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Anyone currently in the LAPD?

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RgrPark

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I'm currently in the Army, but I'm constantly getting screwed, so I might be getting out next February instead of re-enlisting...I was thinking about joining the LAPD and wanted to know if anyone had some real insights to offer me about being a police officer in LA. Please don't post about rumors or heresay if you're not in the police force there. Thank you.
 
I believe LAPD ppl get paid a bit more than say some of the independent cities.

If you can ride a motorcycle(or they will teach you), CHP are looking for motor officers, and LA County Sherrif's Dept is also looking for ppl. Some local cities are looking for officers, I know glendale, burbank and pasadena are.

 
Of those three I would work for Pasadena. Being a cop in a filthy rich town is the best. Just pull over criminals (ie. non-residents passing by) and drive around nice neighborhoods.
 
I would go work in a nice suburb, not LA. Then all you have to do is give out speeding tickets and "investigate" robberies which you don't actually have to solve because all of the victims have insurance.

LAPD actually do real work like beating innocent people and going on high speed chases.
 
I've been to both the county jail and LA's twin towers prison. (on criminal psych class field trips)
I know a couple of the local sheriffs, my dad used to be reserve, and a friend's dad is captain of Sheriff's reserves in Long Beach. In addition, I have a couple friends from HS now serving in LAPD.

From what I've seen, Sheriffs have a better reputation and in general aren't as big a-holes as the LAPD. Keep in mind that the training for both is pretty rigorous. As a Sheriff you have to serve mandatory jailkeep time (I think it's like 1-2 years?). Sheriffs get paid a little more I think too.

If you want more risk and adventure, join CHP.
Here's an article from Popular mechanics illustrating a CHP ride-along:
http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/auto_technology/1997/1/calif_highway_patrol/
 
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