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There isn't particularly a "standard" gun, it will depend on a number of things, including where your department is based, how much money they have at that present time, and where you're likely to be on patrol. There are some areas that would be in much greater need of a better gun than others...

I am not entirely sure how something like this can happen, because there is no way that the police officer should have shot to kill without even being sure that the person was a threat, or that they had a weapon of any kind. Now, a family has lost a member because of a mistake that should just...

I think that it is terrible that there are people out there who could even consider telling lies of this nature. If they do have a relative who is unwell, they should be thankful that they are not about to die, and certainly shouldn't use their illness to their advantage when they're not even...

There should, of course, always be health checks when somebody joins the force, both mental and physical, so I am sure that this is something that will be considered during the investigation. However, with every mental issue, there is always a first time, as nobody can preempt something showing...

Yeah, this is an interesting discussion, and one that gets a lot of press - because a lot of the time when officers refuse to do something to protect their own safety, their professional integrity is questioned. I would try as much as I could to save somebody, or solve any situation that I was...

There is so much about it than just your degree, though. You would also have to show that you have the right kind of personality, and of course you would also have to have a high level of fitness, which is something that many people would never be able to achieve. If you're just thinking about...

I don't think you are ever "allowed" to speed as such, there is no written law that you can break the speed limit if there is a pregnant woman in your car, however you will often find that some offers will have a certain amount of discretion when they pull you over. I know if we see anybody who...

I don't think they're unreasonably hard on their kids, however there is a chance that because of the things that they've seen whilst doing their job, they may have a greater understanding of what could happen if their kids took the wrong path in their lives. Because of this, they could be a...

The age limits above seem to be accurate, however you should also be aware that there will be certain tests that you have to complete, and if you're a little older you may be at a disadvantage against those who are starting their training at a younger age. Another thing is that if there is a lot...

If it's on your record then it might affect your chances, however usually they don't bother as long as you pay right away, and there would have been nothing anywhere that could link you back to it again. In comparison to other things, it is a very minor offence anyway, and there are some police...

Yes, it might be a problem, but it will all depend on the situation. If there is a reason that you have a bad credit score, that is genuinely out of your control, then they may say that they will allow it and choose to hire you anyway. If you are disorganised with your finances then they will...

It depends on what it is. Obviously anything that shows any views, or allegiance to any team, would be silly to allow - because it could put the officer at risk. And of course if it can be covered up by uniform then it is unlikely that it would be a problem (and maybe not even known about in the...

As far as I am aware, you're only allowed to do what you need to in order to make sure that you're not in danger. If the robber has a gun, for example, then you're much more likely to get away with murdering him than you would if he didn't have a weapon in his hand - because in the latter case...

I'm not actually sure whether there is a specific law to mean that you HAVE to show your ID if you're not doing anything wrong, but you may find that if you refuse the officer then insists on it, because it looks as though you have something to hide. As long as you know you're not doing anything...

If you think that your brother has been in trouble then the best thing to do is, as a few other people have said, contact prisons to see if he is in any of those. Just another thought, though. Have you tried searching on social networking at all? There are very few people who are completely...

Yes, I have. I understand that they might not be as serious in my country as they are in a lot of others, but the truth still stands that it was very scary, even for a trained professional, and not particularly something that I would like to repeat in a hurry. There were so many people, most of...

It depends on the officer and on the situation. No matter what kind of situation you're in at the time, there's always going to be some level of discretion about what gets overlooked and what doesn't. Where I'm from, you can have a small amount for personal use, it's only if you have more than...

A friend of mine felt as though she had to report a neighbour to the police once because of the way that she was treating her child, and it was never revealed that she had been the one who had made the complaint. It was simply said to her that the police had reason to believe that there was a...

Re: What are offenses or crimes an officer "can" commit before he's removed from duty It's not just about the crime that has been committed, it is all about the context, the intent, the consequences, and much more. You might find that an individual does something that is technically a crime...

I think that the person who raped him needs to be dealt with, there is no question about that, but to be able to sue them is way too far in my opinion. This guy is in jail, locked up with a lot of other people who are also in jail for committing crimes. I don't know what he expected exactly, but...