Should You Be A Police Officer In 2024? | Cop Mom | Why YOU Should Still Become a Police Officer

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Should You Be A Police Officer In 2024? | Cop Mom | Why YOU Should Still Become a Police Officer

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5 ай бұрын

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Hi guys and thanks for stopping by! My name is Melissa and I have been a police officer for over 16 years now! I am currently a lieutenant in a large metropolitan police department and I created this video because I believe more people should consider becoming police officers! At times it can feel that police officers are not supported as much as in the past, however anti-police movements have proven to be ineffective and result in more crime. We know that law enforcement must be present to maintain law and order, even in the most seemingly peaceful places.
**These are just my personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences. They may not be the same as yours! And that's ok!** I hope you find some value and/or entertainment in this video.
Thank you so much for your love and support! I can’t wait to see you in my next video!
And don’t forget to follow me over on Instagram! - copmom911
Always,
Melissa
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Always,
Melissa

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@franciscobuenrostro3891 5 ай бұрын

I’m starting police academy in two weeks. State Highway Patrol. I’m excited to make this journey. I’m currently a teacher and excited for this change.

@theprophetier7756 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I'm currently training for the police academy agility test requirement

@copmom911 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations! That’s so exciting! Excited for you! Teachers are awesome too 💙

@cadesummers7653 17 күн бұрын

Yo I’m deciding between being a teacher/coach and a sheriff deputy. What made you want to leave and such?

@calebfreeman627 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! I have been in Criminal Justice for 3 years now and have fluctuated between being extremely passionate about wanting to go into Law Enforcement to being extremely doubtful. Glad to hear that’s it’s still a worthwhile profession from a LEO. I’ve interned with agencies and have had both cops and firefighters tell me not to do it…? Many were old and burnt out and used to policing the “old fashioned way”.

@copmom911 5 ай бұрын

They are just being pessimistic…it’s a great career choice! And fire fighters have no clue, they just sleep and cook all day! 😂💙

@petertwinn786 5 ай бұрын

If you dislike a cop purely because they are a cop then there is clearly a reason, and that reason is obviously because you are doing things that you shouldn’t be.

@copmom911 5 ай бұрын

It could be so! 💙

@gushung0 3 ай бұрын

Right, & this is why there are sooooo many videos of police planting drugs & alcohol on innocent people. Get your head out of your ass, Peter!

@joshuanazworth-vy5mt 3 ай бұрын

I would never choose law enforcement I dislike cops I just like the police I just like the cops I dislike f****** law enforcement this is why I would never be a cop let me just say that's just my opinion and I'll just leave it as that.? @petertwinn786

@georgediaz1291 Ай бұрын

Be safe out there and have a pleasant day

@oldcop18 4 ай бұрын

I was a cop for 30 years, retiring in ‘97, and would NEVER recommend anyone be a LEO today. The politicians, the media and the general public are out to get you. You could literally wind up fired & in prison for the slightest transgression.

@copmom911 4 ай бұрын

While the things you listed are definitely problematic and stress inducing, I think finding the right agency with protections in place is also huge. Many political actions and decisions go against agency and/or jurisdictions policies and rules. And there are also serious, usually monetary consequences that ensue. So it is a balancing act but your points are very valid!

@ELCLAVE300 3 ай бұрын

LAPD is paying $100K out of the academy do you think that will only attract people who only are doing it for the money?

@jmcrae825 2 ай бұрын

As a retired firefighter I worked with cops my whole career. I can tell you the “older” cops were much better than what the academies are turning out today. Todays cop are condescending and have an us vs them mentality.

@duanejackson6718 2 ай бұрын

I agree. Like the Minneapolis cops that were charged with killing that guy, sound like they weren't even able to introduce the evidence showing the suspect had died most likely from a drug overdose, likely at nothing to do with him being held down, and they're probably wasn't even any weight being applied from his knee. I think every one of them went to federal prison. I'm no cop lover, but that definitely wasn't fair. They only convicted them to appease the mob.

@duanejackson6718 2 ай бұрын

@@ELCLAVE300100K really isn't very much in Los Angeles, you would have trouble finding a place to rent, and you definitely couldn't buy a house there for that you would have to commute several hours every day just to find affordable housing. Montana on the other hand most agencies start out at about 65k, and that would definitely be a higher standing of living given the low prices of Montana, 65k in Montana would be middle class, and that's enough to buy a house easily. Whereas 100K in Los Angeles you would have to live like a peasant.

@MadInsanity 4 ай бұрын

Taking my polygraph for State Highway Patrol tomorrow.

@copmom911 4 ай бұрын

Amazing! Best of luck! So excited for you! 💙 keep me updated on how it goes!

@paulmcgill2754 5 ай бұрын

When speaking with the police, be aware of your rights.

@Mona-cp1nz 2 күн бұрын

I meet the physical (strength and endurance) needs of LE - but I am a 5”1 female. Am I too short to become an officer?

@onebreath210 5 ай бұрын

Whay kind of questions can I expect in the interview with the deputy? I have my final interview next week with the chief and deputy chief and I'm nervous! Lol maybe not as nervous as the oral board though

@copmom911 4 ай бұрын

Check out my interview video! 💙

@onebreath210 4 ай бұрын

@copmom911 thanks! Unfortunately I blew the interview and I didn't get it. Not meant to be, I guess

@seekdiscomfort1942 5 ай бұрын

I’ve really been contemplating becoming a police officer. My wife is putting a hard no on it for a couple reasons. For some reason I can’t shake the desire to do it though.. Helping people, helping put cops in a better light, and a profession that I could actually be proud of. Not really sure what I should do..

@AlchemyLOZ 5 ай бұрын

I’m the same way. I’ve tried gearing towards other careers but keep coming back to LE. I’m gonna just go for it and say you should too. Don’t let your wife keep you from doing something that you want to because you’ll start to resent her

@copmom911 5 ай бұрын

While I wouldn’t discredit the feelings of your wife, I hear this often from women. Maybe some consideration of the actual job duties and risks would be helpful to ease her worry. There are more dangerous professions…but if you keep coming back to it and you can’t shake it, I think you know what you should do! 💙 it’s a calling

@devannatzke5186 4 ай бұрын

I'm in the same position but as a female my boyfriend has strongly expressed he does not want me to.. I have had a desire for a few years now but am still wandering is this the right career for me? It's such a big change in career. I'm a police dispatcher and it has just shown me how much I want to just go for it. I applied 3 weeks ago and have my physical agility test thus Saturday. Struggling with push ups but I think I will make it !

@seekdiscomfort1942 4 ай бұрын

@@devannatzke5186 good luck!!

@copmom911 4 ай бұрын

@@devannatzke5186 the academy process will teach you to be as safe as possible as a police officer…it will provide the foundation. And above all, trust your gut. Mine has yet to lead me the wrong way. It won’t be easy but it will be worth it. Check out my exercises you will do in the academy video if you haven’t yet. And do those exercises several times a day. With push-ups, do 10-15 sets of at least 20 a day and you will get there! You can do this! At the end of the day we have to be true to ourselves and our desires and live our lives the way we want! 💙 keep me updated on this!

@ricksanchez2425 2 ай бұрын

Im a welder i work with a former deputy sheriff hes one of the nicest guys ever met

@Avofan 22 күн бұрын

The problem is one thing cops lack heavily, training. Six to eight months is not enough to handle the nature of being a cop.

@copmom911 4 күн бұрын

@@Avofan that’s an interesting viewpoint. What do you think would be appropriate training?

@jasonsouvannarath5789 3 ай бұрын

And just in case my old high school teacher and cop Officer Ririe, is watching this, I'd like to say helloe, and thank you for all your help. As well as to that nice police lady at my university, who said high and checked on me while I was wating for my ride at one of the bus stops on kampas while it was snowing badly last November. I know that a lot of bad things are said about cops in the news, but lets not forget about the actions of the good ones who actually care about the people they serve. I wish that the media would tell more of their stories. I've lost count of exactly how many times a police officer has helped me to get across a very scarry intersection while I've been traveling. I don't know if sighted folks really understand just how daunting crossing a very busy street can be when your totally blind and have a slight hearing loss. Even with the help of hearing aids I'm pretty nervous. And on at least a couple occasions I've almost been hit by a careless driver who ran through the intersection while I was crossing and had the right of way. On both occasions they ended up running over my cane and completely busting it. And to add insult to injury they kept on going, and even had the nerve to tell me to get on the sidewalk. They are so lucky I couldn't see their F**king license plates. But such is life. At least I managed to make it across the street in one piece and am still breathing. The rest of my journey home on those occasions was also fun. Lets just say trying to use a fraggmented cane royally sucked!

@mr5k789 13 күн бұрын

Im 28 with no post secondary education.is it too late for me to join the force?

@jasonsouvannarath5789 3 ай бұрын

Because I'm totally blind, I don't think people would exactly be comfortable with the idea of me being a police officer. But according to both my academic advisers and professors at my university, with all the current and future advancements in technology along with a bit of training, I might be able to become a forensic anthropologist. I'm currently double majoring in anthropology and philosophy of science, and right now I have no idea what subfield of anthropology I want to specialize in. So far its a toss up between archeology and biological anthropology. This semester I just got my first look at forensic anthropology, and I experienced my first ever hands on lab assignments, where I could actually feel the bones, instead of just reading about them or listening to lectures. This has really helped me in better understanding the material I'm learning, and if there's a possibility that I could someday help bring peace and justice to a victim and their family, despite being blind, that would make me feel like a true contributing member of the community. And less like a berdin.

@anthingispoddable7656 29 күн бұрын

I just applied in my town !

@copmom911 25 күн бұрын

Awesome! Keep me updated! 💙

@gabrielfelixmunoz739 3 ай бұрын

cop mom is cool, very cool

@christheflex3184 5 ай бұрын

omg as long as you have a pulse you can be a cop

@copmom911 5 ай бұрын

lol, sometimes! 💙

@nickolekuebler1727 Ай бұрын

I am starting the process now to be a state trooper, I am very excited to do this. I feel like it is going to be important for me as a trans woman to be there in this field, I meet so many other trans people that are afraid of the police cause they are afraid they won’t be treated fairly. I want to make a difference within the community and make sure they know they are just as much a part of the community as everyone else is and will be treated with the utmost respect

@copmom911 26 күн бұрын

That’s wonderful! 💙 Be the change you want to see! That is how we improve! So excited for you