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What’s It Like To Be A Police Detective

I worked in a Police Department for 4 years, first as an intern and then as the assistant to the Chief of Police. Many of my friends are detectives. I will try to provide you with information on it.

  • A detective is a lateral promotion of a police officer. It is the same rank, just a different function of the organization. Thus, you need to be a police/patrol officer first. The amount of time spent on patrol varies widely with departments, but I would say you should anticipate on spending at least 5 years as a patrol officer. During that time you will be provided multiple opportunities to increase your skill set and get training for a lateral promotion to a detective. To emphasize this point, there are Patrol Sergeants (a real promotion) and Detective Sergeants (a leader of detectives). I hope this makes sense.
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Picture Of The Day

Picture of The Day

Joseph Merrick

Joseph Merrick, aka The Elephant Man, c. 1889

Joseph Merrick was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, as one of four siblings. During the first few years of his life, he did not show any signs of any disorder. However, as he grew older, a noticeable difference between the size of his left and right arms became apparent, and both his feet became considerably larger.

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She Played ‘Danielle’ in The Girl Next Door. See Elisha Cuthbert Now at 40 – Ned Hardy

13 Lessons to Make You Really, Truly Happy. Maybe – Outside

Hands-down best kitchen sponge according to cleaning enthusiast – Amazon

How To Not Lose Your Cool During An Argument – Fatherly

Why teens are suddenly obsessed with chess – Polygon

What Happens After a Bad Year in the Stock Market? – Wealth of Common Sense

No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay in the Air – Scientific American

Rich vs Wealthy: A Comprehensive Guide to Different Financial Lifestyles – Of Dollars and Data

How to Plan a Glacier National Park Camping Trip – CN Traveler

He Played ‘George McFly’ in Back to the Future. See Crispin Glover Now at 59 – Ned Hardy

The Best Business Class Experiences That Won’t Break the Bank – Inside Hook

The Incredible Story of How Nike Signed LeBron James – Esquire

The Dangerous Downward Spiral: How OnlyFans Drains Men’s Sexual Marketplace Value and Slowly Thwarts their Dreams of a Fulfilling Life – Knowledge For Men

10 Mostly Forgotten Dangerous Cults That Are Still Active – Listverse

Navy SEAL doctor astronaut Jonny Kim somehow finds time to become naval aviator – Task and Purpose

Why Relationships Matter Most: We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home – Tiny Buddha

Ranked: The Most Expensive Sports Team Sales in History – Visual Capitalist

Are you a good listener? The answer may surprise you – VOX

How effective is pulling out? – Planned Parenthood

 

Life Experiences

9 People Describe What’s It Like To Be Born In The Wrong Body

whats it like to be born in the wrong body

1. To feel intrinsically your whole life that you don’t belong in your body, to go to sleep every night, praying, wishing, dreaming, hoping against every rational thought that you’ll wake up in a body you’re comfortable with, to be reminded at every turn that you don’t belong, that you don’t work, and then to be victimised for wanting to change it.

It’s not a pain I would wish on anyone.

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How to Be a Better Listener

What Makes Someone a Bad Listener?

To be a good listener requires conscious effort and practice. Certain habits, which may be unconscious or thought to be helpful, can hinder your ability to retain information and engage with others. Below are some social behaviors that indicate poor listening skills:

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Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

Jon Heder - Napoleon Dynamite

Maurice Tillet: The 1940s Wrestler Who Inspired the Character of Shrek

Maurice Tillet was born in 1904 in the Ural Mountains of Russia, to French parents. As a child, he earned the nickname “Angel” due to his cherubic appearance. However, his father’s death at an early age meant that his mother had to raise him alone. When the Russian Revolution erupted, they moved to Reims, France.

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Links

Linkage

How to Befriend Crows and Turn Them Against Your Enemies – Life Hacker

He Played ‘Napoleon’ in Napoleon Dynamite. See Jon Heder Now at 45 – Ned Hardy

I just bought this mug a few weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favorite mugs to use daily. If you like art, its a no brainer. – Amazon

Don’t Forget: You, Too, Can Acquire a Super Memory – Scientific American

Why Asking for Advice Is More Effective Than Asking for Feedback – HBR

This Beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright Home In Oklahoma Is On Sale For $8 Million – Zillow

Is Compton Really That Bad?? The Truth About Its Safety – Van Life Wanderer

9 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship – Linkiest

5 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People – Tiny Buddha

11 Subtle Gestures That Can Reveal a Person Is Insecure Right Away – Bright Side

She Played ‘Janet’ on Three’s Company. See Joyce DeWitt Now at 73 – Ned Hardy

A cheap, easy and painless way to get rid of those pesky nose and ear hairs that stick out and make you look goofy – Amazon

Prevent Unnecessary Medical Care — by Asking Your Doctor These 4 Questions First – Ideas

Extremely Close Call For Lucky Pedestrian (video) – Leenks

Huge Samoan With Hands Of Stone Makes Dude Reevaluate His Life Choices – Vimeo

This Chart Shows You How Many Years an Extra $100K Buys You in Retirement – Smart Assets

8 Relationship Dealbreakers You Should Not Tolerate as a Man – Knowledge For Men

Parents Tweeting About What Having a Teenager Feels Like – Sad And Useless

The #1 Thing Women Crave From A Man – Wing Girl Method