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Police Exchange Program-Would you participate?
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Posted almost 5 years ago I have thought before if there has ever been a such thing as a police exchange program. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? Or would you participate if there was one? I have thought about this more and more especially given our number of foreign police officers here. Pain is weakness leaving the body. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Interesting thought, I think I would be interested both in a domestic as well as international. “There are more good men than evil, and while the latter
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| Posted almost 5 years ago it would be interesting! I would participate in it |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I have worked with the polizi (sp) German Police. He road with me for a week. We both learned alot. I don't think as a married w/ kid guy I could be w/o them. Hello my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die. "It's not a constitutional violation for a police officer to be a jerk." Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy -December 4, 2000 |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Some countries I'd be a little hesitant to try given their reputations for corruption. Canada would be good. Engand would be good except for the whole NO GUN thing. France could be interesting. Pain is weakness leaving the body. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I would love to have that opportunity. Not only in another country, but even here in the US. In Honor of the Fallen. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I think it would be great to do, especially in the US. Heck, I would love to police here in Maryland in the summer and work an exchange program in Florida during the winter. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago It really would be a great opportunity that I would jump on if given a chance. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I think that would be amazing! You could learn so much from other departments. Dealing with different laws and SOPs would be rough though... Still, if one of you arranges this and wants to see the beautiful Montana mountains, let me know! Oh for crying out loud! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago ctoler says ...
You could chase my Travelers & Gypsy's year round that way>>>>> Don't sweat the petty things...and don't pet the sweaty things
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I would! I love each day like its my last! Why do we are have to be so serious? |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I would do it! PL Mentoring Team Member My day begins when yours ends. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago One of my favorite activities when I was actively serving was getting to liaise with police officers from around the world on a professional and personal level...whether it was a Danish Criminal Detective, a Ugandan Patrol Commander, or an English Constabulary Traffic Officer, I learned that the "brotherhood" of law enforcement was universal...we are all fighting the bad guys... Proud Member of The Sarge's LEO Mentoring Team |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Good idea. Someone should talk to the boss. Heroes Live Forever! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I would love to do that. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago That would be cool......................except Kentucky, I couldn't work Kentucky, they like to make guys squeal like a pig and stuff.......yuck, gives me the creeps! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Lulusgt says ...
umm I believe that was georgia Pain is weakness leaving the body. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I have been trying to figure out a way to do just that. Done a little searching, but haven't found any actual existing exchange programs. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a good idea :-) If anybody's interested in actually setting it up, let me know, maybe a program can be worked out. The boss needs to be presented a worked out program in order to be convinced :-) and your point is....? |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago simba, are you thinking of a ride along sort of idea, or in full officer capacity? I wonder how you could get around having to go through a department's FTO program... Isn't half the problem going to be how SOPs differ from department to department (and laws from state to state)? I think if it was similar to an FTO program (always riding with someone at least) then it could be worked out. I can see learning a lot from another agency, especially a larger one...
Oh for crying out loud! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago This would be a great tool for networking and learning how others operate. "Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain MODERATOR #9 |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I'd participate, it sounds like a great learning experiences and it could be fun. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago
I'm in!! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Great idea. I wonder what the difference is with an exchange program and what we had after Katrina. We had officers, deputys, troopers from all over, they came and policed just like we do, made arrest, pursuits, drove there own cars from their agency. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I actually just got back from Oban, Scotland. I participated in a police exchange. The officer that I stayed with during my time there will travel here in October and stay with me for two weeks. This started off as a "sister city" project involving high school students several years ago. They expanded the program last year to include police officers. It was a great experience and don't know why more cities have not done this sort of thing. I highly reccomend to anyone. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago jlbutler says ...
What department are you with? Oh for crying out loud! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago abrooke0124 says ...
No, a ride along is over too quickly. I was thinking along the lines of a month. ( nah, I never ask for much...:-) That way you can get a good feel of what goes on in eachother's department. If the persons involved in the exchange could be provided with study material concerning laws and the like, before the exchange (a shortened course) it should be manageble. Well, something along this line, anyway. Most of us are pretty good at getting things done and/or organized. So this can be tackled in an proficient manor too.
May I be excused for now? It's late on this side of the pond (1.45 AM), I need my beautysleep......and tomorrow I'm flying over to Ireland for a vacation. yeah, life's hard at the moment....LOL
Edited to say : yes, an FTO program sounds good. Took me a sec to realize that's Field Training O ....what the heck was the O for again? Officer? and your point is....? |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago simba66 says ...
Yeah, the O is for officer. Have a great trip! Oh for crying out loud! |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I would participate, especially if I could work with the Italian police. T.G.G.
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| Posted almost 5 years ago wagoncop says ...
I'm thinking switzerland Pain is weakness leaving the body. Obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago KSP494 says ...
T.G.G.
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