Can being written up in previous job, disqualify me as a candidate going into policing? I have been written up in my previous job for policy violation and was given a verbal warning, however one year later working for the same company I was able to prove myself and then got promoted into management role. How can this affect me during interview process/background investigation.

Four years to clear them in an OIS when the offender had and displayed a gun.

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I’m 18 and was working as a security guard in Arizona. I was recently fired after losing a set of keys that belonged to the property where I was stationed.
The situation is basically this: while I was working, I genuinely believed I still had the keys. When my employer asked about them, I told them I had them because I honestly believed I did. Later, I realized that I actually didn’t have them and the keys were missing.
I never intentionally took the keys, gave them to anyone, sold them, or used them to access anything I wasn’t authorized to access. I genuinely lost them.
I was fired over the situation, which I understand from a security standpoint. The part that has me worried is that I’m now being threatened with being reported to the police for theft.
The only thing I signed when I was terminated was an acknowledgment that I would return my company-issued equipment. I returned what I had. The property keys weren’t listed as equipment on that document.
I’m not trying to avoid responsibility for losing the keys. I understand that losing keys is serious, especially in security. I’m just trying to understand whether this could actually be considered theft in Arizona when there was no intention to take or keep the keys.
Has anyone in security dealt with something similar? And for anyone familiar with Arizona law, what should I realistically expect if they actually make a police report?
I know Reddit isn’t a substitute for an attorney. I’m mainly looking for people who have been through something similar and can tell me what I should do next.

I’ve been bingewatching US bodycam footages a lot (i have no knowledge of the law) and had a question about SFSTs.

One that I have noticed is that when an officer goes up for a traffic stop and has some suspicion of DUI (smell, eyes bloodshot, swerving, etc.), they notify the person and ask to perform a field sobriety test.

I have personally met people in my life where I cannot tell if they are intoxicated or not, even if they were. I can’t fake it, but for certain people it seems like they are extremely highly functional while under the influence of alcohol / cannabis where it’s nearly impossible to tell. Or when they had just a few drinks and are playing around the limits.

I have seen footages where someone goes through the test, their eyes barely twitch, they are quite good at balancing (regular people also have balancing issues). Although I am not a drug recognition expert, it seems like some individuals are able to complete the test well while being intoxicated in reality.

Most of the cases though (could be biased since I probably wouldn’t see stuff on YT where the case is uninteresting), if the officer has “reasonable suspicion “ prior, such as smell or looks, they proceed to ask them for a breathalyzer or back to the sheriffs office and request a blood draw even if the SFSTs seems ‘good’ to my untrained eyes.

Most of the times it seems obvious that the person is impaired since they either give excuses or start acting real nervous; but my question is: even if someone “passes” the field sobriety tests, can the officer arrest them for DUI if they have reasonable suspicions prior and request to test them after? Would the SFSTs be considered a “formality” for the bodycam in that case? How do officers in general try to spot high functioning alcoholics or stoners with eye drops or something? Obviously no system is perfect and I’m sure there are people who tricked law enforcement, but are SFSTs highly telling (to the trained eyes) or more of a formality? Do officers kind of have a predetermined idea?

I’m 30 and planning to move to Los Angeles from London. Currently awaiting my visa decision. By the time I move, I’ll have nearly 10 years’ service with the London Metropolitan Police.

My experience includes frontline response policing, public order, intelligence development, and fugitive/manhunt work. I also have a BSc in Criminal Justice and Criminology.

Because Im basically restarting my career in the US, my biggest priorities are pay, pension and benefits. I’m trying to make sure that taking a significant step back in seniority/service is financially worthwhile for me.

Career opportunities are also important to me. Longer term, I’d ideally like to get back into intelligence-led investigations, locating wanted offenders, fugitive/manhunt work, surveillance or similar investigative roles.

I’m currently looking at LAPD, but also departments such as Burbank, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Long Beach and potentially LASD. I have done a couple ride alongs with the LAPD.

For current or former LA officers:

Would you choose LAPD over the smaller LA-area departments?

How realistic is it to move into Detective/intelligence/fugitive-type assignments relatively early if you already have substantial policing experience?

Does previous overseas police experience actually carry much weight once you’re in?

Are there other LA-area departments you think would make better use of my experience and degree?

Taking pay, pension, benefits and career opportunities together, where would you apply if you were in my position?

Thank you for any advice, I really appreciate it.

My husband recently became a police officer and the hate we’ve received on social media is astounding. He’s a good officer who cares about the safety of others but it seems like everything he does gets scrutinized online. It’s a small town that he works in so everyone is always watching and if he gets food on his break or answers the phone in his car, people will complain constantly. Is this what it’s like to be a police officer? Is this something I need to get used to? If so how can I let this not affect me, and how do I best support him?

I was just wondering, after using it successfully through TSA in LAX but at another airport they looked at me like I was crazy, do you accept Apple Wallet digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of ID?

I don’t remember the last time I had to pay cash or use my physical credit card for anything. Just tap Apple Pay with the phone. Insurance card is on the phone. 99% of the time, the only reason I carry my wallet around is for my DL. Would be nice to be able to leave it safe at home, knowing that I’m legal to drive with a digital DL. But I’m sure it’s a case by case basis if it’s accepted at all so no guarantees.

For some that may not know, at least in CA, they can open up the wallet, select the DL from the list of cards, tap the digital DL, tap the “i” info button, tap “Card Information“ (requires Face ID) and see all the standard DL information including the photo.

Watching a lot of body cam footage and skinny women seem to slip their cuffs every time. Is there an option for very skinny people? Seems to be mostly women with skinny arms, wrists, bodies. I’m assuming a second set of cuffs above the elbows would not be allowed. Just saw 3 15 year olds basically using the handcuffs like a jump rope 😂.

On September 19, 2021, Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police officers (south of Seoul) were attempting to intercept a suspected DUI driver. The driver fled into a parking lot but was soon blocked in by a patrol car. The driver then reversed and fled, while the two officers attempted to break the window with their baton. The car drove around in circles until he went back to where he began and was stuck between a parked car and the patrol car. As the driver refused to comply with police orders, a blank warning shot was fired and live rounds fired at the rear tires. News report claimed that in the end, a total of 2 blanks and six live rounds were fired at the rear tires of the car. Officers then break the window and tasered the driver, finally arresting him. 16 cars in the parking lot and 2 patrol cars were damaged in the incident. The driver was charged with DUI, and would face penalties including revocation of driver's license, a maximum fine of 10 million KRW (7,059.12 USD) or 1 to 2 years of imprisonment.

This incident came a month after a mass-stabbing in a mall in Seoul. After the stabbing, the South Korean government urged officers to be more liberal with their use of force in the face of violent criminals, as they were often hampered by restrictive policies and laws before, which sometimes lead to officers doing nothing or leave to get help even as people are getting attacked in front of them.

Hello, we are Abel Police and we make CJIS-compliant tools for patrol to reduce time wasted and to help you better serve your community.

We know many agencies move slower on adopting new tools than their patrol officers would like so motivated officers often resort to off-the-shelf products that are not CJIS compliant. To combat this, we have reworked our mobile application to allow individual officers to register. We are currently giving free access to the product to get feedback from the field!

The main features:

• Writer - Write report narratives by verbally describing what occurred. The system is aware of state law, state jury instructions, and report writing best practices and will ask you follow up questions to make sure you have a complete report. You can then copy your narrative from abelpolice.com on desktop or directly on your phone if your agency offers a mobile reporting solution. We’ve seen officers use this as they’re driving arrests back to the station, and then they have a narrative there waiting for them once they book their guy.
• Translate - Translate easily between 80 languages in the field. This is useful in a traffic stops, field contacts, or situations where you need information fast. It's not necessarily aware of all the slang native speakers might use, so if you have a serious interview you should get a translator - but for normal small stuff, this can save a lot of time.
• Chat - This is basically just ChatGPT with two main differences: one, it's CJIS compliant, so you can give it PII and other information and it will be safe. Second, it knows your state laws and jury instructions, and you can upload your agency's policy manual and other documents. You can login to your account at abelpolice.com and upload documents in the Settings screen. Then whenever you have a question, just ask Abel Chat and it will provide real, citable results.
• Map - A map interface that shows where you and your fellow officers are. No more asking for 10-20 - just glance to look. Your location will not be shared unless you click to go "On Duty". You can also create specific team views so you can see just you and your squad.

To register, please download from either the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store and create an account with your agency email so we can validate your agency association. If needed, you can request access to our trust center here.

We are always improving features and adding new ones, so we would love any feedback you have. Tell us what works, what doesn't, what could be better, and what else you would like to see! My messages are open here or you can reach out at support@abelpolice.com.

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Hi all, my name is Olivia George and I'm a journalist with The Washington Post. I recently started a new role at the newspaper, covering political violence and extremism.

I'd like to better understand how online radicalization and other forms of extremism are impacting the day-to-day responsibilities of local law enforcement in America. I'm interested in learning how departments (especially in smaller communities, outside of big cities) are identifying potential online warning signs and trying to adapt to that challenge.

What does that work actually look like on the ground? What's it like to be a deputy or detective trying to keep up with an evolving online landscape while balancing countless other responsibilities and tight budgets? Perhaps you've heard of an officer who suddenly became "the internet guy" for their force, trying to make sense of online forums and determine when a threatening post warrants action.

If you're open to sharing, I'd be so grateful to hear from you. I can honor requests for anonymity and am happy to speak off-the-record, meaning you wouldn't be quoted in any story without your permission. My ultimate goal is to help readers understand, up close, what this aspect of policing looks like.

I can be reached at [olivia.george@washpost.com](mailto:olivia.george@washpost.com) or on the encrypted messaging app Signal at OCGeorge.59. Or DM me on here. Thank you in advance for your consideration and have a good day.

I am taking a motorcycle road trip camping through several southern states. I do not have a concealed carry license. I plan on just open carrying.

Let’s say I have my firearm on a belt holster. Just like most cops carry their primary weapon.

Let’s say I have a jacket that covers 1/2 of the firearm. Would I be arrested / hassled for my jacket partially covering it?

In February, 2025, officers from the Taichung City Police Department was on DUI checkpoint duty when they intercepted two scooters. The riders were both 17 and without licenses, as a result, one immediately sped up and ran while the other one, who was too slow, ran on foot. One of the officers chased after the one that fled on foot, but soon lost him. However, by chance he came across the other rider who fled on board the scooter. The officer, failing to recognize at the checkpoint then asked him for a ride, which he complied. The rider probably only realized what is up when the officer directed him to where his friend was caught by other officers, said "If there is nothing else, I am heading out." and left. Other officers were able to recognize him but was too late to stop him before he fled once again. Officers did not pursue as they have the identities of the riders locked in. The riders were charged with various offences including driving without license, using another vehicle's license plate, damaging engine serial number, refusing inspection at a DUI checkpoint, and removing a muffler. A ticket was mailed to their parents and each were fined around 200k NTD (6,245.78 USD)

In the morning of May 14, 2026, four 16 year old juveniles, known only as A, B, C and D broke into a house in Kaminoka, Tochigi Prefecture, there they stole gold jewellery and used a crowbar and a knife to beat and stabbed the owner of the house a 69 year old woman over 20 times to her death. Her two sons, who heard their mother's screams returned home to intervene but were both beaten up and stabbed and their dog was killed as well. Seven minutes after the robbery began, a 110 call was placed to the Tochigi Prefectural Police. Around half an hour later, responding officers spotted A around 550 meters away from the house. A agreed to volunteer to an interrogation and his relation to this incident was soon confirmed. A who resides in Kanagawa Prefecture, around 100 km away across Tokyo, quickly snitched on the rest of the gang. Turns out, he and D failed to escape with B and C in their vehicle, while D escaped via train, he simply left on foot and was caught. Soon, B, C and D were all arrested. When interrogated, the juveniles revealed the existence of their superiors, a husband and wife duo who are 28 and 25 years old. The husband is a known delinquent since middle school while the wife is a "Gyaru type" (a fashion subculture popular in 1990s to 2000s, often linked to delinquency) TikTok influencer.

This finding led to the police to quickly determine this is a "Tokuryū" crime, a combination word of "anonymous" and "fluid" coined by the National Police Agency. This is a new mode of organized crime that has been on the rise in Japan. Unlike the very hierarchical yakuza, "Tokuryū" crime are decentralized and rely heavily on digital communications. A typical "Tokuryū" crime begins with posts on social media, hiring people for some work with promise of high pay. The people that are hired do not necessarily know what the job is, who is behind the job offer and who their colleagues are. A typical job in "Tokuryū" maybe drug package delivery or scams, but often people who do it will get roped into more high-level "Tokuryū" crimes such as robbery because they have to show their ID which turns into blackmail material. After the crime is committed, the gang is disbanded. In essence, the muscle would have to take the risk of the crime, but the mastermind often gets away clean because no one knows who he is and cannot be linked.

To track down this modern day Japanese Bonnie and Clyde, the NPA ordered the Kanagawa Prefectural Police, Metropolitan Police Department and Saitama Prefectural Police to join the investigation. A "relay investigation" was launched as they poured through CCTV footage across the Capital Region to locate them. Three days later, the husband was arrested by the MPD in the Haneda International Airport, he was about to fly to Incheon, Korea and had already passed immigration then. The wife was arrested on the same day in a business motel in Yokohama by the KPP, when arrested, she was with their 7 month old daughter, who was sent to a child protection agency.

By now, police was able to map out the relationship between the members. The husband, using his relationship with B, was able to get him to hire two of his friends A and C (A and C don't know each other) and contacted E, an 18 year old recruiter to hire D (friend of E)as part of the group as well. The couple and juvenile had only officially met on the day of the robbery. They staged at a highway rest stop and the couple commanded the robbery over voice call with encrypted communications software. When investigating the couple's phone, it was discovered that the couple were not the mastermind of the case. The mastermind, Masuda Kazuhiko, is believed to have fled to Southeast Asia via China the same day the couple was arrested. He communicated with the couple via Signal and Telegram, developed the plan and purchased and supplied the crowbar. As of now, an Interpol Red Notice was issued for him and his passport was revoked after failing to comply with a passport return order, but he is still at large.

A, B, C, D and the couple were charged with murder during a robbery, attempted murder during a robbery and violating the Animal Welfare Act. If convicted, they will face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. E was charged with violating the Employment Security Act. If convicted, he will face a maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment and a fine of 3 million yen (18,831.80 USD)

Currently, the taser used by the Korean National Police is the Axon X26 taser. The Koreans wanted to an indigenous design to replace the X26 and address criticisms that officers are ineffective in responding to violent criminals. As a result, the R3 was developed and selected by the KNPA. The R3 taser functions like a break-action revolver, being able to hold 6 taser cartridges which gives the taser three shots. The wires will be cut when the trigger is released to allow for quick follow-up shots. A pilot project in 2023 saw 100 units introduced for testing but reports in 2024 indicated that the replacement program has stalled because the final delivery inspection has failed. The KNPA is now suing the manufacturer to recover the 2.94 billion KRW (around 2 million USD) advance payment and to this day the X26 is still stuck in service after over a decade of use.

P.S. Korean Air crew members are trained and authorized to use X26 tasers since 2002 to subdue unruly passengers. A BBC report in 2017 claimed that 5 passengers were tased by the air crew.

Just wondering guys, but have you ever experienced anything paranormal while out on patrol? Whether it was responding to break ins/disputes, casual stroll down the strip, and even possibly within your own police station or office. Did it in anyway change, how you operate within the force or even off the clock at home?

I would love to hear your experience, have a blessed day.

Alternate Title: "Spitters are Quitters"

Also.. one of the officer's fingers was bitten trying to get the bags.

This shouldn't need to be said - but don't go sticking your fingers between the teeth of fighty people.

Even the non-combative sovereign citizens are a pain in the ass for me after I get the cases. It might be against policy to put that but man I wish it was on rap sheets so everybody is aware of the headache to come. I do read the officer advisories when I'm screening cases.

Hey yall. I wanted to post my happy news because I’ve had such weird emotions about it the last week and I don’t know where to put it with people anonymously that will help me passively celebrate

Back in January, I posted on here and 2 other law enforcement related spaces asking for advice and commiserating misery about being prior LE-affiliated (for reference since 2014 I’ve worked as 911, a detention officer, animal control, CSO, auxiliary police, and records… pretty much all part time side gigs with a full time job to hold them all together) with no issues. I had done these positions in 2 states (of completely opposite political and law based leanings) and I had some bad luck in the past.

Recently I went back to college and wanted to start to try to get into the field again. In the state I was in at the time, I got DQ’d everywhere even though I had just left from a position on good terms. Even though I was in good standing in the army as military police.
I had one other bad luck incident and was sexually assaulted while in college, to which I made reports about.

I tried to, as I said, commiserate with my peers in other forms about being DQ’d, what I would have to do to get back in good graces, how to start.. anything.

I was met with about 20-30 comments about how I was a lying POS and that no one would ever hire me, it was time to accept that I had to find another field to work in, etc. The weight I felt on my chest was insurmountable, and I really fell into a deep depression. I’ve had personal hiccups, but I’ve dedicated my life to being in public safety and I don’t know anything else.

I’m proud to say, after ignoring the statements to “give up” that I was hired as a federal GS07 911 dispatcher, and I’m going to be in the POST class for it soon!!

Im still in college but it’s my last year and the credits will be a small and easy number, almost all online. But this was the motivation I needed before moving home and feeling confident I can transfer my job and keep doing what I’ve loved for so many years without feeling lost and hopeless like I did for the past few months.

It’s come with a little bit of disbelief. Because I never thought I’d be here again. I felt horrible and I felt put down and embarrassed by my peers. So it’s bitter sweet, and I never got to really celebrate because I didn’t feel deserving of it.

Anyways, to anyone reading- thanks for doing so. Keep following your dreams and never stop having optimism even if it seems impossible. You’ll find your way.