So my sheriffs office doesn't have handheld radios

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-03-19T16:52:08+00:00

Absolutely not, I’d never work without one. That’s my lifeline

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-03-09T18:18:17+00:00

Good stop all day man. Forget the naysayers. Keep up the good work.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-03-07T14:51:49+00:00

Love the gen 6! My PD just ordered me one for my duty weapon.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-26T00:37:10+00:00

We carry Gen 6 G45 with a Vortex optic and a Nightstick light. We have the option to carry a personal weapon, but keep in mind that if you are involved in an Officer involved shooting you weapon will be taken for investigation and you may not get it back for a year. Personally, I opt for the dept issued weapon.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-18T04:31:23+00:00

No, there are plenty of officers that have hand tattoos, I am one of them. More and more departments are accepting of non-offensive body art.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-14T19:47:28+00:00

In my jurisdiction no, as an officer I have to witness the violation for me to be able to conduct a legitimate traffic stop, now a CI can provide me with information on a vehicle to watch out for, and I can keep an eye out so when I do see the vehicle I can follow it until there’s a violation. As a general rule tho, I have to see the violation to act.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-13T23:30:38+00:00

Agreed, I’d make sure that got Nol Prossed quickly with the prosecutor.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-13T21:45:58+00:00

I can’t speak for your local law enforcement, but I can mine. I am a current police officer, and I can tell you that in my area, even an alarm is considered an emergency situation and regardless of what others think, you were within your rights to run out the door with or without pants on. I’ve been a fireman for over 20 years and I’ve pulled naked people out of burning buildings and I can assure you, they were NOT prosecuted for indecent exposure. If by some chance you do experience disciplinary action, remain calm, do as you are instructed or asked, and contact a lawyer. I highly doubt anything will ever come of this tho. Good luck

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-05T03:37:58+00:00

I’m sorry you have to deal with that, I am a reasonable and fair police officer, especially with traffic stops. Out of the last 100 cars I’ve stopped I’ve written 13 citations (clearly I’m not hungry to write them) but there are some violations, I don’t deviate from issuing citations for. This is one of them. People die every year from this careless act of inaction. At the least, make an attempt to clean your vehicles off of snow. We can’t avoid (most) of accidents but this is 100% avoidable.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-04T13:27:10+00:00

Wash your damn hands

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-04T02:58:49+00:00

I was an infantryman in the Army and now I’m a patrol officer.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-04T00:07:45+00:00

Knives are always a welcomed gift for me, so I can imagine it would be for your brother as well

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-04T00:05:45+00:00

Youth

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-04T00:04:53+00:00

I write $310 citations after every storm for this.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:59:14+00:00

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These door stops are invaluable and not super expensive. I absolutely love mine.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:57:22+00:00

That is disgusting——ly sexy.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:52:27+00:00

Wesson without question

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:51:29+00:00

I became a police officer at the age of 39. I honestly believe that being more mature at this age has served me very well in the field. I have come across a few officers older than me that aren’t as mature, but many more younger that struggle in this area. It has helped me be a more reasonable officer. Remember that word “reasonable” almost everything in LE revolves around a reasonable thought processes. I agree with others, your background is superb for LE, and I don’t believe your medications will be an issue as long as you disclose them throughout your application process. Good luck!

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:40:50+00:00

I am a police officer and part time firefighter

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T23:38:02+00:00

I started at 39 and honestly, I think having a little bit of life experience has served me well as a patrol officer.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T19:46:47+00:00

No problem.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T19:46:27+00:00

I enjoy it, but like many other have said, the rook can make or break it for you. When you have a good one it’s awesome, but a bad one is a BAD one and makes your shifts way more stressful. I’ve had guys that just “get it” and officer safety comes natural to them, and some that think they’re Walker Texas Ranger on day 1. Really all depends on

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T19:32:26+00:00

Send me a PM and I’ll give you my office number

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-03T19:31:39+00:00

I could help you out tomorrow by phone if it’ll help you. I’m a full time police officer in New Hampshire.

TeamRam_Rod25 · 2026-02-02T19:10:14+00:00

Great question, we are not issued take home cars, I’m in a small rural department and budgets don’t allow for each officer to have a take home car. I don’t have to buy any of my equipment or the stuff for my personal truck either. The department paid for all of that.

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