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AggiesAreWe Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Posted May 13, 2015 Murder #8 in Beaumont this year. Really?? Never would have known. :rolleyes: Quote
BMTSoulja1 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 I'm surprised at this many murders this early in the year... Even in Beaumont... I just hope that most people can get in peace with themselves and others.... Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote
bullets13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 What's funny is when I tell people I just tested for PAPD, they can't believe I'd rather work there because it's "so much more dangerous out there in Port Arthur!"I try to tell them they're wrong, but they still don't believe me. Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 What's funny is when I tell people I just tested for PAPD, they can't believe I'd rather work there because it's "so much more dangerous out there in Port Arthur!" I try to tell them they're wrong, but they still don't believe me. Lol I was just discussing with Soulja about PA. Quote
thetragichippy Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 What's funny is when I tell people I just tested for PAPD, they can't believe I'd rather work there because it's "so much more dangerous out there in Port Arthur!" I try to tell them they're wrong, but they still don't believe me. TVC talked you into becoming a cop? lol......Congrats....you will make a good one! LumRaiderFan and Mr. Buddy Garrity 2 Quote
bullets13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 TVC talked you into becoming a cop? lol......Congrats....you will make a good one!I'm just a short way into a long process, but I've got it started at least. Quote
tvc184 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 TVC talked you into becoming a cop? lol......Congrats....you will make a good one! Not talked into but it isn't that hard to get people looking. When they actually ride in a patrol unit and see what really happens, it changes a lot of opinions. I know that you have some experience as a first responder seeing officers up close and know that most of the horror stories are not very accurate. I think a majority of officer either have family in it or a friend or went on a few rides. For many people once they see it up close, they are way more interested. Then others like you, go on to be a banker. :D thetragichippy, PAMFAM10, Mr. Buddy Garrity and 1 other 4 Quote
thetragichippy Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 Not talked into but it isn't that hard to get people looking. When they actually ride in a patrol unit and see what really happens, it changes a lot of opinions. I know that you have some experience as a first responder seeing officers up close and know that most of the horror stories are not very accurate. I think a majority of officer either have family in it or a friend or went on a few rides. For many people once they see it up close, they are way more interested. Then others like you, go on to be a banker. :D It is a rewarding job as was the ambulance service. I had the good fortune of working with some great officers. When you get to know them, they are normal people with normal lives outside the job.... Now, there are a few that will open their trunk(on their personal vehicle) and pull out automatic weapons at a State park.......but other than those :P Quote
LumRaiderFan Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 I'm just a short way into a long process, but I've got it started at least. Never met you, Bullets...have had plenty of back and forth with you on here, but I would guess you will make a good policeman also. The fact that you are a teacher says a lot about your service towards others. thetragichippy and bullets13 2 Quote
bullets13 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 Never met you, Bullets...have had plenty of back and forth with you on here, but I would guess you will make a good policeman also. The fact that you are a teacher says a lot about your service towards others. Thank you, sir! I definitely feel like many of the skills I use in my classroom to control crazy hoards of kids will be applicable in law enforcement :) LumRaiderFan 1 Quote
mat Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 That is one broad leap; kindergarten teacher to street cop. I think there's a movie along those lines, Kindergarten Cop? :P I worked with a really nice young man for a period, he left and ended up becoming a cop. His demeanor totally changed, still a great guy but he did change. Quote
bullets13 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 That is one broad leap; kindergarten teacher to street cop. I think there's a movie along those lines, Kindergarten Cop? :P I worked with a really nice young man for a period, he left and ended up becoming a cop. His demeanor totally changed, still a great guy but he did change.I think it's necessary to change some to properly do that job. my hope is that I can keep some of my empathy I've developed as a teacher when I make the change. Quote
tvc184 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 That is one broad leap; kindergarten teacher to street cop. I think there's a movie along those lines, Kindergarten Cop? :P I worked with a really nice young man for a period, he left and ended up becoming a cop. His demeanor totally changed, still a great guy but he did change. Almost everyone changes in the job. Sometimes for the good and sometimes maybe not. When you see what is out there on a daily basis and have to do what the job requires, it gives you a different perspective. It definitely makes a change in a person. thetragichippy 1 Quote
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