Why Are Suffolk Cops So Miserable

[justcurious12]

From reading the posts on here, it is obvious you hate:

-Your bosses
-Politicians
-The Public
-Each other


Why is this? Why are you such a miserable bunch of spoiled do-nothings?

Let's have our genius boys in blue ring in.

[Unregisteredretchief]

From reading the posts on here, it is obvious you hate:

-Your bosses
-Politicians
-The Public
-Each other


Why is this? Why are you such a miserable bunch of spoiled do-nothings?

Let's have our genius boys in blue ring in.

My theory is that this began when the SCPD started to fractionalize the Dept with all of the specialized units (COPE, CRU) and then compounded the problem by creating the steady tours back in the 90's. 2 tour vs midnight, patrol vs cope, cope vs plainclothes. Guys cutting their own deals, switching letter days, voluntary tour changes. Even if it involved violating the very contract that gave them the benefit in the first place. Much simpler when everyone worked the wheel chart around the clock. Everyone had the same opportunites to work the various OT that existed because you all shared the same tours once every 3 weeks. It's become very much a turf war now. And the heirarchy of the SCPD looks down and smiles at all the infighting they've created. Remember, when the employees are too busy fighting amongst themselves, they have no time to fight the establishment. Divide and conquer. A very valuable tool used by management. And it has resulted in spectacular results for the management of the SCPD. Trust me I know. I'm a retired Chief. You men and women have been set up, used, abused, played and parlayed.

[ret long ago]

Guys cutting their own deals, switching letter days, voluntary tour changes. Even if it involved violating the very contract that gave them the benefit in the first place.

Chief, in reading your comments I get the distinct impression that greed & selfishness among officers is one of the primary reason for Suffolk cops being miserable.

It's not hard for me to believe this because whether they like it or not, police officers are no different from the majority of the public they are sworn to serve.

[noneya]

Why Are Suffolk Cops So Miserable

why are you asking silly questions on Easter?

[Unregistered08976]

why are you asking silly questions on Easter?

I just found out the Easter Bunny is not real!

[clickhere]

Chief, in reading your comments I get the distinct impression that greed & selfishness among officers is one of the primary reason for Suffolk cops being miserable.

It's not hard for me to believe this because whether they like it or not, police officers are no different from the majority of the public they are sworn to serve.

You are 100 percent correct. These new cops could care less about anything but the paycheck and getting things for themselves. Thats why they barely show up for LOD funerals, screw each over on calls every chance they get, and could give a crap less about doing the job or the public. A true shame, for sure. Chief and retired PO, feel free to come back and get rid of these new know it all jerkoffs that dont know the slightest thing about being a cop.

[UnregisteredGED?]

I just found out the Easter Bunny is not real!

Didnt they teach you that in your GED class?

[In the Day]

You are 100 percent correct. These new cops could care less about anything but the paycheck and getting things for themselves. Thats why they barely show up for LOD funerals, screw each over on calls every chance they get, and could give a crap less about doing the job or the public. A true shame, for sure. Chief and retired PO, feel free to come back and get rid of these new know it all jerkoffs that dont know the slightest thing about being a cop.

Problem being the Powers That Be, made the Academy Instructors "lighten up" on the New Guys. Nothing like the Old Days. These guys came out Salty and not knowing their place.

[Unregisteredcop]

Its part of the job. Every law enforcement official is affected. More so for the patrol cop encounting numerous incidents with the public. No matter where you work, the forces of the environment you work in will play a part on your psyche. Studies have shown at around the 5 year mark an officer's thinking will change. Its usually a negative outlook; a response after seeing the worst of society. Domestics, assaults, stealing, murders, abuse, and dealing with a criminal element on a daily basis. I dont care where you patrol..NYPD,NCPD,SCPD. It will happen to you especially if you are an active "street cop". Mistrust, negativity, complaining and sometimes a hatred for the "job" will be part of your personality. Some cops relieve this stress through drinking/ alcohol. Others find relief through family, religion and exercise. There is a reason why cops have a high divorce rate/ shorter life expediency/above avg. suicide rate. If you are a police officer you know what is being said here. This is real. Unless you find ways of relieving this "by-product" or stress, you will be a miserable, unhealthy thinker. There should be more support between all police officers no matter what department you work for..its what we all share!

[Unregisteredhardly]

compared to the general population we serve sc cops are no more miserable then the next guy

[Unregistered&Ret.]

Its part of the job. Every law enforcement official is affected. More so for the patrol cop encounting numerous incidents with the public. No matter where you work, the forces of the environment you work in will play a part on your psyche. Studies have shown at around the 5 year mark an officer's thinking will change. Its usually a negative outlook; a response after seeing the worst of society. Domestics, assaults, stealing, murders, abuse, and dealing with a criminal element on a daily basis. I dont care where you patrol..NYPD,NCPD,SCPD. It will happen to you especially if you are an active "street cop". Mistrust, negativity, complaining and sometimes a hatred for the "job" will be part of your personality. Some cops relieve this stress through drinking/ alcohol. Others find relief through family, religion and exercise. There is a reason why cops have a high divorce rate/ shorter life expediency/above avg. suicide rate. If you are a police officer you know what is being said here. This is real. Unless you find ways of relieving this "by-product" or stress, you will be a miserable, unhealthy thinker. There should be more support between all police officers no matter what department you work for..its what we all share!

Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

[UnregisteredKarenL]

Unreg & retired, permit me to say thank you for your contributions and service.

[Robert Doyle]

Studies have shown at around the 5 year mark an officer's thinking will change. Its usually a negative outlook; a response after seeing the worst of society. Domestics, assaults, stealing, murders, abuse, and dealing with a criminal element on a daily basis. I dont care where you patrol..NYPD,NCPD,SCPD. It will happen to you especially if you are an active "street cop". Mistrust, negativity, complaining and sometimes a hatred for the "job" will be part of your personality.

If what you say is true, shouldn't the public protect ourselves from these mentally deficient, disillusioned officers by removing them from the PD? It seems obvious these type of officers were not suited for police work in the first place.

[asdfdsafdfs]

If what you say is true, shouldn't the public protect ourselves from these mentally deficient, disillusioned officers by removing them from the PD? It seems obvious these type of officers were not suited for police work in the first place.

I agree. After 5 years of service these guys lose their noodles? You have got to be kidding me. With the salary these primidonnas make, they have zero excuses for not doing a great job!

[Elmur Fuddd]

Dont' know what ur talkin' about??? I'm happier then a pig in shyt! Just got a nice big payraise, most Suffolk cops will make 150-160k, while you stupid civilians are getting laid off! ROFLMA! AHAHAHA! And we start negotiating a new contract this year for 2011-2013!

[Carnival Barker]

Its part of the job. Every law enforcement official is affected. More so for the patrol cop encounting numerous incidents with the public. No matter where you work, the forces of the environment you work in will play a part on your psyche. Studies have shown at around the 5 year mark an officer's thinking will change. Its usually a negative outlook; a response after seeing the worst of society. Domestics, assaults, stealing, murders, abuse, and dealing with a criminal element on a daily basis. I dont care where you patrol..NYPD,NCPD,SCPD. It will happen to you especially if you are an active "street cop". Mistrust, negativity, complaining and sometimes a hatred for the "job" will be part of your personality. Some cops relieve this stress through drinking/ alcohol. Others find relief through family, religion and exercise. There is a reason why cops have a high divorce rate/ shorter life expediency/above avg. suicide rate. If you are a police officer you know what is being said here. This is real. Unless you find ways of relieving this "by-product" or stress, you will be a miserable, unhealthy thinker. There should be more support between all police officers no matter what department you work for..its what we all share!

Anybody on the job knows what you say is true. If I could sell tickets to this shit show I would make a killing. All the naysaying trolls on this site would be the first to buy tickets to the greatest show on earth-if they could.

"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered with failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits that neither enjoy much or suffer much because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat"-Teddy Roosevelt


God bless us all.

[UnregisteredEatMe]

If what you say is true, shouldn't the public protect ourselves from these mentally deficient, disillusioned officers by removing them from the PD? It seems obvious these type of officers were not suited for police work in the first place.

Suitable or not, in 5 years I'll be making 200K a year.

[Unregistered4343]

Suitable or not, in 5 years I'll be making 200K a year.

Obviously the money doesnt make you happy because you fight with each other on a blog, hate each other, and look like an ugly bunch of miserable fucks when you are in public. Why not learn to be the slightest bit professional. You guys look like a bunch of schleps.

[Unregistered56555543]

My theory is that this began when the SCPD started to fractionalize the Dept with all of the specialized units (COPE, CRU) and then compounded the problem by creating the steady tours back in the 90's. 2 tour vs midnight, patrol vs cope, cope vs plainclothes. Guys cutting their own deals, switching letter days, voluntary tour changes. Even if it involved violating the very contract that gave them the benefit in the first place. Much simpler when everyone worked the wheel chart around the clock. Everyone had the same opportunites to work the various OT that existed because you all shared the same tours once every 3 weeks. It's become very much a turf war now. And the heirarchy of the SCPD looks down and smiles at all the infighting they've created. Remember, when the employees are too busy fighting amongst themselves, they have no time to fight the establishment. Divide and conquer. A very valuable tool used by management. And it has resulted in spectacular results for the management of the SCPD. Trust me I know. I'm a retired Chief. You men and women have been set up, used, abused, played and parlayed.

SIR, I don't know if you are really a retired chief, but you sure sound like you have enough experience to have been one.

One of the most interesting and un-stressful times in the NYPD'S detective bureau when the PD shut down grade promotions in the PD for almost 7 years. A lot less back-stabbing because everyone was in the same boat. When Son of Sam was arrested, Mayor Beame had to fight with PC Michael Codd. And Codd came up from the ranks.

As long as you have those special units you will continue to have the back stabbing. Those that weren't in specialized squads screamed the most about the prima donnas. Those same bitching cops were also the ones trying hardest to get those assignments.

I think RetPD is on the money with his 5 year theory. I also think that after a certain time passes those same cops become better cops and serve the public better for that experience.

I think the biggest obstacle any PD must overcome is to get rid of that "us against them mentality" and accept the job for what it is. Make a friend with the public everyday is what I say.

I worked with a guy that had an act when we went to domestic disputes with husbands and wifes, boyfriend and girlfriends, and their children. The guy used to turn up the tears in his eyes when he told them that the Family Unit is the backbone of this great nation. Of course, he was right. If you don't care at least pretend you do. Let the people believe you are there to help them, not persecute them. Most times it even works.

Being a cop is a great job and not only do you get a front row seat to the Greatest Show on Earth, you get paid for it and you get a chance everyday to live out a childhood dream of playing cops and robbers.

[here's the answer]

read the "Glen Ciano" thread, then come ask me.

[embrace your job...]

I think the biggest obstacle any PD must overcome is to get rid of that "us against them mentality" and accept the job for what it is. Make a friend with the public everyday is what I say.


Before becoming cops these people had a pretty decent idea of what they were getting themselves into. They knew about the irregular work hours, that some would hate them, the dead mutilated bodies of adults and children and many of the other job related issues they would have to deal with.

What I cannot understand is why these so-called adults apply for a job offering untold opportunities to help people, and then whine about having to deal with these same people.

Applicants for the job knew they would be dealing with junkies. Then, after they make the cut and become cops, they cry and moan about having to deal with lowlifes??????? What kind of whiney nonsense is that?

When one of their own screws up the PBA is quick to remind the public about how stressful police work is. If police work on LI is so stressful why are there so many gray haired officers still working past twenty years. If dealing with and serving the public is so demanding and stressful for some officers, why do they remain on the job?

Seems to me dealing with the world's underbelly is part of the charm for becoming a cop. If you're going to complain about dealing with the underbelly then obviously you should have souhgt out a job more compatible with your personality.

Today's challenge is finding people who aren't motivated to become a cop because of the monetary benefits.

[oh no no]

I just found out the Easter Bunny is not real!

What do you mean he's not real.

[91020]

"Levy told Gil the police department is teaching officers Spanish and denying promotions to officers who generate constant complaints." This is an excerpt from Levy's lets get tough on criminals in C.I. and Brentwood b.s. Unfortunately what Mr. Levy doesn't understand about police work, is that by saying this idiotic comment, the only cops your going to promote is the do nothings. Old school cops do generate complaints, as unfounded as they are. Way to go Levy, more b.s. from the county exec.

[Unregisterednutzo]

"Levy told Gil the police department is teaching officers Spanish and denying promotions to officers who generate constant complaints." This is an excerpt from Levy's lets get tough on criminals in C.I. and Brentwood b.s. Unfortunately what Mr. Levy doesn't understand about police work, is that by saying this idiotic comment, the only cops your going to promote is the do nothings. Old school cops do generate complaints, as unfounded as they are. Way to go Levy, more b.s. from the county exec.

This is part of Levy's political rhetoric. When he's amongst a minority community audience he's going to play the role of the liberal democrat. Telling them that cops who generate complaints will not be promoted. This will give the minority community the impression that they can threaten the police with the threat of a complaint so as to ruin their careers. We both know, no one is getting promoted anyway, but the minority audience doesn't know that. However, when Levy's upstate, playing the role of the conservative republican, he would never mention such a thing about placating the minority community. I wonder if conservative party chairman Ed Walsh, the spokesman for Law and Order thinks Levy's threat of punitive action against any cop who generates complaints sits well with other Law and Order conservatives? All this goes to prove is that democrat or republican, liberal or conservative, it's all BS. They'll just say whatever they need to say, just to get elected.

[Unregeggzactly]

My theory is that this began when the SCPD started to fractionalize the Dept with all of the specialized units (COPE, CRU) and then compounded the problem by creating the steady tours back in the 90's. 2 tour vs midnight, patrol vs cope, cope vs plainclothes. Guys cutting their own deals, switching letter days, voluntary tour changes. Even if it involved violating the very contract that gave them the benefit in the first place. Much simpler when everyone worked the wheel chart around the clock. Everyone had the same opportunites to work the various OT that existed because you all shared the same tours once every 3 weeks. It's become very much a turf war now. And the heirarchy of the SCPD looks down and smiles at all the infighting they've created. Remember, when the employees are too busy fighting amongst themselves, they have no time to fight the establishment. Divide and conquer. A very valuable tool used by management. And it has resulted in spectacular results for the management of the SCPD. Trust me I know. I'm a retired Chief. You men and women have been set up, used, abused, played and parlayed.

Jack Why not come back when Dormer is let go by the Leg.?

[wowzers]

Before becoming cops these people had a pretty decent idea of what they were getting themselves into. They knew about the irregular work hours, that some would hate them, the dead mutilated bodies of adults and children and many of the other job related issues they would have to deal with.

What I cannot understand is why these so-called adults apply for a job offering untold opportunities to help people, and then whine about having to deal with these same people.

Applicants for the job knew they would be dealing with junkies. Then, after they make the cut and become cops, they cry and moan about having to deal with lowlifes??????? What kind of whiney nonsense is that?

When one of their own screws up the PBA is quick to remind the public about how stressful police work is. If police work on LI is so stressful why are there so many gray haired officers still working past twenty years. If dealing with and serving the public is so demanding and stressful for some officers, why do they remain on the job?

Seems to me dealing with the world's underbelly is part of the charm for becoming a cop. If you're going to complain about dealing with the underbelly then obviously you should have souhgt out a job more compatible with your personality.

Today's challenge is finding people who aren't motivated to become a cop because of the monetary benefits.

You are 100% correct. Why do these guys come into police work and then act suprised and angry when they have to work holidays, make arrests, write tags and help people.

Also, kudos for taking citizen complaints into account. While this should not be the end all and tags and arrests should be taken into consideration--the do nothings with the high complaints should be left behind. The reality is, Levy has nothing else to offer the public because he hasn't done a thing to help them or to enhance policing so he has to discuss bs that has nothing to do with anything.

[Unregisteredugotit]

compared to the general population we serve sc cops are no more miserable then the next guy

so true

[the life]

Because instead of sitting behind a keyboard and pretending to be a tough guy,a social worker,a politician,and an armchair quarterback in some fantasy world where what you say and think actually matters, WE are actually out there in the real world, dealing with real people and real problems that you cannot begin to fathom from in front of your computer screen.
Before you go out and question our motivation for doing this job, try growing a pair and get in the game for yourself.

[losers=miserable(jealous)]

so true

more then true. there are truly miserable people out there, just look at all the losers who spend the majority of their day here trying to bash us to get a rise

[yourthread]

more then true. there are truly miserable people out there, just look at all the losers who spend the majority of their day here trying to bash us to get a rise


I dont think people are trying to bash you. Instead, they are trying to figure out why you are so miserable when you have such a great job. Why do you hate your bosses, the public--why do you resent having to do what you are paid to do. I think that is the question behind this thread. And why do you hate each other so much? I have never seen so much nasty, heartless criticism of co-workers on here, especially when you are supposed to be a fraternal organization. Such disrespect, loathing and laziness--its disgusting!

[22986]

Jack Why not come back when Dormer is let go by the Leg.?

It would be great, but I do not think Dormer is going anywhere soon. No other person would put up with this, how does he sleep at night

[ksaadjadjwew]

Cops are human beings too. When posting anonymous they will say how they really feel about others without fear of 2 week suspension or whatever the punishment is for insubordination. I can't blame cops for being suspicious of the general public, I don't hate cops at all. I respect them.

But think about it, 9 times out of 10 when you deal with a cop its because you did something wrong in a car and they happen to be there and your about to lose some money. So of course people are not always going to love the police. But you love them when you need their help though often when you need their help its not at a time when you can call them and wait for them to arrive lol.

Anyway most cops are good people just like most civilians are as well. Theres always a few bad apples in every crowd. Look at that complete asshole who keeps making the Glen Ciano threads and uses the word Skell all the time. You can just tell its a 100 percent uneducated loser who hates the police because he did something stupid and got caught. He should get ball cancer and here's hoping he finds a lump under his pathetic sack and day now.

[Unregistred bump]

Before becoming cops these people had a pretty decent idea of what they were getting themselves into. They knew about the irregular work hours, that some would hate them, the dead mutilated bodies of adults and children and many of the other job related issues they would have to deal with.

What I cannot understand is why these so-called adults apply for a job offering untold opportunities to help people, and then whine about having to deal with these same people.

Applicants for the job knew they would be dealing with junkies. Then, after they make the cut and become cops, they cry and moan about having to deal with lowlifes??????? What kind of whiney nonsense is that?

When one of their own screws up the PBA is quick to remind the public about how stressful police work is. If police work on LI is so stressful why are there so many gray haired officers still working past twenty years. If dealing with and serving the public is so demanding and stressful for some officers, why do they remain on the job?

Seems to me dealing with the world's underbelly is part of the charm for becoming a cop. If you're going to complain about dealing with the underbelly then obviously you should have souhgt out a job more compatible with your personality.

Today's challenge is finding people who aren't motivated to become a cop because of the monetary benefits.

bump for Jesus :)

[Unregistered8171]

I dont think people are trying to bash you. Instead, they are trying to figure out why you are so miserable when you have such a great job. Why do you hate your bosses, the public--why do you resent having to do what you are paid to do. I think that is the question behind this thread. And why do you hate each other so much? I have never seen so much nasty, heartless criticism of co-workers on here, especially when you are supposed to be a fraternal organization. Such disrespect, loathing and laziness--its disgusting!

Obviously your qoute about cops being disrespectful, loathesome, lazy, and disgusting serves to prove the fact that you yourself are a cop-hating troll. What makes you think most cops hate their jobs and are miserable? What people are "trying to figure us out?" Maybe we sometimes bash co-workers who are deserving of bashing! I'm sure, if you have a job, you may in fact have losers at your job(maybe you are one and don't realize it). If we bash them at work, we may get transferred, as was the case in the 2nd precinct. So stop trying to portray rourself as some righteous, concerned citizen who is trying to "figure out what makes us miserable".

[Unmiserable]

What makes you think most cops hate their jobs and are miserable?

Are you serious?! Anyone who can be on this board for more than 2 minutes and still ask this question has no grasp of reality.

[happy camper]

i'll be even happier this thursday.

[reality????]

Are you serious?! Anyone who can be on this board for more than 2 minutes and still ask this question has no grasp of reality.

and if you honestly think the 2-3 posters who are actually cops and are complaining here represent anyone elses viewpoints you are even further removed from reality

[big time reality]

and if you honestly think the 2-3 posters who are actually cops and are complaining here represent anyone elses viewpoints you are even further removed from reality

More like half of SCPD.

[big time math tard]

More like half of SCPD.

there were less then 20 posts yesterday.....

[Unregisteredagreed]

there were less then 20 posts yesterday.....

And I dont see any that represent the majority of scpd as miserable and hating their jobs

[Unregplease]

It would be great, but I do not think Dormer is going anywhere soon. No other person would put up with this, how does he sleep at night

We are in need of a right, just and honorable leader

[Hope your SCPD]

SIR, I don't know if you are really a retired chief, but you sure sound like you have enough experience to have been one.

One of the most interesting and un-stressful times in the NYPD'S detective bureau when the PD shut down grade promotions in the PD for almost 7 years. A lot less back-stabbing because everyone was in the same boat. When Son of Sam was arrested, Mayor Beame had to fight with PC Michael Codd. And Codd came up from the ranks.

As long as you have those special units you will continue to have the back stabbing. Those that weren't in specialized squads screamed the most about the prima donnas. Those same bitching cops were also the ones trying hardest to get those assignments.

I think RetPD is on the money with his 5 year theory. I also think that after a certain time passes those same cops become better cops and serve the public better for that experience.

I think the biggest obstacle any PD must overcome is to get rid of that "us against them mentality" and accept the job for what it is. Make a friend with the public everyday is what I say.

I worked with a guy that had an act when we went to domestic disputes with husbands and wifes, boyfriend and girlfriends, and their children. The guy used to turn up the tears in his eyes when he told them that the Family Unit is the backbone of this great nation. Of course, he was right. If you don't care at least pretend you do. Let the people believe you are there to help them, not persecute them. Most times it even works.

Being a cop is a great job and not only do you get a front row seat to the Greatest Show on Earth, you get paid for it and you get a chance everyday to live out a childhood dream of playing cops and robbers.

Man! I hope your SCPD and you have the opportunity to lead your brothers by example. You have shown me that there are some on the force that do care!

Thank you!

[Retired SCPD- 110 command]

This is the most mature response I have observed on this board.

Police work for me was like a spectator in the ROMAN colliseum, watching clashes and uncertain outcomes.

SIR, I don't know if you are really a retired chief, but you sure sound like you have enough experience to have been one.

One of the most interesting and un-stressful times in the NYPD'S detective bureau when the PD shut down grade promotions in the PD for almost 7 years. A lot less back-stabbing because everyone was in the same boat. When Son of Sam was arrested, Mayor Beame had to fight with PC Michael Codd. And Codd came up from the ranks.

As long as you have those special units you will continue to have the back stabbing. Those that weren't in specialized squads screamed the most about the prima donnas. Those same bitching cops were also the ones trying hardest to get those assignments.

I think RetPD is on the money with his 5 year theory. I also think that after a certain time passes those same cops become better cops and serve the public better for that experience.

I think the biggest obstacle any PD must overcome is to get rid of that "us against them mentality" and accept the job for what it is. Make a friend with the public everyday is what I say.

I worked with a guy that had an act when we went to domestic disputes with husbands and wifes, boyfriend and girlfriends, and their children. The guy used to turn up the tears in his eyes when he told them that the Family Unit is the backbone of this great nation. Of course, he was right. If you don't care at least pretend you do. Let the people believe you are there to help them, not persecute them. Most times it even works.

Being a cop is a great job and not only do you get a front row seat to the Greatest Show on Earth, you get paid for it and you get a chance everyday to live out a childhood dream of playing cops and robbers.

[Unregistered 45324]

Before becoming cops these people had a pretty decent idea of what they were getting themselves into. They knew about the irregular work hours, that some would hate them, the dead mutilated bodies of adults and children and many of the other job related issues they would have to deal with.

What I cannot understand is why these so-called adults apply for a job offering untold opportunities to help people, and then whine about having to deal with these same people.

Applicants for the job knew they would be dealing with junkies. Then, after they make the cut and become cops, they cry and moan about having to deal with lowlifes??????? What kind of whiney nonsense is that?

When one of their own screws up the PBA is quick to remind the public about how stressful police work is. If police work on LI is so stressful why are there so many gray haired officers still working past twenty years. If dealing with and serving the public is so demanding and stressful for some officers, why do they remain on the job?

Seems to me dealing with the world's underbelly is part of the charm for becoming a cop. If you're going to complain about dealing with the underbelly then obviously you should have souhgt out a job more compatible with your personality.

Today's challenge is finding people who aren't motivated to become a cop because of the monetary benefits.

Well said.

[UnregisteredTHANX]

Man! I hope your SCPD and you have the opportunity to lead your brothers by example. You have shown me that there are some on the force that do care!

Thank you!

Nope, NYPD retired. When those Bozos you are thinking about know I posted they will attack like rattlesnakes. Take heart as I believe many of them are decent hard working guys and gals. They bitch like many cops of many police departments do. You can't blame them for trying to maximize their salaries. But how they do it is a disgrace.

I am convinced that from the day they raise their hand and take the oath they are imbued with a sense they are better than most, and those that make less are 'jealous' of them. I have heard it too many times from too many sources not to believe it is true.

I can tell you for an absolute fact, or to the best of my memory that in my long years in my Department do I recall another cop ever begrudging another PD. Worst the NYPD did was to say that if a suburban PD can make the salaries they do, then how does arbitration deny us the same benefits of make an attempt to bring us closer to the other departments.

[steady mids]

From reading the posts on here, it is obvious you hate:

-Your bosses
-Politicians
-The Public
-Each other


Why is this? Why are you such a miserable bunch of spoiled do-nothings?

Let's have our genius boys in blue ring in.



I am miserable because I wasted four years in college preparing for a job that anyone with some common sense can do.