I Wish I Never Became a Police Officer

I'm a retired officer from the East Coast, and I can honestly say that I wish I never became a police officer. I did my best to do good during my career, but the administration kept bringing me down. I think I only made a dent in the world. I never moved mountains like I dreamed I would when I was a kid.

I had always wanted to be a police officer. I watched all the cop shows and movies, read cop books, and even dreamed about being a police officer when I slept at night. I think I just fell in love with the movie version of a cop, not the real version.

Give it some real thought before you sign the dotted line.

Frank Borelli in Washington, District of Columbia said: I'm a retired officer from the East Coast, and I can honestly say that I wish I never became a police officer. I did my best to do good during my career, but the administration kept bringing me down. I think I only made a dent in the world. I never moved mountains like I dreamed I would when I was a kid.

I had always wanted to be a police officer. I watched all the cop shows and movies, read cop books, and even dreamed about being a police officer when I slept at night. I think I just fell in love with the movie version of a cop, not the real version.

Give it some real thought before you sign the dotted line.

I agree with you 100%. I was a Police Officer who went to work everyday and performed my duties by the book. I never let my integrity down. However, I found myself the odd man out. So any one who wants to be a cop to research the department strongly. Goodluck !

You don't sign anything. It's a committment not a legal obligation. If you don't like anything then it's your perogotive to quit at any time. You stayed until retirement.

Also, nothing in reality is as it's portrayed on TV. This is the basis of many unjust stereotypes. Integridy is a requirement but is not enough, real police officers should and do emphasize real-world logic and reasoning. They also tend to be hard and thick-skinned. All this seemed to have escaped you my friend.

I want to know why Officer's from police departments think their shi* does not stink. I had a Snake training Commander while I was in the academy who told me the Chief was going to fire me If I did not qualify. I went back worried as hell that my career was over before it started. I spoke with the Commissioner and explained the situation. The Chief never said that. The Commander advised me that he got a chewing out for that. He turned many officers against me and brought a lot of stress to my job. I suggest anyone who is getting in to Law Enforcement do not trust any piece of shi* in a white shirt. This career is dirty. You want to do the right thing and they will find away to push you out. Become a Lawyer!

The first post was put up by a faker using my name as revenge against me for banning him from the Officer.com forums. I enjoyed my more than two decades of service and never regret a day of it. I continue to serve as an instructor, author and editor for Officer.com. I'd like to extend a debt of gratitude to all officers who serve our great nation's internal safety and peace. It's often a thankless job that we continue to do as a matter of commitment and duty. STAY SAFE!