giving us this perfect opportunity!

I want to ask is there any chance of a non-us citizen becoming a police officer?

On 5/29/2019 at 1:29 PM, AskCharill said:

Thank you for giving us this perfect opportunity!

I want to ask is there any chance of a non-us citizen becoming a police officer?

Yes, in your country😂😂😂

On 5/29/2019 at 7:29 AM, AskCharill said:

Thank you for giving us this perfect opportunity!

I want to ask is there any chance of a non-us citizen becoming a police officer?

 

I can only speak for my state, being Florida, but I'm sure other states are similar.  Here you need citizenship before you can become a police officer, as you will be taking an oath to support and defend our Constitution and there should be no foreign conflicts of interest in terms of allegiance.