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I’m totally attracted to men in uniform…firefighters, police officers, marines, etc….Don’t know what it is about them…sigh…So where can i find myself a man in uniform for a boyfriend? Where (around LA County) do they hang out at? What websites or forums do they go on?COme on..help me out.

What are the pros and cons of each career path as well and what kind of person is best suited for each job. Thanks!
Sorry for the typo- i meant police officer

I want to find a career that is rewarding and enjoyable and was thinking about police officer or a firefighter? Anybody in these careers or know anything about them please explain what u like or dislike about your job? Also Im not that worried about money because I know Ill never be rich in these careers but on average what is the starting salary?

Police officers face many dangers in their jobs. Police officers are constantly being faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. They never truly know the outcome of any situation they enter into. This can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police include death, increased risk of infectious diseases, and serious and minor trauma, both physical and emotional. These dangers are encountered in many different situations i.e. apprehension/arrest and investigation of criminals, conducting vehicle stops, investigating people and crimes, protecting the public from dangerous situations or individuals, investigating traffic accidents and witnessing the carnage that often results from those accidents, responding to suicides and directing traffic.

Individuals are drawn to police work for many reasons. Among these often include a desire to protect the public and social order from criminals and danger; a desire to hold a position of respect and authority; a disdain for or antipathy towards criminals and rulebreakers; the professional challenges of the work; the employment benefits that are provided with civil service jobs in many countries; the sense of camaraderie that often holds among police; or a family tradition of police work or civil service. An important task of the recruitment activity of police agencies in many countries is screening potential candidates to determine the fitness of their character and personality for the work, often through background investigations and consultation with a psychologist.

A police officer is a person who works for a police force. It usually only refers to those who have been sworn in as law enforcement officers, and does not include civilian support personnel. A police officer is employed in most cases by federal, state/provincial or municipal governments and has the responsibility (or duty) of enforcing federal, state/provincial laws along with municipal/city ordinances. They also have the responsibility of keeping the public peace. This is usually done by uniformed pro-active patrolling within their jurisdiction looking for and investigating law breakers, and by responding to calls for service. Police officers are required to keep notes of all situations in which they take action and appear as witnesses during both criminal prosecutions and civil litigation. One of the lesser-known but most time-consuming duties of officers is completion of documentation of activity (“reporting”).

It must be noted that the responsibilities of a police officer are extremely broad and not in any way limited to the duties mentioned above. Police are expected to be able to respond in some fashion to any and all situations that may arise while they are on duty. Also police must act as government officials in the cases of investigation. In some communities rules and procedures governing conduct and duties of police officers requires that they act if needed even when off duty.

The major role of the police is to maintain order, keeping the peace through enforcement of laws and societal norms. They also function to discourage deter and investigate crimes, with particular emphases on crime against persons or property and the maintenance of public order, and if able to apprehend suspected perpetrator(s), to detain them, and inform the appropriate authorities. Police are often used as an emergency service and may provide a public safety function at large gatherings, as well as in emergencies, disasters, and search and rescue situations. To provide a prompt response in emergencies, the police often coordinate their operations with fire and emergency medical services. In many countries there is a common emergency service number that allows the police, firefighters or medical services to be summoned to an emergency.

Police are also responsible for reporting minor offences by issuing citations which typically may result in the imposition of fines, particularly for violations of traffic law. Police sometimes involve themselves in the maintenance of public order, even where no legal transgressions have occurred.

Candidates for the police force must have completed some formal education. Increasing numbers of people are joining the police force who possess tertiary education and in response to this many police forces have developed a “fast-track” scheme whereby those with university degrees spend 2-3 years as a police constable before receiving promotion to higher ranks, such as plain clothes detective. Police officers are also recruited from those with experience in the military or security services. Most law enforcement agencies now have measurable physical fitness requirements for officers. In the United States, state laws codify state-wide qualification standards regarding age, education, criminal record, and training.

Police agencies are usually semi-military in organization, so that with specified experience or training qualifications officers become eligible for promotion to a higher supervisory rank, such as sergeant. Promotion is not automatic and usually requires the candidate to pass some kind of examination, interview board or other selection procedure. Although promotion normally includes an increase in salary, it also brings with it an increase in responsibility and for most, an increase in administrative paperwork.

After completing a certain period of service, officers may also apply for specialist positions, such as detective, police dog handler, mounted police officer, motorcycle officer, water police officer, or firearms officer (in forces which are not routinely armed).

In addition to any formal qualifications required, potential police officers should have a genuine interest in working with the public and possess an inquiring mind.

Most all police officers work in a police station. A police station is a building which serves as the headquarters of a police force or unit which serves a specific district. These buildings typically contain offices, various accommodations for their personnel and their vehicles (such as locker rooms and a maintenance garage), temporary holding cells, and interview/interrogation rooms. Alternative terms include precinct or precinct house for regional facilities of the New York City Police Department and other urban police departments in the United States, and detachment for local facilities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or division by the Toronto Police Service in Toronto, Ontario. District offices are used by the California Highway Patrol, and substations are used by county sheriff forces with more than one facility. A police precinct is a form of division of a geographical area patrolled by a police force.

if so tell me wha you like about your jobs
i meant to say if so what do you like about your jobs
only answer if you are a paramedic an emt a police officer or a firefighter

In the Navy, I was an electronic technician, dealing with radars from F18′s. I know that is a long way off from being in law enforcement/firefighting, but can it still help me when it comes to getting into one of those careers? I don’t have a degree. I’m 28 years old and am in excellent physical condition.

Thanks to everyone for your help.

There is a new type of police/firefighter/military loan that is designed specifically for retired service men and women who have spent their careers defending our nation and our communities. You can receive this type of military or police loan, by selling all or a portion of your monthly or annual pension payments, in exchange for a lump sum of money. With these lump sum payouts, you can meet your immediate financial needs without any worries. Rather than waiting months or years to get enough pension payments to pay for the things you want or need, you can get this type of police or firefighter loan within weeks and do the things you might have otherwise not been able to do. One of the nicest things about these loans, which are known as pension advances, is that they can be used for whatever you want. Perhaps you have an urgent need to pay for medical bills or repairs to your home. Maybe you have a son or daughter away at college, and you don’t have the cash on hand to pay for their tuition like you want to. Or, you might just want to take an extended European vacation or buy that boat you’ve always dreamed of. If you’ve served the community as a police officer for 25, 30, or 40 years on the force, your payouts from a police loan could be substantial. Or, if you’ve retired after saving lives for decades working as a firefighter, you may qualify for a very large firefighter loan. It is important to remember, however, that you don’t necessarily have to sell your entire monthly or annual pension that you qualify for. This is the most responsible way to get the cash you need now while preparing for a solid financial future later on. Pension advances can be very advantageous for retired military servicepersons, police officers and firefighters. If you’re a member of one of these groups, consider a pension advance to get the cash you need quickly, and then use it for whatever you want or need.

OK I HOPE SUM1 CAN HELP!!! I am a full time fire fighter in a small town. I work a 24hr on 48hr off shift. It has always been my dream to become a police officer or sheriff deputy. Is there anyway to get certified around my schedule bc here’s the problem…I will have no problem getting the job as an officer if i can get certified but no department around me can hire me unless im already certified due to unknown reasons probably not in their budget. I cant afford to quit my job as a firefighter due to bills and my two beautiful daughters. Like i said getting the job isn’t a problem its getting certified. Please this is not a joke of any kind this has always been my passion and my dream and if any1 can help me in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Also just figured i’d throw this in there….there is only one college that offers the certification program and it wont work around my schedule and the actual local police academy wont work around my schedule either

I see there is a law enforcement programm in colleges, but no fire-fighter program? so there is no requirement to be a fire-fighter?
why does Yahoo answers have a law-enforcement category but no fire-fighter section?

Police, firefighter and military pension buy outs provide an opportunity for people who have served their country and their communities to access the money that they’ve worked so hard for throughout their careers.  There are many reasons why someone might want to access a large sum of money by selling a chunk of their pension payments.  A retired fireman might want to apply for firefighter pension buy outs to purchase a vacation home in order to enjoy his golden years with his family.  A police officer may consider a police pension buy out to pay for tuition if he or she is thinking of going back to college later in life.  As long as you go about it the right way, pension buy outs can be a great decision.

Basically, receiving one of these firefighter, police, or military pension buy outs provides the pension holder with access to the money they would have received through their earned pension plan.  Rather than having to wait for a small chunk of that pension to arrive in monthly payments, the retiree can access a lump sum of money immediately.  Firefighter pension buy outs and similar cash advances allow the retired state or city worker to sell either all or a specified sum of their future payments for an agreed upon lump sum amount.

Before applying for a military, firefighter or police pension buy out, it is important to carefully consider the ramifications and whether it is a good choice for you.  There are many good reasons to apply for a pension buy out, but if you do not have another source of income or savings to fall back on, it would not be wise to give up your pension payments for coming years.  It is also important to understand that not everyone will qualify.  There is no real way of knowing whether you will or not, but if your credit is bad and you have no other source of income besides your pension, it is unlikely that you will qualify.  

If you are a retired military officer, police officer or firefighter, you could qualify for a pension buy out that allows you to live your dreams or take care of pressings needs without getting a traditional loan.  Converting some or all your pension into a lump-sum payment can be an excellent way to enhance your cash flow and lifestyle.