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Honour & Respect

Police Officers

A recent video that I saw on TikTok was incredibly disrespectful for a Police Officer.

This particular video was of a driver who got pulled over in Canada - by the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) which is the federal police service.

The officer came to the driver’s side window and asked the drive to roll his window down. The driver had an attitude right away - he rolled his window down about 1 inch and asked why he was being pulled over.

The officer replied right away with the information - that he was speeding. He gave him the speed at which he was driving and the speed limit of the road they were on. He then asked the driver to roll his window down all the way again and asked for his license and registration.

The driver refused to do either - in fact, he told the police officer that he was afraid for his safety and wanted the officer’s supervisor to attend the scene.

The office continued to tell the driver to roll down his window and provide his license and registration. The driver continued to refuse. He was so incredibly disrespectful it was almost embarrassing to watch. In my opinion, the office kept his cool very well considering the lack of respect and the disregard for authority.

The officer went on to say that the driver would now need to take a breathalizer to ensure that he was not driving impaired. Again, the driver refused to even roll down his window. 

After multiple more attempts by the officer to get the driver out of the vehicle, he continued to refuse and continued to say that he was fearing for his safety.

The office told him that he was calling for back up and that he would be extricated from his vehicle with force if he did not comply because he was now under arrest for refusing a breathalizer and not complying with the officer.

Eventually the driver got out of the vehicle on his own accord and back up came to help the officer.

It was a really silly video and one that I would be ashamed to have on social media. It seems to me that we have lost all respect for authority these days. I mean, the driver was breaking the law and the officer told him what his offense was and he still refused to comply.

What do you think? Are we lacking respect for authority these days?

Recommended Book

I Love a Cop, Third Edition

May 03, 2018
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Interesting Fact #1

Since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been more than 24,000 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Currently, there are 24,067 names engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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Interesting Fact #2

The New York City Police Department has lost more officers in the line of duty than any other department, with 1,090 deaths. Texas has lost 2,041 officers, more than any other state. The state with the fewest deaths is Vermont, with 26.

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Interesting Fact #3

There are more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. About 12 percent of those are female.

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Quote of the day

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” ― George Orwell

Article of the day - Important Facts on a Police Career

Want a physically demanding career that lets you help people? Being a police officer is one option that fits the profile. While rewarding, police work also comes with risks and requirements that require a certain personality that can handle those requirements. Understanding the facts about police officers helps you determine if it's a good option for you.

Job Description

What does a police officer do all day? The overall purpose of the job is to protect people and property within the jurisdiction. That can look different, depending on where you work and your assignment within the department.

One of the most visible duties of police work is patrolling the assigned area in a police vehicle. Officers watch for traffic violations and suspicious activity in the patrol area. When a citizen places an emergency call, police officers are dispatched to the location to help. Police officers may carry out search warrants and collect evidence when crimes happen. They also handle arrests, as needed.

Part of the job is administrative. Officers write up reports on all sorts of crimes and violations. They have to complete the relevant forms and paperwork to document the incidents. Those records are used in court cases, and the officer may be required to appear in court. Police officers often must testify in cases that make it to court.

Education Requirements

The education requirements for being a cop can vary, by the state or hiring agency. A high school diploma is usually the minimum requirement for any police job. It's becoming more common to require at least some college or even a completed college degree. If you're chosen as a police officer for an agency, you'll likely go to police training academy before you actually start your job.

Industry

Police work takes you to a wide range of locations, including many that are dangerous. While some of the work may take place in the police station, a majority of a patrol officer's duties take place in the community. When not on an emergency call or investigating a crime, officers patrol an assigned area. Much of the work is physically demanding on top of the potential danger. It can also be a highly stressful industry.

Years of Experience and Salary

Police officers made a median annual wage of $62,960 as of May 2017. Median salary refers to the midway point with half of the salaries in the career coming in lower and the other half coming in higher. If your salary falls in the lowest 10 percent, you can expect to make less than $35,780. If you work your way up to the highest 10 percent, you'll make over $105,230.

Job Growth Trend

Another important piece of police officer information is the job outlook. Between 2016 and 2026, police employment is expected to grow by 7 percent, which is about the same as the average of all careers. Government budgets influence the specific growth rate in different areas, but demands for greater public safety drive the need for more officers. The police field has relatively low turnover, which means competition is usually high when jobs open. Having military training or a degree can give you the advantage.

Question of the day - Are we lacking respect for authority these days?

Honour & Respect

Are we lacking respect for authority these days?