Any current or retired law enforcement people here?

[EmilyMiller]

I’m writing a very goofy story featuring a cop. It’s not meant to be winning any prizes for verisimilitude, but neither do I want to include any really awful gaffes. I wanted to maybe run a few things by someone.

I’ve only just started writing, so it’s not immediate. And I’m not seeking a major commitment.

You don’t have to reply here if you’d prefer to not advertise your profession. You can just PM me if you prefer: @EmilyMiller

Em

DISCLAIMER: I suppose in the interest of gender equality, I should point out that this is a real story. If you are OK with it, I’ll acknowledge you. And it’s not an invitation for fun and sexy texting.

 

[AchtungNight]

If former aspiring cops who worked private security several years, went to a private police academy and graduated with honors, but then never got hired as an actual cop count, I’m glad to assist you. Sorry I’m not an actual cop outside my fictitious universe. I’ve known a lot of cops and could probably still help you though.

 

[EmilyMiller]

If former aspiring cops who worked private security several years, went to a private police academy and graduated with honors, but then never got hired as an actual cop count, I’m glad to assist you. Sorry I’m not an actual cop outside my fictitious universe. I’ve known a lot of cops and could probably still help you though.

Thanks, hun. I was going to ask about things like whether a real cop would do X, or if that was prohibited.

I’ll mail you the introduction.

Em

 

[AchtungNight]

Thanks, hun. I was going to ask about things like whether a real cop would do X, or if that was prohibited.

I’ll mail you the introduction.

Em

Depends on the department. And if the cop in question is off duty, undercover, unorthodox, or doesn’t care about getting caught… police officers are people too.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Depends on the department. And if the cop in question is off duty, undercover, unorthodox, or doesn’t care about getting caught… police officers are people too.

He’s off duty.

I mailed you the intro.

Em

 

[MillieDynamite]

Ex-PI but not directly involved with the police. We're ancillary to the police force and exist to do jobs they are too busy or unwilling to do. Cheating husbands and wives isn't an issue for the cops unless one or the other ends up dead. If they happen too find a bail jumper or fugitive, so be it, but they don't generally go looking. Likewise, with missing persons, they look for a time, and as soon as the trail is cool, it goes into cold case files.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Ex-PI but not directly involved with the police. We're ancillary to the police force and exist to do jobs they are too busy or unwilling to do. Cheating husbands and wives isn't an issue for the cops unless one or the other ends up dead. If they happen too find a bail jumper or fugitive, so be it, but they don't generally go looking. Likewise, with missing persons, they look for a time, and as soon as the trail is cool, it goes into cold case files.

You are probably the coolest person I know!

Em

 

[AchtungNight]

Got the intro. Give me till Wednesday or so to review and respond. Still in the workweek. Ugh.

 

[TxRad]

I have several sets of handcuffs. Can I be of assistance?

 

[EmilyMiller]

I have several sets of handcuffs. Can I be of assistance?

That’s one area on which I don’t need any assistance

Em

 

[AchtungNight]

That’s one area on which I don’t need any assistance

Em

I used to always carry a pair of handcuffs in my back pocket. Then tsa cops had issues with it and they were getting rusty from lack of use.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I used to always carry a pair of handcuffs in my back pocket. Then tsa cops had issues with it and they were getting rusty from lack of use.

Mine aren’t rusty

 

[EmilyMiller]

This story is in development hell. Like four different possible versions from a light sex romp to a noir revenge story.

Watch this space.

Em

 

[Crownvic]

What is the purpose of your goofy cop story...

 

[MillieDynamite]

Well, I appreciate your saying that. But, honestly, you need to meet more people.

You are probably the coolest person I know!

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

Well, I appreciate your saying that. But, honestly, you need to meet more people.

You just seem to have experienced so much.

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

What is the purpose of your goofy cop story...

Strange question. To entertain?

Em

 

[Crownvic]

Strange question. To entertain?

Em

It’s not strange....let’s hear how goofy you are...

 

[MillieDynamite]

Well, some of it would have been better left alone by me.

You just seem to have experienced so much.

Em

 

[curiouschattycouple]

Current law enforcement and have worked for several agencies at different levels. Happy to help with questions about procedures/protocol etc.

 

[EmilyMiller]

It’s not strange....let’s hear how goofy you are...

This goofy…

Or alternatively, this goofy…

Cocksuckers

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

Well, some of it would have been better left alone by me.

Isn’t that life, though?

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

Current law enforcement and have worked for several agencies at different levels. Happy to help with questions about procedures/protocol etc.

Thank you

 

[MillieDynamite]

yes, it is.

Isn’t that life, though?

Em

 

[Paul_Chance]

I spent a little over ten years in law enforcement, if @curiouschattycouple can't answer your questions, I'd be happy to take a look at it.